Looking for the perfect handmade touch for your Christmas tree this year? This free crochet snowman Christmas ornament pattern is a quick, beginner-friendly project that’s as fun to make as it is to display. Whether you’re crafting for your own holiday decor, gifting to friends, or selling at winter markets, this crochet Christmas ornament snowman pattern brings cozy charm and a dash of whimsy to your season.
This tutorial will walk you step-by-step through how to crochet a snowman ornament, including materials, stitches, and helpful tips. Plus, you can download the PDF version from my Etsy shop here or my Ravelry shop here if you prefer an ad-free, printable version. Happy wishes and cozy stitches!
Please note that these patterns and pictures are for PERSONAL USE only. Please do not share, distribute, reproduce, publish, alter, translate, or resell this pattern in any way. Feel free to share or sell the finished product as long as you credit my design. Please share photos of your completed ornaments with me by tagging me here on Instagram if you’d like. I love to see them!
This post features a free crochet Christmas ornament snowman pattern.
Materials You’ll Need:
- 6 mm crochet hook
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Super bulky yarn (#6) in white
- Worsted weight (#4) yarn in red and orange
- 14 mm safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyester fiberfill
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviations
- MR- Magic Ring
- Inc- Increase
- Dec- Decrease
- Ch- Chain
- Sc- Single Crochet
- Dc- Double Crochet
- St(s)- Stitch(es)
- Sl st- Slip Stitch
- Rnd(s)- Round(s)
- Hdc- Half Double Crochet
- BLO- Back Loop Only
- FLO- Front Loop Only
Head
| With 6 mm hook in white #6 super bulky yarn: | |
| 1. MR 8 | (8) |
| 2. Inc x 8 | (16) |
| 3. 1 sc, inc x 8 | (24) |
| 4. 3 sc, inc x 6 | (30) |
| 5-9. Sc around | (30) |
| 10. 3 sc, dec x 6 | (24) |
| * Place safety eyes between Rds 7-8, about 5 sts apart. | |
| * Start stuffing, continue to stuff as you close. | |
| 11. 2 sc, dec x 6 | (18) |
| 17. 1 sc, dec x 6 | (12) |
| 18. dec x 6 | (6) |
| * FO, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through the 6 remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends. |
Nose
| With worsted weight (#4) yarn in orange and a 4 mm hook: | |
| 1. MR 4 | (4) |
| 2. 1 sc, inc x 2 | (6) |
| 3-4. Sc around | (6) |
| 5. 1 sc, inc x 3 | (9) |
| 6. Sc around | (9) |
| * FO. Leave a long tail for sewing to head. * Sew to head between the eyes and one row below. |
Beanie
| With worsted weight (#4) yarn in red and a 4 mm hook: | |
| 1. Ch 20, sc back down the ch, ch 1, turn | (19) |
| 2. BLO: Sc in each st, ch 1, turn | (19) |
| 3. Repeat row 2 until you have 31 rows OR until the hat reaches all the way around the head with the ribbing vertical (see photo). | (19) |
| 4. Join to Row 1 and sc all the way down. * FO, leaving a long tail. | (19) |
| 5. Weave tail in and out of each of the stitches all the way around the top edge (see photo). * Pull tight to close hat. Weave in ends. | (9) |
| 6. Fold open end up to create a brim for the hat. * Put hat on the snowman and sew to the head. | |
| 7. Attach red yarn to the top center of the hat with a sl st. Ch 13, sl st in same st on hat. * FO, weave in ends. |
And that’s it!
I hope you enjoy making this little snowman as much as I did! It’s a fast, fun, and festive project that adds handmade warmth to any space.
If you try this crochet Christmas ornaments snowman pattern, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @bumblebitsandbobs and share your creations — I’d love to see your snowy friends! ❄️
And stay cozy,
