Free Crochet Amigurumi Pattern – Christmas Snowman & Family
I’m so excited to post my first free crochet pattern. In the spirit of Christmas I made a gorgeous little snowman amigurumi decoration and then I couldn’t help but wonder, why aren’t there any snowwomen? So I made a snowwoman too. And then I thought, what about a snowbaby? Ahhh, it’s a gorgeous little Christmassy snow family. These amigurumi toys are so easy to make and are ideal for first-time amigurumi makers. They are fast to crochet and make wonderful last minute Christmas gifts. I hope you enjoy this pattern!
Snowman and Family Pattern
Materials
4mm Hook
Dk (8 ply) Yarn – White, Red and Green
Eyes – I used 7.5mm Black Safety Eyes for the bigger dolls and embroidered the snow baby’s eyes.
Cardboard (optional)
Gauge not important
Pattern Notes
I placed a thick piece of cardboard at the base of my amigurumi dolls to help with stability. This step is optional.
Work in continuous rounds, and place marker at 1st stitch of each round
If you are new to amigurumi and don’t know how to do a Magic Circle, then you can replace this step with the following:ch4, join last chain to 1st chain with ss to form circle, 6sc in the centre of the chain circle.Otherwise,there is a great tutorial on how to do Magic Cirle over at Crochet Spot. It’s really not that hard to learn and it’s definitely worth learning, as it closes up the hole created in the beginning circle.
Body
Rnd 1 Work 6 sc in Magic Circle
Rnd 2 2 sc in each sc around (12)
(Optional) Place cardboard circle piece at base of amigurumi doll
Fasten Off leaving enough yarn to attach to head later
If using safety eyes, attach now. I attached the eyes between rows 10-11
Attach head to body. This excellent tutorial by Planet June provides easy to follow instructions on how to attach amigurumi pieces together.
Rnd 1 Work 6 sc in first ch.
Scarf
Chain 56
Hdc in 3rd chain from hook then each chain after (54)
Fasten Off
Snow Baby
Note – Snow baby body and head are worked together
Rnd 1 Work 6 sc in Magic Circle (6)
Rnd 6-7 sc around (24)
Rnd 11 *sc in next stitch, sc2tog* around (12)
Rnd 13 *sc in next stitch, 2sc in next stitch* around (18)
Rnd 14-16 sc around (18)
Rnd 17 *sc in next stitch, sc2tog* around (12)
Rnd 18 sc2tog around (6)
Close up hole and Fasten Off
Snow Baby Scarf
Chain 41, ss in 2nd chain from hook and every other chain (40)
Fasten Off
Snow Baby Ear Warmers
1st Piece
Work 6sc in Magic Circle
Chain 6
Fasten Off
2nd Piece
Work another 6sc in Magic Circle
ss in each chain of the 1st piece, then sc in next 6 sc, working on other side of chain, ss in each chain, sc in next 6 sc. (24)
Fasten Off, keeping one long end to stitch ear warmers to baby’s head
I made a cute flower for the snowwoman’s hat. There are lot’s of free flower crochet patterns on the Internet, like this great tutorial here.
For the rosy cheeks, I just used a pale pink acrylic paint, suitable for fabrics, and dabbed it on lightly.
Please do not reproduce this pattern without permission. You may sell products made from this pattern on a small non-commercial scale.
