PREMISE
I recently started to create a new collection of no-sewing amigurumi -free patterns (that you can find here) and I thought that it was time to add something Christmas-y to the collection.
The pattern in this page is totally free, but it’s intellectual property of Elendipity.
You can use it and, of course, you can sell the final products you create, but you cannot sell the pattern or any alteration of the pattern.
You should also credit Elendipity (as pattern creator) whenever you create it, share it and/or sell it.
Feel free to tag me on my Instagram if you create it, I would love to see your works!!
There is also an inexpensive ad-free pdf version of the pattern with more than 60 photos to explain you the process step by step, you can buy it here:
The PDF includes the following patterns:
- Snowman
- Top Hat
- Beanie Hat (not available in the free version below)
- Scarf (not available in the free version below)
HOW TO
This amigurumi is worked from the top to the bottom, so you will begin from the head and you will continue working in round creating the nose, the neck, the arms and the rest of the body.
After this you can crochet hat and scarf (which are absolutely optional).
The Snowman and the Top Hat are worked in continuous rounds with the spiral method, not slip stitches to join. (The beanie hat and the scarf, instead, are worked in rows.)
There will be some colour change and I recorded a video to show you how to change colour in amigurumi, you will find the video at this link.
MATERIAL
I used:
- Crochet hook 3mm
- For the Snowman: Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6, colour n. 002 (White – W6) – 16 gr
- For the Snowman: Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6, colour n. 066 (Dusty Orange – DO6) – less than 1 gr
- For the Snowman: Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6, colour n. 007 (Brown – B6) – less than 1 gr
- For the Top Hat: Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6, colour n. 009 (Black – BL6) – 8 gr
- safety eyes
- stitch marker
- stuffing
- darning needle
- Black embroidery thread for mouth and buttons (optional)
I bought the yarn at Hobbii.
TERMS
Here below the list of the stitches (US terms) that we are going to use for this project.
- MC = Magic Circle
- CH = Chain
- SS = Slip Stich
- SC = Single Crochet
- INC (Increase) = 2 stitches in the same stitch
- DEC (Decrease) = 1 stitch worked over two stitches – it would be better if you know how to do Invisible Decrease.
- st = stitches
- BLO = Back Loop Only
- FLO = Front Loop Only
- Number in brackets, at the end of each round, indicates the total stitches for the round.
- Instruction between * … * means you have to repeat what is between the asterisks by the times indicated after the second asterisk.
- Instruction between ( … ) means you have to do all the stitches in the brackets in the same stitch.
- You will always find the acronym of the stitch and a number close to it; if the number is before the name of the stitch, it means that you will have to repeat those stitches in the same space. For example: 5 SC = 5 Single Crochet in the same stitch / SC 5 = 5 Single Crochet in the next 5 stitches
Shall we start?
Let’s go!!
SNOWMAN
START
With 3mm crochet hook and the colour W6, create a MC and work R1 in the MC.
- ROUND 1
SC 6 (6)
- ROUND 2
* INC * x 6 (12)
- ROUND 3
* SC 1, INC * x 6 (18)
- ROUND 4
* INC, SC 2 * x 6 (24)
- ROUND 5
* SC 3, INC * x 6 (30)
- ROUND 6 – 7 (2 rounds)
SC 30 (30)
- ROUND 8
SC 14, change colour to DO6, Nose (FLO: SS 1, CH 4, SS 1, SC 2), FLO SS 1, change colour to W6, SC 14 (30 + nose)
- ROUND 9
SC 14, BLO SC 2, SC 14 (30)
- ROUND 10
SC 30 (30)
- ROUND 11
* SC 3, DEC * x 6 (24)
- ROUND 12
* DEC, SC 2 * x 6 (18)
- ROUND 13
* SC 1, DEC * x 6 (12) and proceed with stuffing the head.
- ROUND 14
SC 12 (12)
- ROUND 15
FLO: * SC 1, INC * x 6 (18)
- ROUND 16
INC, SC 2, INC, change colour to B6, First Arm (FLO: SS 1, CH 7, starting from the second CH from your hook SS 2, CH 4, starting from the second CH from your hook SS 3 in the chains you just made, SS 4 and SS 1 in the same st where you did the first SS 1), change colour to W6, SC 1, * INC, SC 2 * x 2, INC, SC 1, change colour to B6, Second Arm (FLO: SS 1, CH 7, starting from the second CH from your hook SS 2, CH 4, starting from the second CH from your hook SS 3 in the chains you just made, SS 4 and SS 1 in the same st where you did the first SS 1), change colour to W6, INC, SC 2 (24 + 2 arms)
It looks more complicated that what it actually is: you are basically creating two arms and, on the top of the arms, you create sort of hands/fingers.
- ROUND 17
SC 3, INC, SC 2, BLO SC 1, INC, * SC 3, INC * x 2, SC 3, BLO INC, SC 3, INC (30)
- ROUND 18
* INC, SC 4 * x 6 (36)
- ROUND 19-23 (5 rounds)
SC 36 (36)
- ROUND 24
* SC 4, DEC * x 6 (30)
- ROUND 25
* DEC, SC 3 * x 6 (24)
- ROUND 26
*SC 2, DEC * x 6 (18)
- ROUND 27
BLO : * DEC, SC 1 * x 6 (12)
Here you will do NORMAL DECREASE, don’t do invisible decrease because it won’t be ideal when working in BLO.
Working in BLO at this step will help the Snowman to seat better.
Now you will fill the Snowman with the stuffing.
- ROUND 28
* DEC * x 6 (6)
EMBROIDERY (optional)
Now you can embroider the mouth and some buttons on the belly.
TOP HAT
START
With 3mm crochet hook and the colour BL6, create a MC and work R1 in the MC.
- ROUND 1
SC 6 (6)
- ROUND 2
* INC * x 6 (12)
- ROUND 3
* SC 1, INC * x 6 (18)
- ROUND 4
BLO: * INC, SC 2 * x 6 (24)
- ROUND 5
* DEC, SC 2 * x 6 (18)
- ROUND 6-7 (2 rounds)
SC 18 (18)
- ROUND 8
FLO: * SC 2, INC * x 6 (24)
- ROUND 9
SC 3, INC, FLO SC 3, FLO INC, * SC 3, INC * x 2, BLO SC 3, BLO INC, SC 3, INC
SS in the first stitch of previous round (30)
Fasten off and weave ends.
And your TOP HAT is done!
Now you can decide to add a scarf (which you find in the ad-free pdf pattern here) or leave it like this!
And HERE WE ARE: your SNOWMAN amigurumi no sewing is done! 
Now you can decide to leave it like this or to add a keychain.
If you want to create the beanie hat and/or the scarf you can find their pattern in the inexpensive ad-free pdf version that you can buy here.
I hope you enjoyed this Free Pattern 
At this link you can find the same pattern but it’s an ad-free PDF version with more than 60 photos that will guide step by step through the process.
I have other many patterns available that you can find at this link.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any explanation for the pattern – you can comment below or write me at info@elendipity-com.stackstaging.com.
I also offer crochet lessons (both in person or online) if you need some help with crochet creations and reading patterns.
You find all the info for the classes at this link.
Feel free to tag me on my Instagram if you create it, I would love to see your works!6
Happy Crochet!
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Hi, I’m Eleonora. I grew up in Milan and have been living in London since 2019. I left a corporate career to turn my lifelong passion for crafts into a full-time creative business. Creating with my hands has always been part of who I am – from crochet to sewing, from small handmade projects to full garments. I also have a soft spot for animals, especially cats. I started crocheting at a young age and later taught myself how to sew through books and online tutorials. Over time, I began experimenting with different techniques, patterns, and materials, discovering just how powerful and calming handmade creativity can be. That journey led me to share my knowledge online, first through YouTube and later through classes, patterns, and workshops. Today, I’m a crochet and embroidery teacher, helping others learn at their own pace and find confidence through making.
