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There must have been some magic in that old yarn stash she found, for when she made this frosty friend, he cheered the children all around! This snowman amigurumi pattern stands 9.5 inches (24cm) tall when made with worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5mm hook.

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A Crochet Snowman Inspired by Frosty!

Please give a cool welcome to Flurry the Snowman—a delightful snowman amigurumi pattern reminiscent of our festive friend, Frosty!

While I can’t use the name “Frosty the Snowman” due to trademark reasons, Flurry captures the same whimsical spirit.

This amigurumi snowman is perfect for crafters of all skill levels, and will add a touch of winter magic to any holiday decor.

All the Crocheting Fun Without All the Sewing

Flurry is the newest edition to my no-sew Christmas amigurumi patterns. Attach the adorable carrot nose, and zero sewing is required for the rest of the pattern!

This means less time fussing with finishing touches and more time enjoying the creative process. The hat, head and body are all crocheted together as one piece!

Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, you’ll find this Christmas amigurumi pattern straightforward and satisfying.

Stability with Style: Introducing Weighted Stuffing Beads

This is the first amigurumi pattern I’ve created that doesn’t have some kind of legs/feet. Because of Flurry’s round and fluffy build, he may have a hard time standing up on his own.

This problem is easily solved by adding some weighted stuffing beads—a new addition to my usual amigurumi supply list.

Creating a bottom-heavy base with the weighted beads keeps your snowman from tipping over. It’s a simple addition that makes a big difference!

Mastering the Third Loop Technique

In this pattern, I’ve introduced a new crocheting technique: working in the Third Loop. This method creates a distinct polished edge, such as the one along the top-edge of Flurry’s hat.

It’s a subtle detail that helps elevate Flurry from simple amigurumi to a handmade work of art.

Whether you’re crocheting Flurry as a gift or for your own seasonal display, this free snowman crochet pattern promises a joyful crafting experience.

Free snowman amigurumi pattern

Tips and Tricks

Flattening the top of the hat:

To keep the hat from doming, try hot gluing a plastic lid that is 3 inches (7.5cm) in diameter to the top of the hat on the inside of the work.

Be sure to press the top of the hat firmly against the plastic before the glue has cured.

You probably have a plastic lid that will work in your pantry or medicine cabinet! If not, you can use one of these plastic disks.

Straightening the hat brim:

I added some wire in the last round of my hat brim to help it stick out straight.

When I got to the end of round 04 of the Hat Brim, I measured the circumference. Then I cut some 18 gauge crafting wire to the same length as the circumference of the brim.

I carefully bent the wire into a circle, and had my husband weld the two ends of the wire together with a soldering iron. Then I crocheted around the wire circle while completing the last round of the brim.

I only recommend doing this if your snowman will be for display purposes only, fully out of the reach of children. The wire could bend and split, so a toy containing wire should never be given to a child.

Adding rosy cheeks:

I have always done this with regular ol’ blush from my makeup bag, and a makeup brush. You can embroider a mouth and eyebrows with black yarn to give your snowman even more charm!

Flattening the base of the body:

Just like I recommended for flattening the top of the hat, you can insert a 3-inch (7.5cm) plastic lid or disk after inserting your pouch of weighted beads, and before closing up the body.

I don’t recommend gluing this one in place. This will help your snowman stand up straight and level on hard surfaces!

Straightening the scarf and fringe:

I ironed my scarf and the fringe at the ends with a hair straightener on the lowest heat setting. Be really careful when trying this; the acrylic yarn can melt and ruin your straightener.

Be sure to try the straightener on a test strand of yarn before using it on your scarf. Only apply the straightener for a couple seconds to start, and only use very light pressure.

You can always add more time and pressure, but you can’t take it away once done!

Resources

Photo Tutorials

Video Tutorials

Free snowman crochet pattern
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Flurry the Snowman

Height: 9.5 inches (24cm) standing Skill Level: Intermediate Crochet Terms: US

There must have been some magic in that old yarn stash she found, for when she made this frosty friend, he cheered the children all around!

Supplies

169 yards of acrylic (weight 4) yarn:

  • Orange – 4 yards (3m / 2g)
  • White – 121 yards (110m / 66g)
  • Black – 30 yards (27m / 16g)
  • Red – 14 yards (12m / 7g)

Notes

Steps to Complete Pattern

  1. Crochet the Carrot Nose
  2. Crochet the Arms
  3. Crochet the Hat, Head & Body
  4. Crochet the Scarf
  5. Crochet the Hat Brim

Abbreviations

  • BLO – crochet in the back loop only
  • ch – chain
  • dec – combine two stitches into one with an invisible decrease
  • hdc – half double crochet
  • inc – complete two single crochets within the same stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • *sc x* – repeat the instructions between asterisks (*) the indicated number of times
  • (sc x) – attach a body part while completing the stitches inside parentheses as instructed by the pattern

Special Stitches

  • Third Loop – work into the horizontal bar behind the hdc st from previous round.
  • hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together: [yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over and pull up loop] 2 times, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook—1 stitch decreased.

General Instructions

  • This pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining.
  • Use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round. Move the marker up each round.
  • Work all stitches in both loops unless the pattern instructs otherwise.

Pattern Gauge

30 sts by 5 rounds in sc = 2 inches (5cm)

Work rounds 01 – 05 of Hat, Head & Body and measure across the diameter of the circle. Piece should measure 2 inches (5cm) across. 

Note: Using the same yarn brand for all colors will ensure that all parts of the pattern match gauge once gauge is obtained.

Video Tutorials

I’ve made lots of video tutorials that will be referenced throughout this pattern. They will be marked with a clickable play button symbol. A full list of tutorials can be found in the video tutorials section of the pattern.

Instructions

Carrot Nose

With orange yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. sc, inc, sc 2, inc, sc [8]
03. sc in each st around [8]
04. *sc 3, inc* 2 times [10]
05. sc 2, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 2 [12]

06. hdc in each st around [12]

07. Third Loop: *dec* 6 times [6]

Fasten off, leaving an 18-inch (46cm) yarn tail. Stuff the nose. Close with an Ultimate Finish, leaving the remaining yarn tail intact. The nose is now ready to sew to the head at a later step.

Arms (make 2)

With white yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. sc 5, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 5 [22]
06. *sc 9, dec* 2 times [20]
07. sc 4, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 4 [18]
08. *sc 7, dec* 2 times [16]
09. sc 3, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 3 [14]
10. *sc 5, dec* 2 times [12]
11 – 14. sc in each st around [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Lightly stuff the arm. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The arms are now ready to attach as you crochet the body at a later step.

Hat, Head & Body

Worked from the top down as one continuous piece.

Hat:

With black yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]

07. *hdc 5, hdc 2 in next st* 6 times [42]

08. Third Loop: sc in each st around [42]

09. *sc 19, dec* 2 times [40]
10. sc 9, dec, sc 18, dec, sc 9 [38]
11. sc 18, dec, sc 18 [37]

12. switch to red yarn: sc in each st around [37]
13. sc 25, dec, sc 10 [36]
14. sc in each st around [36]

15. switch to black yarn: sc in each st around [36]

Head:

16. switch to white yarn, BLO: *sc 5, inc* 6 times [42]
17. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
18. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
19. sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4 [60]
20 – 28. sc in each st around [60]

Stuff the hat.

29. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
30. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]
31. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42]
32. *sc 5, dec* 6 times [36]
33. sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30]
34 – 35. sc in each st around [30]

Body:

36. sc 8, attach the first arm: (sc 6), sc 9, attach the second arm: (sc 6), sc [30]

To view a tutorial, watch my Attach Arms video.

37. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]
38. sc in each st around [36]
39. *sc 5, inc* 6 times [42]
40. sc in each st around [42]

Stuff the head.

Sewing on the Nose: Pin the nose in the middle of the face, centered over rounds 26 & 27 (see Figure 1). Using the attached yarn tail and a yarn needle, sew on the nose. Secure with a knot, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work.

Adding the Safety Eyes: Insert two markers 14 stitches apart between rounds 23 & 24, centered on the nose (see Figure 2).

Create indents for the eyes (see Figure 3). Insert 15mm safety eyes and secure backings (see Figure 4). To view a tutorial, watch my Indent Eyes video.

41. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
42. sc in each st around [48]
43. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
44. sc in each st around [54]
45. sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4 [60]
46 – 52. sc in each st around [60]
53. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
54. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]
55. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42]

56. *hdc 5, hdc2tog* 6 times [36]

Adding the Buttons: Use (3) 10mm safety eyes for buttons. Centered vertically on body, insert first button between rounds 40 & 41, second button between rounds 44 & 45, and third button between rounds 48 & 49 (see Figure 5). Secure backings.

Stuff top half of body.

Adding Weight for Balance: Add 5 ounces (½ cup / 140g) weighted stuffing beads to a nylon sock. Secure with a knot, then cut off any excess sock fabric. Insert pouch of beads into bottom half of body.

57. Third Loop: sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30]

58. *sc 3, dec* 6 times [24]
59. sc, dec, *sc 2, dec* 5 times, sc [18]
60. *sc, dec* 6 times [12]
61. *dec* 6 times [6]

Close with an Ultimate Finish.

Scarf

With red yarn:

01. ch 61 (more if preferred), sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch [60]
02 – 03. ch 1, turn, sc in each st across [60]

Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail. Secure with a knot, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. Add fringe to each end of scarf if desired, then wrap around snowman’s neck.

Hat Brim

With black yarn, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail, create a slip knot on your hook. With top of hat facing up, starting centered on back of hat, crochet into exposed front loops from round 16 of Hat, Head & Body:

01. *sc 5, inc* 6 times [42]
02. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
03. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
04. sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4 [60]
05. *sc 9, inc* 6 times [66]

Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail. Create an Invisible Finish. Secure with a knot, then weave in remaining yarn tail.