Nothing says winter magic quite like a soft and cheerful crochet snowman plush sitting on your shelf or Christmas table. Unlike plastic decorations, an amigurumi snowman brings warmth, texture, and handmade charm to any holiday setting. With its fluffy yarn body, carrot-shaped nose, and cozy scarf, this crochet snowman becomes a heart-stealing seasonal companion rather than just another ornament.

One of the best things about crochet snowmen is their versatility. You can place them next to the Christmas tree, use them as a nursery decoration, or even give them as a thoughtful handmade gift. A plush amigurumi snowman fits beautifully into farmhouse decor, modern holiday styling, or traditional winter themes. Because it is handmade, every piece feels unique — no two snowmen ever look exactly the same.

Many crafters love working with a free amigurumi pattern when creating snowmen because it allows for endless creativity without extra cost. You can choose chunky yarn for a big cuddly plush, or fine cotton yarn for a decorative tabletop figure. Colors can also be customized: classic white and red, pastel winter shades, or even gold and silver accents for a more elegant look.

A handmade amigurumi snowman is also beginner-friendly. The basic shapes usually include simple spheres for the body and head, making it an excellent project for anyone learning crochet. Yet at the same time, advanced crocheters can add embroidery, textured stitches, or detailed accessories to make their snowman more expressive and unique.

Fluffy crochet snowman plush pattern

A well-designed free amigurumi pattern is the heart of every beautiful crochet project. When it comes to making an amigurumi snowman, patterns usually focus on soft round shapes, minimal sewing, and playful details that bring the character to life. This makes them perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters.

A good crochet snowman pattern starts with a simple magic ring and increases to form a smooth, plush sphere. Most crochet snowman plush designs use plush or velvet yarn, which gives the snowman a soft, cloud-like texture. Safety eyes, blush on the cheeks, and a stitched smile help create a warm and friendly face.

One of the best parts about using a free amigurumi pattern is how easily it can be personalized. You can change the scarf color, add a winter hat, or even crochet tiny mittens for your snowman. Some crafters even turn their amigurumi snowman into a Christmas tree ornament, while others make large plush versions for kids to hug.

Design: erikadu.crochet

You will need for snowman plush:

• White, red and green alize velluto,
• Hook size: 6 mm,
• Fiberfill,
• 2 black safety eyes – 14 mm diameter,
• Tapestry needle,
• Sewing needle,
• Stitch marker,
• Scissors
• Pins.

Alternative yarn suggestions:
– Dolce yarnart.
– Bunny wollans velvet yarn.
– Dolce baby yarnart.

To make this crochet snowman plush, we’ll start by making its head. You’ll complete your own snowman using extremely simple crochet techniques.

Head

White color yarn:
R1. 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. (sc,inc)x6 (18)
R4. (sc2,inc)x6 (24)
R5-10. sc around (24)
R11. (sc2,dec)x6 (18)
R12. (sc,dec)x6 (12)
R13. 6 dec
Eyes between rows 7-8 6 visible stitches apart.

Nose

With orange:
R1. sc 6 in magic ring
R2. sc (6)

Yes, we’ve made the snowman’s carrot-shaped nose. Now let’s make a nice scarf.

Scarf

Yes, we’ve made the snowman’s carrot-shaped nose. Now let’s make a nice scarf. But first, we need to finish the body.

Body

White color yarn:
R1. 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. (sc,inc)x6 (18)
R4. (sc2,inc)x6 (24)
R5. (7sc,inc)x3 (27)
R6-11. sc (27) insert buttons between rows 7-8 and 11-12.
R12. (sc7,dec)x3 (24)
R13. (sc2,dec)x6 (18)
R14. (sc,dec)x6 (6)

Lastly, let’s make the snowman’s hat. It will match his scarf and look very stylish.

Hat

Red color yarn:
R1. 6 hdc, in magic ring (6)
R2. 6 hdc, inc (12)
R3. (hdc,inc)x6 (18)
R4. (hdc2,inc)x6 (24)
R5-7. hdc (24), change to green color yarn.
R8. slst around.
Create a pompom from the colors unsed in the project and attach to the hat.

Assembly of snuggles the snowman

Sew the nose in place with pink color yarn.
Sew the body to the head.
Hide away all the yarn, add some pink powder to cheeks.
Sew the mouth with black yarn under the nose and the snowman in ready.