This little snowman family from Bernat Yarns is the perfect addition to your home this holiday season. These cute crochet amigurumi style figures are easy and fun to make! This Christmas crochet idea will surely melt your heart and put a smile on your face. The Crochet Snowman Family is looking for a home, and yours is the perfect place to keep them safe this holiday season. You and your family will love this new addition and will be looking forward to their arrival every Christmas.
Plus, check out the video below for a fun and easy craft video that shows you another unique way to make an adorable snowman family out of keys!
Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas
If you enjoyed making the Crochet Snowman Family, here are three more Christmas craft ideas to keep you busy and delighted this holiday season:
1. DIY Christmas Ornaments: Create personalized ornaments for your tree or to give as gifts. You can crochet mini snowmen, gingerbread men, or reindeer to hang on your Christmas tree. Add some sparkle with beads, sequins, or glitter to make them extra festive.
2. Holiday Wreath: Make a beautiful Christmas wreath using crochet techniques. You can create a wreath adorned with crochet snowflakes, holly leaves, or even a jolly Santa Claus. Hang it on your front door to welcome guests and spread holiday cheer.
3. Festive Table Decor: Crochet napkin rings, coasters, or placemats to add a touch of handmade charm to your holiday table setting. Choose Christmas colors like red, green, and white, and incorporate holiday motifs like snowflakes, Christmas trees, or candy canes for a festive touch.
Remember, the possibilities are endless when it comes to Christmas crafts. Get creative, have fun, and spread the joy of the season with your handmade creations! Happy crafting!
Crochet HookF/5 or 3.75 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge15 sc and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].
Finished SizeLarge Snowman: 6½ ins [16.5 cm] tall. Small Snowman: 4 ins [10 cm] tall.
Materials List
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Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton
(50 g/1.75 oz; 73 m/80 yds)
or (400 g/14 oz; 650 m/710 yds) (White)
Large Snowman: (38 g/1.35 oz; 60 m/65 yds)
Small Snowman: (15 g/0.5 oz; 23 m/25 yds) - Crochet Hook: size 3.75 mm (U.S. F or 5) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
- 2 black buttons for eyes.
- 1 orange button for nose.
- Stuffing.
- 2 yds [1.8 m] of black worsted weight yarn for embroidery.
- Red, orange and green felt for scarves.
Crochet Snowman Family
How to Crochet a Large Snowman (Make 2)
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**Ch 2.
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1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
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2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
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3rd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 18 sc.
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4th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sc.** -
Cont in this manner, inc 6 sc evenly around next 2 rnds. Place marker at end of last rnd. 36 sc.
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Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
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Rep last rnd until work from marked rnd measures 5 ins [12.5 cm].
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Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. Rep from * around. Join. 30 sts.
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Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sts.
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***Stuff snowman.
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Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next 2 sc. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 18 sts.
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Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 12 sts.
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Next rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 6 sts. Fasten off, leaving long end.
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Stuff rem of snowman. Draw yarn through rem 6 sts. Pull tightly and fasten securely.***
How to Crochet a Small Snowman (Make 1)
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Work from ** to ** as for Large Snowman, placing marker at end of last rnd. 24 sc.
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Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
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Rep last rnd until work from marked rnd measures 3 ins [7.5 cm].
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Work from *** to *** as for Large Snowman.
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Finishing:
Thread length of yarn through rnd 3 ins [7.5 cm] up from marked rnd. Pull yarn to shape neck. Sew buttons for eyes and nose. With black yarn, embroider arms and mouth using stem st as shown in photo. Cut felt into strips ¾ x 12 ½ inch [2 x 32 cm] for Large Snowman, ¾ x 9 inch [2 x 23 cm] for Small Snowman. Cut fringe at either end. Secure into place around neck.