Crocheted Snowman Plush

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I can't believe it is already December, but a new month means a new Team Creative Crafts collaboration and this month the theme is Snowman Crafts. Ever since I saw the theme for this month I have known exactly what I wanted to make. 

When my oldest son was just a couple of years old he had a stuffed snowman. It was kind of like a teddy bear in its style, but a snowman instead of a bear. Instead of stick arms and no legs it had snow arms and legs. I thought it would be fun to crochet something similar. I wanted it to be big, like a cuddly teddy bear size, and super soft and snuggly, so I wanted to use a soft super bulky yarn to make it. 

It was a big change to crochet something this big, with thick yarn, after my last crochet project being 24 tiny amigurumi projects in my Mini Amigurumi Advent. Kind of a nice change. 

As soon as I finished making my snowman my three youngest all asked if they could have it. They all loved how big and cuddly it is. I may end up needing to make 2 more with different colors of hats and scarves so that they can each have their own snowman. 

Be sure to check out all of the other snowman crafts being shared today, and enter below to win an SVG Club Yearly Pass. ($99 value, ends December 26, 2022, at 12:00 PM CST. The winner will be announced on our Facebook page on Dec 29, 2022.)

Make a DARLING Polymer Clay Snowman Necklace with a quick and easy tutorial from Laura of Me and My INKlings to wear the entire holiday season!

 

Smitha from Smiling Colors is sharing a step-by-step tutorial to teach you How to Draw a Snowflake in just four simple steps.

 

Keep the kiddos busy on those snowy afternoons with a fun Free Printable Snowman Word Search created by Laura of Laura’s Crafty Life.

 

Shani from Sunshine and Munchkins has a Free Printable 6-in-1 Snowman Activity Placemat for some extra fun this winter without the cold.

 

Make this simple DIY Felt Snowman Wall Hanging for indoor fun with the kiddos all season long! Justine from the Little Dove shows you how! 

 

Brighten those dreary Winter days with a colorful DIY Snowman Suncatcher that makes the perfect front door greeting. Get the full instructions from Katie over at the Crafty Blog Stalker.

 

Chelly from We Can Make That has a festive Snowman Tag that is not only super sweet but quick and easy too with her Free SVG File.

 

Download and print a Free Juggling Snowman Coloring Page to keep the kiddos busy whether it’s a snow day or not. Hand drawn by Beth of Creatively Beth.

 

Lindsay with Artsy Fartsy Mama is sharing the recipe for DIY Snowman Bath Bombs that are not only ADORABLE but will warm you on a chilly Winter day.

 

Up Craft an old CD to create this adorable and ecofriendly DIY Snowman Ornament. Jane with DIY by Jane takes upcycling to a whole new level.

How to Crochet a Snowman Plush

You will need:

•  Super Bulky Chenille yarn in White (2 skeins, approx 300 yards total), orange, blue, and green, or desired colors for hat and scarf (Sample made with Sweet Snuggles Lite in White, Peach Pink, Blue Bird, and Ice Green)
• J crochet hook (6 mm)
• 2- 20 mm safety eyes
• yarn needle
• fiberfill

Instructions:

Head and body are crocheted in one piece from the bottom up. The arms, legs, hat, Pom Pom, scarf, and nose are made separately and sewn on. 

All pieces except the scarf begin with a magic ring. Making a magic ring with chenille yarn is a little tricky. To make it easier I recommend starting with a long tail (a short tail will kind of shred when you pull on it), and keep the ring as small as possible so you don't have to tighten a lot. I have also seen recommendations to pull it closed a little more with each stitch so that you don't have to pull a lot right at the end. 

Body/Head

Make 1 with white yarn, beginning with magic ring

Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)

Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)

Round 4: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (24 sc)

Round 5: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 3 sts] repeat around (30 sc)

Round 6: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 4 sts] repeat around (36 sc)

Round 7: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 5 sts] repeat around (42 sc)

Round 8: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 6 sts] repeat around (48 sc)

Round 9: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 7 sts] repeat around (54 sc)

Round 10-19: 1 sc in each st (54 sc)

Round 20: [sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts] repeat around (48 sc)

Round 21: [sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts] repeat around (42 sc)

Round 22: [sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts] repeat around (36 sc)

Round 23: sc2tog around (18 sc)

Begin stuffing and continue stuffing as we work

Round 24: 2 sc in each st (36 sc)

Round 25: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 5 sts] repeat around (42 sc)

Round 26-32: 1 sc in each st (42 sc)

Round 33: [sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts] repeat around (36 sc)

Insert Safety Eyes between Rounds 30-31 a few stitches apart

Round 34: [sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts] repeat around (30 sc)

Round 35: [sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts] repeat around (24 sc)

Round 36: [sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (18 sc)

Round 37: [sc2tog, sc in next st] repeat around (12 sc)

Round 38: sc2tog around (6 sc)

Finish off, weave in ends

Nose

Make 1 with orange yarn, beginning with magic ring

Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 4 sc (4 sc)

Round 2: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (6 sc)

Round 3: 1 sc in each st (6 sc)

Round 4: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (8 sc)

Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing

Sew Nose to face just below the eyes

Arms

Make 2 with white yarn, beginning with magic ring

Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)

Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)

Round 4: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (24 sc)

Rounds 5-6: 1 sc in each st (24 sc)

Round 7:  [sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (18 sc)

Rounds 8-15: 1 sc in each st (18 sc)

Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing

Sew arms to side of the body

Legs

Make 2 with white yarn, beginning with magic ring

Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)

Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)

Round 4: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (24 sc)

Round 5: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 3 sts] repeat around (30 sc)

Rounds 6-8: 1 sc in each st (30 sc)

Round 9: [sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts] repeat around (24 sc)

Round 10:  [sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (18 sc)

Rounds 11-15: 1 sc in each st (18 sc)

Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing

Sew legs to bottom of the body

Hat

Make 1 with blue yarn

Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)

Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)

Round 4: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (24 sc)

Round 5: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 3 sts] repeat around (30 sc)

Round 6: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 4 sts] repeat around (36 sc)

Round 7: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 5 sts] repeat around (42 sc)

Round 8: 1 sc in each st (42 sc)

Round 9: 1 sc in each st, sl st to first sc to join (42 sc)

Round 10: ch 2, 1 dc in each st, sl st to first dc to join (42 dc)

Round 11: ch 2, [fpdc, bpdc] around, sl st to first dc to join (42 dc)

Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing

Pull hat onto head and stitch in place to secure

Pom Pom

Make 1 with white yarn

Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)

Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)

Rounds 4-5: 1 sc in each st (24 sc)

Round 6: [sc2tog, sc in next st] repeat around (12 sc)

Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing

Add a little stuffing to the Pom Pom and sew to the top of the hat

Scarf

Make 1 of each piece with green yarn

Long Piece

ch 6

Row 1: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, and each ch to the end (4 hdc)

Rows 2-28: ch 2, turn, hdc in each st (4 dc)

Finish off leaving tail for sewing

Short Piece

ch 6

Row 1: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, and each ch to the end (4 hdc)

Rows 2-7: ch 2, turn, hdc in each st (4 dc)

Finish off leaving tail for sewing

Wrap long piece around the neck and stitch ends together

Stitch the short end to the front of the scarf, hanging down in front of the body

Weave in any ends