Introduction
Welcome to the delightful world of amigurumi! Today, we’re crafting Ethan the Snowman, a perfect addition to your winter decor.
Project Details
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Estimated Time: 8 to 10 hours
- Size: Approximately 20cm (8 inches) tall
Materials
- Yarn: Fine or DK weight cotton yarn in White, Warm Beige, Brown, Mustard Yellow, Light Blue, Red, and Green.
- Hook: 2.5mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn).
- Other Materials: 8mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, three small black buttons, a yarn needle, orange yarn for the nose, and pink blush for cheeks.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: invisible decrease
- hdc: half double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- BLO: back loops only
- FLO: front loops only
The Complete Ethan the Snowman Pattern
Head
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Round 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
Round 8: [6 sc, inc] 6 times (48)
Round 9: [7 sc, inc] 6 times (54)
Round 10: [8 sc, inc] 6 times (60)
Rounds 11-22: sc in each st around (60 for 12 rounds)
Round 23: [8 sc, dec] 6 times (54)
Round 24: [7 sc, dec] 6 times (48)
Round 25: [6 sc, dec] 6 times (42)
Round 26: [5 sc, dec] 6 times (36)
Round 27: [4 sc, dec] 6 times (30)
Round 28: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)
Round 29: [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head firmly.
Hair & Curls
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Round 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
Round 8: [6 sc, inc] 6 times (48)
Round 9: [7 sc, inc] 6 times (54)
Round 10: [8 sc, inc] 6 times (60)
Rounds 11-15: sc in each st around (60 for 5 rounds)
Curls: [ch 10, start in second ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch across, sl st into next st on the cap] repeat around the edge.
Fasten off and pin onto the top of the head.
Nose
Round 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
Round 2: [1 sc, inc] 2 times (6)
Round 3: sc in each st around (6)
Fasten off and sew directly between the eyes.
Lower & Upper Body
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Round 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
Round 8: [6 sc, inc] 6 times (48)
Round 9: [7 sc, inc] 6 times (54)
Round 10: [8 sc, inc] 6 times (60)
Round 11: [9 sc, inc] 6 times (66)
Rounds 12-20: sc in each st around (66 for 9 rounds)
Round 21: [9 sc, dec] 6 times (60)
Rounds 22-25: sc in each st around (60 for 4 rounds)
Round 26: [8 sc, dec] 6 times (54)
Rounds 27-30: sc in each st around (54 for 4 rounds)
Round 31: [7 sc, dec] 6 times (48)
Rounds 32-35: sc in each st around (48 for 4 rounds)
Round 36: [6 sc, dec] 6 times (42)
Rounds 37-40: sc in each st around (42 for 4 rounds)
Round 41: [5 sc, dec] 6 times (36)
Rounds 42-44: sc in each st around (36 for 3 rounds)
Round 45: [4 sc, dec] 6 times (30)
Round 46: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)
Round 47: [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18)
Fasten off and stuff firmly.
Front Pocket Attachment
Row 1: ch 15, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 14 sc, turn (14)
Rows 2-8: ch 1, 14 sc, turn (14)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew onto the lower right side of the belly.
Arms & Mittens (Make 2)
Start with Red yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Rounds 4-7: sc in each st around (18 for 4 rounds)
Round 8: [1 sc, dec] 6 times (12)
Change to White yarn.
Rounds 9-22: sc in each st around (12 for 14 rounds)
Fasten off. Stuff the red mitten firmly.
Boots (Make 2)
Start with Brown yarn.
Round 1: ch 7, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working down the other side of the ch, 4 sc, inc (14)
Round 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, [1 sc, inc] 3 times, 4 sc, [1 sc, inc] 2 times (26)
Round 4: BLO sc in each st around (26)
Rounds 5-7: sc in each st around (26 for 3 rounds)
Round 8: 8 sc, 5 dec, 8 sc (21)
Round 9: 8 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc (18)
Rounds 10-12: sc in each st around (18 for 3 rounds)
Fasten off and stuff firmly.
The Winter Vest
Start with Light Blue yarn.
Row 1: ch 41, start in 2nd ch from hook, 40 sc, turn (40)
Row 2-5: ch 1, 40 sc, turn (40)
Row 6 (Armholes): ch 1, 6 sc, ch 8, skip 8 sts, 12 sc, ch 8, skip 8 sts, 6 sc, turn (40)
Row 7-16: ch 1, 40 sc, turn (40)
Fasten off. Use red and green yarn to embroider tiny floral shapes.
The Scarf
Start with Mustard Yellow yarn.
Row 1: ch 60, start in 3rd ch from hook, 58 hdc.
Fasten off and tie small knots at the ends for fringe.
The Hat
Start with Brown yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Round 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
Round 8: [6 sc, inc] 6 times (48)
Round 9: [7 sc, inc] 6 times (54)
Round 10: [8 sc, inc] 6 times (60)
Rounds 11-16: sc in each st around (60 for 6 rounds)
Change to Light Blue yarn.
Rounds 17-18: sc in each st around (60 for 2 rounds)
Change back to Brown yarn.
Round 19 (Brim): FLO [9 sc, inc] 6 times (66)
Round 20: [10 sc, inc] 6 times (72)
Round 21: [11 sc, inc] 6 times (78)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Assembly & Final Touches
Sew the head to the body, attach the hair, and sew on the boots. Add the arms, buttons, and blush to his cheeks. Dress him in his vest and scarf, and place the hat on his head.
Final Notes
Enjoy creating Ethan and share your snowy masterpiece with friends and family!
Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net
Copyright Notice
This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not distribute or sell the pattern without permission.
Finished Snowman Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories
