Crocheted Snowman Plush Toy with Reindeer Hat & Turquoise Sweater

Detailed amigurumi pattern for a three-tiered snowman plush (bottom, middle, head) wearing a cozy reindeer hat with braided ties and a turquoise sweater with an appliqué snowflake. Designed for intermediate crocheters; all pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless stated. Includes full round-by-round counts, shaping, assembly, and finishing tips.

Finished measurements

Approximately 8–9 in (20–23 cm) tall sitting, 5 in (13 cm) wide at base. Measurements will vary with yarn/hook and stuffing.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) acrylic or cotton blend. Suggested colors and amounts: White (Main body) 50 g — approx 110 yd / 100 m; Turquoise (sweater) 20 g — approx 44 yd / 40 m; Brown (hat & antlers) 10 g — approx 22 yd / 20 m; Tan/light brown (antler highlights) optional 5 g; Orange (carrot nose) 5 g — approx 11 yd / 10 m; Black (eyes/embroidery) 5 g — approx 11 yd / 10 m. These are approximate; leftover yarn is likely.
• Hook sizes (US, UK old, Metric): Primary hook: US E/4, UK 9 (old), 3.5 mm. Optional for tighter fabric: US D/3, UK 10 (old), 3.25 mm. Optional larger hook for hat texture: US F/5, UK 8 (old), 3.75 mm.
• Notions: Safety eyes 6 mm or 7 mm (or embroider eyes), 6 mm wooden bead optional for nose base, small amount of toy stuffing (polyfill) ~50–75 g, tapestry needle, stitch marker, small amount of craft glue (optional), embroidery needle, pins.
• Accessories: Scissors, ruler/tape measure, removable stitch marker.

Gauge

Approximately 12 sc x 16 rows = 2 in / 5 cm using 3.5 mm hook in amigurumi tension. Gauge is approximate; tighter gauge gives smoother fabric and firmer stuffing for plush toys.

Abbreviations (US)

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch
• dec = sc2tog (single crochet two together)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rnd = round
• slst = slip stitch
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• MR = magic ring
• FO = fasten off

Notes

• Work in continuous rounds (spiral) unless rounds count resets are explicitly instructed; use a stitch marker to mark beginning of round.
• When stuffing, add small amounts at a time to keep shape smooth.
• Use safety eyes before closing the head; if embroidering eyes, add after head is closed but before final assembly for ease.

Pattern: Body (make 3 spheres)

All spheres are worked from bottom up starting with a magic ring. Round counts list stitch totals in parentheses.

Base (Largest sphere)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. Inc in each st around (12)
3. *1 sc, inc* x6 (18)
4. *2 sc, inc* x6 (24)
5. *3 sc, inc* x6 (30)
6. *4 sc, inc* x6 (36)
7. *5 sc, inc* x6 (42)
8. *6 sc, inc* x6 (48)
9. Rounds 9–12: 48 sc (48) x4 rounds. (Work until base height is desired; for a wider base you can add 1–2 rows of 48 sc.)
10. Decrease to close:
11. *6 sc, dec* x6 (42)
12. *5 sc, dec* x6 (36)
13. *4 sc, dec* x6 (30)
14. *3 sc, dec* x6 (24)
15. Begin stuffing firmly but leave opening for joining to middle sphere; stuff to maintain round shape.
16. *2 sc, dec* x6 (18)
17. *1 sc, dec* x6 (12)
18. Close: *dec* x6 (6), FO leaving long tail for sewing. Weave tail through remaining sts and pull closed. Set aside.

Middle sphere

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. Inc around (12)
3. *1 sc, inc* x6 (18)
4. *2 sc, inc* x6 (24)
5. *3 sc, inc* x6 (30)
6. *4 sc, inc* x6 (36)
7. Rounds: 36 sc x 4 rounds (or adjust to desired middle height)
8. Decrease rounds: *4 sc, dec* x6 (30)
9. *3 sc, dec* x6 (24)
10. Stuff firmly; align with base and use long yarn tail to sew the middle sphere to the base with mattress stitch/sewing through corresponding stitches to form a secure join. Leave top open for head join.

Head (smallest sphere)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. Inc around (12)
3. *1 sc, inc* x6 (18)
4. *2 sc, inc* x6 (24)
5. *3 sc, inc* x6 (30)
6. Rounds: 30 sc x 3 rounds
7. Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 8 approx 6–7 sts apart (or embroider eyes). Place eyes before stuffing. Add some polyfill behind eyes for nice projection.
8. Add a small amount of stuffing, then continue decreasing:
9. *3 sc, dec* x6 (24)
10. *2 sc, dec* x6 (18)
11. Stuff firmly, shape head roundly.
12. *1 sc, dec* x6 (12)
13. *dec* x6 (6). FO leaving a long tail. Close and attach to middle sphere using same sewing technique used for base-middle join.

Arms (make 2)

1. With white or light brown (twig look), ch 8, slst into 2nd ch from hook, sc across (7 sc), turn and work back along chain in FLO or BLO to create a flat limb: sc 7 (1 row), FO leaving tail. Lightly stuff and flatten; sew to sides of middle sphere at about the same height as the sweater armholes. For twig arms, use brown and crochet a slightly irregular chain with petites sc bumps: ch 6, sc 6, ch 3, slst back as a tiny branch, FO.

Carrot nose

1. With orange, MR, 6 sc (6)
2. Round 2: *sc, inc* x3 (9)
3. Round 3–4: 9 sc (9) x2 rounds
4. Round 5: *sc, dec* x3 (6) gather, FO leaving tail. Stuff very lightly and sew to center of head between eyes at slight angle.

Reindeer hat (worked in brown with antlers)

Hat is worked in rounds as a shallow beanie with earflaps and braided ties. Antlers are crocheted separately and sewn on top.

Hat crown

1. With brown, MR, 6 sc (6)
2. Inc round: (12)
3. *1 sc, inc* x6 (18)
4. *2 sc, inc* x6 (24)
5. *3 sc, inc* x6 (30)
6. Continue rounds: 30 sc for Rounds 6–9 (or until crown fits head circumference over placed safety eyes). Try on head periodically to check fit.
7. Switch to BLO and work 2 rounds in brown for a ribbed brim edge (BLO sc 30 x2). FO leaving tail for sewing brim to fold if desired.

Earflaps & braided ties

1. Find center front of hat and measure 6–7 sts right and left for earflap placement. Join yarn at chosen stitch and work: ch 1, sc 1 in same st, ch 1, turn, dec across to shape earflap creating a triangular flap approx 6–7 rows deep. Make second earflap directly opposite. Fasten off. Create braided ties by chaining approx 40 (or desired length), cut 3 strands and braid, secure ends with knot and small bit of glue if needed.

Antlers (make 2)

1. With brown, ch 7, sc 6 across (6 sc), turn and sc 6 back (one row), then create small branches: ch 4, slst into 3rd ch from hook then slst to base to form a tine. Repeat on opposite side to create 2–3 tines. Make second antler mirror image. Stuff slightly if desired and sew to top of hat, leaving positioning enough to look like reindeer antlers.

Sweater (turquoise)

Simple pullover sweater worked in the round with an opening for arms. Work a tube that fits around the middle sphere; create armholes and optional ribbed neck.

1. Measure the middle sphere circumference or measure around your snowman. With turquoise, ch to fit (approx 36–44 ch) and join into a loop, being careful not to twist.
2. Round 1: sc in each ch around to join (count = foundation ring). Rounds 2–5: sc in each st around to build body of sweater (adjust rounds to desired torso height).
3. To make armholes: Mark two opposite spaces of 6–8 sts each. At the first armhole, ch 6–8 (skip those sts), join and continue sc around; later where you skipped sts work the armhole “flap” by working sc along ch foundation to create a neat edge. Repeat for second armhole.
4. Ribbing: Switch to BLO and work 2 rounds of sc for a ribbed hem and neck if you add a higher collar by folding up or working additional rounds in BLO around neck area.
5. Sleeves (make 2): Join yarn at armhole edge and sc 6–8 st around the opening evenly; work in the round decreasing by 1 st every 6–8 rounds to taper sleeve to desired length, or work short puff sleeves by finishing after 4–6 rounds. FO and sew underarm closed neatly.

Snowflake appliqué (sweater decoration)

Two quick options:

1. Crochet snowflake motif (small): With white, ch 6, slst to form ring. Round 1: ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into ring repeat 6 times; slst to top of first ch-3 to join. Round 2: Slst to center of a petal, ch 4, 1 sc in next petal center, repeat to form 6 spokes. FO leaving tail and sew to sweater front.
2. Embroidery: Use white yarn and single strand to chain-stitch a snowflake pattern onto sweater front with a simple 6-arm star (straight stitches crossing at center). This is faster and sits flat.

Assembly

1. Stack spheres: Sew head to middle then middle to base using strong yarn and tapestry needle. Insert needle through corresponding rows on each sphere and pull tightly across multiple passes to secure; knot and weave in ends inside body. For extra stability, insert a wooden dowel or strong craft stick through the centers before sewing, securing with glue and then sewing to prevent twisting (optional).
2. Sew hat onto head, either as removable or stitched in place at back seam. Sew antlers to hat before attaching it to the head for easier positioning.
3. Sew arms into side seams of middle sphere through several stitches for strength.
4. Sew on carrot nose and embroider mouth with black yarn using 3 small backstitches or surface embroidery for a smile.

Finishing touches

• Weave in all ends and trim flush. Use a little craft glue behind safety eyes for extra security if toy is for a child under 3 (avoid recommending unsafe practices; follow safety guidelines for toys).
• Steam-block the sweater lightly (if fiber content allows) to smooth stitches; do not steam safety eyes or plastic components.
• Optional: Add tiny buttons to sweater front, a pompom on hat, or felt cheeks for extra character.

Tips & troubleshooting

• If your stuffing shows through, tighten your tension or switch to a smaller hook by 0.25–0.5 mm and add more stuffing in small increments.
• For an extra firm toy, use polyester stuffing and add fiberfill densely in layers; avoid overstuffing as this can warp shaping.
• Hide joins by overlapping spheres slightly and sewing through both layers; use strategically placed body seams behind arms to hide sewing tails.

Safety

For toys for children under 3, avoid small parts like safety eyes and beads; embroider features instead and ensure all attachments are sewn tightly and securely.

Variations

• Make a scarf instead of a sweater: chain to desired length and hdc for a simple scarf. Add fringe for texture.
• Create a Christmas colorway with red sweater and green hat, or add tiny embroidered buttons down the middle sphere as coal buttons.

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