Mel the Snowman is a charming handmade crochet companion, perfect for adding a cozy winter touch to your home or gifting to someone special. With his classic hat, bright orange nose, warm scarf, and adorable little arms, Mel is a delightful amigurumi project for crochet lovers.
This pattern includes instructions for crocheting the snowman’s head and body in one piece, along with his hat, nose, arms, buttons, and scarf.
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Mel the Snowman – Crochet Pattern
YOU WILL NEED
Paintbox Yarns is exclusively available at lovecrafts.com
1.8oz/50g balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran:
- 1 ball in Champagne White (A)
- 1 ball in Granite Grey (B)
- 1 ball in Blood Orange (C)
- 1 ball in Coffee Bean (D)
- 1 ball in Red Wine (E)
Additional materials:
- US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
- Pair of 3/8in/9mm safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Pins
- Stitch markers
- Toy stuffing
SIZE
Snowman is 6in/15cm tall.
GAUGE (TENSION)
17 sts and 19 rows to a 4in/10cm square worked in single crochet using US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate.
- Instructions are written using US terminology with UK terminology given in italics afterwards.
- Repeat figures in square brackets [ ] the number of times stated afterwards.
ABBREVIATIONS
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blo | work in back loop of st |
| ch/s | chain/s |
| cm | centimeters |
| dec | decrease (work 2 sts together) |
| g | grams |
| hdc (htr) | half double crochet (half treble crochet) |
| in | inches |
| inc | increase (make 2 sc (dc) in one st) |
| mm | millimeters |
| oz | ounces |
| sc (dc) | single (double) crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st/s | stitch/es |
CONSTRUCTION
Head and body are made in one piece starting from the top of the head. Hat, nose, arms, button and scarf are sewn to the body.
NOTE
Safety eyes are a choking hazard and not suitable for children under 36 months.
HEAD AND BODY
Using US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook and yarn A, make an adjustable ring.
1st round 6 sc (dc) in ring.
| 6 sts
2nd round Inc in each st around.
| 12 sts
3rd round [Inc in next st, 1 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 18 sts
4th round [Inc in next st, 2 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 24 sts
5th round [Inc in next st, 3 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 30 sts
6th round [Inc in next st, 4 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 36 sts
7th round [Inc in next st, 5 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 42 sts
8th round [Inc in next st, 6 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 48 sts
9–15th round Sc (dc) around.
16th round [Dec, 6 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 42 sts
17th round [Dec, 5 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 36 sts
18th round [Dec, 1 sc (dc)] 12 times.
| 24 sts
Add safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, approx 12 sts apart. Add toy stuffing to head and continue as you go.
19th round Sc (dc) around.
20th round [Inc in next st, 7 sc (dc)] 3 times.
| 27 sts
21st round [Inc in next st, 8 sc (dc)] 3 times.
| 30 sts
22nd round [Inc in next st, 9 sc (dc)] 3 times.
| 33 sts
23rd round [Inc in next st, 10 sc (dc)] 3 times.
| 36 sts
24th round [Inc in next st, 11 sc (dc)] 3 times.
| 39 sts
25th round [Inc in next st, 12 sc (dc)] 3 times.
| 42 sts
26–35th round Sc (dc) around.
36th round [Dec, 5 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 36 sts
37th round Sl st in each st around.
| 36 sts
38th round Sc (dc) blo around.
39th round [Dec] 18 times.
| 18 sts
40th round [Dec, 1 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 12 sts
41st round Dec 6 times.
| 6 sts
Fasten off, leave a tail. Use a tapestry needle to pick up all front loops from the last round and pull tight to close. Weave in end.
HAT
Using US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook and yarn B, make an adjustable ring.
1st round 6 sc (dc) in ring.
| 6 sts
2nd round Inc in each st around.
| 12 sts
3rd round [Inc in next st, 1 sc (dc)] 6 times.
| 18 sts
4th round Sc (dc) blo around.
| 18 sts
5–7th round Sc (dc) around.
| 18 sts
8th round Working in blo, inc in each st around.
| 36 sts
9th round Sc (dc) around.
| 18 sts
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
NOSE
Using US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook and yarn C, make an adjustable ring.
1st round 4 sc (dc) in ring.
| 4 sts
2nd round [Inc in next st, 3 sc (dc)].
| 5 sts
3rd round [Inc in next st, 4 sc (dc)].
| 6 sts
4th round [Inc in next st, 5 sc (dc)].
| 7 sts
5th round [Inc in next st, 6 sc (dc)].
| 8 sts
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. Add a little bit of toy stuffing.
ARMS (MAKE 2)
Main part (make 2)
Using US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook and yarn D, make an adjustable ring.
1st round 6 sc (dc) in ring.
| 6 sts
2–8th round Sc (dc) around.
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Short pieces (make 4)
Using US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook and yarn D, make an adjustable ring.
1st round 6 sc (dc) in ring.
| 6 sts
2–3rd round Sc (dc) around.
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing 2 short pieces on to main part of each arm.
BUTTONS (MAKE 2)
Using US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook and yarn B, make an adjustable ring.
1st round 5 sc (dc) in ring.
| 5 sts
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
SCARF
Using US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook and yarn E, leave a long tail before starting, that will be used for sewing, ch 6.
1st row Skip 2 ch from hook, hdc (htr) in each of next 4 ch, turn.
| 4 sts
2–28th row Ch 2, 4 hdc (htr) blo, turn.
| 4 sts
Next row creates fringe.
29th row [Ch 4, skip first ch from hook, sl st in each of next 3 ch, sl st in next st of row] 4 times.
| 4 fringes
Fasten off and weave in ends.
TO MAKE UP
Use sewing pins to check position of all pieces before sewing them in place.
Sew hat on to head in your preferred position.
Sew nose between eyes.
Sew arms to sides of body, across rounds 26 and 27.
Sew buttons to front of body.
Wrap scarf around neck and fold the side with the fringe, then stitch in place.
Your Mel the Snowman Is Ready!
Congratulations on completing your Mel the Snowman amigurumi! This adorable winter character makes a lovely handmade decoration or a thoughtful seasonal gift.
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