Crochet Snowman Spiral Ornament Pattern

Materials

• White DK yarn 50-70 g
• Main hat/scarf color yarn 30-40 g
• Cream yarn for spiral 50-70 g
• Orange yarn for nose small amount
• Black yarn or embroidery thread small amount
• 3-3.5 mm crochet hook 1
• Polyester stuffing small amount
• Safety eyes or black beads 2
• Decorative beads optional
• Small pom-pom maker optional
• Yarn needle 1
• Stitch markers 2
• Scissors 1 pair
• Hanging cord or strong yarn 25-30 cm

Abbreviations

Finished Size

• Snowman: approximately 16-19 cm tall
• Head: approximately 8-9 cm wide
• Spiral: approximately 35-45 cm long
• Overall hanging length: approximately 55-70 cm
• Pom-poms: approximately 3-4 cm each

Snowman Head

Using white yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc into MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
7. R7-R13: sc around. (36)
8. R14: (4 sc, dec) × 6. (30)
9. R15: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)
10. Insert the eyes between R9 and R10, approximately 6 stitches apart.
11. Begin stuffing firmly.
12. R16: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
13. R17: (1 sc, dec) × 6. (12)
14. R18: dec around. (6)
15. FO and close the opening.

Carrot Nose

Using orange yarn:

1. R1: 4 sc into MR. (4)
2. R2: sc around. (4)
3. R3: (1 sc, inc) × 2. (6)
4. R4: sc around. (6)
5. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
6. Sew the nose centrally between the eyes.

Embroider a curved smile beneath the nose using black embroidery thread. Add tiny pink stitches or a touch of blush to the cheeks if desired.

Snowman Body

Using white yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc into MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
5. R5-R10: sc around. (24)
6. R11: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
7. R12-R14: sc around. (18)
8. Stuff lightly.
9. FO, leaving a long tail.
10. Sew the body securely beneath the head.

Top Hat

Choose brown, blue, black or white depending on your snowman colorway.

1. R1: 6 sc into MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
5. R5: BLO sc around. (24)
6. R6-R11: sc around. (24)
7. R12: FLO (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
8. R13: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
9. FO and weave in the end.

Add a narrow contrasting band around the hat. A tiny snowflake, holly leaf, berry or miniature pine detail can be sewn onto one side.

Scarf

1. Ch 61 in your chosen scarf color.
2. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, hdc across. (60)
3. Ch 1 and turn.
4. Hdc across for another 2-3 rows.
5. FO.
6. Add short fringe pieces to both ends.

Wrap the scarf naturally around the snowman’s neck, allowing one end to hang slightly lower than the other.

Long Crochet Spiral

This is the signature part of the ornament.

1. Using cream or white yarn, ch 90-110 depending on the desired length.
2. Work 3 dc into the 3rd ch from the hook.
3. Work 3 dc into every remaining chain.
4. The strip will naturally begin curling into a spiral.
5. FO, leaving a long tail for attachment.

Snowflake Details

Small embroidered snowflakes make the spiral look especially festive.

1. Thread a yarn needle with a contrasting color.
2. Create a small six-point star on the spiral.
3. Add tiny diagonal stitches to each arm.
4. Repeat every 8-12 cm along the spiral.

Use beige and brown for the rustic version, icy blue for the blue snowman, burgundy for the traditional version or silver-gray for the white snowman.

Decorative Bead Strand

For extra movement, add a simple bead strand through the center of the spiral.

1. Cut a strong strand approximately 40-50 cm long.
2. Tie it securely beneath the snowman.
3. Add beads every 4-6 cm.
4. Allow the strand to follow the center of the crochet spiral.
5. Secure the bottom before attaching the pom-poms.

Bottom Pom-Poms

1. Make two small yarn pom-poms approximately 3-4 cm wide.
2. Trim them into neat round shapes.
3. Attach them to two short cords at the bottom of the spiral.
4. Make one cord slightly longer for a playful asymmetrical finish.

Match the pom-poms to the scarf or use a soft neutral shade.

Hanging Loop

1. Cut approximately 25-30 cm of strong yarn or decorative cord.
2. Fold it in half.
3. Thread the ends securely through the top center of the hat and head.
4. Tie several strong knots inside or beneath the hat.
5. Add one wooden or decorative bead above the hat if desired.

Assembly

1. Sew the carrot nose onto the face.
2. Embroider the smile and optional eyebrows.
3. Attach the head to the body.
4. Position and secure the top hat.
5. Wrap and lightly stitch the scarf into position.
6. Attach the crochet spiral beneath the body.
7. Add embroidered snowflakes.
8. Add the optional bead strand.
9. Attach the two pom-poms.
10. Secure the hanging loop through the top.
11. Weave in all remaining yarn ends.

Four Colorway Ideas

• Rustic Snowman: cream spiral, brown top hat, taupe scarf and wooden beads.
• Winter Blue: cream spiral, dusty blue hat and scarf, pale blue beads and snowflakes.
• Classic Christmas: cream spiral, black hat, burgundy scarf and red beads.
• Snowy White: fluffy white spiral, white hat and scarf, silver-gray snowflakes and pearl beads.

Where to Hang Them

• In front of a large window
• From a Christmas tree branch
• Along a mantel
• From ceiling hooks in a cozy holiday corner
• On a covered porch
• From cabinet handles
• As part of a Christmas market display
• As handmade holiday gifts

Optional Fuzzy Snow Version

For the fluffy white version, hold a strand of standard white DK yarn together with a thin strand of fuzzy or eyelash yarn while crocheting the spiral. Keep the snowman itself in regular yarn so the facial details remain clear.

Finishing

1. Check every sewn component for security.
2. Trim all pom-poms evenly.
3. Shape the spiral gently with your fingers.
4. Straighten the scarf fringe.
5. Adjust the hat brim.
6. Hide all visible yarn tails.
7. Hang the ornament for several hours so the spiral settles naturally.