Create an adorable handmade snowman with a sage-green Christmas hat, fluffy white pom-pom, rosy cheeks, a cozy scarf, and a beautiful long spiral body decorated with snowflakes and hanging crochet balls.
This charming Christmas decoration is perfect for holiday gifts, Christmas trees, winter home décor, and handmade craft collections.
This is an original pattern inspired by the reference image, rather than the exact designer’s pattern.
IntermediateUS Crochet TermsApprox. 35–45 cm long
Materials
- White cotton yarn (main color)
- Sage-green cotton yarn
- Soft pink yarn for cheeks and flower
- Orange yarn for the carrot nose
- Black embroidery thread
- 2 black safety eyes, 8–10 mm
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Small decorative wooden button
- Flexible craft wire (optional, for display only)
Crochet Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| INC | 2 SC in the same stitch |
| DEC | Invisible decrease |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
| FO | Fasten Off |
Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
1. Snowman Head
Using white yarn:
Round 1: 6 SC in MR (6)
Round 2: INC around (12)
Round 3: (1 SC, INC) × 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 SC, INC) × 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 SC, INC) × 6 (30)
Round 6: (4 SC, INC) × 6 (36)
Round 7: (5 SC, INC) × 6 (42)
Round 8: (6 SC, INC) × 6 (48)
Rounds 9–16: SC around (48)
Insert the safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, approximately 8 stitches apart.
Round 17: (6 SC, DEC) × 6 (42)
Round 18: (5 SC, DEC) × 6 (36)
Round 19: (4 SC, DEC) × 6 (30)
Round 20: (3 SC, DEC) × 6 (24)
Stuff the head firmly.
Round 21: (2 SC, DEC) × 6 (18)
Round 22: (1 SC, DEC) × 6 (12)
Round 23: DEC around (6)
Fasten off and close the opening.
Snowman Face
Embroider a curved smile using black thread.
Add two small pink circular cheek patches using embroidery or crocheted circles.
Carrot Nose
Using orange yarn:
R1: 4 SC in MR (4)
R2: SC around (4)
R3: (1 SC, INC) × 2 (6)
R4: SC around (6)
Fasten off, stuff lightly, and sew between the eyes.
2. Sage-Green Christmas Hat
Using sage-green yarn, begin at the pointed top.
R1: 4 SC in MR (4)
R2–3: SC around (4)
R4: (1 SC, INC) × 2 (6)
R5–6: SC around (6)
R7: (2 SC, INC) × 2 (8)
R8–9: SC around (8)
R10: (3 SC, INC) × 2 (10)
R11: SC around (10)
R12: (4 SC, INC) × 2 (12)
Continue increasing by 2 stitches every second round until reaching 48 stitches.
Work 4 rounds evenly.
White Hat Brim
Change to white yarn.
Work 5 rounds of SC around (48).
For a thicker folded brim, crochet in BLO for the first brim round, then fold the brim upward.
Fasten off and sew the hat onto the snowman’s head.
3. Fluffy White Pom-Pom
Using white yarn:
R1: 6 SC in MR (6)
R2: INC around (12)
R3: (1 SC, INC) × 6 (18)
R4–5: SC around (18)
R6: (1 SC, DEC) × 6 (12)
R7: DEC around (6)
Stuff lightly and close.
Attach the pom-pom to the pointed end of the hat.
4. Cozy Sage-Green Scarf
Using sage-green yarn:
CH 9.
Row 1: SC in second chain from hook and across (8).
Rows 2–45: CH 1, turn, SC across (8).
Continue until the scarf measures approximately 25–30 cm.
Fasten off.
Decorative Scarf Fringe
Cut 10–12 short pieces of white yarn.
Fold each strand in half and attach it along one end of the scarf using a crochet hook.
Trim evenly.
Sew a small decorative wooden button onto the scarf.
Wrap the scarf around the snowman’s neck.
5. Long Spiral Crochet Body
This is the main decorative feature of the ornament.
The spiral is created using a long crocheted strip that naturally curls into a beautiful three-dimensional shape.
Foundation
Using white yarn:
CH 101.
Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 3 SC into every chain across.
The frequent increases will cause the strip to curl naturally.
Row 2: Change to sage-green yarn. CH 2, turn, work 1 HDC into every stitch across.
Row 3: Continue with sage-green yarn. CH 1, turn, work 1 SC into every stitch across.
Row 4: Change to white yarn. CH 1, turn, work 1 SC into every stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Shaping the Spiral
Gently arrange the curled strip into a long hanging spiral.
For a taller spiral, use a longer foundation chain.
For a wider spiral, increase the number of stitches worked into each foundation chain.
Adjust the curls until they resemble the soft, open spiral shown in the reference image.
6. Central Hanging Cord
Using white yarn:
CH 90–110, depending on the desired length.
SL ST back along the chain to create a thicker cord.
Alternatively, make a simple braided cord using three strands of white cotton yarn.
Attach one end securely beneath the snowman’s head.
Allow the cord to hang vertically through the center of the spiral.
Secure the lower end to the bottom of the ornament.
Position the spiral around the central cord, using small hidden stitches at intervals to maintain its shape.
7. Crochet Snowflakes
Using white yarn:
R1: MR, CH 1, work 6 SC into the ring. Join with SL ST.
R2: Repeat the following six times:
CH 4, SL ST into the second chain from the hook, CH 2, SL ST into the next SC.
Fasten off and shape the six points.
Make 2–3 snowflakes.
Sew them onto the spiral or attach them to hanging cords.
8. Sage-Green Hanging Balls (Make 2)
Using sage-green yarn:
R1: 6 SC in MR (6)
R2: INC around (12)
R3: (1 SC, INC) × 6 (18)
R4–6: SC around (18)
R7: (1 SC, DEC) × 6 (12)
Stuff lightly.
R8: DEC around (6)
Fasten off and close.
Hanging Strings
Using white yarn:
CH 15–20.
Attach one end to each crochet ball.
Secure the other end to the outer edges of the spiral.
Let the balls hang naturally at different heights.
9. Small Pink Flower Decoration
Using pink yarn:
R1: 6 SC in MR.
R2: Repeat (SL ST, CH 3, 2 DC, CH 3, SL ST) in successive stitches to form five petals.
Fasten off.
Attach the flower to the side of the Christmas hat.
10. Final Assembly
- Attach the sage-green Christmas hat to the snowman’s head.
- Sew the white pom-pom onto the pointed hat tip.
- Embroider the snowman’s smiling face and rosy cheeks.
- Attach the orange carrot nose.
- Wrap the green scarf around the lower head.
- Secure the central hanging cord beneath the snowman.
- Arrange the long white-and-green spiral around the cord.
- Attach the small crochet snowflakes.
- Add the two hanging sage-green crochet balls.
- Sew the pink flower onto the hat.
- Adjust the spiral so the curls are evenly spaced.
- Add a hanging loop at the top.
Professional Finishing Tips
- Use cotton yarn for defined stitches and a structured spiral.
- Maintain even tension while crocheting.
- Avoid overstuffing the snowman’s head.
- Use invisible stitches when attaching decorative pieces.
- Keep the spiral flexible but evenly shaped.
- Make the hanging balls identical in size.
- If using craft wire for shaping, keep the ornament decorative only and secure all wire ends safely.
- For young children, use embroidered eyes instead of plastic safety eyes.
Final Result
Your completed Snowman Spiral Christmas Ornament features a cute smiling snowman, soft sage-green Christmas hat, white pom-pom, cozy scarf, long curling spiral, delicate snowflakes, and adorable hanging crochet balls.
Hang it from a Christmas tree, decorative hook, window, or festive wall display to create a charming handmade winter decoration.
