Amigurumi Snowman Keychain Crochet Pattern

Let’s create this adorable crocheted snowman keychain! With its bright orange accents, cheerful expression, and playful black bead details, this snowman is the perfect festive accessory. Whether for yourself or as a gift, you’ll love crafting this little friend.

Materials Needed

• Yarn:
  • White: Smooth lightweight or medium-weight acrylic yarn (body, head, arms).
  • Orange: Vibrant yarn for the scarf, nose, and hat (soft texture for the scarf and tightly stitched for the hat).
  • Black: Smooth yarn for the hat brim and stitched details.
• Crochet Hook: 2.5mm-3.5mm (to create tight stitches for amigurumi).
• Notions:
  • Black beads (small, for hat brim and smile).
  • Black buttons (three for the torso and two for eyes).
  • Fiberfill stuffing.
  • Yarn needle for sewing pieces together.
  • Keychain ring.
  • Stitch marker (optional, for marking the start of rounds).

Abbreviations

• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• ch: Chain
• st: Stitch(es)

Pattern

Snowman Body (White)

1. Start at the bottom:
   • Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
   • Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
   • Round 3: Sc, inc around. (18)
   • Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
   • Round 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
   • Rounds 6-10: Sc around (30).
   • Round 11: 3 sc, dec around. (24)
   • Round 12: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
2. Stuff the body with fiberfill.
3. Neck:
   • Round 13: Sc, dec around. (12)

Snowman Head (White)

1. Round 1: Sc, inc around. (18)
2. Round 2: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
3. Rounds 3-6: Sc around. (24)
4. Round 7: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
5. Round 8: Sc, dec around. (12)
6. Stuff the head, ensuring it’s firm and well-shaped.

Arms (Make 2, White)

1. Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
2. Round 2: Sc around. (6)
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Hat (Orange and Black)

1. Orange Cone:
   • Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
   • Round 2: Sc, inc around. (9)
   • Round 3: Sc around. (9)
   • Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (12)
   • Continue increasing every few rows until the cone reaches the desired size (around 1.5 inches tall).
2. Black Brim with Beads:
   • Join black yarn at the base of the orange cone.
   • Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around, adding a bead to every stitch. Sl st to the first st to join.
3. Keychain Loop:
   • Use orange yarn to create a chain (around 8-10 ch long) and tie it into a loop at the tip of the hat. Add black beads at the base for extra flair.

Scarf (Orange)

1. Ch 50 (adjust length to fit snugly around the neck).
2. Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across.
3. Fasten off and add fringe to the ends for a cozy, realistic scarf look.

Nose (Orange)

1. Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 4 sc into the ring. (4)
2. Round 2: Sc around. (4)
3. Fasten off and stuff lightly. Sew to the center of the face.

Assembly and Finishing Touches

1. Sew the Head to the Body: Align the neck and sew securely.
2. Attach the Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
3. Sew the Scarf: Wrap the scarf around the neck and tack it in place.
4. Decorate the Face:
   • Sew two black buttons as eyes.
   • Use black yarn to embroider the mouth, adding black beads for the smile curve.
   • Attach the carrot-shaped nose to the face.
5. Add Buttons to the Body: Sew three black buttons vertically on the torso.
6. Attach the Hat: Place the hat snugly on the head and sew in place if desired.
7. Secure the Keychain Ring: Attach the ring to the orange loop on the hat.

Tips for Customization

• Change the scarf color to match your favorite holiday palette!
• Swap beads for small pom-poms or sequins for a whimsical touch.
• Make a matching set of snowmen in various colors for festive keychains or ornaments.

Congratulations! Your adorable crochet snowman keychain is complete. Perfect for hanging on bags, keys, or even as a holiday tree ornament. 🎄✨