This crochet snowman pattern is a free granny square pattern by Nana’s Crafty Home!

I love making cute Christmas blankets!  They make great gifts for everyone – who doesn’t love receiving an adorable Christmas themed throw to cuddle under?

Granny squares are so versatile, too!  This large 14″ square would make a great pillow or make several and join together for a fun snowman themed throw for your holiday decor this year.

My cute snowman base for this square may look a little familiar to you – I used my Snowman Hot Pad as the base for this square.  And, if you want another matching snowman you can check out my crochet Snowman Towel Topper as well.  Both are just adorable!

You can also check out the Reindeer Granny Square,  Gingerbread Man Granny Square, Penguin Granny Square, Polar Bear Granny Square, Elf Granny Square, Santa Granny Square, Mrs. Claus Square and the Peppermint Candy Man Square which are also free crochet patterns on the blog.

Crochet Snowman Pattern Granny Square Details

This crochet snowman pattern starts out as a circle and then the circle is squared off so you can easily join and sew squares together.

I am using Red Heart With Love* yarn which is a medium weight #4 worsted weight acrylic yarn.  One of my favorite economical yarns to use.  However, change it up to your favorite.  This pattern is a great way to use up your stash, too!

*This post contains affiliate links.  You can click on any yarn or material highlighted to purchase.  I will receive a small commission if you purchase but it won’t cost you any extra!  

Instead of crocheting the snowman’s eyes you could use safety eyes or buttons instead.  However, I don’t recommend buttons if gifting to a baby.

I love the ear muffs rather than a more traditional snowman hat but you could certainly make a hat instead if you don’t change colors that last round before squaring off your circle.  Sew the hat to the top of his head for a unique variation!

Do you have any recommendations for my upcoming squares?  I haven’t decided yet how many squares I will be including but so far have ideas for 6 or so.  Let me know if you have any great ideas – I love hearing from my readers!

Here are all of my snowmen crochet patterns (so far!) I hope you enjoy them.

• 1. Snowman Towel Topper free crochet pattern
• 2. Snowman Hot Pad free crochet pattern

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The complete pattern is now available as 1 PDF! The Christmas Crochet Granny Square Blanket  is also available as an ad-free, printable PDF!  You can purchase the individual pattern, or if you love PDFs, you might want to check out my Lifetime Membership. It’s an awesome deal! Never pay for one of my PDFs again!! (Or, scroll down for the free version!)

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You may also like the following free patterns by Nana’s Crafty Home:

• 1. Red Truck Christmas Tree Towel Topper free crochet pattern
• 2. Gnome Tissue Box Cover free crochet pattern
• 3. Reindeer Hot Pad free crochet pattern

Crochet Snowman Granny Square free written pattern instructions

Pattern written in US crochet terminology

Supplies:

• Red Heart With Love Weight 4 / Medium (100% acrylic, 7 oz / 370 yds) 
•     White 1.2 oz / 65 yds (White)
•     Holly Berry 0.5 oz / 27 yds (Red)
•     Iced Aqua 1.5 oz / 80 yds (Blue)
•     Pumpkin 0.1 oz / 4 yds (Orange)
•     Black 0.2 oz / 8 yds (Black)

Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Stitch marker (optional)
Tapestry needle

Approximate finished size:  14” square

Gauge: First 4 rounds = 4” / 4 dc sts = 1”

Abbreviations:

MC = magic circle
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
tr = treble crochet
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
WS = wrong side
RS = right side

Pattern Notes:

• Face, eyes, nose and ear muffs are all worked in the round.  
• Ch 3 at beginning of each round counts as first dc stitch.

Pattern Instructions

With White, make MC.

Round 1:  ch 3, 11 dc in MC, join with sl st in top of ch-3 and tighten ring. (12)

Round 2:  ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st in top of ch-3. (24)

Round 3:  ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st,* repeat from * to * to end, sl st in top of ch-3. (36)

Round 4:  ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last st, 1 dc in last st, sl st in top of ch-3. (48)

Round 5:  ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts,* repeat from * to * to end, sl st in top of ch-3. (60)

Round 6:  ch 3, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 2 sts, 1 dc in last 2 sts, sl st in top of ch-3.  (72)

Round 7:  ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 5 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to end, sl st in top of ch-3. (84)

Round 8:  ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 3 sts, 1 dc in last 3 sts, sl st in top of ch-3.  (96)

Fasten off White.

Round 9: Join Red in first st, ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 7 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 7 sts,* repeat from * to * 6 times, fasten off red and change to white, repeat from * to * to end,  sl st in top of first st. (108)

Fasten off White.

Round 10: Join Blue in first st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, tr in next 4 sts, *(2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next st, tr in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, tr in next 4 sts,* repeat from * to * two times; (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next st, tr in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sl st in first st. (120 + 4 ch-2 corner sp)

Round 11: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 6 sts, tr in next 4 sts, *(2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in ch-2 sp, tr in next 4 sts, dc in next 6 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 6 sts, tr in next 4 sts,* repeat from * to * two times; (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in ch-2 sp, tr in next 4 sts, dc in next 6 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sl st in first st. (136 + 4 ch-2 corner sp)

Round 12 – 13: ch 3 (counts as first st), *dc in each st to next ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp,* repeat from * to * to end, sl st top of ch-3.  (152 row 12, 168 row 13)

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

Eyes (make 2)

With Black, make MC.

Round 1:  ch 3, 10 dc in MC, join with sl st in top of ch-3, tighten ring. (11)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.  Weave in remaining end.

Carrot Nose

With Orange, ch 8, 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 2 chs, 1 dc in next 2 chs, 1 tr in next ch, ch 4, sl st in next ch; now working along bottom edge in unused loops from ch, sc in each loop, sl st in skipped chain from beginning.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ear Muffs (make 2)

With Red, repeat rounds 1 – 3 of square.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly 

Note:  Sew following pieces to RS of square.

With long tail, sew eyes to face.

With long tail, sew nose to face.

With Black, embroider smile on RS of face.  Weave in ends.

With long tails, sew ear muffs to RS of face.

Weave in remaining ends.

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