Crocheted Snowmen DIY Garland
Snowman crafts are the best, and this Crocheted Snowmen DIY Garland is a must-make for anyone who loves this iconic Christmas character. Get a group of crocheters together and have each person make a snowman for this DIY garland or make the whole piece of Christmas decor on your own. These snowmen look detailed but they are actually easy crochet patterns, which means you don't have to be an experienced crocheter in order to make this homemade Christmas garland. You will want to put these little guys up every year.
Time to CompleteWeekend project
MaterialsYarn
Materials List
- RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 311 White A, 718 Shocking Pink B, 319 Cherry Red C, 254 Pumpkin D, 324 Bright Yellow E, 672 Spring Green F, 347 Lt. Periwinkle G, 358 Lavender H, 312 Black I
- Susan Bates brand crochet hook: 3.75mm [US F-5]
- Yarn needle
Directions for Snowman:
Make 14, 2 for each snowman.
With A, ch 9.
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Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 8 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 10 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 12 sc.
Rows 4-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog – 10 sc.
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc3tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc3tog – 6 sc.
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 8 sc.
Row 11: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 10 sc.
Rows 12-14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog – 8 sc.
Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc3tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc3tog – 4 sc.
Row 17: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 6 sc.
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc – 8 sc.
Rows 19-21: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog – 6 sc.
Row 23: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog – 4 sc.
Row 24: Ch 1, turn, [sc2tog] twice – 2 sc.
Fasten off.
Directions for Nose:
Make 7.
With D, ch 2.
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Round 1: Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook – 4 sc.
Round 2: Working in continuous rounds, sc in each sc.
Round 3: [Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] twice, slip st in first sc to join. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Directions for the Arms:
Make 14, 2 for each snowman.
With D, ch 10.
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With D, ch 10, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, ch 4, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, ch 4, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, slip st in remaining 6 ch of beginning ch-10. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Directions for Hat:
Make 7 total, 1 each in colors B, C, D, E, F, G and H.
With desired color, ch 2.
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Row 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in first sc to join – 6 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc – 12 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times, slip st in first sc – 18 sc.
Rows 4-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, slip st in first sc.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Directions for Pompoms:
Make 7 total in colors to match each hat.
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Wrap yarn around two fingers ten times. Tie matching yarn around middle to secure tightly. Cut loops open and trim ends. Sew one matching pompom to each hat.
Directions for Scarf:
Make 7 total in colors to match each hat.
Ch 41.
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Ch 41, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Tie short lengths at each end for fringe.
Directions for finishing:
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Following photo and with I, whipstitch eyes and front buttons to 7 snowmen for front pieces. Sew nose to each face. With wrong sides together, hold front piece and second back piece of snowman together, join A alongside edge with a sc, working through both layers, sc evenly around snowman to join front and back pieces together. Repeat to make 7 snowmen. Sew hat to top of head on each snowman. Tie matching scarf around each snowman’s neck. Sew an arm on either side of each snowman. Weave in ends.
Directions for Garland:
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With A, make a ch for 60" [152 cm] long or desired length. Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Arrange snowmen evenly spaced along garland and tack in place.
Abbreviations
- A, B, C
- Color A, B, C
- ch
- chain
- cm
- centimeters
- mm
- millimeters
- sc
- single crochet
- st(s)
- stitch(es)
- [ ]
- work directions in brackets the number of times specified
NotesNotes:
Crochet Hook: F/5 or 3.75 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge: 16 sts = 4 [10 cm]; 16 rows = 4 [10 cm] in single crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Directions are for 7 Snowmen. Each Snowman is made with two body pieces. Details are worked separately and sewn on. Snowmen are then sewn on to a chain stitch garland.
Each Snowman measures 3½” [9 cm] at widest point x 7” [18 cm] tall.