How to Crochet a Snowman Sugar Cookie

I used to LOVE decorating sugar cookies every holiday when I was a kid, so naturally I wanted to recreate the magic with crochet. Are you looking for the fun of decorated sugar cookies that can last the entire Christmas holiday season? Try this free pattern for crocheting a Snowman Sugar Cookie. I also have a free pattern for a Christmas Tree Sugar Cookie.

Difficulty: Beginner+. The crochet concepts are easy, but requires some embroidery.

Testers: Thank you so much to my pattern tester. She tested both this one and the crochet snowman.

Samantha Erin Heart, you can find her at:
@mtnhrtllc
@mtnhrtcreations
@sam_erin_hart

Time: Both testers for this pattern reported it took around one hour, give or take.

Yarn Used:
Caron Simply Soft Worsted (Weight 4) Yarn:
Chocolate (Brown)
White (White)
Light Country Blue (Blue)

Robin Acrylic Fine DK (Weight 3) Yarn: Dark Orange

Hook Size: 4mm

Stitches Used & Glossary:
Ch = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
INC = Increase Stitch
MR = Magic Ring — the default or the alternative
2nd Chain from hook
Ch 1 & Turn

This is a video to walk you through:

Cookie Base (Worsted Yarn) – Make 2, one in each color you want (can be same color if you desire)

1. MR SC 6 [6]
2. INC X 6 [12]
3. (INC, SC) X 6 [18]
4. SC, (INC, SC 2) X 5, INC, SC [24]
5. (INC, SC 3) X 6 [30]
6. SC 3, (INC, SC 4) X 5, INC, SC [36]
   
   You might consider embroidering the hat, eyes, nose, and mouth onto one side first. Then, sew the two pieces together back to back and fill with fiberfill before you completely sew them together. 

Snowman Hat (Worsted yarn) – Use desired color of hat 

Do a ch1 & turn at the end of each of these rows

1. Chain 4. Working into 2nd chain from hook, SC 3 [3]
2. INC, SC, INC [5]
3. INC, SC 3, INC [7]
3. INC, SC 2, INC, SC 2, INC [10]
4. SC 10 [10]
Sew it onto the cookie base.

Snowman Nose (DK yarn) –
Chain 3. Working into 2nd chain from hook, single crochet, then do a slip stitch & fasten off.

Sew it onto the cookie base.

For the eyes and mouth, embroider the eyes and mouth.