General Crochet Abbreviation:
-Ls: left side
-Rs: right side
-Ws: wrong side
-Ct: center
-Beg: beginning
-; ; : complete stitches between ; & ; in same stitch
-, , : complete stitches in separate stitches
-* * : repeat actions as many times as indicated by the “x#” or until the end of the row
-# stitches: e.g. 2 sc make a sc into the next two stitches
-#stitches: e.g. 3sc make 3 single crochets into same stitch
-Ch: chain
-Ch-sp: chain space
-LS: left side
-RS: right side
-ctr: center
-Mc: magic circle
-Sl st: slip stitch
-Sc: single crochet
-Tr: triple/treble crochet
-Dc: double crochet
-Hdc: half double crochet
-Flo: front loop only
-Blo: back loop only
-Bob: bobble stitch
-Fp: front post
-Bp: back post
-Inc: make two stitches into same stitch (increases number of stitches by 1)
-Dec (invisible): sc by hooking into flo of the next two stitches stitches (decreases number of stitches by 1)
-Sk st: skip stitch
-Yo: yarn over
-Yu: yarn under
-Sts: stitch(s)
-Fasten off: cut yarn and pull tail through loop (if fastening off a circle, first thread needle and weave through Flo, pull tight to close, continue with fasten off)
*Making Amigurumi use a X stitch (YU/YO technique which is neater & tighter – reducing holes, objects are slightly smaller) – click here for a link
*Some rows may have extra stitches- for example not enough stitches to complete the instructions ie. only two stitches for: sc, inc – sc the extra stitches or go into the next row depending on required stitches for that row.
Mini Valentine Snowman ❄️☃️ Crochet Pattern (2 versions)


Sweet, cozy, and full of winter charm — meet my Mini Snowman with a Removable Hat & Scarf!
This tiny snow friend was designed with versatility in mind. Made using a 1.75 mm hook, super fine yarn for the body, and a soft chenille hat and scarf, this mini snowman is perfect for winter décor, ornaments, gifting, or playful seasonal displays. The removable accessories mean you can mix, match, and style your snowman however you like — bundled up for a snowstorm or simple and classic.
Whether you’re a fan of micro crochet, love creating tiny seasonal makes, or just want a quick, satisfying project with lots of personality, this snowman is a joyful little build. Grab your warmest yarns, your tiniest hook, and let’s bring this frosty friend to life — one stitch at a time. 🧶💕
Special stitches:
Video Tutorials:
Materials:
– Super light yarn (white, black, orange, brown, light pink, dark pink) or replace hat and scarf pattern with thin chenille yarn (b)
– 1.75 mm hook
-sissors
-stitch marker
Pattern:
Body Option A:
In white,
1: 7 in a mc (7)
2: inc (14)
3: sc, inc (21)
4: blo sc (21)
5: sc (21)
6: inc, 2 sc (28)
7: sc (28)
8: 2 sc, dec (21)
9: sc, dec (14)
Head:
In white,
10: FLO sc, inc (21)
11: (inc, 2 sc), sc (28)
12 & 13 & 14: sc (28)
15: 2 sc, dec (21)
16: dec, sc (14)
Stuff firmly
17: Dec (7)
-Fasten off and weave in ends.
Body Option B:
In white,
1: 6 in a mc (6)
2: inc (12)
3: sc, inc (18)
3: inc, 2sc (24)
4: sc (24)
5: sc (24)
6: sc (24)
7: sc (24)
8: 2 sc, Dec (18)
9: sc, Dec (12)
Head:
In white,
10: FLO sc, inc (18)
11: sc (18)
12: sc (18)
13: sc (18)
14: dec, sc (12)
Stuff firmly
15: dec (6)
-Fasten off and weave in ends.
Eyes:
In black, embroider eyes using French knots between rows 13 & 14, 6 stitches between eyes.
Nose Option A:
In orange,
-Ch 4, sl st into 2nd back hump from hook, sc, sc (3)
-Sew onto face
Nose Option B:
In orange,
-Ch 3, sl st into 2nd back hump from hook, sc (2)
*For a more 3d look: make two noses,
sew together, stuff lightly
Buttons Option A:
In black,
-Embroider buttons using French knots.
-Place eyes in the center of the body, between rows 4 & 5, 6 & 7 and rows 7 & 8 .
Buttons Option B:
-Make 3 circles – 4 sc into mc, sl st to first sc
-Fasten off and sew or tie to body
Arms (make 2) Option A:
In brown,
-Ch 8,
-sl st 2 (first finger),
-ch 4, sl at 3 ( 2nd finger),
-sl st 4
-Fasten off.
-Sew onto the sides of the snowman overtop of row 8.
Arms adoption B:
-Sl st and pull through both tails between rows 6 & 7.
-Make a knot (with both yarn tails) at end of arm length & fluff tail.
-Trim tails and fluff.
Scarf Option A:
In light pink,
1: ch 51,
Attach darker pink,
2- sc across
-Fasten off and trim tails.
Scarf Option B:
Using thin chenille yarn
1: ch 51
-Fasten off and trim tails.
Hat option A:
Hat Brim:
1: ch 4, turn
2-13: 3 sc in blo, ch, turn g3)
-Sl st to attached to otherside (so it’s a circle).
-Fasten off.
Hat:
In light pink,
1: 7 in a mc (7)
2: inc (14)
3: sc (14)
4: sc, inc (21)
5: sc (21)
6: inc, 2 sc (28)
7 & 8: sc (28)
9: hdc (28)
-Fasten off and weave in ends.
-Sew brim to bottom of hat.
Hat Pom Pom (added at end)
In dark pink,
-Make a small Pom Pom (I wrapped the yarn thickly around my two fingers , tight a knot tightly in the centre, cut the loops and trimmed it).
-Attach Pom Pom to the top of the hat, tie off and trim tails.
Hat option B:
Using thin chenille yarn
Pomp Pom:
Using Pom Pom colour,
1: 6 sc in a mc (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3 & 4: sc (12)
5: dec (6)
Stuff
Hat:
Switch to hat colour,
6: inc (12)
7: sc, inc (18)
8: inc, 2 sc (28)
9 & 10: sc (28)
Hat brim:
Switch to Pom Pom colour,
11: sc (28)
-Fasten off and weave in ends.
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