Rows 2–8: Ch 1, turn, sc in all 16 stitches. Each row has 16 sc. Fasten off after Row 8, leaving a sewing tail. This makes a simple flat crown with a straight lower edge.
Red band
With red, ch 17. Sc in the second chain from the hook and each remaining chain: 16 sc. For Row 2, ch 1, turn and sc in all 16 stitches. Fasten off with a sewing tail.
Sew the band across the lower two rows of the crown, aligning the ends. Use small stitches through both layers, with red sewing stitches hidden in the red fabric. The band overlays the crown; it does not extend its height.
Black brim
With black, ch 21. Sc in the second chain from the hook and each remaining chain: 20 sc. For Row 2, ch 1, turn and sc in all 20 stitches. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Center the brim across the bottom of the crown. Its extra four stitches leave about two stitches extending on each side. Sew along the shared edge so the brim stays straight, and secure the red band just above it.
Join the face and add a little filling
Place the panels with their wrong sides together and the face pointing outward. Align the 36 edge stitches, including the marked top. Join ivory through the first matching pair of stitches. Ch 1 without counting it.
Work one sc through each matching pair of edge stitches around both panels. Crochet through the two loops of the front stitch and the two loops of its matching back stitch. Each joining sc joins one front stitch to one back stitch; do not alternate separate stitches on the two panels.
After about 28 joining sc, add a small, even layer of filling. Keep it away from the remaining opening and smooth it toward the edges. Finish the last eight joining sc. You now have 36 joining sc. Slip stitch to the first joining sc and fasten off; the joining slip stitch is separate from that count.
If the head feels hard or bulges strongly, remove some filling before closing the seam. A gently padded shape leaves room for the hat to sit across the top without tilting forward.
Sew the hat and hanging loop securely
Center the hat above the eyes, with the brim covering the upper edge of the head. Pin or hold it in position before sewing. Attach the brim across the upper front arc with small stitches through the brim and the head fabric. Catch the crown’s lower edge in the same seam where needed.
The black sewing yarn should stay in the area hidden by the brim. Check from the back that the hat is securely attached and the face is still upright. The flat crown extends above the head; it does not need stuffing.
Pass a strong cord through several stitches near the top center of the crown. Tie a closed hanging loop and secure its knot on the back. Spread the load over more than one stitch rather than pulling the entire ornament from a single loose loop.
Keep the pieces in proportion
| Piece | Count | Construction |
|---|---|---|
| Head front and back | 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 36 | Two panels, seven rounds each |
| Crown | 16 sc per row | Eight rows |
| Red band | 16 sc per row | Two rows, sewn over crown |
| Brim | 20 sc per row | Two rows |
| Panel seam | 36 sc | One sc through each matching pair |
If the hat leans, check its placement before tightening the sewing thread. If the panel edges do not match, count both circles and repair a missed increase instead of forcing them together. If the eyes disappear under the brim, reposition the hat before sewing the final seam.
For a different palette, keep the ivory face and try a forest-green band or a deep burgundy accent. Using the same yarn thickness and hook throughout a set helps the ornaments hang at a similar size. This crochet snowman ornament is intended for decoration, with its hanging cord kept out of children’s reach.
Spot-clean the finished piece according to the yarn label and let it dry completely before storing. Avoid soaking any cord or decorative thread that may release dye. Wrap ornaments loosely so the hat stays flat between seasons.
For a coordinated handmade tree, pair the snowman with a shell stitch crochet bell. A crochet Christmas tree keychain also makes a small gift accent in the same red-and-green palette.
Snowman ornament images and construction diagrams
The four vertical designs show different ways to style the finished ornament. The two photo-and-diagram guides summarize the head rounds and flat hat assembly. Read their labels with the written pattern; the drawings are construction overviews rather than a complete stitch-by-stitch chart.
