[Finished product] Winter Snowman Keychain Handmade Crochet Amigurumi Christmas Ornament

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how to crochet a cute Christmas snowman for keychain – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a cute Christmas snowman for a keychain is a festive and fun project! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make a cute and tiny snowman amigurumi.

Materials:

• Yarn:
  • White (for the snowman)
  • Red (for the hat and scarf)
  • Black (for buttons or eyes)
  • Orange (for the nose)
• Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 4mm (depending on your yarn weight)
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
• Safety eyes: 5mm or black embroidery thread
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers (optional)
• Keychain ring: For attaching the snowman

Crochet Stitches Used:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring
• BLO: Back loop only

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Snowman’s Head and Body (White Yarn)

Head:

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Rounds 4-6: Sc around (18).
5. Round 7: 1 sc, dec around (12).
6. Round 8: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the head with fiberfill before closing completely.

Body:

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-6: Sc around (24).
6. Round 7: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 8: 1 sc, dec around (12).
8. Round 9: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the body firmly, and sew the head onto the body.

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2. Hat (Red Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
3. Round 3: 2 sc, inc around (12).
4. Round 4: 3 sc, inc around (15).
5. Round 5-6: Sc around (15).
6. Round 7: BLO sc around (15) to make the brim of the hat.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the hat onto the snowman’s head. You can also add a small white pom-pom to the top of the hat for extra detail.

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3. Scarf (Red Yarn)

1. Row 1: Ch 30 (or as long as you want the scarf to be).
2. Row 2: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc across (29).
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (29), fasten off.

Wrap the scarf around the snowman’s neck and secure it with a small stitch to keep it in place. You can add tassels to the ends if desired by attaching small strands of yarn.

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4. Arms (Optional, Black Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
2. Round 2: Sc around (4), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Make two small arms and sew them to the sides of the snowman’s body.

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5. Eyes and Nose

Eyes:

• Option 1: Attach safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5 of the head.
• Option 2: Use black yarn or embroidery thread to stitch small eyes on the face.

Nose:

1. Round 1: With orange yarn, magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
2. Round 2: Sc around (4), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the tiny carrot-shaped nose onto the snowman’s face.

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6. Buttons (Optional)

• Use black yarn or small beads to create buttons down the snowman’s front. Simply stitch or sew them in a straight line.

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Final Assembly:

1. Attach the Head to the Body: Sew the head securely onto the body.
2. Attach the Hat: Place the red hat onto the snowman’s head and sew it in place.
3. Wrap the Scarf: Wrap the scarf around the neck and secure with a small stitch.
4. Add Eyes and Nose: Sew or attach the eyes and the nose to complete the face.
5. Optional Arms: If you want, add small black arms to the sides.

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Keychain Attachment:

• Use a yarn needle to attach a keychain ring to the top of the snowman’s head or through the hat.

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Final Touch:

Your cute Christmas snowman wearing a red hat and scarf is now ready! It’s the perfect size for a keychain and makes for a cute holiday gift or decoration. Enjoy your crocheting!