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Mini Crochet Snowman Ornament & Keychain
Toys & gifts · Easy · ~50 minutes
♥Two snowballs, one tiny winter friend.♥

Mini Crochet Snowman Ornament & Keychain Free Pattern

A small two-ball snowman with a tiny scarf and hanging loop, sized for a Christmas ornament, keychain, or winter bag charm.

Pattern and instructions by CrochetIndex Editorial
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Before you start

Skills used in this project

Review any stitch you do not know yet, then come back here and follow the project in order.

Magic ringSingle crochetIncrease & decreaseWeave in ends
Difficulty
Easy
Time
~50 minutes
Format
Written + visual
Written pattern ↓Photo steps ↓Tips ↓
Written pattern

Follow the rounds exactly.

This compact written pattern works alongside the close-up photo steps so readers can reproduce the project more confidently.

Head R1: 6 sc into magic ring. (6)
R2: inc around. (12)
R3–5: sc around. (12)
R6: dec around. (6) Stuff lightly.
Body R7: inc around. (12)
R8: [sc, inc] × 6. (18)
R9–12: sc around. (18)
R13: [sc, dec] × 6. (12)
R14: dec around. (6) Finish stuffing and close.
Embroider face; add a tiny scarf and hanging loop.
Step by step

Make the shape first, then add the small finishing details.

Follow the written pattern together with the close-up step images, then finish the loop or ornament hanger at the end.

Start the head — Make the first white sphere from a magic ring.1

Start the head

Make the first white sphere from a magic ring.

Shape the head — Finish the head rounds and stuff lightly.2

Shape the head

Finish the head rounds and stuff lightly.

Build the lower body — Continue into the slightly larger lower snowball.3

Build the lower body

Continue into the slightly larger lower snowball.

Add the face — Embroider eyes and a tiny orange carrot nose.4

Add the face

Embroider eyes and a tiny orange carrot nose.

Add the scarf — Wrap or crochet a tiny scarf around the neck.5

Add the scarf

Wrap or crochet a tiny scarf around the neck.

Close and shape — Finish the base and gently shape both snowball sections.6

Close and shape

Finish the base and gently shape both snowball sections.

Attach the loop — Add a hanging loop or keyring at the top.7

Attach the loop

Add a hanging loop or keyring at the top.

Tips

Small details make the finish better.

  • Use a muted red scarf for a classic Christmas version or sage for a softer CrochetIndex version.
  • A tiny stitched blush cheek detail photographs well.
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Quick answers

Common questions before you start

Is the Mini Crochet Snowman Ornament & Keychain beginner friendly?

This project is labeled Easy. The page links the crochet skills to review before you start and breaks the make into 7 steps.

How long does the Mini Crochet Snowman Ornament & Keychain take?

The estimated making time is ~50 minutes. Your first version may take longer if you pause to practice the listed stitches.

What do I need for this crochet project?

The materials section lists DK soft-white yarn, Small amounts of orange, charcoal, and red or sage yarn, 3.5 mm crochet hook, Toy stuffing, plus the finishing supplies shown on the page.

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