Welcome to this adorable snowman dango amigurumi pattern! This free pattern will guide you through creating a cute Japanese-inspired snowman that combines traditional dango (sweet dumplings) with winter charm. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this project uses basic stitches to create a huggable friend that brings joy to any space.
Key Takeaways
- Simple stitches make this perfect for beginners
- Customizable features let you create a unique snowman
- Quick project can be completed in just a few hours
- Great gift idea for winter holidays or any occasion
Use Ideas 🎁
Looking for ways to enjoy your finished snowman dango? Here are some fun ideas:
- 🎄 Holiday decorations: Hang your snowman dango on your Christmas tree or use as festive home decor
- 🧸 Gifts: Make a batch as thoughtful handmade presents for friends and family
- 📚 Bookshelf buddies: Place them on shelves or desks for year-round cuteness
- 🪄 Keychain charms: Make a smaller version to carry with you everywhere
- 🧶 Craft fair items: These quick-to-make cuties are perfect for selling at local markets
Have you considered making a whole family of snowman dangos in different sizes? They look adorable grouped together!
Materials&Tools
- Yarn
- Polyester Fiberfill
- 2.0mm Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Glue (To connect the parts, you can also sew with yarn)
Abbreviation
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (merge 2 single crochets into 1)
- sl st – slip stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
- magic ring – adjustable ring to start crocheting in the round
- BLO – back loop only
- FLO – front loop only
How to Read Pattern?
- R5: ch, [1 sc, sc inc] x 6, sl st
In Round 5, start with a chain stitch, then repeat the pattern “1 single crochet, single scrochet increase” 6 times. End with a slip stitch.
- (sc+sc+sc)
Parentheses ( ) indicate that all stitches within them are worked into the same stitch. So ‘(sc+sc+sc)’ means working 3 single crochet stitches all into the same stitch.
Pattern Info
Main Body
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6
- R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6
- R8-14: 42 sc
- R15: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R16: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
- R17: [3 sc, dec] x 6
- R18: [sc, dec, sc] x 6
- R19: [sc, dec] x 6
- R20: 6 dec
Bangs
Big
- Start with magic ring
- 8 hdc
Small
- Start with magic ring
- 6 sc
Head Cover
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6
- R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6
- R8-14: 42 sc
- R15: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R16: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
Snowman Head
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5-10: 30 sc
- R11: [3 sc, dec] x 6 Sew together
- Leave a long tail for joining
Hat
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc (with black yarn)
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: FLO: 12 sc
- R4: 12 sc
- R5: 12 sc (with red yarn)
- R6: FLO: 12 inc (with black yarn)
Scarf
- 53 ch, 52 sc into 2nd chain from the hook
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Remember, crocheting is about enjoying the process as much as the finished product. Happy hooking! ❄️