Knitted Snowman Decoration - PDF Knitting Pattern

Frosty the Snowman is also available as a knitting knit containing the yarn, beads and stuffing to make the decoration. Click here for more details.

This pattern is also available to purchase on Ravelry

These super cute knitted snowmen / snowladies are a joy to knit, and once you have knitted the body you get to have fun accessorising your character by knitting them a hat and a cozy scarf!

Check out my other knitted Christmas decoration patterns for the holiday season too!

Skills / Techniques Used: Knitting in the round on double pointed needles, increases, decreases, beadwork

Measurements: Frosty stands at 5” / 12.5cm high and is 2.5” / 6.5cm at the widest part.

Materials

For each Frosty the Snowman you will need:

• Yarn A - 12g / 0.4oz, 18yd / 16.5m of chunky yarn for the body. The yarn used in the pattern picture is Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky, 100% Acrylic, 100g / 3.5oz, 149yd / 136m per ball, in Paper White
• Yarn B – Up to 10g / 0.4oz, 15yd / 13.5m of chunky yarn in a contrast colour for the accessories (blue or yellow). The yarn used in the pattern picture is Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky, 100% Acrylic, 100g / 3.5oz, 149yd / 136m per ball, in Mustard Yellow
• Yarn C – 0.5g / 0.02oz, 0.8yd / 0.7m of orange chunky yarn for the nose. The yarn used in the pattern picture is Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky, 100% Acrylic, 100g / 3.5oz, 149yd / 136m per ball, in Blood Orange
• A set of 4-5 x US size 6 / 4mm double pointed needles
• 5 x 6mm black barrel beads for the eyes and buttons
• 1 x 4mm (or close size) crochet hook for adding the beads
• A handful of toy stuffing
• A tapestry needle

Gauge

Gauge is not vital to Frosty the Snowman but as a guideline the yarn should knit to 20 stitches and 28 rows to 4” / 10cm in stockinette stitch after blocking.

You can also purchase this pattern on Ravelry