Snowman Pot Holder

Free Snowman Crochet Pattern

If ever anything can make you smile, a crochet snowman will certainly do the trick!  Bring a little holiday cheer to your table this year, with this adorable snowman pot holder crochet pattern.

It’s week number 2 of our little Holiday craft-a-long, and time for another adorable free pattern!

Once again, this pattern is cute, quick, and really fun to work up.  I know your crafting time is very precious this time of year!

Just as a reminder for those of you who may have missed week #1…..We’re crafting up these cute little pot holders (or trivets…or hot pads) so we’ll all be able to add some awesome fun to our Holiday tables.  After we’re done making all of them, I’ll be asking you to submit a photo of your Holiday Pot Holders in action!

Want to join in on the fun!?  You’ll find the free Christmas Tree Pot Holder Pattern from week #1 by clicking here.

Don’t crochet?  You’ll find the knit version of this adorable snowman pattern here.

Come and share your photos with everyone in the Melody’s Makings’ Facebook group along the way…..or e-mail me your photos at [email protected]. I always love seeing them!

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Snowman Pot Holder Crochet Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Approximately 46 yards of worsted (4) yarn (approx. 38 yards of white, and approx. 5 yards of black and approx. 3 yards of red)
• Crochet Hook: Size 5.5 mm (I/9)
• Yarn or Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations:

• SC: Single Crochet
• CH: Chain
• SC2tog: Single Crochet the next 2 sts together
• **: Repeat the section in between the two stars as specified

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Crochet Snowman Pot Holder Pattern

Snowman Pattern:

(Use as Trivet or Make 2 and seam together for Pot Holder)

Loosely Chain 5 using White Yarn

Row 1: Single crochet into second chain from hook and each chain across, CH1, Turn Work (4 total sts not including turning chain)

Row 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC each of the next 2 sts, 2 SC in last stitch, CH1, Turn Work (6 total sts)

Row 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC each of the next 4 sts, 2 SC in last stitch, CH1, Turn Work (8 total sts)

Row 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC each of the next 6 sts, 2 SC in last stitch, CH1, Turn Work (10 total sts)

Rows 5-7: Single Crochet in each stitch across, CH1, Turn Work (10 total sts)

Row 8: SC2tog, SC each of the next 6 sts, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (8 total sts)

Row 9: SC2tog, SC each of the next 4 sts, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (6 total sts)

Drop White Yarn and Pick up Red Yarn

Row 10: Single Crochet in each stitch across, CH5, Turn Work (10 total sts not including turning chain)

Row 11: Single Crochet in each stitch across, CH1, Turn Work (10 total sts)

Drop Red Yarn and Pick up White Yarn

Row 12: 2 SC in first stitch, SC each of the next 4 sts, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, Turn Work (8 total sts – this will leave a bit of the red section hanging out by itself)

Row 13: 2 SC in first stitch, SC each of the next 6 sts, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, Turn Work (10 total sts)

Row 14: 2 SC in first stitch, SC each of the next 8 sts, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, Turn Work (12 total sts)

Row 15: 2 SC in first stitch, SC each of the next 10 sts, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, Turn Work (14 total sts)

Rows 16-18: Single Crochet in each stitch across, CH1, Turn Work (14 total sts)

Row 19: SC2tog, SC each of the next 10 sts, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (12 total sts)

Row 20: SC2tog, SC each of the next 8 sts, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (10 total sts)

Row 21: SC2tog, SC each of the next 6 sts, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (8 total sts)

Row 22: 2 SC in each of next 2 sts, SC in each of next 4 sts, 2 SC in each of next 2 sts, CH1, Turn Work (12 total sts)

Row 23: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in each of next 10 sts, 2 SC in last stitch, CH1, Turn Work (14 total sts)

Row 24: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in each of next 12 sts, 2 SC in last stitch, CH1, Turn Work (16 total sts)

Row 25: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in each of next 14 sts, 2 SC in last stitch, CH1, Turn Work (18 total sts)

Rows 26-29: Single Crochet in each stitch across, CH1, Turn Work (18 total sts)

Row 30: SC2tog, SC each of the next 14 sts, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (16 total sts)

Row 31: SC2tog, SC each of the next 12 sts, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (14 total sts)

Row 32: SC2tog, SC each of the next 10 sts, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (12 total sts)

Row 33: SC2tog, SC each of the next 8 sts, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (10 total sts)

Row 34: SC2tog, SC each of the next 6 sts, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (8 total sts)

Fasten off.  Weave in all ends.

To make your edges more tidy, add a Single Crochet border around the outside of all white sections.

Fasten off.  Weave in all ends.

Return to starting edge.  Pick up black yarn to add hat.

Row 1: CH2, slip stitch in each of the 4 starting sts, CH3, Turn Work (8 total sts not including turning chain)

Row 2: Single Crochet in each stitch across, CH1, Turn Work (8 total sts)

Row 3: Slip stitch into each of first 2 sts, SC in each of the next 4 sts, CH1, Turn Work (4 total sts not including beginning slip sts)

Row 4: Single Crochet in each stitch across (4 total sts)

Fasten off.  Weave in all ends.

 Add a fringe to the edge of the scarf by knotting on 3 pieces of yarn folded in half.  Cut to desired length.

Use a yarn/tapestry needle to embroider on a face and buttons.

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