Crochet Tutorial: Snowman Gardener in Red Top Hat with Glasses and Harvest Basket – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful snowman gardener wears a tall red top hat with a gold band, winter berries, leaves, a pinecone, and a tiny ladybug. He also features oversized round glasses, a long carrot nose, a green scarf, a decorated blue vest, beige cuffed pants, flower-trimmed sandals, a cherry satchel, a harvest basket filled with fruit, and a blue gingham garden blanket.

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Finished Size and Construction

When made with the recommended yarn and hook, the completed snowman measures approximately 16.5 inches or 42 cm from the bottom of the sandals to the top of the hat. The snowman without the hat measures approximately 12.5 inches or 32 cm tall.

The head, body, legs, nose, arms, hat, clothing, footwear, satchel, fruit basket, and blanket are crocheted separately. The pieces are firmly stuffed, positioned with pins, and sewn together in a controlled order so the finished figure stands securely and matches the proportions shown.

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Terminology: US crochet terms.
• Main technique: Continuous spiral rounds.
• Recommended hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook.
• Finished height: Approximately 16.5 inches or 42 cm with the hat.
• Recommended stuffing: Firm polyester fiberfill.

Materials

• DK or light worsted cotton yarn in white, approximately 160 yards.
• DK yarn in bright red for the hat, berries, cherries, and buttons.
• DK yarn in carrot orange for the nose.
• DK yarn in medium green for the scarf and leaves.
• DK yarn in dusty blue for the vest and gingham blanket.
• DK yarn in warm beige for the pants, bag, basket, and blanket.
• DK yarn in dark brown for the twig arms, shoe edges, pinecone, and embroidery.
• DK yarn in caramel brown for sandal straps.
• Small amounts of gold, yellow, black, pink, purple, lime green, rust, and cream yarn.
• Two 12 mm black safety eyes.
• Two large red four-hole buttons, approximately 18 mm.
• One small white button for the vest decoration.
• Black embroidery thread for the smile, eye details, bee stripes, and glasses attachment.
• Thin black craft wire, approximately 1.5 mm thick, for the round glasses.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, sewing pins, and row counter.
• Optional plastic canvas circles for reinforcing the hat brim and sandal soles.

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is not essential, but firm tension is important. A useful amigurumi gauge is approximately 6 single crochet stitches and 6 rounds per inch. The stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through the fabric.

Use a hook one or two sizes smaller than the yarn label recommends. Keep the tension consistent throughout the head and body. A noticeably looser tension in the clothing may make the pants, vest, hat, or sandals too large.

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic ring.
• ch: Chain.
• sl st: Slip stitch.
• sc: Single crochet.
• hdc: Half double crochet.
• dc: Double crochet.
• tr: Treble crochet.
• inc: Work 2 sc in the same stitch.
• dec: Single crochet 2 stitches together.
• BLO: Back loop only.
• FLO: Front loop only.
• FO: Fasten off.
• R: Round or row.

Important Pattern Notes

• Work all amigurumi pieces in continuous spiral rounds unless instructed otherwise.
• Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
• Numbers in parentheses show the stitch count at the end of the round.
• Stuff the head and body gradually so the shape remains smooth.
• Do not overstuff thin pieces such as the twig arms, fingers, scarf, or nose.
• For a child-safe version, embroider the eyes and replace the craft-wire glasses with crocheted rings.

Large Snowman Head

Use white yarn. The head is broad and slightly oval, with the widest area positioned around the eyes and cheeks. Stuff firmly while preserving a smooth, rounded surface.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. R7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. R8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. R9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. (54)
10. R10: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. (60)
11. R11: Repeat 9 sc, inc around. (66)
12. R12: Repeat 10 sc, inc around. (72)
13. R13: Repeat 11 sc, inc around. (78)
14. R14-R25: Sc in each stitch around. (78)
15. R26: Repeat 11 sc, dec around. (72)
16. R27: Sc in each stitch around. (72)
17. R28: Repeat 10 sc, dec around. (66)
18. R29: Repeat 9 sc, dec around. (60)
19. R30: Repeat 8 sc, dec around. (54)
20. R31: Repeat 7 sc, dec around. (48)
21. R32: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. (42)
22. R33: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. (36)
23. R34: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. (30)
24. R35: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. (24)

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Insert stuffing after Round 25 and continue adding it after every two rounds. Shape the cheeks wider than the crown. Leave the final 24-stitch opening unclosed for joining the head to the neck.

Large White Eye Panels

Make two with white yarn. These circular panels create the exaggerated white eye area visible behind the glasses. Work joined rounds so each circle remains flat.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. Join with a sl st. (6)
2. R2: Ch 1, inc in each stitch. Join. (12)
3. R3: Ch 1, repeat 1 sc, inc around. Join. (18)
4. R4: Ch 1, repeat 2 sc, inc around. Join. (24)
5. R5: Ch 1, repeat 3 sc, inc around. Join. (30)
6. R6: Ch 1, repeat 4 sc, inc around. Join. (36)

FO with a long sewing tail. Place the eye panels side by side across Head Rounds 13-22. Their inner edges should nearly touch at the center. Sew each panel around the outer edge without stretching it.

Insert or attach one 12 mm black eye through each eye panel before sewing the final section. Position each eye slightly toward the center, approximately between the third and fourth rounds of its white panel.

With black embroidery thread, make five or six short eyelashes around the lower and outer edge of each white eye panel. Keep each stitch approximately 0.2 inch or 5 mm long.

Carrot Nose

Use carrot-orange yarn. The nose is long, tapered, and slightly curved downward. Stuff it lightly so it remains firm without becoming thick.

1. R1: Work 4 sc in an MR. (4)
2. R2: Inc, 3 sc. (5)
3. R3: 2 sc, inc, 2 sc. (6)
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc twice. (8)
5. R5: Sc around. (8)
6. R6: Repeat 3 sc, inc twice. (10)
7. R7: Sc around. (10)
8. R8: Repeat 4 sc, inc twice. (12)
9. R9-R10: Sc around. (12)
10. R11: Repeat 5 sc, inc twice. (14)
11. R12-R13: Sc around. (14)
12. R14: Repeat 6 sc, inc twice. (16)
13. R15-R16: Sc around. (16)

FO with a long tail. Add small amounts of stuffing with the blunt end of the hook. Sew the open base centered between the eye panels, approximately across Head Rounds 20-24.

Pull the sewing thread slightly tighter along the lower edge of the nose to angle the tip downward. Add four short horizontal surface stitches in a slightly darker orange to imitate natural carrot ridges.

Smile and Facial Details

Use doubled black embroidery thread. Begin the smile approximately one inch to the left of the nose base. Form a shallow upward curve beneath the nose and finish approximately one inch to the right.

Secure the smile with four tiny couching stitches so the curve stays smooth. Add one short upward curve at each end. Embroider several tiny black dash stitches across the forehead and cheeks to imitate the scattered coal-like marks shown in the image.

Snowman Torso

Use white yarn. The torso is narrower than the head and slightly rounded at the stomach. The top opening becomes the neck connection.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. R7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. R8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. R9-R17: Sc around. (48)
10. R18: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. (42)
11. R19-R22: Sc around. (42)
12. R23: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. (36)
13. R24-R26: Sc around. (36)
14. R27: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. (30)
15. R28-R30: Sc around. (30)
16. R31: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. (24)
17. R32-R33: Sc around. (24)

Stuff firmly, keeping the lower stomach round and the upper chest narrower. FO with a long tail. Sew the 24-stitch torso opening evenly to the 24-stitch head opening.

Before closing the seam completely, add extra stuffing inside the neck. The head should remain upright without leaning forward under the weight of the hat.

Red Decorative Body Buttons

Make two crocheted buttons with red yarn, or use two large red four-hole buttons for the closest match to the image.

1. R1: Work 8 hdc in an MR. Join with a sl st. (8)
2. R2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each stitch. Join. (16)

FO and leave a sewing tail. Add four small black or burgundy stitches across the center to imitate buttonholes. Sew one button at the middle chest and the second at the lower stomach, leaving approximately 1.5 inches between them.

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White Legs

Make two. Use white yarn. The exposed white sections appear between the cuffed pants and the sandals.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. R5-R13: Sc around. (24)

Stuff firmly. Flatten the final opening and crochet 12 sc through both layers. FO with a long tail. Sew the flattened upper edge of each leg beneath the torso, leaving approximately two stitches of space between the inner legs.

Beige Garden Pants

The pants are crocheted as a separate garment with two short legs, a joined body section, and thick folded cuffs. Use warm beige yarn.

First Pant Leg

1. R1: Ch 25. Join carefully to form a ring, then sc in each chain. (24)
2. R2-R11: Sc around. (24)

FO the first leg and set it aside.

Second Pant Leg and Joining

1. R1: Ch 25. Join to form a ring, then sc in each chain. (24)
2. R2-R11: Sc around. (24)
3. R12: Sc 24 around the second leg, ch 2, sc 24 around the first leg, ch 2. (52)
4. R13: Sc 24, sc in both chains, sc 24, sc in both remaining chains. (52)
5. R14: Repeat 11 sc, dec four times. (48)
6. R15-R18: Sc around. (48)
7. R19: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. (42)
8. R20-R23: Sc around. (42)
9. R24: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. (36)
10. R25: Sc around. (36)

FO. Slide the pants over the white legs and lower torso. Position the waistband just below the lower red button. Sew the waistband invisibly to the torso with beige yarn.

Close the small crotch gap with six secure whip stitches. Do not pull the seam too tightly, because the two pant legs must remain visibly separate.

Rolled Pant Cuffs

Join beige yarn to the lower edge of one pant leg.

1. R1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the lower edge. (24)
2. R2: BLO sc around. (24)
3. R3-R5: Sc around. (24)

FO. Fold Rounds 3-5 upward to create the thick rolled cuff. Tack the cuff in place at four evenly spaced points. Repeat for the second pant leg.

Brown Twig Arms

Make two main branches with dark brown yarn. Stuff only the widest half of each arm. The narrow ends and branch fingers should remain flexible.

Main Arm Branch

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2-R4: Sc around. (6)
3. R5: Inc, 5 sc. (7)
4. R6-R12: Sc around. (7)
5. R13: Inc, 6 sc. (8)
6. R14-R20: Sc around. (8)
7. R21: Inc, 7 sc. (9)
8. R22-R27: Sc around. (9)

FO with a long tail. Lightly stuff Rounds 14-27. Leave the narrow tip unstuffed.

Long Twig Finger

Make two for each arm.

1. R1: Work 5 sc in an MR. (5)
2. R2-R8: Sc around. (5)

FO with a long tail.

Short Twig Finger

Make one for each arm.

1. R1: Work 5 sc in an MR. (5)
2. R2-R5: Sc around. (5)

Sew the two long fingers and one short finger around the narrow end of each main arm. Angle the fingers outward to create the natural forked branch shape.

Sew the thick end of each arm to the sides of the torso at approximately Torso Rounds 24-27. Position the arms horizontally and angle them very slightly upward.

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Green Winter Scarf

Use medium green yarn. The scarf wraps once around the neck, with one long end resting over the right shoulder and the other tucked beneath the vest.

1. R1: Ch 11. Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc across. (10)
2. R2-R72: Ch 1, turn, BLO sc across. (10)

FO. Cut twelve strands of green yarn, each approximately 4 inches long. Fold two strands together and attach them through each of the five spaces along both short ends, creating five fringe groups per end.

Wrap the scarf around the base of the head. Cross the ends on the snowman’s right side. Tack the overlap with several green stitches so the scarf cannot slip.

Dusty Blue Garden Vest

The vest is open at the front so both red body buttons remain visible. Use dusty blue yarn and work the lower body in rows.

Lower Vest Body

1. R1: Ch 49. Starting in the second chain, sc across. (48)
2. R2-R11: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (48)

Divide for Fronts and Back

Place markers after Stitch 12 and Stitch 36. The sections are 12 stitches for the first front, 24 stitches for the back, and 12 stitches for the second front.

First Front Panel

1. R12-R18: Ch 1, turn, sc across 12 stitches. (12)
2. R19: Ch 1, turn, dec, 8 sc, dec. (10)
3. R20-R22: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)

FO with a long sewing tail.

Back Panel

Join yarn to the first stitch after the first front section.

1. R12-R22: Ch 1, turn, sc across 24 stitches. (24)

FO with a long tail.

Second Front Panel

Join yarn to the final 12 stitches of Row 11.

1. R12-R18: Ch 1, turn, sc across 12 stitches. (12)
2. R19: Ch 1, turn, dec, 8 sc, dec. (10)
3. R20-R22: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)

FO with a long tail. Sew each 10-stitch front shoulder to the corresponding 10 stitches of the back panel. Leave the center four back stitches open for the neck.

Vest Edging

Join blue yarn at the lower right front corner. Work one round of sc evenly up the first front, around the neckline, down the second front, and along the lower edge. Work 3 sc in each lower corner.

FO and weave in the ends. Place the vest around the torso beneath the scarf. Sew several hidden stitches along the shoulders, side edges, and lower back to keep it in place.

Vest Embroidery and Garden Appliques

Arrange the embellishments before sewing. Keep the central opening clear so the red buttons remain visible.

• Sew one small bee near the upper left front.
• Sew one small bee near the upper right front.
• Add one rust-colored flower near the lower left edge.
• Add two green leaves beside the rust flower.
• Add one tiny gold star-shaped flower near the left center.
• Add one small gold circle near the lower right front.
• Add one purple berry and one green leaf near the right pocket area.
• Sew one tiny white decorative button near the upper left front.

Tiny Bee

Make two with yellow yarn.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Sc around. (6)

FO. With black thread, embroider two narrow stripes across each bee. Add two tiny cream or white loop stitches on the back for wings. Sew the bees flat to the vest.

Small Leaf

Ch 6 with green yarn. Starting in the second chain, work 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, and 3 sc in the final chain. Continue along the opposite side with 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, and 1 sl st. FO.

Small Five-Petal Flower

Work 5 sc in an MR. In each stitch, work 1 sl st, ch 2, 1 hdc, ch 2, and 1 sl st. Repeat in all five stitches. Pull the ring closed and FO.

Sandals

Make two sandals. Each sandal has a beige sole, a dark brown lower edge, caramel straps, and tiny flower decorations. The white leg forms the visible foot.

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Beige Upper Sole

1. R1: Ch 13. Starting in the second chain, work 11 sc, 3 sc in the final chain, then continue along the opposite side with 10 sc and 2 sc in the final chain. (26)
2. R2: Inc, 10 sc, inc in each of the next 3 stitches, 10 sc, inc in each of the final 2 stitches. (32)
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc once, 10 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc three times, 10 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc twice. (38)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (38)

FO and make a second matching sole for the same sandal using dark brown yarn, stopping after Round 3.

Place the beige sole over the dark brown sole. With dark brown yarn, sc through both layers around the entire edge. Insert a matching oval of plastic canvas between the layers before closing the final stitches.

Caramel Toe Strap

1. R1: Ch 18. Starting in the second chain, sc across. (17)
2. R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (17)

FO with long tails. Sew the strap across the front third of the sole. It should arch over the white foot without compressing it.

Caramel Ankle Strap

1. R1: Ch 23. Starting in the second chain, sc across. (22)
2. R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (22)

Wrap the strap around the ankle and sew both ends to the side edges of the sole. Repeat the complete sandal pattern for the second foot.

Sew each white leg securely onto the center of its sandal sole. Place two or three small crocheted flowers with green leaves at the outer side of each ankle strap.

Tall Red Top Hat

The hat has a broad crown, a narrow lower section, a flared brim, a gold band, winter berries, green leaves, a brown pinecone, and a tiny ladybug.

Top of Hat

Use bright red yarn.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. R7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. R8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. R9: BLO sc around. (48)
10. R10-R18: Sc around. (48)
11. R19: Repeat 10 sc, dec four times. (44)
12. R20-R23: Sc around. (44)
13. R24: Repeat 9 sc, dec four times. (40)
14. R25-R28: Sc around. (40)
15. R29: Repeat 8 sc, dec four times. (36)
16. R30-R32: Sc around. (36)

Lightly stuff the crown with a removable cylinder of fiberfill or flexible foam. The hat should remain tall without becoming rigid or heavy.

Hat Brim

1. R33: Work in FLO, inc in each stitch around. (72)
2. R34: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (84)
3. R35-R36: Sc around. (84)
4. R37: Reverse sc around for a firm decorative edge. (84)

FO. Steam-block the brim very lightly or place a thin plastic canvas ring between two red crocheted brim layers. The brim should curve slightly downward around the head.

Gold Hat Band

Use gold yarn.

1. R1: Ch 43. Starting in the second chain, sc across. (42)
2. R2-R3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (42)

FO with a long tail. Wrap the band around the narrow base of the crown directly above the brim. Join the short ends and sew the lower and upper edges to the hat.

Hat Decorations

Red Winter Berries

Make three.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3-R4: Sc around. (12)
4. R5: Dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly, FO, and close the opening. Arrange the berries in a cluster above the gold band on the front-right side of the hat.

Green Holly Leaves

Make two. Ch 9. Starting in the second chain, work 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, and 3 sc in the final chain.

Continue on the opposite side with 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, and 1 sl st. FO and pinch the base to create a pointed leaf.

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Brown Pinecone

Use dark brown yarn.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: BLO sc around. (12)
4. R4-R7: Sc around. (12)
5. R8: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. (8)
6. R9: Dec around. (4)

FO and close. Join a lighter brown yarn to the unused front loops of Round 3. Work ch 2 and sl st in each available front loop, spiraling upward with small surface loops to imitate pinecone scales.

Tiny Ladybug

Use red yarn.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Sc around. (12)

FO. Embroider a black center line and four black spots. Add a small black head with three tight satin stitches. Sew the ladybug beside the berries and pinecone.

Sew the completed berry cluster, leaves, pinecone, and ladybug securely to the hat. Place the hat slightly tilted toward the snowman’s left side and tack it to the head at four points.

Round Black Glasses

For the closest match, use thin black craft wire. Cut two pieces approximately 10 inches long. Wrap each piece around a cylindrical object approximately 2.5 inches in diameter to form two matching circles.

Twist the ends of each circle together and trim the excess. Connect the two circles with a short 0.5-inch wire bridge. Wrap all cut ends with black embroidery thread so no sharp wire remains exposed.

Position one ring around each white eye panel. Sew the lower and outer edges of the frames to the head with tiny black stitches. Add one short side arm extending from each ring toward the side of the head.

Crossbody Garden Satchel

Use warm beige yarn. The satchel hangs at the snowman’s left hip, while its strap crosses diagonally over the vest.

Bag Body

1. R1: Ch 15. Starting in the second chain, work 13 sc, 3 sc in the final chain, 12 sc along the opposite side, and 2 sc in the last chain. (30)
2. R2: Inc, 12 sc, inc in each of the next 3 stitches, 12 sc, inc in each of the final 2 stitches. (36)
3. R3: BLO sc around. (36)
4. R4-R14: Sc around. (36)
5. R15: Repeat 7 sc, dec around. (32)
6. R16-R17: Sc around. (32)

FO. Flatten the upper opening slightly without closing it. The bag should remain open enough to hold the small decorative leaves.

Satchel Strap

1. R1: Ch 92. Starting in the second chain, sl st across. (91)
2. R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (91)

FO with long tails. Sew one end to each side of the bag. Place the strap over the snowman’s right shoulder so the bag rests on the left hip. Tack the strap to the vest at the shoulder and waist.

Satchel Cherries

Make two cherries with red yarn.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Sc around. (12)
4. R4: Dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly and close. Ch 9 with green yarn for each stem. Sew one end to the cherry and the opposite end to the top-right corner of the satchel.

Add one or two small green leaves beside the stems. Sew the cherries against the front of the bag so they do not swing excessively.

Harvest Basket

The small round basket rests near the snowman’s right hand and contains an apple, pear, peach, grapes, and leafy vegetables.

Basket Base and Sides

Use warm beige yarn.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. R6: BLO sc around. (30)
7. R7-R12: Sc around. (30)
8. R13: Reverse sc around. (30)

FO. Cut a circular plastic canvas insert slightly smaller than the base and place it inside the basket. Cover it with a matching crocheted circle if desired.

Basket Handle

1. R1: Ch 41. Starting in the second chain, sc across. (40)
2. R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (40)

FO with long tails. Sew one end to each side of the basket. Position the handle diagonally across the top, as shown in the image.

Red Apple

1. R1: With red yarn, work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. R4-R7: Sc around. (18)
5. R8: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. (12)
6. R9: Dec around. (6)

Stuff and close. Insert the needle through the bottom and pull slightly through the top to create an apple indentation. Add a brown stem and one green leaf.

Green Pear

1. R1: With lime yarn, work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. R4-R6: Sc around. (18)
5. R7: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. (12)
6. R8-R10: Sc around. (12)
7. R11: Dec around. (6)

Stuff and close. Add a short brown stem at the narrow end.

Small Peach

Use peach or orange yarn.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. R4-R6: Sc around. (18)
5. R7: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. (12)
6. R8: Dec around. (6)

Stuff and close. Pull a long strand from top to bottom to form a shallow fruit groove.

Purple Grape Cluster

Make eight small grapes with purple yarn. For each grape, work 6 sc in an MR, sc around for one round, then dec around. Stuff with a tiny amount of fiberfill and close.

Sew the grapes together in rows of three, three, and two. Add one green leaf at the top.

Arrange the apple, pear, peach, grapes, and leaves inside the basket. Sew every piece to the basket base so the produce remains visible and cannot fall out.

Blue and Cream Gingham Garden Blanket

The blanket is worked from individual squares to reproduce the large blue-and-cream check pattern. Make 48 squares in total, arranged in six columns and eight rows.

Square Pattern

Make each square in either cream or dusty blue.

1. R1: Ch 7. Starting in the second chain, sc across. (6)
2. R2-R6: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (6)

FO, leaving a sewing tail. Make 24 cream squares and 24 dusty blue squares.

Blanket Layout

• Rows 1, 3, 5, and 7: Blue, cream, blue, cream, blue, cream.
• Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8: Cream, blue, cream, blue, cream, blue.

Whipstitch the squares together through the outer loops, keeping the seams flat. After joining all squares, attach cream yarn to one corner.

1. Border R1: Sc evenly around the blanket, working 3 sc in each corner.
2. Border R2: Sc around, again working 3 sc in each corner.
3. Border R3: Reverse sc around for a firm finished edge.

FO and weave in all ends. Lightly block the blanket into a rectangle. The completed blanket should measure approximately 8 by 10 inches, depending on tension.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the torso to the head and reinforce the neck with additional stuffing.
2. Attach the legs beneath the torso and check that both feet face forward.
3. Dress the snowman in the beige pants and secure the waistband.
4. Attach the sandals and decorate the straps with small flowers and leaves.
5. Sew the twig arms to the sides of the upper torso.
6. Place the blue vest around the body and secure it with hidden stitches.
7. Sew the red buttons down the visible center of the white torso.
8. Wrap and secure the green scarf around the neck.
9. Position the satchel strap diagonally across the chest.
10. Place the basket near the right twig hand and tack the handle to one finger.
11. Sew the eye panels, eyes, nose, smile, and glasses securely.
12. Position the decorated red top hat slightly tilted and sew it to the head.

Stand the snowman on a flat surface before tightening the final leg and sandal seams. Adjust the angle of the legs until both soles rest evenly. The basket may be lightly stitched to the right sandal or pant leg for additional display stability.

Care Notes

Spot-clean the snowman with a soft damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking the craft-wire glasses, hat reinforcement, safety eyes, or plastic canvas inserts. Press the cleaned area gently with a dry towel and allow the figure to air-dry completely.

Do not machine wash or tumble dry the assembled figure. Keep it away from strong heat, open flames, prolonged direct sunlight, and high humidity.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Confirm that every opening is fully closed.
• Check that the head and hat remain upright.
• Make sure both eye panels are level.
• Check that all wire ends are completely covered.
• Confirm that the sandals rest flat.
• Secure the vest decorations, cherries, fruit, flowers, and buttons.
• Trim or weave in every loose yarn end.
• Shape the scarf fringe and twig fingers evenly.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Remove surface dust regularly with a clean, soft makeup brush. Support delicate pieces such as the glasses, hat decorations, twig fingers, and basket handle while cleaning around them.

For a small stain, mix cool water with a drop of gentle detergent. Dab the area without rubbing, then remove the soap with another damp cloth. Blot with a towel and reshape the piece while it dries.

Store the snowman upright in a breathable box. Place acid-free tissue around the hat, arms, basket, and sandals to prevent pressure damage. Do not place heavy items on top of the figure or fold the glasses against the face.