Make a cheerful crochet snowman hat in toddler, child, and adult sizes. This beginner-friendly winter hat features snowman eyes, a carrot-style nose, a stitched smile, and a pom pom on top, making it perfect for Christmas events, winter photos, and handmade gifts.

Quick answer
This free crochet snowman hat is a beginner-friendly pattern in toddler, child, and adult sizes. It is worked in the round and finished with snowman eyes, a carrot-style nose, a stitched smile, and a pom pom. It’s a fun winter hat for Christmas events, holiday photos, handmade gifts, and cold-weather wear.

Crochet snowman hat pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill Level

Beginner. This crochet snowman hat pattern uses basic stitches, simple increases, and easy repeats worked in the round.

Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.

Materials needed

Crochet hook size: I-9 5.5 mm or hook needed for gauge
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in white, black, orange, and your choice of red, green, or another festive color.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): These help keep track of your stitches.
Large pom pom maker: For making a pom pom for your hat.

Finished size

Use the size chart below to choose the best fit based on head circumference, crown diameter, and finished hat height.

If you’re between sizes, size up for a more relaxed fit. Need more help? See my crochet hat sizing guide.

Hat size	Crown diameter	Head circumference	Height
Toddler	6 inches (15 cm)	18–19 inches (46–48 cm)	7 inches (18 cm)
Child	7 inches (18 cm)	19–20 inches (48–51 cm)	8 inches (19 cm)
Adult	7 inches (18 cm)	20–23 inches (51–58 cm)	8 inches (20 cm)

Square crochet snowman hat pattern image featuring a white snowman beanie with a red top and pom-pom, black eyes, orange carrot nose, stitched smile, and bold pastel lettering.

Gauge

15 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet stitch
hdc = half double crochet stitch
sc = single crochet stitch
hdc2tog = half double crochet decrease
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds

Pattern notes

Rounds 1-7 are the same for all three sizes.
The hat is worked in the round from the top down.
Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Free crochet snowman hat pattern pin featuring a white snowman beanie with a red top and pom-pom, black eyes, orange carrot nose, stitched smile, and bold black, pink, aqua, and pastel text.

Free crochet snowman hat pattern instructions

Rounds 1-7 are the same for all sizes. Begin with your chosen festive hat color.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

After Round 7, continue with the instructions for the size you are making.

Toddler size

Switch to white yarn.

Rnds 8-17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Child size

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Switch to white yarn.

Rnds 9-18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Adult size

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)

Switch to white yarn.

Rnds 10-19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

crochet snowman hat with a green pom pom, orange nose, black eyes, and stitched smile

Snowman eyes

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)

Sew the eyes onto the hat. Position them below the first round of white stitches.

Use white yarn to add the “eye sparkle”.

Snowman nose

Row 1: Ch 6, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in the next 3 chs, turn (4 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 2, hdc2tog, turn and sc around the nose, ch-1 to turn the “corners” (1 stitch)

Sew the nose onto the hat. Center it between the eyes.

Adding the mouth

Use a yarn needle and black yarn to stitch a smile onto the hat.

Adding the pom pom

Wind the yarn around both arches.
Cut the yarn along the middle gap.
Tie with a piece of scrap yarn.
Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
Trim any loose ends.

Attach the pom pom to the top of your hat.

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in your ends.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this crochet snowman hat pattern beginner friendly?
Yes. This crochet snowman hat pattern is beginner friendly because it uses basic stitches, simple increases, and easy rounds. The snowman face pieces are small and sewn on after the hat is finished.

What sizes are included?
This pattern includes toddler, child, and adult sizes.

Can I make this snowman hat without the pom pom?
Yes. The pom pom is optional. You can leave it off for a simpler snowman hat or add one for a fun winter look.

What yarn works best for this crochet snowman hat?
Worsted weight yarn #4 works best for this pattern. You’ll need white yarn for the snowman face, black yarn for the eyes and mouth, orange yarn for the nose, and a festive color for the top of the hat.

Can I sell finished snowman hats made from this pattern?
Yes. You may sell finished hats made from this pattern. Please do not resell or redistribute the pattern itself.

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Looking for another cozy project? Browse the gallery below for free crochet hat patterns for babies, children, and adults. For a simple everyday option without the snowman details, try my basic crochet beanie pattern in seven sizes.