Snowman Hat Appliqué Crochet Pattern

Snowman, Snowman, come to play! Let's crochet a fun appliqué today!

It's quick, it's easy, and it's perfect for adding a little holiday cheer to anything from a festive blanket to an Advent calendar surprise.

Creative Ways to Use Your Snowman Hat Appliqué

A Snowman Hat crochet applique can be used in various ways to add a festive touch to your projects. Here are some ideas:

Decorations:

• Christmas tree ornaments: Attach a pom-pom to the tip of the hat and hang it on your Christmas tree.
• Gift tags: Sew or glue the applique onto gift tags for a personalized touch.
• Garland: Create a festive garland by attaching multiple Christmas hats to a string.
• Home decor: Embellish pillows, blankets, or curtains with the applique.

Clothing and Accessories:

• Hats: Sew the applique onto a beanie or other winter hat.
• Scarves: Add a festive touch to a scarf by attaching the applique.
• Bags: Decorate tote bags or purses with the applique.
• T-shirts or sweaters: Apply the applique to a shirt or sweater for a fun holiday look.

Cards and Crafts:

• Christmas cards: Use the applique as a focal point on handmade Christmas cards.
• Scrapbooking: Add the applique to scrapbook pages as a decorative element.
• Gift wrapping: Use the applique to decorate gift wrap for a festive touch.
• Gift tags: Glue onto gift tags for a handmade touch. 

These are just a few ideas, but the possibilities are endless! The applique can be customized with different colors, sizes, and details to fit your personal style.

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Snowman Hat Appliqué Crochet Pattern (PDF Printable)

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Materials Needed

• DK or weight 3 yarn (acrylic or cotton) in black, red and green. I used Paintbox Yarns Simply DK which comes in a 5 Ball Color Pack
• Crochet hook that fits your yarn. For this project I used a 3 mm hook.
• A tapestry needle
• A pair of scissors

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
  
• fo = fasten off

Special Stitches

• Slip Stitch surface crochet 
• French Knot

Skill Level

Beginner

Gauge

Gauge = 10 sc and 12 rows with a 3 mm crochet hook = 5 cm (2.5").

Size

Height by width = (4 cm x 5 cm) (1.5 inches x 2 inches)

Yardage

Approx. = 5-7 meters (5.5 to 7.5 yards)

Notes

- You can make the pattern larger or smaller by changing the type of yarn and/or hook size. 

- Numbers at the end of each row (in brackets) indicate the number of final stitches in that row. 

- Turning chain and sl sts do not count as sts.

- Please note that I use US crochet terms. Here's a US/UK Conversion Chart.

Crochet Christmas Gift Tags (PDF Printable)

If you're crocheting this Snowman Hat to give away as a gift or to sell at a craft market, here are some PDF printable Christmas Gift Tags for you.

Snowman Hat Appliqué Pattern Instructions

Hat

With black yarn, tie a slip knot onto your hook. Ch 12. (12)

Row 1: Sc into the 3rd ch from your hook, sc to the end of the Row. Turn. (10)

Row 2: Sl St into the next 2 sts, ch 1, 8 sc. Turn. (8)

Note: Work your first sc in the stitch right under your ch 1.

Rows 3 - 6: 8 sc, Turn. (8)

Row 7: 8 sc (8).

Leave a 4" tail, cut your yarn and fasten off.

Snowman Hat Appliqué Diagram

Stripe

Insert your hook from the back of the first stitch of Row 3 (on the right edge of the hat). 

Hold red yarn in front of your work and pull it back into that first st with your hook. Connect the red yarn to your hat with a ch 1.

Sl st surface crochet 9 sts along Row 3. Watch this video for detailed instructions on how to work these sts.

Leave a 4" tail, cut your yarn and fasten off.

Weave in your ends at the back of the appliqué or use them to attach your appliqué to another project.

Holly Sprig (Optional)

Leaves

With green, tie a slip knot on your hook, ch 4, sl st into the first chain. Leave a 4" tail, cut your yarn and fasten off.

With your darning needle, attach the leaves to the snowman's hat in the top right corner (2 sts from the top and 2 from the right). Pull tails through the back 1 st apart and tied a double knot. Alternatively, you could also glue the leaves onto the hat if you don't want any yarn to show from the back.

Weave in ends at the back of your appliqué or use them to attach your applique to another project. Cut off excess.

Berries

1. Cut a 6" cut strand of red yarn and thread to your darning needle.  

2. Insert the needle from the back of your project through the Holly Leaves to the front, where you want your knot to be. Pull it through and leave a little bit of a yarn tail hanging out at the back to weave in at the end.

3. Hold the needle in a diagonal position on top of your leaves (with the eye of the needle pointing south-east and your needle tip pointing north-west). Secure the needle with your thumb. Hold the yarn between your fingertips in the other hand. Now, wrap the yarn around the needle 2 times. Be careful not to wrap it too tightly or too loosely!

4. While holding the wraps on your needle in place with your pointer finger, insert your needle into the strands of the next stitch (to the left of where you initially came through from the back) and gently pull the needle through your crocheted leaves from front to back. Make sure to keep the wraps snug around the needle.

5. Once you pull the needle through the back, you'll be left with a little knot on the front of your crocheted fabric. Adjust your berries by tugging on the two tails in the back.

6. Tie a double knot in the back and cut off excess tails. And that's your French Knot (Holly Berries) completed! 

French Knot Video Tutorial

Here's a video tutorial on how to work the French Knot:

I hope you liked this tutorial, here are some more festive hat appliqués for you to try: