​???? Amigurumi Snowball/Santa Plushie Pattern (General Guide) ​This guide provides a general outline for crocheting a plushie similar to the one in the image, using chenille/velvet yarn (like Himalaya Dolphin Baby or similar) and basic amigurumi techniques. ​Disclaimer: This is a recreated pattern outline and may require adjustments to match the original toy precisely. ​???? Materials ​Yarn: ​White: For the body and face. ​Red: For the hat and mittens/sleeves. ​Brown/Tan: For the boots. ​Dark Blue/Black: For the nose and eyes (if not using safety eyes). ​Hook: Size appropriate for your yarn (usually 4.0 mm - 5.5 mm for bulky chenille yarn). ​Other: Stuffing (polyfill), tapestry needle, scissors. ​✂️ Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)Abbreviation Meaning MR Magic Ring sc Single Crochet inc Increase (2 sc in one stitch) dec Decrease (sc 2 stitches together) st(s) Stitch(es) ch Chain sl st Slip Stitch FO Fasten Off *(...)* Repeat the instructions in the parentheses

1. ⚪ Body (Start with White Yarn) ​The body is crocheted in a sphere shape (or a flattened ball). ​Rnd 1: 6 sc in a MR (6) ​Rnd 2: *inc* (12) ​Rnd 3: *(sc, inc)* (18) ​Rnd 4: *(2 sc, inc)* (24) ​Rnd 5: *(3 sc, inc)* (30) ​Rnd 6-10: sc in each st around (30) (Adjust the number of rounds for desired height) ​Rnd 11: *(3 sc, dec)* (24) (Start stuffing firmly) ​Rnd 12: *(2 sc, dec)* (18) ​Rnd 13: *(sc, dec)* (12) ​Rnd 14: *dec* (6). FO and close the hole. ​2. ???? Santa Hat (Start with Red Yarn) ​This is a simple conical shape. ​Rnd 1: 4 sc in a MR (4) ​Rnd 2: sc in each st around (4) ​Rnd 3: *(sc, inc)* (6) ​Rnd 4: sc in each st around (6) ​Rnd 5: *(2 sc, inc)* (8) ​Rnd 6: sc in each st around (8) ​... Continue increasing gradually every 1-2 rounds until the circumference fits the top of the head. ​Final Rounds (Brim - Change to White Yarn): ​Work 1 or 2 rounds of sc with white yarn. ​FO and attach the hat to the body.3. ???? Arms/Mittens (Make 2) ​Start with Red Yarn: ​Rnd 1: 6 sc in a MR (6) ​Rnd 2: *(sc, inc)* (9) ​Rnd 3-5: sc in each st around (9) ​Stuff lightly. ​Rnd 6-7: Change to White Yarn for the sleeve/cuff. sc in each st around (9). ​FO and leave a long tail for sewing. ​4. ???? Legs/Boots (Make 2) ​Start with Brown/Tan Yarn: ​Rnd 1: Ch 4, starting in 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working down the other side of the chain: sc, inc (8) (Creating an oval base) ​Rnd 2: inc, sc, 3 inc, sc, 2 inc (14) ​Rnd 3: sc in each st around (14) (Working through back loops for this round can create a defined edge) ​Rnd 4-5: sc in each st around (14) ​Change to Red Yarn (Pants/Cuff): ​Rnd 6-7: sc in each st around (14) ​Stuff firmly. FO and leave a long tail for sewing.

5. ✨ Assembly & Details ​Sewing: Sew the Arms/Mittens and Legs/Boots onto the bottom and sides of the Body. ​Facial Details: ​Nose: Use dark blue yarn to create a small, simple crocheted ball or oval and sew it in place. ​Eyes: Sew on black buttons or use safety eyes. The image shows small, simple black plastic eyes. ​Cheeks & Mouth: Use a tapestry needle and thin black or pink yarn to embroider the stitched cheek lines and the mouth/smile. The stitched lines (like an 'X' or 'stitches') are a key feature of the design. ​Pom-Poms: Create a small white pom-pom for the tip of the hat and sew it on. ​Hat: Sew the Santa Hat securely onto the top of the body.