For SNOWMAN, you will need: White and colored yarn (I used blue and orange, dark blue) – I used acrylic yarn “Pekhorka.” Polyester fiberfill (stuffing) Safety eyes (10mm or 0.8mm, depending on your preference) Crochet hook 1.75mm (or 2mm) Yarn needle Black or dark brown embroidery floss (for mouth) Scissors The SNOWMAN measures approximately 30 cm (excluding the legs) when using the recommended yarn. HEAD Begin with white yarn. Row 1: 6 single crochet (SC) in a magic ring. Row 2: 6 increase (12). Row 3: (1 SC, increase)*6 (18). Row 4: (2 SC, increase)*6 (24). Row 5: (3 SC, increase)*6 (30). Row 6: (4 SC, increase)*6 (36). Row 7: (5 SC, increase)*6 (42). Row 8: (6 SC, increase)*6 (48). Row 9: (7 SC, increase)*6 (54). Row 10: (8 SC, increase)*6 (60). Row 11: (9 SC, increase)*6 (66). Row 12: (10 SC, increase)*6 (72). Rows 13-20: 72 SC (8 rows). Row 21: (10 SC, decrease)*6 (66). Row 22: (9 SC, decrease)*6 (60). Row 23: (8 SC, decrease)*6 (54). Row 24: (7 SC, decrease)*6 (48). Row 25: 48 SC. Row 26: (6 SC, decrease)*6 (42). Row 27: (5 SC, decrease)*6 (36). Row 28: 36 SC. Row 29: (4 SC, decrease)*6 (30). Row 30: (3 SC, decrease)*6 (24). Leave a tail of 35-40 cm for sewing. Start making the body from the legs. LEGS (BOOTS) – Make 2 pieces Use dark blue yarn. Row 1: Chain 10, begin in the second chain from the hook, crochet 8 SC, 3 SC in one loop, continue to crochet around the chain, 7 SC, increase (20 SC). Row 2: Increase, 7 SC, 3 increases, 7 SC, 2 increases (26). Row 3: Increase, SC, 7 SC, (increase, SC)*3, 7 SC, (increase, SC)*2 (32).

Row 4: Increase, 2 SC, 7 SC, (increase, 2 SC)*3, 7 SC, (increase, 2 SC)*2 (38). Row 5: Increase, 3 SC, 7 SC, (increase, 3 SC)*3, 7 SC, (increase, 3 SC)*2 (44). Row 6: Crochet in the back loops only, 44 SC. You can use a different color for the sole. Rows 7-9: 44 SC. Row 10: 13 SC, (SC, decrease)*6, 13 SC (38). Row 11: 11 SC, (SC, decrease)*5, 12 SC (33). Row 12: 9 SC, (SC, decrease)*4, 9 SC, decrease (28). Row 13: (2 SC, decrease)*7 (21). Rows 14-15: 21 SC. Row 16: Change to blue (socks), crochet behind the back loops, 21 SC. Row 17: 21 SC. Rows 18-19: Orange color, 21 SC. Rows 20-21: Blue color, 21 SC. Rows 22-23: Orange color, 21 SC. Rows 24: Blue color, 21 SC. Row 25: Crochet in the front loops only, 21 SC. Rows 26-27: Orange color, 21 SC. Rows 28-29: Blue color, 21 SC. Rows 30-31: Orange color, 21 SC. Rows 32: Blue color, 21 SC. Row 33: Crochet in the front loops only, 21 SC. Return to row 25 and crochet 21 SC with white yarn. Crochet 25 more rows with 21 SC, then a row of (5 SC, increase)*3 (24), 2 rows of 24 SC, (2 SC, decrease)*6 (30), 2 rows of 30 SC, and finish off with a slip stitch (SS). Stuff the boots firmly as you go, leaving the legs flexible (they should bend at the knees). PANTS AND BODY Use blue yarn, join with a slip stitch (SS) to create a circle. Rows 1-2: 30 SC. Rows 3-4: Use orange yarn, 30 SC. Rows 5-16: Blue color, 30 SC (work the 13th row in the front loops only). On the 13th row, attach the leg to the back loops. You need 2 pieces like this. Row 17: To make the boot toes face forward, crochet 23 SC on one leg from the marker, and on the other leg, join with 8 SC. Connect the two pieces with 3 chain stitches, then crochet around with 66 SC. Rows 18-20: 66 SC. Row 21: (10 SC, increase)*6 (72). Rows 22-35: (14 rows) 72 SC; Row 34: crochet in the front loops and close with SS. Row 34: Crochet 72 SC in the back loops with white yarn. (Picture No. 5, the wrong side) Rows 35-37: 72 SC. Row 38: (10 SC, decrease)*6 (66). Rows 39-40: 66 SC. Row 41: (9 SC, decrease)*6 (60). Rows 42-43: 60 SC. Row 44: (8 SC, decrease)*6 (54). Rows 45-46: 54 SC. Row 47: (7 SC, decrease)*6 (48). Rows 48-49: 48 SC. Row 50: (6 SC, decrease)*6 (42). Rows 51-52: 42 SC. Row 53: (5 SC, decrease)*6 (36). Rows 54-55: 36 SC. Row 56: (4 SC, decrease)*6 (30). Rows 57-58: 30 SC. Row 59: (3 SC, decrease)*6 (24), and close with SS. (Picture 8)

GLOVES (2 pieces) Use colored yarn. Start with the finger. Row 1: 6 SC in a magic ring. Row 2: (1 SC, increase)*3 (9). Rows 3-4: 9 SC. Palm Row 1: 6 SC in a magic ring (leave a longer tail for attaching the fingers later). Row 2: 6 increase (12). Row 3: (1 SC, increase)*6 (18). Row 4: (5 SC, increase)*3 (21). Rows 5-7: (21 SC). Place a marker on the 1st SC. Row 8: 9 SC, 3 SC around the finger, 9 SC (25). Row 9: 8 SC, decrease (at the connection with the finger), 6 SC around the finger, decrease (at the connection with the finger), 7 SC (23 SC). Row 10: Decrease, 6 SC, decrease, 5 SC (finger), decrease, 5 SC (20). Row 11: 6 SC, decrease, 4 SC (finger), decrease, 5 SC (18). Rows 12-13: 18 SC. Crochet 18 SC around the front loops. Finish with 2 rows of white yarn (Alize Softy).

HANDS Continue crocheting the hand starting from the 13th row on the back loops (use white yarn) – 18 SC. Continue crocheting 28 rows with 18 SC. Stuff the gloves firmer as you go; the hands should be less stuffed. SCARF Use colored yarn. Row 1: Chain 71. Row 2: 70 SC. Rows 3-5 (or 6, as desired): 70 SC, slip stitch (SS) to join. Crochet 2 rows of white yarn (Alize Softy) around the edges. You can also knit the scarf with knitting needles if you prefer. CARROT Row 1: Chain 2, join to form a ring (leave a longer tail for attaching later). Rows 2-3: 12 SC. Row 4: 4 SC, decrease, 4 SC, decrease (10 SC). Row 5: 3 SC, decrease, 3 SC, decrease (8 SC). Row 6: 8 SC. Row 7: Decrease 2 times, then pull the thread tight. Assemble the snowman, placing the carrot between the rows. Optionally, you can dress the snowman in a hat. Happy crocheting!