The Snowman Hat Knitting Pattern makes the cutest little winter hat for your favorite snow-baby, snow-kid, or snow-adult!
Updated December, 2024
This pattern has been updated to include additional child and adult sizes. For more information on the changes, what’s included and many other questions, click here.
You guys, I just can’t even with this snowman hat knitting pattern. Sometimes they turn out JUST exactly like the sketch and it’s the best.
I mean, who wouldn’t want to see their little one in a snowman hat?!
I’ve seen other snowman hats out there, but I wanted one where the “pom pom” on top was part of the snowman. It’s super easy to add the cute little snowman head “pom pom” and I promise, there’s not any annoying seams or anything!
In fact, this hat and a couple other projects have me experimenting with some new techniques and now I’m dreaming up ways to make some of my other patterns even easier to put together.
I mean, easy is alwasy the goal isn’t it?
You’ll have to stay tuned for that though. In the meantime, this adorable snowman hat has a cute little carrot nose, coal eyes and buttons and a perfect little red scarf around his neck. Your little snowkid will be delighted to wear their snowman hat!
The other thing I love about this pattern is that it works all winter long. It’s not “holiday” themed so anyone who likes snow can wear it regardless of where you live or what your religion or traditions. That’s a win in my book. Snowman hats for everyone!
Start knitting your own snowman hat today, it’ll be adorable on your little one this winter!
And don’t forget to check out the Ravelry page for this pattern, quite a few people have knit this one already and they ALL turned out super adorable.
Snowman Hat Knitting Pattern
Sizes included: 0-3 months, (6 months, 1-2 years, 3-6 years, Child Large/Adult Small, Adult Large) Read our sizing guidelines post for more information.
Gauge: 19 stitches = 4 inches
This cute pattern is available for sale only. When you purchase this pattern, you’ll get an instant download PDF pattern in a few nicely formatted easy-to-print pages that includes written instructions and step by step photos. This pattern is available in my Etsy shop or on Ravelry where it will also be permanently stored in your Ravelry pattern library.
Snowman Hat Knitting Pattern Supply List:
- Worsted weight yarn in white, black, red and orange
- US 7 16″ circular knitting needles
- US 7 double pointed needles
- Yarn needle
- Polyfill stuffing
(If you need help, my favorite knitting reference book for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters is THIS ONE!)
Snowman Hat Knitting Pattern
Knit this adorable Snowman Hat with an easy knitting pattern for your baby or toddler!
Materials
Instructions
- download the super easy to print pdf pattern with all 4 sizes
- start knitting!
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Mary says
Can this be made for. 6 year old ?
Cassie May says
Hi!
The largest size does fit some 6 year olds depending on the child. You can also add 8 more stitches to the largest cast on and another half inch in height before the decrease to go up one more size. Hope that helps!
Cassie
Debra Eastman says
love all the patterns.
Judy Jones says
Hi Cassie May. Not sure if my question went through. I have made this sweet snowman hat in the smaller size/12 months probably. I have a request for it for two little girls aged 7 and 8. Can you offer any suggestions on what I need to do to make it big enough for children older then 4. Thank you Judy Jones. ps. The Santa hat I have also made and its also adorable. I LOVE your patterns!
Cassie May says
Hi Judy!
Email me and I can offer some suggestions for making it bigger!
Cassie
Judy Jones says
Hi Cassie. Just wanted to let you know I followed your suggestion to add those stitches and the hats turned out perfect. I should have taken a picture. One snowman had a pink scarf and one a purple since that was the little girls favorite colours. Hope they like them as much as their Grandma did! Thanks for the help! Judy
Sheri Lowry says
Do you have a size chart?
What size would an 18.5” head circumference be?
Cassie May says
Hi Sheri,
The gauge is 20 stitches = 4 inches so the sizes are:
0-3 months: 11.2 inches circumference
6 months: 12.8 inches
12 months: 14.4 inches
2T+ : 16 inches
HOWEVER! these are the sizes of the finished hats UNSTRETCHED. They are quite stretchy which is why I size them by age instead of by inches. They stretch (like all knitting) quite a bit. It sounds like you might need the 2T+ size which fits most kids at least through age 4.
Hope that helps!