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Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern

Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small crocheted snow globe approximately 5" (13 cm) tall using tapestry crochet techniques and simple embellishments. You will work the globe in continuous rounds, change colors for sky, snow and base, then sew a cardboard-reinforced bottom. The finished piece is perfect for holiday displays, gift-giving, or a shelf accent you can personalize.

Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses Red Heart Super Saver medium weight #4 yarn and a 3.5 mm hook and includes clear round-by-round shaping instructions. You will finish by stuffing, inserting a cardboard base, adding weighted material for stability, and gluing flat buttons for decoration.

Why You'll Love This Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple crochet stitches into a delightful, miniature winter scene you can hold in your hands. I enjoy the colorwork and tapestry technique used to create the sky and snow separation, which gives the globe a polished, professional look. The construction is satisfying — you make the globe, then sew in a cardboard-reinforced bottom for stability, which keeps everything neat. I also love how customizable it is; changing buttons or adding tiny embellishments lets me personalize each globe for different recipients.

Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing the color palette; try pastel blues and pinks for a softer look or bright primary colors for a playful globe.

I sometimes switch yarn weight and hook size to make a mini keychain version or a larger tabletop version—bulky yarn with a larger hook creates a chunky globe while finer yarn makes a tiny ornament.

I often add embroidered details like tiny stars or a stitched moon instead of buttons for a more subtle decoration.

Try sewing on tiny felt characters or crocheted miniatures inside the globe before closing the bottom to create unique inside scenes.

Swap the burgundy base for natural tones or metallic yarn to match your holiday decor for a cohesive display.

I occasionally glue on small rhinestones or use puff paint for snowflake highlights to add sparkle to special gifts.

To make it freestanding and heavier, I add poly pellets between stuffing layers near the bottom so the globe remains stable on shelves.

I like to experiment with different button styles—wooden, ceramic, or themed buttons dramatically change the globe's personality.

For a child-friendly version, avoid glue and securely sew on embroidered or crocheted embellishments instead of small buttons.

When gifting, I sometimes make a matching set of three globes in coordinating colors for an elegant holiday package.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker in continuous rounds leads to losing track of the first stitch; place a marker at the start of every round and move it as you go. ✗ Not carrying the unused color neatly will create lumps and uneven tension; lay the unused yarn across the previous row and work over it while keeping tension even. ✗ Understuffing or overstuffing the globe will result in a misshapen sphere; stuff gradually, shaping as you go and leaving space to add a cardboard base before final stitching. ✗ Forgetting to insert the cardboard circle before closing the base causes rework and misalignment; cut the cardboard to fit and insert it before sewing the bottom closed.

Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming crocheted snow globe that doubles as a festive decoration or a cute gift. This pattern walks you through tapestry crochet color changes, shaping, and a sturdy base for embellishment. You'll get clear round-by-round instructions so you can follow along and customize colors and buttons. Perfect for holiday crafting or a quick handmade present.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Red Heart Super Saver medium weight #4 yarn - Color A: light blue (for sky)
  • 02
    Red Heart Super Saver medium weight #4 yarn - Color B: white (for snow)
  • 03
    Red Heart Super Saver medium weight #4 yarn - Color C: burgundy (for base)
  • 04
    Small amounts of additional yarn for embroidered stars or details (optional)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook E/4 (3.5 mm)
  • 02
    Stitch marker
  • 03
    Large sewing needle
  • 04
    Poly-fil stuffing
  • 05
    Piece of cardboard (circular, slightly smaller than bottom diameter)
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Hot glue gun
  • 08
    Weighted stuffing material (Poly Pellets or weighted stuffing beads)
  • 09
    Winter-themed flat back buttons for embellishment
  • 10
    Craft cutter to remove button shanks if necessary

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— Special Stitch :

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INV DEC (invisible decrease) - put hook through the front loop only of two consecutive stitches. You have three loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through two loops. You have two loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through those two loops.

— Snow Globe :

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With Color A, make magic ring;

Round 1 :

Ch 1, 6 SC in magic ring. Total – 6 SC.

Round 2 :

2 SC in each St around. Total – 12 SC.

Round 3 :

[2 SC in first St, SC in next St] 6 times. Total – 18 SC.

Round 4 :

SC in first St, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 2 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in next St. Total - 24 SC.

Round 5 :

[2 SC in first St, SC in each of next 3 Sts] 6 times. Total – 30 SC.

Round 6 :

SC in first St and in next St, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 4 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 2 Sts. Total – 36 SC.

Round 7 :

[2 SC in first St, SC in each of next 5 Sts] 6 times. Total – 42 SC.

Round 8 :

SC in first St and in each of next 2 Sts, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 6 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 3 Sts. Total – 48 SC.

Round 9 :

[2 SC in first St, SC in each of next 7 Sts] 6 times. Total – 54 SC.

Round 10 :

SC in first St and in each of next 3 Sts, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 8 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 4 Sts. Total – 60 SC.

Round 11-19 :

SC in each St around.

Round 20 :

A:(SC – 4), B:(SC – 4), A:(SC – 9), B:(SC – 4), A:(SC – 7), B:(SC – 5), A:(SC – 7), B:(SC – 4), A:(SC – 7), B:(SC – 6), A:(SC – 3). Total – 60 SC.

Round 21 :

A:(SC – 3), B:(SC – 20), A:(SC – 3), B:(SC – 9), A:(SC – 3), B:(SC – 9), A:(SC – 2), B:(SC – 11). Fasten off Color A. Total – 60 SC.

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Continue with Color B.

Round 22 :

[SC in each of next 8 Sts, INV DEC] 6 times. Total – 54 SC.

Round 23 :

SC in each of next 3 Sts, INV DEC, [SC in each of next 7 Sts, INV DEC] 5 times, SC in each of next 4 Sts. Total – 48 SC.

Round 24 :

[SC in each of next 6 Sts, INV DEC] 6 times. Total – 42 SC.

Round 25 :

SC in each of next 2 Sts, INV DEC, [SC in each of next 5 Sts, INV DEC] 5 times, SC in each of next 3 Sts. Total – 36 SC.

Round 26 :

Sl St in each St around. Fasten off Color B. Total – 36 Sl Sts.

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Continue working on base. Join Color C to BL of first St of previous round,

— Base :

Round 1 :

Ch 1, BLO: SC in same St and in each of next 7 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 8 Sts, 2 SC in next] 3 times. Total – 40 SC.

Round 2 :

SC in each St around. Total – 40 SC.

Round 3 :

[SC in each of next 9 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 4 times. Total – 44 SC.

Round 4 :

SC in each St around. Total – 44 SC.

Round 5 :

[SC in each of next 10 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 4 times. Total – 48 SC.

Round 6 :

SC in next St, Sl St in each of next 2 Sts. Fasten off.

— Bottom :

Info :

With Color C, make magic ring;

Round 1 :

Ch 1, 6 SC in magic ring

Round 2 :

2 SC in each St around. Total – 12 SC.

Round 3 :

[2 SC in first St, SC in next St] 6 times. Total – 18 SC.

Round 4 :

SC in first, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 2 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in next St. Total – 24 Sts.

Round 5 :

[2 SC in first St, SC in each of next 3 Sts] 6 times. Total – 30 Sts.

Round 6 :

SC in first St and in next St, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 4 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in next St. Total – 36 Sts.

Round 7 :

[2 SC in first St, SC in each of next 5 Sts] 6 times. Total – 42 Sts.

Round 8 :

SC in first St and in each of next 2 Sts, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 6 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in next St. Total – 48 Sts.

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Leave long tail for sewing bottom to the base.

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Stuff your snow globe and the base, leave some space at the bottom. Stuff the snow globe well, make sure it has a nice, spherical shape.

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Cut out a circular piece of cardboard that is slightly smaller than the diameter of the bottom. A compass is very useful for this purpose.

— Assembly :

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Using a sewing needle and saved long tail, start sewing the bottom to the base (don’t forget to insert the cardboard circle inside). Sew about 3/4 of the diameter, add more stuffing as necessary. Add weighted material for stability, and finish sewing the bottom.

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Your snow globe is now ready for embellishment!

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If your buttons have shanks, cut the shanks off.

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Using a hot glue gun, glue the buttons to the snow globe in any pattern that you like.

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Congratulations! Your crochet snow globe is complete!

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert the circular cardboard disc into the bottom of the globe before sewing; use the saved long tail to sew the bottom to the base and leave a 3/4 opening to add stuffing and weighted material.
  • Add weighted stuffing (poly pellets or weighted beads) inside the bottom for stability, then finish sewing the remaining opening securely so the base sits flat.
  • Place and pin any embellishment buttons around the globe to plan layout; remove shanks from buttons if needed and glue flat-back buttons with a hot glue gun in your chosen pattern.
  • Stuff the globe firmly but evenly while shaping into a sphere, leaving a little room at the bottom for the cardboard insert and weighted material.
  • Weave in all ends and trim excess yarn before final placement of buttons and decorations to ensure a neat finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work the snow globe in continuous rounds and use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round for consistent shaping.
  • 💡This pattern uses tapestry crochet technique — carry the unused color on top of the previous row and work over it to keep tension even.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not overstuffing; add stuffing gradually and shape the sphere before inserting cardboard and closing the bottom.
  • 💡Remove shanks from buttons or use flat-back buttons for secure embellishment; a craft cutter is useful for removing shanks safely.

This snow globe pattern wraps up simple stitches into a festive, display-ready mini scene you will be proud to show off. Customize it with buttons, embroidery, or tiny felt pieces for added personality. Display on a shelf, give as a holiday gift, or make a set for seasonal decorating. 🧶✨🎄

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished snow globe is about 5" (13 cm) tall when worked with Red Heart Super Saver #4 yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but this will affect the final size; use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and expect size and stitch counts to vary.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses tapestry crochet and shaping techniques, so basic experience with continuous rounds and color changes is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this snow globe in about 5-7 hours depending on experience, embellishment choices, and assembly time.