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Snowman Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)

A classic three-ball snowman in a black top hat with a red band, a red scarf, coal buttons and a carrot nose, waving with twig arms while snowflakes fall. A cheerful design that works from December to the end of winter.

Size34 × 50
Colors8
Stitches893
LevelEasy

About this pattern

The design is 34 stitches wide and 50 stitches high, with 893 full cross stitches in 8 DMC colors: White (Blanc), Pearl Gray (415), Black (310), Red (321), Garnet Medium (815), Tangerine (740), Brown Medium (433), Baby Blue Light (3325). It is rated easy.

Finished size

FabricFinished sizeMetric
11-count3.1 × 4.5 in7.9 × 11.5 cm
14-count2.4 × 3.6 in6.2 × 9.1 cm
16-count2.1 × 3.1 in5.4 × 7.9 cm
18-count1.9 × 2.8 in4.8 × 7.1 cm

Ideas for using it

  • Christmas card front
  • Winter hoop for the front door
  • Gift tag on 18-count

Stitching tips

  • Stitch the grey outline of each snowball first; it is what makes the white show on white fabric.
  • Use 1 strand of black for the smile if you prefer a finer look.
  • Stitch it on pale blue Aida for a snowy-day background.

This pattern is free for personal use. You may sell a few finished pieces you stitched yourself; please do not share or sell the chart file. See the terms.

Snowman cross stitch finished in a wooden embroidery hoop with DMC thread skeins
How it looks stitched on Aida fabric (digital mockup).

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