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Santa Belly Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern

Santa Belly 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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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Santa Belly Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming Santa-themed snow globe amigurumi with a decorative base, a belt buckle and an optional mini Santa hat. You will work the globe and base in rounds, then sew on a cardboard insert and add weighted filler for stability. The pattern includes simple embellishments like tiny snowflake buttons and a pom-pom for the hat.

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

Clear round-by-round instructions make shaping easy, and the pattern uses standard crochet stitches with one special invisible decrease. Great for gifting or holiday displays.

Why You'll Love This Santa Belly Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple yarn into a whimsical holiday decoration that feels joyful to make and display. I enjoy how the belt buckle and tiny snowflake buttons add personality with minimal effort. The design balances straightforward crocheting with small finishing details that really make the piece pop. Making the base with a cardboard insert and optional weighted beads gives a professional, sturdy finish that I find very satisfying.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this pattern by changing colors and trims; try pastel shades or metallic yarn for a different holiday vibe.

To make a larger snow globe, choose a bulkier yarn and proportionally larger hook; for a tiny keychain version, use fingering yarn and a smaller hook.

I often swap the belt buckle color or make a metallic-looking buckle by using gold or bronze yarn for an elevated look.

You can replace the sewn-on cardboard with a thin wooden circle or felt circle for a different base feel and weight distribution.

Try adding tiny embroidered details or sequin snowflakes for extra sparkle instead of buttons, which gives a subtle, elegant finish.

I sometimes make a set in different sizes and colors to create a holiday village display; mixing sizes looks charming on a mantel.

If you want a posable hat, add a small piece of bendable wire inside the hat brim before sewing closed so it keeps its shape.

Swap the snowflake buttons for beads or tiny pompoms for a playful look that kids will adore.

Experiment with stuffing levels and weighted fillers to find the balance between stability and softness that you prefer for display vs play.

I recommend testing different placement positions for the belt buckle and snowflakes before gluing or sewing so you can adjust spacing for best symmetry.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during joined rounds can make it hard to track the seam; place a stitch marker at the start of each round to maintain a straight seam. ✗ Forgetting to leave a long tail when making the bottom can make sewing it to the base difficult; leave a generous tail and use it to sew the bottom securely around the cardboard insert. ✗ Overstuffing the globe causes distortion of the spherical shape; stuff gradually and check shape often to maintain an even, round globe. ✗ Not adding weighted material to the base results in a top-heavy globe; insert poly pellets or other weighted filler before finishing the bottom to improve stability. ✗ Rushing invisible decreases can create visible gaps; work the INV DEC through the front loop only as described for a neat, almost invisible decrease.

Santa Belly Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern

Make a festive Santa Belly Snow Globe amigurumi to brighten your holiday decor. This pattern guides you through crocheting the globe, decorative base, belt buckle and an optional tiny Santa hat so you can personalize your project. Clear step-by-step rounds and finishing tips help you create a polished, gift-ready piece. Perfect for holiday crafting and handmade gifts.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Santa Belly Snow Globe Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Red Heart Super Saver medium weight #4 yarn - Color A: red (main body)
  • 02
    Red Heart Super Saver medium weight #4 yarn - Color B: black (belt stripes)
  • 03
    Red Heart Super Saver medium weight #4 yarn - Color C: yellow (belt buckle)
  • 04
    Red Heart Super Saver medium weight #4 yarn - Color D: white (hat trim and pom-pom)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook E/4 (3.5 mm)
  • 02
    Large sewing needle
  • 03
    Poly-fil stuffing
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    Piece of cardboard (for base insert)
  • 05
    Scissors
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    Hot glue gun
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    Stitch marker
  • 08
    Weighted stuffing material (I used Poly Pellets weighted stuffing beads)
  • 09
    Small snowflake craft buttons (flat back preferred)
  • 10
    Craft cutter to remove shanks (if needed)

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— Notes :

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Make a large loop by putting the yarn tail behind the working yarn (the yarn coming from the skein) leaving a 4-6 inch tail. Draw the working yarn through the loop, now you have one loop on the hook.

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The snow globe is worked in joined rounds. Stitches are distributed in such way that creates a straight seam.

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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 :

Info :

Ch 1 at the beginning of rounds doesn’t count as a St. With crochet hook E/4 (3.5 mm) and Color A, make magic ring.

Round 1 :

Ch 1, 6 SC in magic ring, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 6 SC.

Round 2 :

Ch 1, 2 SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 12 SC.

Round 3 :

Ch 1, SC in first St, 2 SC in next St, [SC in next St, 2 SC in next St] 5 times, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 18 SC.

Round 4 :

Ch 1, 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, Sl St to first SC to join. Total - 24 SC.

Round 5 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and in next 2 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 3 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 5 times, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 30 SC.

Round 6 :

Ch 1, 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, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 36 SC.

Round 7 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and in next 4 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 5 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 5 times, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 42 SC.

Round 8 :

Ch 1, 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, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 48 SC.

Round 9 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and in next 6 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 7 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 5 times, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 54 SC.

Round 10 :

Ch 1, 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, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 60 SC.

Round 11, 12 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St in first SC to join.

Round 13 :

Ch 1, skip first St, SC in each St around to last St, 2 SC in last St, Sl St in first SC to join. Fasten off Color A.

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Join Color B to first St.

Round 14, 15 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St in first SC to join.

Round 16 :

Ch 1, skip first St, SC in each St around to last St, 2 SC in last St, Sl St in first SC to join.

Round 17 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St in first SC to join. Fasten off Color B.

Info :

Join Color A to first St.

Round 18 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St in first SC to join.

Round 19 :

Ch 1, skip first St, SC in each St around to last St, 2 SC in last St, Sl St in first SC to join.

Round 20, 21 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St in first SC to join.

Round 22 :

Ch 1, skip very first St, SC in each of next 9 Sts, [INV DEC, SC in each of next 8 Sts] 5 times, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 54 SC.

Round 23 :

Ch 1, SC in first and in each of next 2 Sts, INV DEC, [SC in each of next 7 Sts, INV DEC] 5 times, SC in each of next 4 Sts, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 48 SC.

Round 24 :

Ch 1, skip very first St, SC in each of next 7 Sts, [INV DEC, SC in each of next 6 Sts] 5 times, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 42 SC.

Round 25 :

Ch 1, SC in first and in next St, INV DEC, [SC in each of next 5 Sts, INV DEC] 5 times, SC in each of next 3 Sts, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 36 SC. Fasten off Color A. Join Color B to first St.

Round 26 :

Ch 1, Sl St in first St and in each St around, Sl St to first Sl St to join. Total – 36 Sl Sts. Fasten off Color B.

— Base :

Info :

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

Round 1 :

Ch 1, BLO: SC in first 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, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 40 SC.

Round 2 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 40 SC.

Round 3 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and in each of next 8 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 9 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 3 times, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 44 SC.

Round 4 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and each St around, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 44 SC.

Round 5 :

Ch 1, SC in first St and in each of next 9 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 10 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 3 times, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 48 SC. Fasten off.

— Bottom :

Info :

The bottom is worked in continuous rounds. Use stitch marker to mark first stitch of each round. With Color A, 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 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 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 each of next 2 Sts. 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 each of next 3 Sts. Total – 48 Sts. 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 very 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. Insert cardboard when sewing bottom to the base for stability. 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.

— Belt Buckle :

Info :

With crochet hook E/4 (3.5 mm) and Color C, Ch 18, join with Sl St to first Ch to form a ring. Do not twist the chain.

Round 1 :

Ch 1, SC in first and in next 2 Chs, *(SC, Ch 2, SC) in next*, SC in next 4, repeat from * to *, SC in next 3, repeat from * to *, SC in next 4, repeat from * to *, Sl St to first SC to join. Fasten off.

— Mini Hat :

Info :

Ch 2 (Ch 3) at the beginning of rounds counts as HDC (DC). With crochet hook E/4 (3.5 mm) and Color A, make magic ring.

Round 1 :

Ch 3, 6 DC in ring, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 7 DC.

Round 2 :

Ch 3, DC in next St and in each of next St around, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 7 DC.

Round 3 :

Ch 3, DC in same St, [DC in next, 2 DC in next] 3 times, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 11 DC.

Round 4 :

Ch 3, DC in next St and in each of next St around, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 11 DC.

Round 5 :

Ch 3, DC in same St and in each of next 2 Sts, [2 DC in next, DC in each of next 2] 2 times, 2 DC in next, DC in next, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 15 DC.

Round 6 :

Ch 3, DC in next St and in each of next St around, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 15 DC.

Round 7 :

Ch 3, DC in same St and in each of next 3 Sts, [2 DC in next, DC in each of next 3] 2 times, 2 DC in next, DC in each of next 2, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 19 DC.

Round 8 :

Ch 3, DC in next St and in each of next St around, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 19 DC.

Round 9 :

Ch 3, DC in same St and in each of next 4 Sts, [2 DC in next, DC in each of next 4] 2 times, 2 DC in next, DC in each of next 3, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 23 DC. Fasten off Color A.

Info :

Join Color D to first St.

Round 10 :

Ch 2, HDC in next St and in each of next St around, join with Sl St to top of Ch 2. Total – 23 HDC.

Round 11 :

Ch 2, HDC in same St and in each of next 5 Sts, [2 HDC in next, HDC in each of next 5] 2 times, 2 HDC in next, HDC in each of next 4, join with Sl St to top of Ch 2. Total – 27 HDC.

Round 12 :

Ch 2, HDC in same St and in each of next 6 Sts, [2 HDC in next, HDC in each of next 6] 2 times, 2 HDC in next, HDC in each of next 5, join with Sl St to top of Ch 2. Total – 31 HDC. Fasten off.

Info :

Roll the white trim of the hat up.

— Pom-pom (small yarn ball) :

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Using white yarn, make a tiny ball about 1 inch in diameter. To prevent the ball from unraveling, secure the yarn end. To do that, thread the end into a large sewing needle and make a couple of stitches through the ball. Leave the tail about 5-7 inches long for sewing the ball to the hat.

— Finishing the hat :

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Sew the small yarn ball to the tip of the Santa hat. Fold the hat. Using a small sewing needle and matching thread, make a couple of stitches to secure it in such position.

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Embellish the hat with tiny snowflake buttons - using a hot glue gun, glue the snowflake buttons to hat.

— Finishing the snow globe :

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Position the belt buckle on the front of the snow globe (make sure that the seam is on the back) and sew the belt buckle on.

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Embellish the base with snowflake buttons - using a hot glue gun, glue the buttons around the base.

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Sew the Santa hat onto the snow globe.

Assembly Instructions

  • Cut a cardboard circle slightly smaller than the diameter of the bottom and insert it inside before finishing the bottom; sew the bottom to the base leaving an opening to insert the cardboard, then finish sewing closed.
  • Stuff the globe firmly and evenly to create a rounded shape before attaching the bottom to the base; leave space at the bottom for the cardboard insert and weighted filler.
  • Add weighted material (poly pellets or similar) inside the base before finishing sewing the bottom to improve stability and prevent toppling.
  • Position the belt buckle centered on the front (opposite the seam) and sew it securely to the globe using matching yarn and a sewing needle.
  • Glue tiny snowflake buttons around the base and onto the hat using a hot glue gun for secure embellishment; ensure buttons are flat-backed or have shanks removed.
  • Sew the mini Santa hat onto the top of the globe using the long tail from the hat or a separate matching yarn tail, securing with several stitches so it stays in place.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, especially for continuous rounds and the bottom piece.
  • 💡Leave long tails when finishing rounds that need to be sewn (bottom to base) so you have enough yarn for secure sewing.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and check the spherical shape frequently so the globe remains round and smooth.
  • 💡When using small craft buttons, remove shanks if necessary and use a craft cutter to make them lie flat for gluing.
  • 💡Work the INV DEC through the front loops only as described to keep decreases tidy and nearly invisible.

This Santa Belly Snow Globe is a festive, handmade centerpiece that brings holiday cheer and cozy charm to any shelf or mantel. The little details — the tiny belt buckle, snowflake buttons and miniature Santa hat — make it truly special and gift-ready. Enjoy stitching, finishing and gifting this sweet seasonal creation this year! 🎄🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The snow globe is about 5" (13 cm) tall without the hat when using the recommended yarn and 3.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size will change and you should adjust hook size accordingly to maintain proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in joined rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience and time spent on finishing and embellishments.