Crochet Festive Whimsical Snowman Wine Cozy Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in white, orange, black, and bright red
• 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Small buttons or beads for eyes
• Stuffing (optional for a 3D effect)

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease
• st = stitch

Pattern:

Base

1. Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6)
2. Round 1: inc in each st around (12)
3. Round 2: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat around (18)
4. Round 3: (sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) repeat around (24)
5. Round 4: sc in each st around (24)
6. Round 5-10: Repeat Round 4 (24)

Body

1. Round 11: (sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat around (20)
2. Round 12: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat around (16)
3. Round 13: (sc in next st, dec) repeat around (12)
4. Round 14: dec around (6)
5. Fasten off, leave a long tail for stitching.

Hat

1. With bright red yarn, ch 11
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 8, ch 1, turn (9)
3. Row 2-6: sc across (9)
4. Row 7: ch 1, dec across (4)
5. Row 8: ch 1, dec across (2)
6. Row 9: ch 1, sc across, fasten off.

Finishing

1. Weave in the ends of the hat and attach it to the top of the body.
2. Using black yarn, embroider a smile and add buttons or beads for eyes.
3. Add an orange yarn triangle for the carrot nose.
4. Wrap a red yarn scarf around the neck area.
5. Stuff lightly if desired before closing.

This cozy fits a standard wine bottle perfectly and adds a touch of whimsy to your holiday celebrations!