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Two easy sock snowmen with hats and scarves stand on a wooden surface, surrounded by snowballs, pinecones, and a small evergreen tree.
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Easy Sock Snowmen

Find out how to create adorable easy sock snowmen in minutes with this simple craft guide. They're perfect for holiday decor or gift-giving.
Author: Bella Bucchiotti

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Instructions

  • For this craft, you will need 2 foam balls per snowman. Start with stuffing the larger of the two foam balls into the bottom of the sock. Then stuff the smaller foam ball in the sock on top of the other. When stuffing the first foam ball inside the sock, it might be helpful to invert the sock slightly to help pull it through.
    Note: I made 2 different sizes of snowmen. For the larger snowman, I used a 2.3 inch foam ball for the bottom and a 1.8 inch foam ball for the head. For the smaller snowman, I used a 1.8 inch foam ball for the bottom and a 1.3 inch foam ball for the head.
  • From the outside of the sock, press the bottom of the larger foam ball to make it flat. This will help the snowman to stand. Keep pressing until you have a small, round flat spot on the bottom and test it to see if it stands upright without falling over.
  • Add a small elastic hairband over the sock between the two foam balls.
  • Twist the cuff of the sock and fold it down over the top foam ball. This will form the snowman’s hat.
  • Stick two black sewing pins in the head of the snowman for the eyes.
  • If you are using an orange pipe cleaner for the nose, cut a small piece of pipe cleaner (about ½ inch in length) and fold it in half. Stick it in the head of the snowman. You can secure it with a tiny dab of hot glue if needed.
  • Cut a piece of ribbon or felt for the snowman’s scarf. Make it a little longer than needed so that you can tie it, glue it in place if desired, and then cut off the excess. If you choose to use felt, place the felt strip around the snowman’s neck, and then you can cut 3 slits in the ends to make it look like the fringe on a real scarf.
  • Glue a pom pom on the top of the snowman’s hat.
  • Use small twigs or pipe cleaners to make arms for your snowman. Stick them in the sides of the snowman, just under the scarf.
  • Push 3 sewing pins into the snowman’s body for the buttons.
  • Add sewing pins or a pipe cleaner for a mouth (optional).

Notes

Make a whole snow family: A sock snowman is going to be lonely by himself, so make a whole family of them! That way, you have more to give as gifts and plenty to add to your own festive decor.
A realistic scarf: If you're using felt rather than ribbon for the scarf, you can snip a few slits in the ends so it looks like the fringe on a real scarf.
Mix and match: Feel free to mix and match the supplies to create your own, unique snowman. You can add sewing pins or a pipe cleaner for a mouth or try other materials and designs. Use fuzzy socks or a colored sock for a different look, or change the snowman shape to personalize it further.

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