Fuzzy Sock Snowmen

’Tis the season for snow and for crafty winter decor! Create your own adorable fuzzy sock snowmen in just a few simple steps. These little guys look so cute displayed on a mantle, shelf, or anywhere in your home.

Image is a collage of project photos showing snowmen made from fuzzy socks.

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How to Make a Fuzzy Sock Snowman

These adorable little friends are easy to create and make a fun kids’ craft, as long as an adult supervises the hot glue gun! A pair of socks will make two snowmen, so why not find a crafty friend or family member and make them together? Just grab the supplies listed below to get started.

Materials

fuzzy socks (1 white and 1 other colored sock per snowman)
Poly-Pellets or rice/dried beans
Poly-Fil
scrap fabric
buttons
small black beads
orange oven-bake clay
small twigs (optional)
scissors
hot glue gun and glue sticks

Image contains a plush snowman made from a white fuzzy sock, with a blue hat and scarf, and red buttons. It sits on a white table with faux greenery.

Instructions

Cut the top portion of the white sock off at the heel.

Stuff the lower portion of the sock.

Fill the bottom third (toe section) of the sock with Poly-Pellets or rice/beans, then fill it the rest of the way with Poly-Fil. Tie it shut at the top with a piece of yarn.

Add a scarf.

Cut or rip a long, thin strip of fabric for the scarf. Tie it around your stuffed sock to divide the head from the lower body, then trim the ends.

Create and add a hat.

Place one of your colored socks on top of the snowman’s head (the cuff of the sock makes a nice hat cuff). Decide how tall you want the hat to be, then tie a piece of yarn around the colored sock in that spot. Cut the sock just above the yarn to form the top of the hat. If you like, you can add a bit of hot glue under the cuff to secure the hat in place.

Image contains a sock snowman with a purple hat and scarf and black buttons. It sits on a pile of Poly-Fil on a white table, with greenery in the background.

Create the nose.

Roll a small piece of oven-bake clay into a carrot shape. Don’t worry about making a perfect triangle, real carrots are bumpy and have slight curves. Press the bottom end of the carrot onto the table to flatten it, then bake according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Add a face.

Glue the carrot nose in the center of the snowman’s head, along with a pair of small black beads for the eyes. I chose to apply a small amount of blush to give my snowmen rosy cheeks.

Add buttons and arms.

Glue 2-3 buttons onto the belly, and if you like, glue a small twig on each side of the body for arms. You can also add other buttons or embellishments to the hat.

Image contains two sock snowmen; one with a blue hat and scarf, and one with a purple hat and scarf. They sit on a white table with Poly-Fil and greenery.

Crafting Tips

The more weighted stuffing beads/beans/rice you add, the heavier your snowman will be. This allows him to sit up better.
Try different color combinations for your hat, scarf, and buttons to create a unique snowman.
Instead of using a sock for the hat, you can use a stretchy glove.
Don’t have clay? You can cut an orange carrot shape from felt for the nose instead, or use an orange button.