Victorian Dancing Snow Couple

Victorian Dancing Snow Couple

Perfect for your blog — here are the full directions for your **Victorian Dancing Snow Couple - Crochet Amigurumi Pattern** inspired by your photo. This is an original intermediate pattern.

### Victorian Dancing Snow Couple

**Handmade Heirloom Christmas Decoration**

**Skill Level:** Intermediate

**Finished Size:** Male - approx 12" tall, Female - approx 10" tall with bonnet

**Time:** 10-12 hours per couple

#### Materials

- **Yarn (Worsted Weight / #4 Medium):**

  - White - 300g (main body)

  - Black - 100g (top hat, buttons)

  - Taupe / Light Brown - 50g (arms)

  - Orange - small amount (noses)

  - Moss Green, Forest Green, Cream - 30g each (scarves, holly)

  - Dusty Pink, Light Pink, Cream - 80g (her dress, scarf, flowers)

  - Deep Purple Velvet or Velvet Yarn - 50g (her bonnet) - you can also use regular acrylic

  - Brown, Tan - 30g (wrens)

  - Red - 20g (berries)

- **Hooks:** 3.5mm (E) for snowmen, 3.0mm for small details

- **Notions:** Polyfill stuffing, 6mm black safety eyes x4, tapestry needle, stitch markers, blush pink chalk for rosy cheeks, optional thin wire for hat stability

#### Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR - Magic Ring, sc - single crochet, inc - increase (2 sc in same st), dec - invisible decrease, sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, FO - fasten off

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### PART 1: THE GENTLEMAN SNOWMAN (Male)

**Body - Worked bottom up in 3 spheres, continuous rounds**

**Bottom Tier:**

1. MR 6

2. inc x6 (12)

3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)

9-16. sc around (48) - 9 rounds

17. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)

18. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

19. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30) - Start stuffing firmly

20. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

FO, leave long tail.

**Middle Tier:**

1-6. Same as bottom to 36 sts

7-13. sc around (36) - 7 rounds

14. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

15. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24) - stuff

FO, leave tail for sewing.

**Head:**

1-5. To 30 sts as above

6-12. sc around (30) - 7 rounds

13. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

14. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) - Insert safety eyes between rounds 9-10, 6 sts apart. Stuff firmly. 

FO.

Sew three tiers together, bottom largest to smallest on top.

**Arms (Make 2 - Taupe):**

1. MR 6

2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)

3-10. sc around (9)

Slightly stuff tip only. FO, sew to middle tier.

**Nose (Orange):**

1. MR 4

2. (sc, inc) x2 (6)

3. sc around (6)

4. (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)

FO, lightly stuff, sew to face.

**Scarf (Moss Green Plaid effect):**

With 3.5mm, ch 8, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn. Work 60 rows hdc, changing color every 2 rows: Moss Green, Black, Forest Green. FO, add fringe.

**Tall Top Hat - Wider at Top (The key detail):**

*This hat flares slightly outward.*

With Black:

1. MR 6

2. inc x6 (12)

3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24) - This is the top of hat

5. In BLO, sc around (24) - creates edge

6-14. sc around (24) - 9 rounds tall

15. In FLO, (3 sc, inc) x6 (30) - brim start

16. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

17. sc around (36), sl st, FO. Shape with fingers. Stiffen with spray if needed.

**Holly & Berries Trim:**

Leaves (Make 3, Moss Green): ch 7, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st, ch 1 and work opposite side of chain same to form leaf point. FO.

Berries (Red - Make 5): MR 6, sc 2 rounds, FO, stuff tiny.

Sew leaves and berries clustered on hat band. Embroider small white snow flowers (5 sc petals in white around yellow French knot).

Add 3 black buttons (crocheted: MR 6, FO) down front.

Use pink chalk to add rosy cheeks.

### PART 2: THE LADY SNOW LADY (Female)

**Body & Head:**

Same construction but slightly smaller:

Bottom: To 42 sts (not 48)

Middle: To 30 sts

Head: To 30 sts, but 6 rounds tall instead of 7 for sweeter face.

Sew together.

**Arms (White):** Same as male but in white, 8 rounds only.

**Dress (Dusty Pink):**

Worked directly onto bottom tier.

Attach yarn to round where bottom and middle meet:

1. ch 2, dc around (42), sl st join

2. (6 dc, inc in dc) x6 (48) - ruffle start

3-8. dc around, increasing 6 sts every other round for full skirt.

Last round: (sc, ch 3 picot) around for lacy edge.

For lace overlay: With light pink, *ch 5, skip 2 dc, sc in next* repeat for openwork layer, add small crochet flowers randomly.

**Her Velvety Bonnet - The Showpiece:**

With Deep Purple Velvet Yarn (or purple acrylic):

1. MR 6

2. inc x6 (12)

3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

6-8. sc around (30)

9. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36) - begin ruffle brim

10. In FLO, (sc, inc) x18 (54)

11. Ruffle stitch: *3 dc in same st, sl st in next* repeat around for frilly Victorian edge.

FO.

**Floral Arrangement for Bonnet:**

Make 7 flowers in assorted sizes:

Small (Cream/Pink): MR, 5 sc, sl st - 5 petals

Medium: ch 2, 5 hdc in MR

Large: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each st for rose effect

Leaves: Same as holly but light green.

Sew flowers in cluster on right side of bonnet from small at top to large at bottom - stylized beauty arrangement.

**Wrens (Make 2 - Brown/Tan):**

Body: MR 6, inc to 12, sc 4 rounds, dec to 6, stuff, FO.

Head: Same but smaller, sew on. Wings: ch 4, sc 3, FO sew side. Beak: small tan triangle.

Sew wrens perched on top of floral cluster.

**Her Scarf (Light Pink):**

ch 6, sc 40 rows, add tiny embroidered flowers.

**Assembly for Her:** Sew dress, bonnet (secure with invisible stitches around head), scarf, nose, arms. Add black safety eyes with long lashes (embroider with black thread). Rosy cheeks with chalk.

### Final Assembly - The Dancing Pose

1. Position male and female facing each other, slightly angled.

2. Sew their inner arms together at hands - male taupe hand holding female white hand raised high, and lower hands holding.

3. Stuff both to stand firmly. Add a cardboard circle in bottom if needed for display.

4. Steam lightly to set shape.

### Blog Photography & Styling Tip

Display on a rustic wood table with pinecones, a cinnamon stick, vintage books, and a beeswax candle. Place in front of your fireplace or Christmas tree for that full Victorian Christmas room look from your inspiration photo. The yarn texture pops beautifully against warm wood and twinkling lights.

**Care:** Spot clean. Keep away from direct fireplace heat.

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026©

Plastic Canvas Ornaments

 Plastic Canvas Ornaments 

Here are the detailed instructions and color-coded stitching graphs for four of the unique ornaments seen in the image: the Candy Cane, the Gingerbread Man, the Sparkling Tree, and the Snowflake.

All projects use 7-count plastic canvas and worsted-weight yarn. A Continental Stitch (/) is used for all fills, and a Whipstitch is used for edges.

Project 1: Classic Candy Cane

Materials: Red Yarn, White Yarn, Red Ribbon.

Instructions:

1. Cut: Cut the main "J" shape from the plastic canvas (approx. 6 holes wide, 28 holes tall along the straight edge).
   
   
2. Stitch Stripes: Starting from the bottom curve, complete 3 horizontal rows of Continental Stitch in White. Then, complete 3 rows in Red. Repeat this pattern (3 White, 3 Red) all the way to the top.
   
   
3. Edge: Whipstitch the perimeter of the straight edges using Red yarn, and the curved edges using White yarn to maintain the stripe pattern.
   
   
4. Finish: Tie a small red ribbon bow and attach it to the crook of the candy cane using a few stitches of red yarn.
   
   

Color Stitch Graph (Section of the Curve):

(Each square represents 1 plastic canvas hole)

Plaintext

[R][R][R][R][R][R]  <- Red Stripe (Row 3)
[R][R][R][R][R][R]  <- Red Stripe (Row 2)
[R][R][R][R][R][R]  <- Red Stripe (Row 1)
[W][W][W][W][W][W]  <- White Stripe (Row 3)
[W][W][W][W][W][W]  <- White Stripe (Row 2)
[W][W][W][W][W][W]  <- White Stripe (Row 1)

Project 2: Cheerful Gingerbread Man

Materials: Brown Yarn, White Yarn (for icing), Red Yarn (for bow tie), 2 small black beads (for eyes), small tapestry needle.

Instructions:

1. Cut: Cut the gingerbread man silhouette from the canvas.
   
   
2. Fill: Fill the entire body, arms, head, and legs using Brown yarn in Continental Stitch.
   
   
3. Icing Trim: Using White yarn and a straight stitch, create small zig-zag lines across the wrists and ankles.
   
   
4. Bow Tie: Make a small "X" or a small bow shape using Red yarn at the neck.
   
   
5. Eyes: Sew two small black beads onto the face for eyes. Alternatively, use French Knots with black yarn.
   
   
6. Edge: Whipstitch the entire perimeter using Brown yarn.
   
   

Color Stitch Graph (Face Detail):

(B = Brown, W = White Icing, X = Black Bead/Eye)

Plaintext

[B][B][W][W][W][B][B]  <- Top of Head
[B][B][B][B][B][B][B]
[B][B][X][B][X][B][B]  <- Eyes
[B][B][B][B][B][B][B]
[B][B][W][W][W][B][B]  <- Smile

Project 3: Sparkling Christmas Tree

Materials: Kelly Green Yarn, Brown Yarn (trunk), Gold or Yellow Yarn (star), Multi-color Sequins, Gold Seed Beads, Clear Thread or Craft Glue.

Instructions:

1. Cut: Cut a triangle shape for the tree (approx. 20 holes wide at the base, 24 holes tall) and a small 4x4 square for the trunk.
   
   
2. Fill Tree: Fill the entire triangle with Continental Stitch using Kelly Green yarn.
   
   
3. Fill Trunk: Stitch the small square with Brown yarn and attach it to the bottom center of the tree back.
   
   
4. Decorate: Attach multi-color sequins to the green stitched area. Option A (Sewing): Use clear thread and a gold seed bead in the center of each sequin to anchor them. Option B (Glue): Use a small dot of craft glue for each sequin.
   
   
5. Star: At the very top peak, stitch a small star using Yellow or Gold yarn.
   
   
6. Edge: Whipstitch the tree perimeter in Green and the trunk in Brown.
   
   

Color Stitch Graph (Tree Section with Bead/Sequin Placement):

(G = Green Yarn, S = Sequin/Bead)

Plaintext

[G][G][G][G][Y][G][G][G][G]  <- Top Star (Y)
[G][G][G][G][G][G][G][G][G]
[G][G][S][G][G][G][S][G][G]  <- Row with Sequins
[G][G][G][G][S][G][G][G][G]
[G][S][G][G][G][G][G][S][G]

Project 4: Icy Star Snowflake

Materials: White Yarn, Light Blue Yarn, Silver Metallic Thread (optional, mixed with white), small clear gemstone/bead.

Instructions:

1. Cut: Cut a six-pointed star shape.
   
   
2. Stitch Base: Fill the entire star shape using White yarn (or the White/Silver mix) in Continental Stitch.
   
   
3. Blue Detail: Following the star arms, stitch a diagonal line of Light Blue yarn over the white fill to create the inner star pattern.
   
   
4. Center: Attach a small clear gemstone or a large silver bead to the very center of the star using clear thread or strong glue.
   
   
5. Edge: Whipstitch the entire perimeter using White (or White/Silver mix) yarn.
   
   

Color Stitch Graph (One Arm of the Star):

(W = White Background, B = Light Blue Detail)

Plaintext

[W][W][W][W][B][W][W][W][W]
[W][W][W][B][B][B][W][W][W]
[W][W][B][B][B][B][B][W][W]
[W][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][W]  <- Widest point of arm
[W][W][B][B][B][B][B][W][W]
[W][W][W][B][B][B][W][W][W]