Long Tail Snowman Scarf

When I think of winter, I think of snow. And boy did we have some snow a couple weeks ago. There's still a little snow lingering on the ground. Whenever it snows, I just have to build a snowman. This time, I didn't feel like actually going outside in the snow, so I crocheted one instead! I've been wanting to make the Long Tail Frosty Scarf (pattern by Snappy Tots) for a while, and I'm so glad I finally got around to making it. 

This scarf is designed to look loke a snowman wearing a brim hat with a pom pom at the end. The designer of this pattern used a variegated yarn for this scarf, and I knew right away that I wanted to use I Love This Yarn Cloudy Sea for this project. The scarf has a section that  is a solid color (the snomwan's hat brim), and I wanted to crochet this part in purple, but I couldn't find a purple that matched perfectly with the shade of purple that is in the variegated yarn. So... I went through the skein of variegated yarn, and I cut out some sections of the purple and used it to crochet the brim. I used I Love This Yarn White for the snowman's face.

Purple! This scarf is designed to have a pocket, but I didn't want to make the pocket, so I modified the brim and snowman's face sections of the scarf. 

In the pattern, you make two of the snowman's face to create a pocket, but I decided not to make the pocket, so I only made one snowman piece.

I crocheted rest of the scarf with the I Love This Yarn Cloudy Sea. The pattern says to do half double crochets, but I like the way this yarn looks with single crochets, so I crocheted the main body if the scarf in single crochet stitches with a 4mm crochet hook.

I crocheted the nose with Red Heart Super Saver Pumpkin. I made the rosy cheeks with Vanna's Choice Pink. The eyes are two black plastic buttons. And I used a Clover pom pom maker to make a pom pom for the end of the scarf.

I used a yarn needle to sew on the cheeks, nose, and buttons.  I added a smile with Vanna's Choice Black. 

This scarf is about 58 inches long and 4.5 inches wide, and it's currently available in my Etsy shop.

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my ⛄ Long Tail Snowman Scarf!⛄ I'm sharing this fun scarf for the Winter Crafts Blog Hop Challenge hosted by Beverly from Across the Blvd. This month, my blogging friends and I are sharing winter themed crafts, decor, and projects. Please scroll down to check out their fabulous winter creations.↓

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WINTER BLOG HOP CO-HOSTS:

Beverly | Across the Blvd

Niki | Life as as LEO Wife

Marci | Stone Cottage Adventures

Gail | Purple Hues and Me

Michele | Coastal Bohemian

T’onna | Sew Crafty Crochet

Allyson | Southern Sunflowers

WINTER BLOG HOP PROJECTS:

Painted Logs for Cozy Winter Decor

Flocked Pinecone Christmas Wreath

DT Ornament Candle Holders DIY

Vintage Angels DIY

Dollar Tree Makeover for Winter Decor

Long Tail Snowman Scarf

Winter Window Swag - Snowball Fight

Felt Snowflake Decoration