Nutcracker Snow Queen Crochet Ornament
If your Christmas tree is ready for a sprinkle of winter magic, the Nutcracker Snow Queen Crochet Ornament is the perfect project to usher in the season. Dainty, elegant, and filled with storybook charm, this ornament brings the beloved Snow Queen to life with soft stitches, shimmering details, and a gentle jingle that feels like fresh snow falling.
Worked with simple shaping, layered accents, and a tiny jingle bell tucked beneath her skirt, she’s a delightful addition to any holiday décor—whether you’re a long-time Nutcracker fan or simply love collecting handmade ornaments.
The crochet nutcracker snow queen crochet ornament pattern is free in the post below, or you can find an ad-free print friendly version (that includes all photo tutorials) on Ravlery, or on Etsy (aff).
Who Is the Snow Queen?
In The Nutcracker, the Snow Queen is the enchanting ruler of the glittering Snow Forest. After Clara and the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King, they begin a wondrous journey toward the Land of Sweets. But to reach it, they must first travel through the sparkling Snow Kingdom—where the Snow Queen welcomes them with grace and grandeur.
She commands the swirling flurry of snowflakes and leads a breathtaking dance as she and her snow sprites guide Clara and the Nutcracker safely on their way. Her presence marks the moment where the story shifts from the world Clara knows into the magical realms beyond—making her the perfect inspiration for a winter-themed ornament!
Related: Make a Nutcracker collection beginning with the Nutcracker Crochet Jingle Bell Ornament, followed by the Nutcracker Prince, that the Nutcracker toy transforms into.
About the Ornament Pattern
This charming ornament captures the Snow Queen’s iconic winter spirit with:
❄️ A flowing gown silhouette that frames the jingle bell underneath
❄️ Soft, icy details reminiscent of sparkling snow
❄️ Simple construction perfect for confident beginners and adventurous crocheters alike
❄️ A fast finish—ideal for gifting, swapping, or adding to your handmade ornament collection
Hang her on your tree, decorate a garland, or add her to a magical Nutcracker-themed display.
Jingle Bell Alternatives
If you don’t have jingle bells and can’t find them anywhere close to you, here are a few great alternatives (see photos of all options near the end of this blog post):
- Big Yarn Pom: The cheapest alternative is to make a big yarn pom and they’re super easy to make with the help of yarn pom makers!
- Shatterproof Ornaments (plain): Another great options is to use a small 2.5″ diameter shatterproof ornament and hot glue the crocheted character to the top of it. You can find these ornaments in dollar stores and big box stores. If you have neither, there are lots of options on Amazon too.
- Shatterproof Ornaments (decorative): Same as option 2 above, but these are a little pricier. Amazon has several fun shatterproof ornaments that are more decorative. I think they’ll add a fun twist to the ornaments. Here are a few examples of what I’m referring to: Option 1, Option 2, and Option 3.
How To Get The
Nutcracker Snow Queen Crochet Jingle Bell Ornament
Option 1: Scroll down for the free crochet ornament pattern right here in this blog post.
Option 2: Purchase the ad-free printable PDF from one of my shops:
Yarn
I used Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love & Basic Stitch for my crochet jingle bell ornament. Both yarns are worsted weight, 100% acrylic yarns. The main reason I chose these yarns is because the colors were perfect for a nutcracker crochet ornament.
Other worsted weight yarns can be substituted.
Crochet Nutcracker Snow Queen Jingle Bell Ornament – Free Pattern
The crochet jingle bell ornament pattern is free below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.
Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, including all photo tutorials on Ravelry, or on Etsy (aff).
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Materials
- Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 / Yarn, Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love & Basic Stitch were used for the samples in the photos.
- See Pattern Notes below for exact yardage of each color.
- Crochet Hooks: G/6/4.00mm, or size needed to obtain gauge (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hands since switching).
- Locking Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- (2) 6mm black safety / craft eyes
- Hot Glue (optional for securing nutcracker to the jingle bell)
- (1) Jingle Bell 1.5″ – 2″ diameter (optional)
- The bell in the photos is a 2″ diameter bell that I purchased from Walmart in the Christmas decor section.
- Jingle Bell alternative: make a big yarn pom!
- Shatterproof Ornaments: See the section “Jingle Bell Alternatives” above.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- fpsc: front post single crochet
- invsc2tog: invisible single crochet decrease
- ext sc: extended single crochet
- Rnd: round
- RS: right side
- FLO: front loop only
- BLO: back loop only
- yo: yarn over
- Join yarn with a standing single crochet
Experience Level
- Easy
Gauge
- In sc with a 4.00mm crochet hook: 4 sts = 1″; 5 rows = 1.125″
Size
- One Size: 4″ W (fingertip to fingertip x 4.75″ H (not including jingle bell or hanging loop)
Special Stitches
- Extended Single Crochet (ext sc): Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, yo, pull thru remaining two loops on hook.
- Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (invsc2tog): Insert hook into the FLO of stitch indicated, insert hook into the FLO of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all loops on hook.
- Front Post Single Crochet (fpsc): Insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the designated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops on hook.
- Join yarn with a standing single crochet: Begin with a slip knot on your hook, insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw thru both loops on hook.
Pattern Notes
- Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love & Basic Stitch were used for the samples pictured in the photos.
- Pound of Love Yarn: 100% Premium Acrylic, (1,020 yards / 454 g / 16 oz / 932 m).
- Basic Stitch: 100% Acrylic, (185 yards / 100 g / 3.5 oz / 170 m)•
- Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
- Colors & Yardage
- Pound of Love Cherry: 23 yards
- Pound of Love Black: 2 yard
- Vanna’s Choice Mustard (gold): 10 yards
- Basic Stitch Ivory (skin tone): 30 yards
- Basic Stitch Nutmeg (brown hair): 2 yards
- Light Pink Lips: 8″ long piece
- Snow Queen Jingle Bell Ornament Construction: This jingle bell ornament is crocheted in a few pieces, then assembled. First, you’ll crochet the Snow Queen’s head and work her body and arms directly onto it. Next, you’ll stitch snowflakes on her tutu and crochet her hair bun and tiara. After that, make and attach a hanging loop. Then add facial features, attach her hair, stuff the head and cinch it closed. Lastly, attach her to the top of the jingle bell.
Jingle Bell Alternatives: See the section above with the title “Jingle Bell Alternatives” for a few different options.
Nutcracker Snow Queen Crochet Ornament Pattern
Snow Queen’s Head
Note: Snow Queen’s head is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Rnd 1 (RS): With Skin Tone yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnds 5 – 10: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
Rnd 11: (invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 6 times. (18 sts)
Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Body.
Body
Note: The Snow Queen’s body is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Rnd 1 (RS): With Skin Tone yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, BLO sc in the next st along the edge of the head and place a SM in the FLO of this same st to mark where to join yarn to later begin the collar, then BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, place a SM in the BLO of the next st to mark where to join yarn for the 1st arm, loosely ch 4, skip each of the n ext 4 sts along the edge of the head, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts, place a SM in the BLO of the next st to mark where to join yarn for the 2nd arm, loosely ch 4, skip each of the next 4 sts along the edge of the head, BLO sc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not join. Switch to Blue yarn on the last pull through of the last stitch of the round (10 sc + 2 ch-4’s)
Rnd 2: With Blue yarn, working in both loops, sc in each sc and ch around. Do not join. (18 sts)
Rnds 3 – 7: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Rnd 8: FLO sc in each st around. Switch to white yarn on the last pull through of the last stitch of the round. Fasten off blue. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (18 sts)
Rnd 9: With White yarn, ch 1, 2 ext sc in each st around. Do not join. (36 sts)
Rnd 10: * 2 ext sc in the next st, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around. Join with a sl st to the first st. (48 sts)
Fasten off Weave in ends. Continue on to the Arms.
Arms
Note: Snow Queen’s arms are worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Rnd 1 (RS): With Skin Tone yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the BLO of the marked st, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts along the last rnd of the head, sc in each st along the opening of the body. Do not join. (8 sts)
Rnds 2 – 6: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)
Rnd 7: Invsc2tog 4 times. (4 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn to close the tip of the hand closed. With a yarn needle and tail of yarn, close the top of the hand. Tuck ends inside the arm. Repeat for the second arm. Continue on to Costume Straps & Details.
Costume Straps & Details
Note: The Costume Straps & Details are worked in the front loops of the last round of stitches of the head. The side that you’re joining your yarn to is the Snow Queen’s back side.
Rnd 1: See the photo below for how to position your snow queen before joining yarn. With White yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the front loop of the st you marked when beginning the body, FLO sl st in the each of the next 3 sts, (sc, hdc) in the FLO of the next st, (hdc, sc) in the FLO of the next st, FLO sc in the next st, ch 7, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook, ch 5, skip each of the next 4 front loops along the head, FLO sc in the next st, (sc, hdc) in the FLO of the next st, (hdc, sc) in the FLO of the next st, FLO sl st in each of the last 4 sts. (18 sts + ‘V’ made with chs)
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Costume Details.
Costume Details
Secure Costume Straps: With an 8″ piece of long white yarn, sew the “V’ to the front of the costume as shown in the photos.
Snowflake Accents: With blue yarn and a yarn needle, stitch little blue snowflakes onto the skirt of her dress.
Continue on to her Hair Bun.
Hair Bun
Note: The Snow Queen’s hair is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Rnd 1 (RS): With Gold or Brown yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 8 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (16 sts) Your circle should be approximately 1.125″ diameter at this point.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (16 sts)
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (16 sts)
Rnd 5: FPsc around each st. (16 sts)
Rnd 6: (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 8 times. (24 sts)
Rnds 7 – 9: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
Rnd 10: Sc in each of the next 7 sts, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in each of the last 7 sts. (26 sts)
Fasten off, leaving an 18″ tail of yarn for attaching the hair to the head. Continue on to the Hanging Loop.
Hanging Loop
With any color yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, create a chain that is 6″ long. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch.
Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn. With a yarn needle & tail of yarn, sew the hanging loop onto the top of the Snow Queen’s hair bun. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Snow Queen’s Tiara.
Hanging Loop Alternative
You could also use a 6″ piece of ribbon as a hanging loop, instead.
Then attach it onto the top of the Snow Queen’s hair bun, with a needle and thread.
Continue on to the Snow Queen’s Tiara.
Snow Queen’s Tiara
Row 1: With Blue yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, loosely ch 8, working into the back hump of the ch, sl st into the 2nd ch from your hook, sl st into the next ch, sc in the next ch, ch 2, sl st into the 2nd ch from your hook, (dc, ch 2, sl st into the 2nd ch from your hook, dc) in the next ch, ch 2, sl st into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in the next ch, sl st in each of the last 2 chs.
Fasten off, leaving a 10″ tail of yarn. With a yarn needle and tail of yarn, sew the tiara onto the Snow Queen’s Hair.
Continue on to Attaching the Snow Queen’s hair.
Attaching the Snow Queen’s Hair
Position the Snow Queen’s hair on her head with her bangs centered on her face. Using the yarn tail left from her hair and a yarn needle, attach the hair to her head.
I did not weave in my ends. I used them to help stuff her head.
Continue on to Facial Features.
Facial Features
Eyes
I used (2) 6mm black plastic safety eyes. You can also embroider eyes with black thread or yarn.
With the Snow Queen facing you, center the safety eyes on her face between Rounds 6 & 7, with 2 stitches between them.
Continue on to the Nose.
nose
With a 12″ long piece of skin tone yarn and a yarn needle, create a nose on the Snow Queen by going back and forth horizontally around one stitch between her eyes (see photos below). This creates a small bump for a nose.
Continue on to the Mouth.
EMbroider Mouth
Cut a piece of red, pink, or black yarn 12″ long. Pull apart the plies and use only 2 plies to embroider the mouth (or use embroidery floss).
With a yarn needle and 2 plies of yarn, embroider a mouth, as shown in the photo below. Weave in ends.
Continue on to Blush (optional), or Attaching Snow Queen to the Jingle Bell.
Blush
I added pink cheeks to my Snow Queen by lightly dabbing a Q-tip in my blush (make-up) and rubbing it in a gentle circle on her cheeks.
Continue on to Attaching Snow Queen to the Jingle Bell.
Attaching the Nutcracker Snow Queen to the Jingle Bell
See photos below for jingle bell alternatives.
If you did not use your ends to stuff your Snow Queen, or you feel she needs more stuffing, add batting (or yarn scraps), to her head and body. Don’t overstuff her body or it’ll be harder to attach her to the jingle bell.
Using a yarn needle and length of yarn to secure Snow Queen to the top loop of the jingle bell. Once she’s snug, secure the yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
Note: If you struggle getting your Snow Queen tightly secured on top of the jingle bell, you can glue the bottom of her body to the top of the jingle bell. I prefer to use hot glue because it sets up quickly.
Continue on to the Snow Queen’s Magical Wand.
Snow Queen’s Magical Wand
Row 1: With blue yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 7, working in the back humps of the ch, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across, (ch 3, sl st into the last ch) 2 times.
Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn to attach the want to her hand. With a yarn needle and tail of yarn, attach the wand to the ballerina’s arm as shown.
Jingle Bell Alternatives
Related: If you enjoyed making this Nutcracker Christmas ornament, I think you’ll love the Nutcracker Jingle Bell Ornament, Nutcracker Prince Jingle Bell Ornament, Snowman Jingle Bell Ornament, Reindeer Jingle Bell Ornament, Gingerbread Girl Jingle Bell Ornament, Mrs. Claus Jingle Bell Ornament, and Girl Elf Jingle Bell Ornament.
Whether you’re crafting handmade gifts, filling your market inventory, or creating your own enchanted winter wonderland at home, the Snow Queen Jingle Bell Ornament brings a touch of ballet elegance to your crochet hooks. Pair her with the Nutcracker Prince, Clara, or other characters for a complete Nutcracker set!
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