Vintage 1960s/70s Handmade Snowman Knitted Hand Puppet

This joyful little snowman instantly reminded me of the sort of handmade treasures you’d find tucked away in an attic toy box,  the kind of thing a grandparent might have brought out at Christmas time to make everyone laugh. Knitted in the late 1960s/70s, he has all the charm of something lovingly made at home: soft white wool, stitched button eyes, a tiny carrot nose, and the happiest rainbow hat that looks like it’s seen years of storytelling.

He’s wonderfully expressive, with shaped thumb “arms” that spring to life the moment you slip him on. Pieces like this always make me think about how much care went into toys before everything was plastic, just yarn, imagination, and hours of quiet making.

Whether you pop him on a shelf through winter, use him in festive storytelling, or simply enjoy him as a nostalgic object, he brings a real sense of playfulness and warmth. A true one-off that carries years of joy in its stitches.