Charming Christmas Squirrel Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern for Festive Decor!

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with our adorable Christmas Squirrel Amigurumi! This detailed crochet pattern allows you to create a sweet, festive companion, complete with a tiny Santa hat, a cozy green scarf, and a little acorn. Perfect for decorating your home or gifting to loved ones, this amigurumi project is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face this season. Let’s start crocheting your new favorite holiday friend!

Craft a Delightful Holiday Companion with this Easy Pattern

This pattern is designed to be accessible for intermediate crocheters, or adventurous beginners, making it a rewarding project for anyone looking to add a handmade touch to their holiday decorations. Creating this charming squirrel not only brings a unique piece of decor into your home but also offers a wonderful opportunity to practice your amigurumi skills and enjoy the meditative process of crochet. It’s a joyful way to welcome the festive season!

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Charming Christmas Squirrel Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern for Festive Decor!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Brown (main body)
Worsted weight yarn in Cream/Off-white (belly, face patch)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (hat)
Worsted weight yarn in White (hat trim, pom-pom)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (scarf)
Worsted weight yarn in Dark Brown (acorn cap)
Worsted weight yarn in Light Tan/Beige (acorn body)
3.0mm crochet hook
6mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Pink blush (optional, for cheeks)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
FO: Fasten off
FLO: Front Loop Only
BLO: Back Loop Only
st(s): stitch(es)
R: Round/Row

Instructions

General Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round. Stuff firmly as you go.

Head (Brown and Cream)

R1: Using Cream yarn, MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-R7: 24 sc (3 rounds)
Change to Brown yarn.
R8: 24 sc
R9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between R6-R7, approximately 5-6 stitches apart. Stuff head firmly.
R10: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R11: 6 dec (6)
FO, weave in tail and close hole. Embroider a small black nose using black yarn and a tapestry needle. Apply pink blush to cheeks (optional).

Body (Brown and Cream)

R1: Using Cream yarn, MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-R8: 30 sc (3 rounds)
Change to Brown yarn.
R9-R12: 30 sc (4 rounds)
R13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff body firmly.
R15: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2, Brown)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3-R4: 9 sc (2 rounds)
Flatten the ear and sc across the opening to close. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2, Brown)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2-R6: 6 sc (5 rounds)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2, Brown)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3-R5: 9 sc (3 rounds)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Tail (Brown)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R4: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R5: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
R6-R12: 18 sc (7 rounds)
R13: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
R14: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Stuff firmly.
R16: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Acorn (Dark Brown and Light Tan/Beige)

Cap (Dark Brown):
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: BLO 12 sc (12)
R4: 12 sc
FO, leaving a tail.
Body (Light Tan/Beige):
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 sc
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a tail.
Sew the cap onto the body.

Santa Hat (Red and White)

R1: Using Red yarn, MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 sc
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R4: 9 sc
R5: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R6: 12 sc
R7: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R8: 15 sc
R9: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
R10: 18 sc
Change to White yarn.
R11: 18 sc
R12: Ch 3, (skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, 1 dc in same st) x 9, sl st to first dc. (This creates a shell-like trim).
FO, weave in ends.
Pom-pom (White): Wrap white yarn around two fingers multiple times, tie tightly in the middle, cut loops, and trim to a sphere. Sew to the top of the hat.

Scarf (Green)

Ch 40 (or desired length)
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (39 sc)
R2: Ch 1, turn, 39 sc.
FO, weave in ends.

Assembly:

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Attach the ears to the top sides of the head, slightly towards the back.
3. Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck. Position the acorn in one arm’s ‘hand’ and sew it to the other arm and body so it looks like the squirrel is holding it.
4. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
5. Attach the tail to the back of the body, curving it upwards.
6. Drape the green scarf around the squirrel’s neck and stitch in place if desired.
7. Place the Santa hat on the squirrel’s head. You can lightly stitch it in place if it doesn’t stay.
8. Weave in any remaining loose ends.