Crochet Santa Welcome Sign - Free Idea

Bring the festive spirit right to your doorstep with this charming crochet Santa welcome sign. Featuring a jolly Santa Claus design complete with a fluffy beard, cheerful red hat, and a “WELCOME” sign, this crochet decoration adds a warm and inviting touch to your holiday decor. Perfect for greeting guests or brightening up any door, this handmade project is a creative way to showcase your love for the season.

Crochet Santa Welcome Sign: A Festive Craft for Your Home

This crochet Santa welcome sign is not only an adorable decoration but also a fun project for crocheters of all skill levels. The intricate details, like the holly on Santa’s hat and the bold lettering on the welcome sign, make this craft truly special. Whether displayed on your front door or gifted to a loved one, this crochet creation is sure to spread joy during the holidays.

Add a personal touch to your Christmas celebrations with this delightful crochet Santa welcome sign. It’s a heartwarming way to make your home feel festive and inviting, ensuring everyone who visits is greeted with holiday cheer.

Pattern Here

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in red, white, black, beige, green, and small amounts of pink for blush
Crochet hook (size 3.5mm or size appropriate for your yarn)
Fiberfill stuffing
Safety eyes (8mm)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Thin cardboard or plastic canvas for the “Welcome” sign backing
Fabric glue (optional for securing parts)
Black embroidery thread for lettering
Stitch markers (optional)

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic ring
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single crochet
Hdc: Half double crochet
Dc: Double crochet
Inc: Increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
Dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
Sl st: Slip stitch
St(s): Stitch(es)

Instructions:

Santa Head

Using beige yarn:
- Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st. (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
- Round 6-10: Sc in each st. (30)
- Round 11: (3 sc, dec) repeat around. (24)
- Round 12: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18)
- Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, about 6 stitches apart.
- Round 13: (1 sc, dec) repeat around. (12)
- Stuff firmly with fiberfill.
- Round 14: Dec around. (6) Fasten off, weave the tail into the opening.

Santa Hat

Using red yarn:
- Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st. (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
- Round 4-7: Sc in each st. (18)
- Round 8: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
- Round 9-12: Sc in each st. (24)
- Round 13: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
- Continue until the hat fits snugly over the head.
- Switch to white yarn and add 2 rounds of sc for the fluffy brim.
- Fasten off and sew the hat onto the head slightly tilted.

Santa Beard

Using white yarn:
- Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st. (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
- Create a mustache separately: Ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next, dc in the next 2 sts, sl st in the last st.
- Sew the mustache and beard below the eyes.

Santa Body

Using red yarn:
- Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st. (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
- Round 4-9: Sc in each st. (18)
- Switch to white yarn for a fur trim, add 2 rounds of sc.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the head.

Legs and Boots (Make 2)

Boots (Black yarn):
- Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st. (12)
- Round 3-5: Sc in each st. (12)
- Switch to red yarn for legs and add 4 rounds of sc. Stuff lightly.
- Fasten off and sew to the body.

Arms (Make 2)

Using beige yarn:
- Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Round 2-3: Sc in each st. (6)
- Switch to red yarn and sc for 6 more rounds. Stuff lightly.
- Fasten off and sew onto the body.

Welcome Sign

Using beige yarn:
- Ch 31, turn.
- Row 1-10: Sc in each st. (30)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Back with cardboard or plastic canvas for stiffness.
- Use black embroidery thread to stitch “WELCOME” onto the front.

Holly and Berries

Holly Leaves (Green yarn):
- Ch 7, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next, dc in the next 2 sts, hdc in the next, sc in the last. Fasten off.
Berries (Red yarn):
- MR, 6 sc, sl st to close. Fasten off.
- Sew leaves and berries onto Santa’s hat.

Assembly

Attach the head to the body securely.
Sew the arms on either side of the body.
Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
Position and sew the “Welcome” sign below Santa’s hands.
Add a loop of red yarn at the top of Santa’s head for hanging.

Enjoy crafting your adorable Crochet Santa Welcome Sign!

Crochet Santa Welcome Sign – Free Idea