Dive into Holiday Cheer: The Festive Nessie Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Dive into a festive crafting adventure with our adorable Festive Nessie Amigurumi! This whimsical Loch Ness Monster, decked out in a Santa hat, cozy scarf, and holding its own tiny Christmas tree, is ready to bring a touch of mythical holiday cheer to your home. Perfect for unique decorations or a charming handmade gift, this pattern guides you through creating your very own merry cryptozoological friend. Get ready to crochet a legendary holiday companion!

Craft a Mythical, Merry Masterpiece for the Holidays

This unique Festive Nessie Amigurumi offers more than just a delightful decoration; it’s a conversation starter and a testament to your crafting skill. Imagine the smiles it will bring as a one-of-a-kind gift, or as a quirky addition to your holiday decor. Its playful design embodies the joyous spirit of the season, blending mystery with merriment in a beautifully handmade keepsake that will be cherished for years to come.

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Crochet Pattern: Dive into Holiday Cheer: The Festive Nessie Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Materials

DK weight yarn in Green (main color)
DK weight yarn in White
DK weight yarn in Red
Small amount of DK weight yarn in Brown
Small amounts of various bright colors for tree ornaments (e.g., yellow, blue, pink)
3.0mm crochet hook
6mm or 8mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
FO: Fasten off
FLO: Front loop only
BLO: Back loop only
[…] xN: Repeat instructions in brackets N times
(N): total number of stitches in the round

Instructions

Head (Green)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [inc] x6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
R5-R9: sc around (24) (5 rounds)
R10: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, approximately 5 stitches apart. Begin stuffing the head firmly.
R11: [sc, dec] x6 (12)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Continue stuffing to finish shaping.

Neck (Green & White)

Start with Green yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [inc] x6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
R4-R5: sc around (18) (Green)
Change to White yarn.
R6-R7: sc around (18) (White)
Change to Green yarn.
R8-R9: sc around (18) (Green)
Change to White yarn.
R10-R11: sc around (18) (White)
Change to Green yarn.
R12-R13: sc around (18) (Green)
Change to White yarn.
R14-R15: sc around (18) (White)
Change to Green yarn.
R16-R17: sc around (18) (Green)
Stuff firmly as you go. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body (Green & White)

Start with Green yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [inc] x6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
R6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)
R7-R8: sc around (36) (Green)
Change to White yarn.
R9-R10: sc around (36) (White)
Change to Green yarn.
R11-R12: sc around (36) (Green)
Change to White yarn.
R13-R14: sc around (36) (White)
Change to Green yarn.
R15-R16: sc around (36) (Green)
Change to White yarn.
R17-R18: sc around (36) (White)
Change to Green yarn.
R19: [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)
R20: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
R21: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Dorsal Spikes (Green – Make 5)

R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: [sc, inc] x2 (6)
R3: sc around (6)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Fins (Green – Make 4)

Work in rows or rounds to create flat, slightly elongated shapes.

Ch 8.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: 5 sc, 2 sc in last st (16)
R2: inc, 5 sc, [inc] x3, 5 sc, [inc] x2 (22)
R3: sc around (22)
R4: dec, 5 sc, [dec] x2, 5 sc, [dec] x2 (16)
R5: [dec, 2 sc] x4 (12)
Sl st to next st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Santa Hat (Red & White)

Start with Red yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [sc, inc] x3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x3 (12)
R5: sc around (12)
R6: [3 sc, inc] x3 (15)
R7: sc around (15)
R8: [4 sc, inc] x3 (18)
R9: sc around (18)
R10: [5 sc, inc] x3 (21)
R11: sc around (21)
R12: [6 sc, inc] x3 (24)
Change to White yarn.
R13: sc around (24)
R14: sc around (24)
FO.

Mini Pom-Pom (White)

Ch 3. Make 5 sc into the first chain stitch (the first chain of the ch 3). Pull the starting yarn tail to close up the circle. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Attach this small pom-pom to the tip of the Santa hat.

Scarf (Red & Green)

Ch 4 (this will be the width of the scarf).

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc. (3)
Change to Red yarn.
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn, 3 sc (Red)
Change to Green yarn.
Rows 4-5: Ch 1, turn, 3 sc (Green)
Repeat Rows 2-5 until the scarf reaches your desired length (approx. 20-25 rows total for a small amigurumi).
Finish with Red yarn. FO, weave in all ends.

Mini Christmas Tree (Green, Brown, assorted colors)

Tree (Green)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: sc around (6)
R3: [sc, inc] x3 (9)
R4: sc around (9)
R5: [2 sc, inc] x3 (12)
R6: sc around (12)
R7: [3 sc, inc] x3 (15)
R8: sc around (15)
R9: [4 sc, inc] x3 (18)
R10: sc around (18)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a tail.

Trunk (Brown)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: sc around (6)
Sl st, FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Ornaments

Using embroidery floss or thin yarn in assorted bright colors, embroider small French knots randomly over the green tree. Alternatively, tiny beads can be sewn on.

Assembly

Sew the Head to the top of the Neck, ensuring the smile is centered.
Sew the bottom of the Neck to the Body.
Attach the four Fins to the Body, two near the front and two further back, flat against the body.
Sew the five Dorsal Spikes evenly along the top of the Body, from where the neck joins to the tail end.
Embroider a small smile onto Nessie’s face using black embroidery floss.
Place the Santa Hat on Nessie’s head and secure it with a few stitches to keep it in place.
Wrap the Scarf around Nessie’s neck.
Sew the brown Trunk to the base of the green Christmas Tree.
Attach the completed Mini Christmas Tree to one of Nessie’s front fins or near its side, as if it’s holding it.
Weave in all remaining yarn tails to finish.