Jolly Crochet Santa Amigurumi Pattern: Craft Your Own Festive Friend!

Get into the holiday spirit with this adorable Crochet Santa Amigurumi pattern! Perfect for gifting or decorating, this charming Santa holds a tiny lantern and a Christmas tree, ready to bring festive cheer. This detailed guide makes it easy for crocheters of all levels to create their very own cuddly Father Christmas.

Why Every Home Needs a Handmade Crochet Santa

There’s a special magic in handmade holiday decorations, and this crochet Santa is no exception. Beyond its festive appeal, crafting this amigurumi provides a relaxing and rewarding experience. Imagine the joy of seeing your creation become a beloved part of your holiday traditions or a cherished gift for someone special, spreading warmth and handmade love.

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Crochet Pattern: Jolly Crochet Santa Amigurumi Pattern: Craft Your Own Festive Friend!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Peach (skin color)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (coat, hat)
Worsted weight yarn in White (beard, hat brim, coat trim)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (scarf, tree)
Worsted weight yarn in Brown (boots)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for yarn to create tight stitches)
9mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Pink blush (optional, for cheeks)
Small miniature lantern and Christmas tree (optional accessories)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
st/sts: stitch/stitches
Rnd: Round
Lp St: Loop Stitch

Instructions

Head (Peach yarn)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7-12: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 10 and 11, about 6-7 stitches apart.
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff head firmly.

Body (Continue from head, switch to Red yarn)

Rnd 15: In FLO, (3 sc, inc) x6 (30) – This creates a ridge for the neck.
Rnd 16: sc around (30)
Rnd 17: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 18-24: sc around (36)
Rnd 25: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 26: sc around (30)
Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Switch to Brown yarn for the boots/base.
Rnd 28: In FLO, (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – Creates a distinct boot ridge.
Rnd 29: sc around (18)
Rnd 30: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 31: (dec) x6 (6)
Continue stuffing as you go. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Close the remaining hole.

Arms (Peach yarn for hand, Red for arm, White for cuff) – Make 2

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6) (Peach)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3-4: sc around (9)
Switch to Red yarn.
Rnd 5-9: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly.
Switch to White yarn.
Rnd 10: sc around (9)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew arms to the sides of the body between Rnd 20-22.

Hat (Red yarn)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: sc around (6)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 4: sc around (9)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Rnd 6: sc around (12)
Rnd 7: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
Rnd 8: sc around (15)
Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
Rnd 10: sc around (18)
Rnd 11: (5 sc, inc) x3 (21)
Rnd 12: sc around (21)
Rnd 13: (6 sc, inc) x3 (24)
Rnd 14: sc around (24)
Rnd 15: (7 sc, inc) x3 (27)
Rnd 16: sc around (27)
Rnd 17: (8 sc, inc) x3 (30)
Rnd 18: sc around (30)
Rnd 19: (9 sc, inc) x3 (33)
Rnd 20: sc around (33)
Rnd 21: (10 sc, inc) x3 (36)
Switch to White yarn (fluffy yarn recommended for brim texture).
Rnd 22: In FLO, sc around (36)
FO. Create a small white pom-pom and attach to the top of the hat.

Beard (White yarn – Lp St recommended for fluffiness)

Ch 10.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 9 Lp St. Ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 2: 9 Lp St. Ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 3: dec, 5 Lp St, dec. Ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 4: 7 Lp St. Ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 5: dec, 3 Lp St, dec. Ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 6: 5 Lp St. Ch 1, turn. (5)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape the beard and sew onto Santa’s face, positioning it below the nose and covering the chin.

Scarf (Green yarn)

Ch 40 (or desired length).
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. (39)
FO. Using white embroidery floss, embroider small snowflake patterns evenly spaced along the scarf. Wrap around Santa’s neck.

Coat Trim (White yarn – fluffy yarn recommended)

Chain a length long enough to run down the front opening of Santa’s coat, from the neck to the bottom. Approximately 25-30 chains should suffice, adjust as needed.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Create another identical strip.
Sew these two strips down the front opening of Santa’s red coat.

Assembly and Finishing Touches

Embroider a small peach colored horizontal line for the nose and a small pink ‘V’ or curved line for the mouth just below the nose.
Apply pink blush to the cheeks gently.
Place the hat on Santa’s head and stitch it in place.
Attach the miniature lantern and Christmas tree to Santa’s hands if using.