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

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with our delightful Crochet Santa Amigurumi! This charming pattern guides you through creating your very own miniature Father Christmas, complete with a cozy fair isle sweater, a bushy beard, and a classic Santa hat. Perfect for festive decorations, unique handmade gifts, or simply adding a touch of magic to your holiday season.

Bring Holiday Magic to Life with Handmade Crochet

There’s something truly special about a handmade gift, especially during the holidays. This Santa amigurumi isn’t just a toy; it’s a cuddly piece of art filled with love and care. Imagine the smiles it will bring to children and adults alike, becoming a cherished keepsake for years to come. Crafting this Santa will fill your home with the warmth and joy of Christmas.

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

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Red, White, Light Beige/Peach, Brown, Green, Dark Grey, Black
3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for yarn)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
6mm safety eyes (black)
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Small gold beads for Christmas tree (optional)
Small red ribbon (optional, for present)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten Off
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
(X): number of stitches at the end of the round/row

Instructions

Welcome to the enchanting world of amigurumi! This pattern will guide you step-by-step to create your very own festive Santa.

Head (Light Beige/Peach yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-R12: sc around (7 rows) (30)
Insert safety eyes between R8 and R9, approximately 5 stitches apart.
R13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Start stuffing firmly.
R15: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R16: (dec) x 6 (6)
FO, cut yarn, and weave the tail through the remaining stitches to close the hole.

Ears (Light Beige/Peach yarn, Make 2)

Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Fold in half and sew to the sides of the head.

Santa Hat (Red and White yarn)

R1: (Red Yarn) 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R5: sc around (12)
R6: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R7: sc around (15)
R8: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
R9: sc around (18)
R10: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
R11: sc around (21)
R12: (6 sc, inc) x 3 (24)
R13: sc around (24)
Switch to White yarn.
R14: sc in BLO around (24)
R15: sc around (24)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Create a small white pom-pom and sew it to the top of the hat.

Beard (Brown yarn)

Ch 16.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 14 ch (15 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-5: Sc in each st across (15 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: Dec, 11 sc, dec (13 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 7: Sc in each st across (13 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 8: Dec, 9 sc, dec (11 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 9: Sc in each st across (11 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 10: Dec, 7 sc, dec (9 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 11: Sc in each st across (9 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 12: Dec, 5 sc, dec (7 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 13: Sc in each st across (7 sc).
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2 – Brown and Dark Grey yarn)

R1: (Brown Yarn) 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
R3: sc in BLO around (12)
R4: sc around (12)
Lightly stuff the foot part.
Switch to Dark Grey yarn.
R5-R8: sc around (4 rows) (12)
FO for the first leg. Do not cut yarn for the second leg.

Body (Dark Grey, Red, Green, White yarn)

With the second leg still on your hook, ch 1. Insert hook into a stitch on the first leg and sc 12 around the first leg. Sc in the chain 1. Sc 12 around the second leg. Sc in the other side of the chain 1 (26 sc).
R1-R3: (Dark Grey Yarn) sc around (26)
Switch to Red yarn.
R4-R5: sc around (26)
Switch to Green yarn.
R6: sc around (26)
Switch to Red yarn.
R7: (3 sc in Red, 1 sc in White) x 6, 2 sc in Red (26) (Change color for the ‘white dot’ stitch)
R8: (Red Yarn) sc around (26)
Switch to Green yarn.
R9: sc around (26)
Switch to Red yarn.
R10: (3 sc in Red, 1 sc in White) x 6, 2 sc in Red (26)
R11: (Red Yarn) sc around (26)
R12: (dec, 11 sc) x 2 (24)
R13: sc around (24)
Continue stuffing the body firmly.
R14: (dec, 10 sc) x 2 (22)
R15: (dec, 9 sc) x 2 (20)
R16: (dec, 8 sc) x 2 (18)
Switch to White yarn (for collar).
R17: sc around (18)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2 – Red and White yarn)

R1: (Red Yarn) 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R7: sc around (6 rows) (6)
Switch to White yarn.
R8-R9: sc around (6)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Present (Red yarn, White for detail)

Ch 4, sl st to join into a ring.
R1: 5 sc in ring (5)
R2-R3: sc around (5)
FO, leaving a tail. Shape into a small cube/square. Using white yarn, embroider a cross (‘ribbon’) onto the present.

Christmas Tree (Green yarn, Gold beads)

R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (sc, inc) x 2 (6)
R3: sc around (6)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
R5: sc around (8)
FO, leaving a tail. Shape into a cone. Sew tiny gold beads onto the tree as ornaments.

Assembly

Sew the head to the body securely.
Sew the Santa hat to the top of the head.
Sew the beard to the lower part of the face, framing the mouth area.
Embroider small eyebrows above the eyes with brown yarn. Add a tiny embroidered ‘nose’ or blush dots on the cheeks with pink yarn or fabric paint.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the white collar.
Sew the small present to one of Santa’s hands and the Christmas tree to the other.