Jolly Ginger-Haired Christmas Amigurumi Doll Pattern

Get into the festive spirit with this adorable ginger-haired Christmas Amigurumi doll! Perfect for holiday decorating or a thoughtful handmade gift, this charming doll features a striped sweater, a cozy gingerbread-patterned scarf, and a classic Santa hat. Follow our detailed pattern to bring this special character to life and add a touch of handmade magic to your celebrations this year.

Craft a Magical Christmas Friend

Creating your own amigurumi doll is a rewarding experience, and this festive friend is sure to bring joy. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or looking for a delightful challenge, this pattern guides you through each step to make a unique, handcrafted treasure. Imagine the smiles when you gift this personalized holiday companion to a loved one!

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Crochet Pattern: Jolly Ginger-Haired Christmas Amigurumi Doll Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in: Light Beige (skin), Burnt Orange (hair), Red (sweater, hat), Dark Green (sweater), Yellow (embroidery), White (hat brim, pompom, scarf details), Brown (shoes, scarf base)
2.5mm Crochet Hook (or size suitable for your yarn to achieve tight stitches)
Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Small amount of thin black wire (for glasses)
Optional: 6mm safety eyes (or embroider eyes with black yarn)
Pink blush or pastel chalk (for cheeks)

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
[…] x = repeat instructions in brackets x times
(N) = total number of stitches in the round

Instructions

Head (with Light Beige yarn):

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: [inc] x 6 (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
Rounds 7-13: sc around (36)
Round 14: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
Round 15: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Start stuffing. If using safety eyes, insert between rounds 10 and 11, about 6 stitches apart.
Round 16: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Round 17: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Finish stuffing firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body (start with Red yarn):

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: [inc] x 6 (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Rounds 6-7: sc around (30)
Change to Dark Green yarn.
Rounds 8-9: sc around (30)
Change to Red yarn.
Rounds 10-11: sc around (30)
Change to Dark Green yarn.
Rounds 12-13: sc around (30)
Change to Red yarn.
Rounds 14-15: sc around (30)
Change to Dark Green yarn.
Round 16: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Start stuffing. Continue stuffing as you go. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.
Using Yellow yarn, embroider the letter ‘R’ onto the front of the sweater, centered on the red stripe of Round 13-14.

Arms (make 2, start with Light Beige yarn):

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: [sc, inc] x 3 (9)
Round 3: sc around (9)
Change to Red yarn.
Round 4: sc around (9)
Change to Dark Green yarn.
Round 5: sc around (9)
Change to Red yarn.
Round 6: sc around (9)
Change to Dark Green yarn.
Round 7: sc around (9)
Change to Red yarn.
Round 8: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Legs/Feet (make 2, start with Brown yarn):

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: [inc] x 6 (12)
Round 3: sc around (12)
Change to Light Beige yarn.
Rounds 4-6: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Hair (with Burnt Orange yarn):

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: [inc] x 6 (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
Rounds 7-9: sc around (36)
For strands: [ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, sl st in next sc on hair cap] repeat around the edge of the cap to create bangs and sideburns.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Santa Hat (start with Red yarn):

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: sc around (6)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x 3 (9)
Round 4: sc around (9)
Round 5: [2 sc, inc] x 3 (12)
Round 6: sc around (12)
Round 7: [3 sc, inc] x 3 (15)
Round 8: sc around (15)
Round 9: [4 sc, inc] x 3 (18)
Round 10: sc around (18)
Round 11: [5 sc, inc] x 3 (21)
Round 12: sc around (21)
Round 13: [6 sc, inc] x 3 (24)
Change to White yarn for the brim.
Round 14: sc around (24)
Round 15: sc around (24)
FO. Create a small white pompom and attach it to the tip of the hat.

Scarf (with Brown yarn):

Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch (3)
Row 1: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (3)
Repeat Row 1 until scarf measures approximately 10-12 inches, or desired length to wrap around the doll’s neck.
FO.
Using White and Red yarn, embroider small snowflakes and gingerbread men motifs along the length of the scarf.

Assembly:

Sew the head to the body.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Sew the hair cap to the head, positioning the ‘bangs’ as desired.
Facial Details: If not using safety eyes, embroider small black eyes between rounds 10 and 11, 6 stitches apart. Embroider a small smile with black yarn below the eyes. Use pink blush or pastel chalk to gently add rosy cheeks.
Glasses: Bend thin black wire into two small circles and a bridge to create the glasses frame. Secure to the doll’s face with a dab of fabric glue or by stitching discreetly with black thread.
Place the hat on the doll’s head and the scarf around its neck.