Jolly Mercenary: Crochet Santa Deadpool Amigurumi Pattern

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with a mischievous twist! This adorable Santa Deadpool amigurumi pattern brings together the festive spirit of Christmas and the irreverent charm of your favorite ‘merc with a mouth’. Perfect for gifting or adding a unique touch to your holiday decor, this detailed pattern will guide you in creating a truly special handmade treasure.

Unleash Your Inner Crochet Superhero This Christmas

This pattern isn’t just about creating a toy; it’s about crafting a conversation starter, a unique piece of fan art, and a source of holiday joy. Imagine the smiles and laughter this quirky character will bring! It’s a fantastic project for intermediate crocheters looking to expand their amigurumi skills and create something truly memorable for the festive season.

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Crochet Pattern: Jolly Mercenary: Crochet Santa Deadpool Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

Red worsted weight yarn
Black worsted weight yarn
White worsted weight yarn
Green worsted weight yarn
3.0mm crochet hook (or size to achieve tight fabric)
6mm Black safety eyes (2)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
FO: Fasten Off
BLO: Back Loop Only
(X): Stitch count at the end of the round/row

Instructions

Head (Red yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: Inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-R15: Sc in each st around (36) – 9 rows
Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, about 7 stitches apart.
R16: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R17: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Start stuffing firmly.
R18: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Eye Patches (Black yarn, make 2)

Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side of chain: 1 sc, inc (8)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x4 (12)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew around the safety eyes on the head.

Body (Red yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: Inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6-R12: Sc in each st around (30) – 7 rows
R13: Change to Black yarn. Sc in each st around (30)
R14: Change to Red yarn. Sc in each st around (30)
R15-R16: Sc in each st around (30)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Red yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R7: Sc in each st around (6) – 6 rows
R8: Change to White yarn. Sc in each st around (6)
R9: Change to Black yarn. Sc in each st around (6)
R10-R11: Sc in each st around (6)
Lightly stuff the arm. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Black yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: Inc in each st around (12)
R3-R4: Sc in each st around (12)
R5: Sl st, ch 1, change to Red yarn. Sc in BLO in each st around (12)
R6-R12: Sc in each st around (12) – 7 rows
Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Santa Hat (Red yarn)

R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3: Sc in each st around (6)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
R5: Sc in each st around (8)
R6: (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
R7: Sc in each st around (10)
R8: (4 sc, inc) x2 (12)
R9: Sc in each st around (12)
R10: (5 sc, inc) x2 (14)
R11: Sc in each st around (14)
R12: Change to White yarn. Sc in each st around (14)
R13: Sc in each st around (14)
FO. Create a small white pom-pom and sew it to the tip of the hat.

White Collar/Beard (White yarn)

Ch 26. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (25 sc).
Ch 1, turn. Sc across (25 sc). Repeat for 2 more rows (3 rows total for the band).
Do not turn. Now, working along one long edge of the band: *(2 dc in next st, sl st in next st)* repeat across the entire length. This creates the ruffled edge.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Belt (Black yarn)

Ch 25. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (24 sc).
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Buttons (Green yarn, make 2)

R1: 4 sc in MR. Sl st to join.
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Using Red yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider a small dot in the center of each green button.

Candy Canes (Make 2)

Using White yarn, ch 16. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (15 sc). FO.
Take a strand of Red yarn and wrap it tightly around the white crocheted strip in a spiral fashion. Secure the ends with a knot or a tiny dab of fabric glue.
Carefully bend each striped strip into a candy cane shape.

Assembly

Sew the head to the body.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body, positioning them to hold the candy canes.
Sew the Santa hat to the top of the head.
Wrap and sew the white collar/beard around the neck.
Wrap and sew the black belt around the body, aligning it with the black stripe.
Sew the two green buttons onto the red part of the body, just above the belt.
Attach the candy canes to the hands with a few stitches.