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Amigurumi Christmas Baby in Rocking Chair – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A crocheted baby doll dressed in a festive red and green outfit with a pacifier, seated in a decorative chair adorned with colorful yarn balls. The chair has a blanket that reads 'Wishing you a Sweet Christmas.' A Christmas tree and wrapped gifts are in the background, creating a holiday scene.
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Rock your way into holiday cheer with this Amigurumi Christmas Baby in Rocking Chair crochet pattern! Featuring a snuggly little baby dressed in festive attire and nestled into a cozy rocking chair, this heartwarming project captures the magic of Christmas in every stitch. With rosy cheeks, a sweet smile, and a tiny blanket to keep warm, this adorable scene is perfect for seasonal decor, heartfelt gifting, or simply adding a touch of handmade joy to your winter crafting. 🎄🧶👶

Designed for charm and storytelling, this pattern invites you to play with soft yarns, gentle shaping, and delightful extras like a miniature teddy bear, holiday hat, or even a tiny stocking tucked beside the chair. Customize the baby’s outfit with classic reds and greens or go whimsical with pastel hues and sparkly accents. Whether perched on a mantel, nestled under the tree, or gifted with love, this Christmas Baby in Rocking Chair Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade holiday hug! 💖✨🪑

A crocheted baby doll dressed in a festive red and green outfit with a pacifier, seated in a decorative chair adorned with colorful yarn balls. The chair has a blanket that reads 'Wishing you a Sweet Christmas.' A Christmas tree and wrapped gifts are in the background, creating a holiday scene.
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🎄 Amigurumi Christmas Baby in Rocking Chair Crochet Pattern

Bring festive cheer to your handmade holiday decor with this heartwarming amigurumi Christmas baby scene! This adorable baby is dressed in a red-and-green striped outfit with candy cane appliqués, a peppermint button, green pacifier, Santa hat, cozy wooden rocker chair with festive pom-pom garland, and an embroidered “Wishing you a Sweet Christmas” blanket. It’s a show-stopping piece perfect for Christmas displays or heartfelt gifts! 🎁

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires shaping, color changes, 3D appliqués, embroidery, and structural assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) seated, including the rocking chair.

🛒 Materials Needed

🧶 Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight)

  • Light peach/Beige: 40g for skin
  • Brown: 15g for hair
  • Red: 70g for hat, pants, sleeves, blanket border, candy stripes
  • Green: 50g for vest, sleeves, pacifier
  • White: 60g for hat trim, pacifier ring, blanket, pom-poms, candy canes
  • Beige/Tan: 100g for rocking chair structure
  • Multicolored (for pom-pom garland): 35g total
    • Red: 10g
    • Green: 10g
    • White: 5g
    • Yellow: 3g
    • Orange: 3g
    • Pink: 4g
  • Black: Small amount for eyelashes

🧰 Other Supplies

  • Crochet Hooks: 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm
  • Safety Eyes: 8 mm black 👀
  • Fiberfill stuffing (approx. 150g)
  • Tapestry needle 🪡
  • Embroidery needle
  • Stitch marker
  • Pink blush or colored pencil for cheeks
  • Pins for assembly 📌
  • Optional: Fabric glue for small details
  • Optional: Wire or cardboard for chair structure support

📝 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic ring
  • ch – Chain
  • sc – Single crochet
  • hdc – Half double crochet
  • dc – Double crochet
  • inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec – Decrease (invisible decrease)
  • sl st – Slip stitch
  • BLO – Back loop only
  • FLO – Front loop only
  • (…) x# – Repeat instructions # times
  • [#] – Total stitch count at end of round
  • FO – Fasten off

🧸 Baby Doll Pattern

👶 Head (Skin Color)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
Rounds 7-13: 36 sc (7 rounds)

👉 Insert 8mm safety eyes between rounds 9-10, positioned 6-7 stitches apart
👉 Embroider black eyelashes with 3-4 diagonal stitches above each eye, extending outward and upward

Round 14: (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
Round 15: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Round 16: (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]

Stuff head very firmly. 💪

Round 17: (sc, dec) x6 [12]
Round 18: (dec) x6 [6]

FO, weave end through remaining stitches and pull tight to close.

👂 Ears (Skin Color)

Make 2.

Round 1: MR, 5 sc [5]
Round 2: (inc) x5 [10]
Round 3: 10 sc

Do not stuff. Fold flat and sc through both layers (5 sc).
FO, leave long tail. Sew to sides of head between rounds 9-10, positioned slightly toward the back.

👃 Nose (Skin Color)

Round 1: MR, 4 sc [4]
Round 2: 4 sc

FO, leaving tail. Do not stuff. Sew between and slightly below eyes at round 11.

💇 Hair (Brown Yarn)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
Rounds 7-8: 36 sc (2 rounds)

FO, leave long tail. Sew to top and back of head, leaving forehead exposed.

Forehead curl: With brown yarn, create a small curved piece:

  • Chain 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across [7]
  • FO, curl into spiral shape and sew to center forehead

😊 Face Details

  • Cheeks: Apply pink blush or embroider pink circles using satin stitch below and to outer side of eyes 💗
  • Eyebrows: Optional – embroider tiny brown curved lines above eyes
  • Mouth: Small curved line below nose (optional, as pacifier covers this area)

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Start with skin color:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rounds 4-5: 18 sc (2 rounds) – skin feet

Change to white:

Round 6: 18 sc – white stripe at ankle

Change to green:

Round 7: 18 sc – green stripe

Change to red:

Round 8: 18 sc – red stripe

Change to green:

Round 9: 18 sc – green stripe

Change to red:

Rounds 10-14: 18 sc (5 rounds) – red pants section

Stuff first leg firmly. FO, leaving short tail.

Stuff second leg firmly. Do not FO.

🧍 Body

Continue from second leg:

Chain 2, join to first leg with sl st in any stitch.

Round 15: sc around second leg (18), sc in 2 chains, sc around first leg (18), sc in 2 chains on opposite side [40]
Rounds 16-20: 40 sc (5 rounds) – red pants body section

Change to green for vest:

Rounds 21-24: 40 sc (4 rounds) – green vest body

Stuff body very firmly.

Round 25: (3 sc, dec) x8 [32]
Round 26: (2 sc, dec) x8 [24]
Round 27: (sc, dec) x8 [16]
Round 28: (dec) x8 [8]

FO, weave through remaining stitches and pull tight. Close opening.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

Start with skin color:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Rounds 3-5: 12 sc (3 rounds) – skin hand/wrist

Change to red:

Round 6: 12 sc – red stripe

Change to green:

Round 7: 12 sc – green stripe

Change to red:

Round 8: 12 sc – red stripe

Change to green:

Round 9: 12 sc – green stripe

Change to red:

Round 10: 12 sc – red stripe

FO, leaving long tail. Stuff lightly. Sew to body sides at shoulder level (around rounds 23-24 of body).

🍬 Candy Cane Appliqués (Make 2)

With white yarn using 3.0mm hook:

Chain 18

Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across [17]
Rows 2-3: ch 1, turn, sc across [17]

FO, leaving long tail for sewing.

With red yarn, embroider 5-6 diagonal stripes across the candy cane at even intervals, creating classic peppermint stripe pattern.

Curve the top 1/3 of each candy cane into a hook/cane shape. Position two candy canes crossed in an X pattern on the center of the green vest and sew securely through all layers.

🍭 Peppermint Swirl Disc

With white yarn:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
Round 5: 24 sc

FO, leaving tail. Do not stuff, keep flat.

With red yarn and embroidery needle, embroider a spiral/swirl pattern starting from center and spiraling outward to edge, creating classic peppermint candy appearance with 4-5 swirls.

Sew to center of green vest, positioned over the intersection of the crossed candy canes.

👶 Pacifier

Green shield base:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Round 4: 18 sc

Change to white:

Round 5: Working in FLO: 18 sl st around edge (creates rim)

FO, leaving tail.

White ring handle:

With white yarn, chain 14, join with sl st to first chain to form a ring.

Round 1: sc in each chain around [14]

FO, sew ring to back center of green shield.

Optional center decoration: With white yarn, create a small circle or Santa face detail in center of green shield.

Sew pacifier to mouth area on face, positioned horizontally across lower face.

🎅 Santa Hat (Red and White)

With red yarn:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (sc, inc) x3 [9]
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
Round 4: (3 sc, inc) x3 [15]
Round 5: (4 sc, inc) x3 [18]
Round 6: (5 sc, inc) x3 [21]
Round 7: (6 sc, inc) x3 [24]
Round 8: (7 sc, inc) x3 [27]
Round 9: (8 sc, inc) x3 [30]
Round 10: (9 sc, inc) x3 [33]
Rounds 11-12: 33 sc (2 rounds)

Change to white:

Rounds 13-15: 33 sc (3 rounds) – white furry trim

FO, leaving long tail for sewing.

White pom-pom:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rounds 4-5: 18 sc
Round 6: (sc, dec) x6 [12]
Round 7: (dec) x6 [6]

Stuff firmly, FO, close opening. Sew to pointed tip of hat.

Position hat on head, centered or tilted slightly, and sew securely along white trim edge.

🪑 Rocking Chair Pattern (Beige/Tan Yarn)

🏛️ Chair Back Posts (Make 2 Side Posts with Finials)

With beige/tan yarn using 3.0mm hook:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Rounds 3-30: 12 sc (28 rounds) – creates tall cylindrical post

Decorative finial (top of post):

Round 31: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Round 32: 18 sc
Round 33: 18 sc
Round 34: (sc, dec) x6 [12]
Round 35: (dec) x6 [6]

Stuff post and finial very firmly. FO, close opening.

Make 2 identical posts – these will be the back corners of the chair.

🪵 Chair Back Vertical Slats (Make 5-6)

With beige/tan yarn using 3.0mm hook:

Chain 22

Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across [21]
Rows 2-3: ch 1, turn, sc across [21] – creates flat rectangular slat

FO, leaving long tail for sewing. Do not stuff – keep flat.

Make 5-6 slats for picket-fence style back.

🎄 Top Rail Bar

With beige/tan yarn using 3.0mm hook:

Chain 32

Rows 1-3: sc across [31], ch 1, turn

FO, leaving long tails for assembly. This will connect the tops of all the back slats.

🎨 Pom-Pom Garland Balls

Make 20-24 small pom-poms in various colors for festive garland.

Color distribution:

  • Red: 7 pom-poms
  • Green: 7 pom-poms
  • White: 4 pom-poms
  • Pink: 2 pom-poms
  • Yellow: 2 pom-poms
  • Orange: 2 pom-poms

For each pom-pom:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Rounds 3-4: 12 sc
Round 5: (dec) x6 [6]

Stuff firmly to create round ball shape. FO, leaving 8-inch tail for sewing. Close opening tightly.

💺 Chair Seat

With beige/tan yarn using 3.0mm hook:

Chain 26

Rows 1-10: sc across [25], ch 1, turn – creates rectangular seat cushion

FO, leaving tails for assembly.

Optional: Create second identical piece and stuff between layers for padded seat.

🦾 Armrests (Make 2)

With beige/tan yarn:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Rounds 3-20: 12 sc (18 rounds) – creates cylindrical armrest tube

Stuff very firmly to maintain straight shape. FO, leaving long tail.

🌙 Rocking Base (Make 2 Curved Rockers)

With beige/tan yarn using 3.0mm hook:

Chain 40

Rows 1-5: sc across [39], ch 1, turn

FO, leaving long tails.

Optional: Insert wire or stiff cardboard strip inside and fold the piece around it, then sc edges together to create a sturdier rocker. Curve into gentle arc shape.

🧩 Chair Assembly

Step 1: Assemble Chair Back

  1. Position the 2 finial posts parallel, about 4-5 inches apart at the base
  2. Evenly space 5-6 vertical slats between the posts
  3. Sew bottom of each slat to connect the two posts at base level
  4. Sew top rail bar across the tops of all slats and both posts, creating stable back frame

Step 2: Attach Armrests and Seat

  1. Sew one armrest to the front of each side post, extending forward horizontally
  2. Position seat between the armrests and sew to connect all pieces
  3. Ensure seat also attaches to bottom of back slats for stability

Step 3: Add Rockers

  1. Attach one rocker to bottom left side of chair (along bottom of left post and armrest)
  2. Attach second rocker to bottom right side of chair
  3. Rockers should curve outward for stable rocking motion

Step 4: Attach Pom-Pom Garland

  1. Sew pom-poms densely along top rail bar, alternating colors randomly
  2. Continue sewing pom-poms cascading down both side posts
  3. Add a few pom-poms to armrests for extra festivity
  4. Total coverage should be generous and cheerful

All chair components should be stuffed firmly and sewn securely for structural support.

🛏️ White Textured Pillow

With white yarn using 2.5mm hook:

Chain 20

Row 1: sc across [19], ch 1, turn
Rows 2-16: sc across [19], ch 1, turn – creates square

Option: Add texture

  • Every other row, work in BLO for ribbed texture effect
  • Or use bobble stitches randomly for bumpy texture

Fold in half with right sides facing out. Sc around 3 edges, stuffing firmly before closing the 4th edge.

FO, weave in ends. Place pillow behind baby in chair for support and comfort.

🧵 “Wishing you a Sweet Christmas” Blanket

📄 Blanket Base

With white yarn using 2.5mm hook:

Chain 42

Rows 1-32: sc across [41], ch 1, turn – creates rectangular blanket

FO, weave in ends.

🎀 Red Scalloped Border

With red yarn, join to bottom right corner:

Round 1: sc evenly around entire blanket edge (work 3 sc in each corner)

Round 2 (Scalloped edge):
skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st (creates shell/scallop), skip 1 st, sc in next st repeat around entire blanket

At corners, work (5 dc, ch 1, 5 dc) in same corner stitch for neat turns.

FO, weave in ends.

✍️ Embroidered Text

With red embroidery floss or thin red yarn, embroider the following text in the center-lower portion of the white blanket:

Line 1: “Wishing you a”
Line 2: “Sweet Christmas”

Use backstitch or chain stitch for clean lettering. Letters should be approximately 0.5-0.75 inches tall.

Position text so it’s visible when blanket is draped over baby’s lap.

🎨 Final Assembly

  1. Sew head to body securely at neck (top of body round 28)
  2. Attach arms to sides of body at shoulder level (rounds 23-24)
  3. Sew all candy appliqués and peppermint disc securely to green vest front
  4. Attach pacifier to face at mouth level
  5. Position Santa hat on head and sew along white trim edge
  6. Place baby in rocking chair in seated position
  7. Position white pillow behind baby’s back for support
  8. Drape blanket over baby’s lap with embroidered text facing forward and clearly visible
  9. Adjust baby’s arms to rest naturally on armrests or in lap
  10. Final check: Ensure baby sits stably, all parts are secure, and overall composition is balanced

💡 Finishing Tips

  • Use matching thread color and invisible stitches for all assembly 🪡
  • Pin pieces before sewing for proper alignment 📌
  • Stuff chair posts, armrests, and finials very firmly for structural support 💪
  • The alternating red and green stripes on arms and legs create festive candy cane effect
  • Pom-poms should be densely packed along top rail and cascading down sides
  • Ensure baby sits securely in chair – you may need to tack bottom to seat with a few stitches
  • Text embroidery can be done freehand or traced with washable marker first ✍️
  • White trim on hat should be fluffy – consider brushing with pet brush for fuzzy effect
  • All components should be very firmly stuffed to maintain shape and support weight

🎁 Customization Ideas

  • Add small red and white striped elf booties to feet
  • Create matching mini Christmas tree ornament
  • Make additional candy cane decorations for chair
  • Add tiny gift boxes around base of chair 🎁
  • Create snowflake appliqués for blanket
  • Make matching stocking to hang on chair
  • Add bells to hat for jingle effect 🔔

🧼 Care Instructions

Spot clean only. Do not machine wash. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts and safety eyes. Display piece only. ⚠️

🎉 Congratulations!

You’ve completed an absolutely enchanting Christmas baby in a festive rocking chair! This heartwarming holiday decoration will bring joy and cheer to your home for many seasons to come. Perfect for display, gifting, or starting a new cherished holiday tradition! 🎄✨💕

This project showcases your advanced crochet skills with color changes, 3D appliqués, structural assembly, and decorative details. Display it proudly as the centerpiece of your holiday decor!

Happy crocheting and Merry Christmas! 🎅🧶🎄


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