Get ready to stitch up some holiday cheer with this festive Amigurumi Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus crochet pattern! This jolly duo brings the magic of Christmas to life with their classic outfits, warm smiles, and cozy charm. Whether you’re crafting for seasonal décor, heartfelt gifts, or just love adding a handmade touch to your winter wonderland, Santa and his beloved Mrs. Claus are sure to spread joy from the North Pole to your crochet basket. 🎅🧶🤶
Designed for detail and delight, this pattern invites you to explore textured yarns, expressive shaping, and fun extras like Santa’s fluffy beard, Mrs. Claus’s apron, or even a tiny plate of cookies. You can customize their outfits with festive colors or add embroidered accents to reflect your own holiday style. Whether perched on a mantel, nestled in a gift box, or starring in a handmade Christmas village, this Santa & Mrs. Claus Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade magic, one loop at a time! 💖✨🎄
🎅 Amigurumi Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus Crochet Pattern
Celebrate the holiday season with this charming crochet duo—Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus! These handmade dolls are perfect as gifts, decor, or to spark Christmas joy.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves color changes, shaping, and some assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6.5–7 inches (16–18 cm) tall
🧶 Yarn Colors Used
- Red – outfits & hats
- White – trim, beard, hair, hat brim, boots cuffs
- Black – boots, belts
- Yellow/Gold – belt buckle
- Skin tone (peach or beige) – face, hands, ears, nose
- Pink or blush yarn (optional) – cheeks
🧵 Materials
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn in above colors
- Black safety eyes (6mm or 8mm)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle for sewing
- Stitch marker
- Blush or pink pastel for cheeks (optional)
🧩 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – decrease (single crochet 2 together)
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- BLO – back loop only
- FLO – front loop only
🧔 Santa Claus Pattern
🎅 Head (Skin tone)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–12. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
➤ Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, about 6 stitches apart
➤ Stuff head firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6) – FO and weave tail
👃 Nose (Skin tone)
- MR, 6 sc
- sc around (6)
➤ FO leaving tail for sewing
➤ Sew between eyes
👂 Ears (Make 2, Skin tone)
- MR, 5 sc
- FO, leaving tail
➤ Flatten and sew to sides of the head
🎄 Beard (White Velvet or Fluffy Yarn)
Work 6 teardrop-shaped beard pieces:
- Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, FO
➤ Sew along the cheeks and under the chin
🧔 Mustache (White)
- Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc – FO
➤ Make 2 and stitch under the nose
👁 Eyebrows (White)
Embroider 2 small curves above the eyes
🎩 Hat (Red and White)
- MR, 6 sc (Red)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around - Switch to White, sc around
- sc around in FLO
- Add pom-pom on top
➤ Sew to head, tilted to one side
👕 Body (Red)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around
8–12. sc around - Switch to Black, sc around
- sc around – FO
👖 Legs (Make 2, start with Black)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around - Switch to White, sc around
- Switch to Red, sc 12
➤ Make second leg, then join with sl st and continue the body upward
👢 Boots (Black)
Sew to the bottom of each leg, shaping with slight curve forward
💪 Arms (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (Skin tone)
- inc x6 (12)
- 2 rounds sc
- Switch to Red, sc around for 6 rows
- Add White cuff edge – FO
➤ Stuff lightly and sew to body
🧷 Belt (Black)
- Ch to fit around body, sc across
- Sew in place
⭕ Belt Buckle (Yellow)
- MR, ch 4, sl st into ring 3–4 times to create oval
➤ Sew over belt
👵 Mrs. Claus Pattern
👩 Head, Nose, Ears
Follow same instructions as Santa’s.
👀 Eyes, Cheeks, Mouth
- Add safety eyes
- Lightly blush cheeks
- Embroider red smile with yarn
👩🦳 Hair (White)
- Create 10–12 strands (ch 20–30 each)
- Attach across scalp and secure with center parting
- Tie into loose braid or let hang
🎩 Hat (Same as Santa’s)
Use red body with white brim
➤ Add pom-pom
➤ Sew with a tilt
👗 Dress (Red)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around - inc every 3rd stitch (30)
- sc around
- inc every 4th stitch (36)
12–16. sc around - Switch to White, work ruffled edge: (sc, hdc, dc) in each st
➤ FO
👚 Collar (White)
Work 6–8 petals around neckline: (ch 2, sl st)
💪 Arms (Same as Santa’s)
👢 Legs & Boots (Same as Santa’s)
⭕ Belt & Buckle (Same as Santa’s)
🧷 Assembly
- Sew arms to sides of the body
- Attach heads to body securely
- Add belts and accessories
- Adjust beard, hair, and collars neatly
🎁 Finishing Touches
- Use blush on cheeks for a rosy finish
- Add a small bell or snowflake button if desired
- Pose dolls side by side for a festive display!
🧵 Final Notes
These sweet Santa and Mrs. Claus amigurumi make a wonderful handmade gift for the holidays. Their cheerful expressions and cozy outfits are sure to bring smiles. Customize the colors or add names for a personal touch. 🎄✨
