Celebrate the season with double the cheer using the Santa & Mrs. Claus Ornament Set, a heartwarming crochet duo that brings festive charm to your holiday décor! 🎅🤶🧶 With Santa’s jolly grin and Mrs. Claus’s cozy sweetness, these mini ornaments are perfect for adding a touch of handmade magic to your tree, wreath, or gift wrap. Whether you’re crafting for loved ones or decking your own halls, this merry pair is sure to spread smiles all around.
Perfect for crocheters who love character-rich designs and joyful details, this pattern invites you to play with colors, textures, and accessories—think tiny glasses, aprons, or even a mini cookie tray! Stitch them up as a matching set or personalize each one to reflect your own holiday spirit. The Santa & Mrs. Claus Ornament Set is a delightful way to stitch up love, laughter, and a whole lot of holiday joy—one festive loop at a time! 🎄❤️
🎄 Crochet Santa & Mrs. Claus Ornament Set Pattern
Bring festive cheer to your Christmas tree with this adorable Santa & Mrs. Claus crochet ornament set! With Santa’s puff-stitch beard and Mrs. Claus’ sweet red hood, these handmade decorations are perfect for gifting, decorating, or passing down as keepsakes.
📏 Finished Size
Each ornament measures approx. 4.5–5 in (11–13 cm) tall (excluding hanging loop).
🎯 Skill Level
Confident Beginner – Intermediate: requires basic shaping, puff stitches, and assembling small parts.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn:
- Beige (skin)
- White (beard, eyebrows, hair, hat brim, pompom)
- Red (Santa hat, Mrs. Claus hood)
- Black (eyes if embroidered)
- Pink or blush yarn/thread (cheeks)
- Red (mouth embroidery)
- Crochet hook: 3.0 mm (D/3)
- Safety eyes: 8–10 mm (or embroider if preferred)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- FP-hdc – front post half double crochet
- puff – puff stitch (yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, repeat 3–4 times, then pull through all loops)
- FO – fasten off
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🎅 Santa Claus Ornament
Head (Beige)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (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) – insert safety eyes between R9–10, about 7 sts apart
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18), stuff firmly
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec around (6), FO and close.
Nose (Beige)
- MR, 6 sc, sl st, FO leaving tail.
Sew centered between eyes.
Eyebrows (White, make 2)
- ch 6, sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next 3, sc in last. FO.
Sew above eyes.
Beard & Mustache (White – puff ovals)
Make 7 puff ovals:
- 3 small puff ovals for chin
- 2 puff ovals for sides of beard
- 2 longer puff ovals for mustache
Sew 3 ovals across chin, 2 up the sides, and place 2 long ovals under the nose for mustache.
Cheeks & Mouth
- Embroider pink blush circles under each eye.
- Embroider a short, subtle red line beneath mustache for mouth.
Santa Hat (Red & White)
Hat body (Red):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
5–6. sc around (12) - (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
8–9. sc around (15) - (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
11–14. sc around (18), FO.
Hat brim (White):
- Attach white yarn at hat base.
- Work 2 rounds of FP-hdc for a chunky rope-like brim. FO.
Pom-pom:
MR, 6 sc, inc around (12), FO, stuff lightly, sew to hat tip.
Hanging Loop: ch 30 with red yarn, attach to top of hat.
🤶 Mrs. Claus Ornament
Head (Beige)
Work as for Santa’s head (Rounds 1–17). Add safety eyes between R9–10. Stuff and close.
Hair (White – puff curls)
- Make 3–4 puff ovals:
- 2 across top of head
- 1–2 on sides
Sew in place so they peek from under hood.
Eyebrows (White, make 2)
Same as Santa. Sew above eyes.
Hood (Red)
- ch enough to fit around face (~36 ch), join to form loop.
- R1: sc around.
- R2: sc around again for thickness.
- FO. Sew around face edge like a crocheted hood band, leaving hair visible.
Optional: Add 2 small puff balls at ends of hood ties.
Cheeks & Mouth
- Embroider round pink blush cheeks under eyes.
- Embroider a small curved red smile.
Hanging Loop: ch 30 with red yarn, attach to hood top.
🪡 Assembly
- Sew Santa’s beard ovals, mustache, nose, and eyebrows in place.
- Attach Santa hat with brim, pom-pom, and loop.
- Sew Mrs. Claus’ hair ovals, eyebrows, and hood band.
- Embroider cheeks and smiles on both.
- Add loops for hanging.
✨ Finishing Touches
- Lightly brush yarn cheeks with pink blush for a rosy look.
- Use metallic thread for a sparkly hat brim.
- Crochet several sets for a matching Mr. & Mrs. Claus family garland!
🎉 Your Santa & Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament Set is complete! These festive handmade decorations will bring warmth, joy, and timeless holiday charm to your Christmas tree year after year.
