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Amigurumi Nutcracker – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A crocheted nutcracker soldier with a red jacket, blue pants, and a tall black hat stands on a circular base, surrounded by Christmas decorations.
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March into the magic of the holidays with the Amigurumi Nutcracker, a regal crochet creation that brings timeless charm to your festive décor! 🎄🧶 With his bold uniform, tall hat, and classic soldier stance, this handcrafted hero is ready to guard your mantel, perch on your tree, or delight a ballet-loving friend. Whether you’re inspired by the Nutcracker Suite or simply love traditional Christmas icons, this little figure adds a touch of elegance and nostalgia to your handmade collection.

This pattern is a joyful challenge for crocheters who love intricate details and storytelling through stitches. You can customize your Nutcracker with gold accents, rosy cheeks, or even a tiny sword for dramatic flair. Whether he’s part of a holiday display or gifted to someone who cherishes the season, the Amigurumi Nutcracker is a festive way to celebrate tradition—one stately stitch at a time! 🎁✨

A crocheted nutcracker soldier with a red jacket, blue pants, and a tall black hat stands on a circular base, surrounded by Christmas decorations.
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🎄Amigurumi Nutcracker Crochet Pattern

Step into the magic of the holidays with this Amigurumi Nutcracker crochet pattern! Inspired by the timeless Christmas classic, this handmade Nutcracker stands tall in his bold red-and-gold uniform, polished black boots, and grand soldier’s hat. With his charming mustache, curly white hair, and sturdy base, he’s not just a decoration—he’s a showpiece that brings the festive spirit straight to your home. Perfect as a centerpiece, mantle display, or heirloom gift, this crochet Nutcracker will become a holiday treasure for years to come.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – detailed accessories, shaping, color changes, and embroidery.

📏 Finished Size

~35–40 cm tall (14–16 in) with worsted yarn and 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:
    • Beige (skin)
    • Red (jacket, base trim)
    • Yellow/gold (hat trim, buttons, belt buckle, boots decoration)
    • Black (hat, belt, boots, mustache, eyebrows)
    • White (hair, beard, teeth)
    • Light blue (pants)
    • Green (base)
    • Pink (cheeks)
  • Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
  • 12–14 mm blue safety eyes
  • Polyester stuffing
  • Yarn needle, embroidery needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Optional: cardboard circle for base stability

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = Single crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in one st)
dec = Decrease (sc2tog)
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip stitch
st(s) = Stitch(es)
FLO = Front loop only
BLO = Back loop only

🧵 Pattern Instructions

🟤 Head (beige)

  1. MR 6 (6)
  2. inc ×6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
    7–16. sc around (36)
    👉 Insert blue safety eyes between R10–11, ~8 sts apart.
  7. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
  9. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
  10. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
  11. dec ×6 (6). FO. Stuff firmly.

Face details (after assembly):

  • Embroider thick black eyebrows above eyes.
  • Crochet or embroider black mustache, curved at ends.
  • Add pink embroidered circles on cheeks (or felt).
  • Teeth: white rectangle (ch 6, 2 rows sc), sew below mustache.
  • Red above teeth → embroider small rectangle to simulate mouth opening.
  • Beard: attach long white yarn strands under the teeth piece, trim evenly into a rectangle shape.
  • Hair: attach white yarn curls on each side (see hair section).

🎩 Hat (black with gold trim)

  1. MR 6 (6)
  2. inc ×6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
    7–25. sc around (36). FO.

Gold trim (top):

  • With gold, sc 4–5 rounds at top edge.
  • Add two small gold crochet balls (MR 6, sc around 2 rounds, FO). Sew to each side.
  • Make a gold chain cord (ch 25–30) and sew across front between side balls.

💇 Hair (white curls)

  • Cut 30 strands of white yarn, ~12 cm each.
  • For curls: tightly twist each strand, steam lightly to set.
  • Attach evenly along each side of head.

🎽 Torso (red jacket with gold trim)

  1. MR 6 (6)
  2. inc ×6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
    5–10. sc around (24)
  5. Switch to red, sc around (24)
    12–28. sc around (24). FO. Stuff firmly.

Uniform details:

  • Sew 6 gold buttons down chest.
  • Surface slip stitch with gold yarn for horizontal chest straps.
  • Add black belt (ch 40, join, 2 rows sc).
  • Add gold buckle: ch 14, sc around rectangle, sew centered.
  • Jacket bottom: flare slightly with (sc, inc) repeats for 2–3 rounds.
  • Switch to yellow/gold: crochet triangular split hem (ch 8, sc back, join with sl st, repeat for two points). Sew at jacket bottom front.

💪 Arms (make 2, red with gold cuffs)

  1. MR 6 (6)
  2. inc ×6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)
  3. Switch to red, sc around (12)
    8–18. sc around (12)
  4. Switch to gold, sc around (12)
    20–22. sc around (12). FO. Stuff lightly.

Shoulder pads (make 2, gold):

  1. MR 6 (6)
  2. inc ×6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12). FO.
    Sew on top of each arm.

👖 Legs (make 2, light blue trousers)

  1. MR 6 (6)
  2. inc ×6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
    4–25. sc around (18). Stuff firmly. FO.

👢 Boots (make 2, black with gold detail)

  1. MR 6 (6)
  2. inc ×6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)
  4. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
    8–15. sc around (12). FO.

Gold trim:

  • sc 2 rounds in gold at boot tops.
  • Embroider gold “V-shaped” lines down front.

🟢 Base (green with red trim)

Green circle:

  1. MR 6 (6)
  2. inc ×6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
  7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)

Red trim:
8–9. Switch to red, sc around (42). FO.

👉 For sturdiness: make two identical circles, insert cardboard between, whipstitch closed.

🧩 Assembly

  1. Sew head onto torso securely.
  2. Attach arms at shoulder height, add gold pads.
  3. Sew legs onto base, then attach torso above them.
  4. Sew boots to legs.
  5. Place hat firmly on head.
  6. Attach hair curls to sides and beard under teeth.
  7. Embroider jacket straps, gold hem, and boots decoration.

🌟 Final Touches

  • Lightly brush beard and hair for fluffy texture.
  • Ensure hat chain drapes evenly.
  • Position jacket hem triangles neatly at front.
  • Place on base for stability.

🎉 Final Words

Congratulations—you’ve finished your very own Amigurumi Nutcracker! Every detail, from the golden-trimmed hat to the flared jacket hem, adds character and festive charm. Whether you display him proudly among your Christmas decorations, gift him to a loved one, or create an entire Nutcracker army, this handmade piece is sure to spread joy and wonder all season long. ✨ So grab a cozy blanket, sip some cocoa, and let your Nutcracker stand guard as a symbol of holiday cheer in your home.


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