Celebrate the festive season with this Amigurumi Christmas Owl With Santa Hat crochet pattern! 🎄🦉✨ With its cozy feathers, bright eyes, and a cheerful Santa hat, this design brings holiday magic to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for seasonal décor, a heartfelt gift, or simply love whimsical amigurumi, this pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in feather textures, hat details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature scarf or holly berries to enhance its festive personality. Choose classic reds and greens for a traditional holiday look or experiment with snowy whites and icy blues for a winter wonderland twist! Whether displayed as part of a Christmas setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Christmas owl is sure to spread seasonal joy. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this charming holiday creation to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦉 Amigurumi Christmas Owl with Santa Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
Add some woodland cheer to your holiday decor with this adorable Amigurumi Christmas Owl! With big round eyes, cozy coloring, and a festive Santa hat, this cuddly owl is perfect for gifting or perching on your mantle this winter season.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Basic shaping, color changes, and accessory assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–22 cm (8–9 inches) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.75–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
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Light brown (Main body)
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Beige (Belly and eye patch)
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Dark brown (Wings)
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Orange (Beak and feet)
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Red (Santa hat)
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White fuzzy or fluffy yarn (Hat brim and pom-pom)
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Crochet hook: 2.75 mm or 3.0 mm
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10–12 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Optional: Thin wire for poseable hat brim
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🦉 Owl Head & Body (worked in one piece)
With light brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–18. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
22–24. sc around (18) -
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
28–34. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Stuff firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
👀 Eye Patches (Make 2)
With beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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sc around (18), FO leaving long tail
– Sew onto head, slightly angled outward
– Insert safety eyes through the center of each patch and secure
🧡 Beak
With orange yarn:
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
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sc around (6), FO and sew below eyes centered
🪽 Wings (Make 2)
With dark brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) -
(4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
9–11. sc around (15), FO and lightly stuff
– Sew to each side of the body
🐾 Feet (Make 2)
With orange yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
– FO, lightly stuff and sew to bottom front of body
🎅 Santa Hat
Red section:
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
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(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
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(3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
5–18. Continue increasing every 2 rounds by 2 stitches until 28 sc
19–24. sc around (28)
– FO and weave in ends
White brim (fuzzy yarn):
Attach fuzzy white yarn to base of red hat:
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sc around, sl st to join
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sc around again if desired for fluffiness
– FO and weave in
Pom-pom:
With fuzzy white yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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FO, leave tail, sew to tip of hat
– Bend and stitch the hat at a slight tilt or use wire to shape the curve
– Sew onto top of head, just behind the eye patches
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Attach all pieces securely
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Fluff brim and pom-pom for festive effect
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Add a ribbon or bell for extra holiday cheer
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Weave in all ends neatly
This sweet and wise Christmas Owl is ready to perch proudly among your holiday decorations! 🦉🎄
