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Amigurumi Holiday Sweater – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Holiday Sweater – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Ah, the delightful charm of amigurumi! There’s something incredibly heartwarming about crafting these tiny, adorable creations. As the holiday season approaches, I find myself particularly drawn to the idea of making amigurumi dressed in festive sweaters. 🎄✨ The appeal? It’s a fusion of nostalgia and creativity, combining the magic of hand-knit holiday sweaters with the whimsical nature of amigurumi. These little bundles of joy are perfect for adding a personal touch to my holiday decorations or gifting to friends and family. Plus, there’s a certain joy in watching a simple ball of yarn transform into an adorable character ready to spread holiday cheer.

Creating an amigurumi holiday sweater pattern is like a cozy adventure involving needles, yarn, and a sprinkle of imagination. The process starts with envisioning the perfect holiday character—perhaps a cheerful reindeer or a jolly snowman. Then, I dive into selecting vibrant yarn colors that capture the essence of the season. 🎁🧶 As I crochet each stitch, the character gradually comes to life, donning the most charming sweater I can conjure. I love playing with patterns—stripes, snowflakes, or even tiny Christmas trees—to give each amigurumi its unique flair. The finishing touch? A pair of sparkling eyes and a big, warm smile that embodies the spirit of the holidays.

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🎄 Amigurumi Holiday Sweater Doll Crochet Pattern

Celebrate the festive season with this adorable amigurumi doll wearing the ultimate Christmas sweater! With antlers, rosy cheeks, and a cozy sweater featuring a snowman, reindeer, and Christmas tree, this cuddly friend is ready to warm up your holiday decor. ❄️

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes color changes, simple embroidery, and minor shaping.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted):

    • Beige (skin)

    • Red (hoodie/sweater)

    • Green, white, brown, yellow, black, pink (sweater motifs & details)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm

  • 10 mm safety eyes or black yarn

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Black embroidery floss (for brows and details)

  • Optional: Felt or puff paint for fine sweater motif touches

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc two stitches together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only

🧒 Head (Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Insert safety eyes between R10–11, 6 sts apart
    – Embroider brow and blush with pink thread or yarn

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐻 Ears (Make 2 – Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12), FO
    – Flatten and sew to each side of the head

🦌 Antlers (Make 2 – Brown)

  1. MR, 4 sc
    2–6. sc (4), FO
    – Make small branches by chaining 6 and sl st back
    – Attach to top of hoodie

👕 Body (Red Sweater)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–17. sc around (36)
    – Use surface crochet or duplicate stitch to add sweater designs (snowman, tree, reindeer)
    – Optionally crochet small flat appliqués and sew on

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and stuff

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Beige to Red)

  1. MR, 6 sc in beige

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc (12)

  3. Switch to red, sc (12)
    6–10. sc (12), FO and sew to shoulders

🧦 Legs (Make 2 – Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–10. sc (12)

  3. (1 sc, dec) x4 (8), FO
    – Sew flat side to bottom of body

🎅 Hood

Using red yarn:

  1. Ch 20, join to form a ring
    2–5. sc around, sl st, ch 1
    – Continue in rows to widen the base
    – Sew around head and shape into hoodie
    – Attach antlers and ears to top

🎁 Sweater Motifs

  • Snowman: Chain 3, work flat circle, add black buttons and embroidered orange nose

  • Reindeer: Use brown yarn for body, pink nose, white yarn for eyes

  • Tree: Green triangle with white bobbles and yellow star

Optional: Use tapestry crochet or embroidery for design details

✂️ Assembly

  • Sew head to body

  • Attach arms to sides

  • Position hoodie around face and attach ears and antlers

  • Add embroidery details to face

  • Use felt or yarn for small sweater decorations

  • Stuff well and finish all seams

💡 Optional Add-ons

  • Add tiny jingle bells to the sweater

  • Crochet miniature gifts to hold

  • Make matching dolls in other sweater themes (snowflakes, Santa, gingerbread)

This jolly friend in a festive sweater is sure to spread Christmas cheer wherever they go. Perfect for gifting or decorating your holiday table! 🎅🎄🧶


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