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Add a sprinkle of sweetness to your holiday décor with the Amigurumi Mrs. Claus Pillow, a cuddly and cheerful companion to Santa himself! 🎅❤️ With her rosy cheeks, warm smile, and signature red-and-white outfit, Mrs. Claus brings a cozy charm that’s perfect for festive couches, guest beds, or gift baskets. Her soft, huggable shape and gentle expression make her a heartwarming addition to any handmade holiday scene.

This pattern is a joy for crocheters who love crafting character-rich designs with playful details. You can personalize her look with tiny glasses, embroidered accessories, or even a matching apron for extra flair. Whether she’s paired with a Santa pillow or standing proudly on her own, the Mrs. Claus Pillow is a delightful way to celebrate the season with warmth, whimsy, and a whole lot of handmade love. 🧶🎄

A decorative cushion featuring a crochet design of a smiling face with round glasses and white hair, adorned with holly leaves and berries, set on a red background, placed on a fluffy chair with holiday lights and a Christmas tree in the background.

🎄 Amigurumi Mrs. Claus Pillow Crochet Pattern

Add some handmade magic to your holiday décor with this charming Mrs. Claus Crochet Pillow! Her warm smile, curly white hair, golden glasses, rosy cheeks, and festive holly make her the perfect cozy companion for Christmas.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – color changes, appliqué details, and shaping.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 40 x 40 cm (16 x 16 in) pillow cover.

🧶 Materials

Red worsted-weight yarn (background)
Beige worsted-weight yarn (face section)
White yarn (hair, eyebrows)
Yellow/golden yarn (glasses)
Pink yarn (cheeks)
Black yarn (eyes, eyelashes)
Green yarn (holly leaves)
Red yarn (berries + mouth)
Crochet hook: 4.0 mm (G)
Yarn needle
Scissors
40 x 40 cm pillow insert

📖 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch

🪡 Pattern

Pillow Front Panel (with built-in face)

With red, ch 41.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (40). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2–12: sc across in red (40).
Row 13–30: switch to beige in the middle 30 sts, keep red edges (5 red, 30 beige, 5 red). Carry yarn along inside.
Row 31–40: return to all red (40).
👉 This creates the beige face area built into the red pillow front.

Make a second panel all in red for the back.

Hair Curls (white, make 10–12)

MR, 6 sc.
(inc) x 6 (12).
(sc, inc) x 6 (18).
👉 Continue until curl is 4–5 cm diameter.
👉 Sew around the top and sides of the beige face.

Eyes (make 2 in black)

MR, 6 sc.
(inc) x 6 (12).
Fasten off.
👉 Sew onto beige face. Embroider white highlight if desired.

Eyebrows (make 2 in white)

Ch 7, sc across.
Sew above eyes.

Nose (beige)

MR, 6 sc.
(inc) x 6 (12).
(sc, inc) x 6 (18).
👉 Stuff lightly, sew to center of face.

Cheeks (make 2 in pink)

MR, 6 sc.
(inc) x 6 (12).
(sc, inc) x 6 (18).
👉 Sew under eyes.

Glasses (yellow/golden)

Lenses (make 2):

MR, 6 sc.
(inc) x 6 (12).
(sc, inc) x 6 (18).
(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
👉 Leave long tail.

Bridge: ch 5, sl st to opposite lens.
Arms: ch 10 each side, attach above ears.

Mouth (red)

Embroider a curved smile under the nose.

Holly (green + red)

Leaves (make 2):

Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
Rotate, repeat other side.

Berries (make 3):

MR, 6 sc, pull tight.

👉 Sew at the top-right of her hair.

🧵 Assembly

Attach all appliqué pieces to the front beige face area before joining panels.
Place front and back panels together. Sc around 3 sides in red.
Insert pillow form, close last side.

🎀 Finishing Touches

Adjust hair curls for fluff.
Ensure beige face area looks seamless with no stitches showing.
Add blush with pink cheeks for warmth.

🧵 How to Make the Mrs. Claus Crochet Pillow Removable

When finishing your pillow, you have two main options: zipper closure or button closure. Both let you remove the insert for easy washing and storage.

🔹 Option 1: Zipper Closure (Neat & Hidden)

(already explained above, but summarizing for clarity)

Crochet both panels (front with Mrs. Claus, back in red).
Pin zipper along bottom edges of both panels.
Sew zipper tape to panels with needle & thread (or whipstitch with yarn).
Crochet around remaining 3 sides to join.
👉 Clean, professional finish — zipper is nearly invisible.

🔹 Option 2: Button Closure (Easier, No Sewing Machine)

Crochet Extra Rows for Flap
- On the back panel only, after reaching full square size, add 6–8 more rows of sc at the bottom edge.
- This creates an overlapping flap for buttons.
Add Buttonholes
- On flap rows: [sc 3, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc 3] → repeat to make 3–4 evenly spaced buttonholes.
- Next row: sc across, working into chains to reinforce buttonholes.
Sew Buttons
- Sew large decorative buttons (2–3 cm) onto the inside bottom edge of the front panel so they align with buttonholes.
Assembly
- Line up panels, crochet around 3 sides as usual.
- Bottom edge stays open, flap folds over, and buttons close it securely.

🎀 Which Option Should You Choose?

Zipper: Sleek, hidden, and looks store-bought. Great if you want a professional finish.
Buttons: Easier, requires no zipper sewing. Decorative holiday buttons (snowflakes, holly, Santa hats) can add extra festive charm.

✨ Both closures make the Mrs. Claus Crochet Pillow washable, reusable, and long-lasting.

🎅 Final Result

Your Mrs. Claus Crochet Pillow is ready! With her built-in crocheted face, curly white hair, golden glasses, and festive holly, she’s the perfect companion to Santa Claus in your holiday decorations.