March into the holiday season with the Amigurumi Nutcracker Soldiers, a festive crochet project that brings timeless charm and a touch of whimsy to your handmade décor! 🎄🪖 With their regal uniforms, tall hats, and proud stances, these tiny guardians are ready to stand watch over your mantel, tree, or gift table. Inspired by the classic ballet and beloved holiday traditions, each soldier is a delightful blend of bold colors, crisp details, and cozy craftsmanship.

This pattern is perfect for crocheters who love character work and intricate touches. You can personalize your Nutcracker with gold epaulettes, decorative buttons, or even a tiny mustache for extra flair. Whether you’re crafting a single sentinel or a whole battalion of merry protectors, the Amigurumi Nutcracker Soldiers are a joyful way to celebrate the season—one stately stitch at a time! 🧶✨

🎄 Amigurumi Nutcracker Crochet Pattern

Nutcrackers are a timeless holiday classic, and this crochet version makes the perfect festive decoration. These tall, detailed amigurumi soldiers come complete with hats, golden trim, puffed epaulettes, buttons, boots, and sturdy bases to keep them standing tall.

This pattern includes two versions – one with a red jacket & blue pants, and one with a blue jacket & pink pants. Both are about 60–65 cm (24–26 in) tall when made with worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Advanced
Requires shaping, color changes, embroidery, and assembly.

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📏 Finished Size

60–65 cm (24–26 in) tall (with base).

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🧶 Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in:
  • Red, Blue, Pink (jackets & pants)
  • Black (boots, belt, pupils)
  • Gold/Yellow (hat trim, belt buckle, boot cuffs)
  • White (beard, eyes, epaulettes, hat decorations, hair)
  • Beige/Peach (skin tone)
  • Green (alternate hat version)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 12–14 mm safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn/tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Black embroidery thread (mouth, eyebrows)
• Optional: blush for cheeks
• 2 sturdy plastic or cardboard circles for base reinforcement

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🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

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🪄 Pattern Instructions

1. Head (Beige)

1. MR, 6 sc (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)
   8–18. sc around (42)
   👉 Insert safety eyes between rounds 12–13, ~8 sts apart. Add crocheted white eye-whites (MR 6 sc, sew behind eyes).
8. (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
9. (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
10. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
11. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
    FO, stuff firmly.

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2. Hat (Choose Red or Green/Pink)

Crown (Main color – red or green/pink):

1. MR, 6 sc (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)
   8–20. sc around (42)

Hat Brim (Gold):

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
   Continue increasing until brim matches hat circumference. Sew to hat base.

Scalloped Trim (Gold):

• Ch 5, in 2nd ch: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc → scallop. Sl st into next st, repeat. Sew across front of hat.

Hat Button:

• MR, 6 sc, FO. Sew to top.

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3. Hair, Beard & Mustache (White)

• Beard: Cut ~10 cm strands. Latch-hook under nose area, trim into rounded shape.
• Mustache: MR, 6 sc, ch 6, sc back across. Repeat twice. Sew under nose.
• Side Hair: Latch-hook strands under hat sides. Brush out if using acrylic.

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4. Body & Jacket

Body (Beige to Pants color):

1. MR, 6 sc
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
   6–12. sc around (30) [skin tone]
   13–25. Switch to pants color (blue or pink), sc around (30).

Jacket (Red or Blue):
26–45. Switch to jacket color, sc around (30).
46. FO. Stuff firmly.

Belt (Black):

• Ch 40–45, sc across. Wrap around waist, sew ends.

Belt Buckle (Gold):

• Ch 12, sl st to join into loop. Work sc around for 2 rows. Sew over belt front.

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5. Arms (Make 2)

Sleeve (Jacket color):

1. MR, 6 sc
2. inc × 6 (12)
   3–15. sc around (12)
   Cuff (White):
   16–18. sc around (12)
   FO, stuff lightly.

Epaulettes (Shoulder Pads, White):

1. MR, 6 sc
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. sc around (12)
   FO. Sew to top of sleeves.

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6. Legs (Make 2)

Pants (Blue or Pink):

1. MR, 6 sc
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
   4–15. sc around (18)
   Switch to black (boots):
   16–30. sc around (18)
   Switch to gold (cuff):
   31–35. sc around (18)
   FO, stuff firmly.

Boot Insignia:

• Embroider V-shapes in gold across boot fronts.

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7. Base (Brown)

1. MR, 6 sc
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
   Continue increasing until ~15–18 cm diameter. Make 2.
   Insert plastic/cardboard disc between, sew shut. Sew to boot bottoms for stability.

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8. Assembly

• Sew head to body securely.
• Attach hat firmly (optionally glue for extra strength).
• Attach arms at shoulder height.
• Sew belt & buckle in place.
• Attach legs to base.
• Sew/embroider buttons (4 on jacket).
• Add blush to cheeks.
• Embroider eyebrows and mouth.

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🌟 Final Touch

Your Crochet Nutcracker Soldiers are ready! Tall, majestic, and holiday-perfect, they make a showstopping front-door or mantelpiece display.