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Amigurumi Santa Claus – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Santa Claus – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Ho ho ho! 🎅✨ Get ready to craft some holiday magic with this Amigurumi Santa Claus crochet pattern! With his fluffy beard, cozy red suit, and cheerful expression, this design brings the festive spirit to life in yarn form. Whether you’re making it for Christmas décor, a heartfelt gift, or simply love seasonal amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a wonderful addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in beard texture, outfit details, and even tiny accessories like a sack of presents or a miniature candy cane! Choose classic red and white for a traditional Santa look or experiment with fun colors for a whimsical twist. Whether displayed as part of a holiday setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Santa Claus is sure to spread joy. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this jolly fellow to life! 🎄✨🧶

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🎅 Amigurumi Santa Claus Crochet Pattern

Bring festive cheer to your home with this cuddly and classic Amigurumi Santa Claus! With a fluffy beard, jolly mustache, cozy red suit, and signature hat, this soft Santa is perfect for holiday décor, handmade gifts, or treasured heirloom keepsakes. ✨

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires color changes, appliqué assembly, and shaping.

📏 Finished Size

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

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Red (hat, suit)

    • White (beard, trim, eyebrows, mustache)

    • Beige or tan (skin)

    • Pink (nose)

    • Black (boots, belt)

    • Yellow or gold (belt buckle)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Safety eyes (10–12 mm)

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Stitch markers

  • Tapestry needle

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🧑 Head

With beige yarn:

  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)
    6–12. sc around (30)
    Insert safety eyes between rounds 8–9, approx. 6 stitches apart.

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly.

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

👃 Nose

With pink yarn:

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–3. sc around (5)
    FO, stuff lightly, and sew between the eyes.

👁 Eyebrows (Make 2)

With white yarn:

  1. ch 4, sc in 2nd ch and across (3)
    FO and sew above each eye.

👨‍🦳 Mustache (Make 2)

With white yarn:

  1. ch 5

  2. sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc (4 sts)
    FO with long tail.
    Sew one piece on each side of the nose, curving outward slightly.

🧔 Beard (Scallop version)

With white yarn:

  1. ch 20

  2. In each ch: (sc, hdc, dc) in same st, sl st in next – repeat to form scallops.
    FO and sew under the mustache, shaping around the cheeks and chin.

🎽 Body

With red yarn:

  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)
    6–10. sc around (30)

  6. Switch to white: sc around (30)

  7. Switch to red: sc around
    13–19. sc around (30)

  8. Switch to black: sc around (belt)

  9. Switch to red: sc around

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly.

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

  13. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🟡 Belt Buckle

With yellow yarn:

  1. ch 6

  2. sc in 2nd ch and across (5)

  3. ch 1, turn, sc 3 rows
    FO, sew to belt front.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

Start with beige (hands):

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–3. sc around
    Switch to white: sc around
    Switch to red:
    4–9. sc around
    Stuff lightly.
    FO and sew to body sides.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Start with black (boots):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around
    Switch to white: sc around
    Switch to red:
    5–9. sc around
    Stuff firmly.
    FO and sew to bottom of body.

🎅 Hat

With red yarn:

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
    3–18. Continue increasing every 2–3 rounds until you reach 36 stitches
    Switch to white:
    19–22. sc around
    FO and sew to head at a slight tilt
    Add a white pom-pom to the tip.

✂️ Final Assembly

  • Sew the head to the body.

  • Attach arms and legs.

  • Sew nose, mustache, and beard.

  • Add hat and pom-pom.

  • Sew on belt buckle.

  • Weave in all ends.

💡 Bonus Customization

  • Add a tiny sack or present to one hand.

  • Use sparkly yarn for his suit trim.

  • Add blush to cheeks with fabric paint or thread.

This jolly Santa Claus is the perfect handmade companion to spread cheer during the holiday season! 🎄🧶


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