Indulge in festive crochet fun with this Amigurumi Yule Log Slice pattern! 🍰✨ With its swirled layers, rich textures, and charming holiday appeal, this design brings the warmth of seasonal treats to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for holiday décor, a whimsical gift, or simply love food-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for easy to intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in cake textures, frosting details, and even tiny embellishments like holly leaves or berries to enhance its festive personality. Choose classic chocolate and cream tones for a traditional look or experiment with pastel hues for a playful twist! Whether displayed as part of a cozy winter setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi yule log slice is sure to spread holiday cheer. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this sweet creation to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🍰 Amigurumi Yule Log Slice Crochet Pattern
Add a festive touch to your holiday decor with this adorable Yule Log slice! Designed to look like a swirled roll cake topped with holly leaves and berries, this plush is perfect as a centerpiece, gift, or cozy winter prop.
🧶 Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate – Involves working in the round and sewing small parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 15 cm (6″) long and 10 cm (4″) in diameter with worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Brownish red (Log)
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Cream (Swirl)
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Green (Holly leaves)
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Red (Berries)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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SC – Single Crochet
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INC – Increase
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DEC – Decrease
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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CH – Chain
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SL ST – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🍩 Log Roll Body (Make 1)
Start with red yarn (log cake):
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MR, 6 SC [6]
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INC x6 [12]
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(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]
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(5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
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(6 SC, INC) x6 [48]
Repeat:
9–30. SC in BLO around [48] — Stuff firmly as you go.
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
🍥 Cream Swirl Ends (Make 2)
With cream and red yarns alternating:
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MR with cream, 6 SC [6]
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Red: (INC) x6 [12]
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Cream: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
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Red: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
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Cream: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
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Red: (4 SC, INC) x6 [36]
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Cream: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
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Red: (6 SC, INC) x6 [48]
FO and leave long tail on one piece for sewing to body. Lightly stuff or leave flat depending on firmness preference.
🍃 Holly Leaves (Make 2–3)
With green yarn:
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CH 10
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SC in 2nd CH from hook, HDC, DC, DC, HDC, SC, SL ST, repeat reverse on opposite side of chain.
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Continue around with SC, Picot (CH 3, SL ST to first CH), and SC to make wavy edge.
FO and leave tail for sewing.
🔴 Holly Berries (Make 2–3)
With red yarn:
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MR, 6 SC [6]
2–3. SC around [6] -
DEC x3 [3]
FO and weave into ball. Use tail to sew to top of log.
🪡 Assembly
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Attach swirl ends to each side of the log.
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Sew holly leaves and berries to the top center.
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Shape and adjust stuffing as needed.
This Yule Log slice adds a handmade charm to holiday displays and makes a sweet soft toy or festive photo prop. It’s also a great stash-busting project for the season. Celebrate the warmth of winter with a swirl of yarny goodness!
