Celebrate the season with double the cheer using the Santa & Mrs. Claus Ornament Set, a heartwarming crochet duo that brings festive charm to your holiday décor! 🎅🤶🧶 With Santa’s jolly grin and Mrs. Claus’s cozy sweetness, these mini ornaments are perfect for adding a touch of handmade magic to your tree, wreath, or gift wrap. Whether you’re crafting for loved ones or decking your own halls, this merry pair is sure to spread smiles all around.
Perfect for crocheters who love character-rich designs and joyful details, this pattern invites you to play with colors, textures, and accessories—think tiny glasses, aprons, or even a mini cookie tray! Stitch them up as a matching set or personalize each one to reflect your own holiday spirit. The Santa & Mrs. Claus Ornament Set is a delightful way to stitch up love, laughter, and a whole lot of holiday joy—one festive loop at a time! 🎄❤️
🎄 Crochet Santa & Mrs. Claus Ornament Set Pattern
Bring festive cheer to your Christmas tree with this adorable Santa & Mrs. Claus crochet ornament set! With Santa’s puff-stitch beard and Mrs. Claus’ sweet red hood, these handmade decorations are perfect for gifting, decorating, or passing down as keepsakes.
📏 Finished Size
Each ornament measures approx. 4.5–5 in (11–13 cm) tall (excluding hanging loop).
🎯 Skill Level
Confident Beginner – Intermediate: requires basic shaping, puff stitches, and assembling small parts.
🧶 Materials
- 🧵 Worsted weight cotton yarn:
- Beige – skin
- White – beard, hair, eyebrows, hat brim, pom-pom
- Red – Santa hat, Mrs. Claus hood
- Black – eyes (safety or embroidery)
- Pink – cheeks
- Red – mouth
- 🪝 3.0 mm crochet hook
- 👀 Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
- 🧸 Fiberfill stuffing
- 🪡 Yarn needle
- ✂️ Scissors
- 🔖 Stitch marker
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
FP-hdc – front post half double crochet
FO – fasten off
🎅 Santa Ornament
😊 Head (Beige)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–12: sc around (36)
R13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
👉 Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, approx. 7 sts apart.
R15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R16: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R17: dec around (6), FO and close.
👃 Nose
MR, 6 sc, sl st, FO with long tail.
Sew centered between eyes.
👁️ Eyebrows (White, make 2)
ch 6
sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next 3, sc in last. FO.
Sew above eyes.
🧔 Beard & Mustache (Oval Appliqués)
✨ Small Beard Ovals (make 3)
R1: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, sc in next, 3 sc in last ch.
Continue on opposite side: sc, 2 sc in last. (8)
R2: inc, sc, inc x2, sc, inc (12)
R3: sc around (12)
FO.
✨ Medium Side Ovals (make 2)
R1: ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch.
Opposite side: sc 2, 2 sc in last. (10)
R2: inc, sc 2, inc x2, sc 2, inc (14)
R3–4: sc around (14)
FO.
✨ Long Mustache Ovals (make 2)
R1: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch.
Opposite side: sc 3, 2 sc in last. (12)
R2: inc, sc 3, inc x2, sc 3, inc (16)
R3–4: sc around (16)
FO.
🪡 Beard Assembly
- Sew 3 small ovals across the chin.
- Sew 2 medium ovals on the sides of the face.
- Sew 2 long ovals under the nose as the mustache.
- Add pink embroidered cheeks and a small red smile.
🎩 Santa Hat (Red)
Hat Body
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R5–6: sc around (12)
R7: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R8–9: sc around (15)
R10: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
R11–14: sc around (18)
FO.
🤍 Hat Brim (White)
Attach white yarn at hat base:
R1: FP-hdc around
R2: FP-hdc around
FO.
❄️ Pom-Pom
MR, 6 sc
R2: inc around (12)
Lightly stuff, sew to hat tip.
🔗 Hanging Loop
ch 30 in red, attach to top.
🤶 Mrs. Claus Ornament
😊 Head (Beige)
Work the same as Santa’s head.
Insert eyes between rounds 9–10.
Stuff and close.
🤍 Hair Ovals (Make 3–4)
R1: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, sc in next, 3 sc in last.
Opposite: sc, 2 sc in last. (8)
R2: inc, sc, inc x2, sc, inc (12)
FO.
Sew as follows:
- 2 on top of head
- 1–2 on the sides
👁️ Eyebrows (White)
Same as Santa.
Sew above eyes.
❤️ Hood (Red)
ch approx. 36 (adjust to fit around face), join into a loop.
R1: sc around
R2: sc around
FO.
Sew around face edge like a hood, allowing hair to show.
Optional: add two tiny white balls as hood ties.
😊 Cheeks & Mouth
- Embroider round pink cheeks
- Add a small curved red smile
🔗 Hanging Loop
ch 30 in red, attach to top of hood.
🪡 Final Assembly
- Attach Santa’s beard ovals, mustache, eyebrows, nose, hat, and loop.
- Attach Mrs. Claus’ hair ovals, eyebrows, hood, cheeks, smile, and loop.
- Adjust shapes with your fingers.
✨ Finishing Touches
- Lightly brush yarn cheeks with pink blush for a rosy look.
- Use metallic thread for a sparkly hat brim.
- Crochet several sets for a matching Mr. & Mrs. Claus family garland!
🎉 Your Santa & Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament Set is complete! These festive handmade decorations will bring warmth, joy, and timeless holiday charm to your Christmas tree year after year.
