Make this cute amigurumi for someone who loves Santa Claus. This pattern is a perfect last-minute crochet project to surprise your guests on Christmas. Find the free Santa Claus crochet pattern below.
Pattern: @amiguworld
Photo: @amiguworld
Abbreviations:
R = round
mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
hdc = half double crochet
FO = finish off
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
To crochet Santa Claus amigurumi you need:
– Yarn (4 ply): red, cream white, black, white, and yellow color yarn
– Hook: 4 mm crochet hook
– Fiberfill for stuffing
– Sewing needle and scissors
Amigurumi Santa Claus
Free crochet patterns
Hat
Start with red yarn color
R 1: 4 sc in mr | [4] |
R 2: 4 sc | [4] |
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 2 | [6] |
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 2 | [8] |
R 5: 8 sc | [8] |
R 6: (inc, 3 sc) x 2 | [10] |
R 7: 10 sc | [10] |
R 8: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 2 | [12] |
R 9: 12 sc | [12] |
R 10: (5 sc, inc) x 2 | [14] |
R 11: (inc,6 sc) x 2 | [16] |
R 12: 16 sc | [16] |
R 13: (4 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 2 | [20] |
R 14-15: 20 sc (2 rounds) | [20] |
R 16: (inc, 9 sc) x 2 | [22] |
R 17: (5 sc, inc, 5 sc) x 2 | [24] |
R 18: 24 sc | [24] |
R 19: (11sc,inc) x 2 | [26] |
R 20: (inc, 12 sc) x 2 | [28] |
R 21: 28 sc | [28] |
R 22: (13 sc, inc) x 2 | [30] |
R 23: (9 sc, inc) x 3 | [33] |
R 24: (inc,1 0 sc) x 3 | [36] |
R 25: (8 sc, inc) x 4 | [40] |
R 26: 40 sc | [40] |
R 27: ( inc, 9 sc) x 4 | [44] |
R 28: 44 sc | [44] |
R 29: (10 sc, inc) x 4 | [48] |
R 30: (11 sc, inc) x 4 | [52] |
R 31: (12 sc, inc) x 4 | [56] |
Change to white yarn | |
R 32-35: 56 sc | [56] |
R 36: (12 sc, dec) x 4 | [52] |
Finish with sl st. Cut yarn, leave a long tail for sewing
Head
Start with cream white yarn
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: 6 inc | [12] |
R 3: (sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
R 4: (inc, 2 sc) x 6 | [24] |
R 5: (sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 | [30] |
R 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 | [36] |
R 7: (inc, 5 sc) x 6 | [42] |
R 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 | [48] |
R 9-13: 48 sc | [48] |
R 14: ( dec, 6 sc) x 6 | [42] |
R 15: (5 sc, dec) x 6 | [36] |
R 16: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 6 | [30] |
R 17: (dec, 3 sc) x 6 | [24] |
R 18: (2 sc, dec) x 6 | [18] |
R 19: (sc, dec) x 6 | [12] |
R 20: dec x 6 | [6] |
Finish with sl st. Stuff with fiberfill. Cut yarn and hide the tail.
Body
Start with red yarn
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
R 4: (inc, 2 sc) x 6 | [24] |
R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 | [30] |
R 6-7: 30 sc | [30] |
Change to black yarn | |
R 8: 30 sc | [30] |
R 9: (3 sc, dec) x 6 | [24] |
Change to red yarn | |
R 10: 24 sc | [24] |
R 11: ( dec, 2 sc) x 6 | [18] |
R 12: 18 sc | [18] |
R 13: (4 sc,dec) x 3 | [15] |
R 14: 15 sc | [15] |
Finish with Sl st. Stuff with some fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2)
Start with black yarn
R 1: 8 sc in mr | [8] |
R 2: 8 sc | [8] |
Change to white yarn | |
R 3: (2 sc,dec) x 2 | [6] |
Change to red yarn | |
R 4-9: 6 sc (6 rounds) | [6] |
Finish with Sl st. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Beard
Start with white yarn color
Crochet 19 ch in total with white yarn color. Continue working around the foundation chain, beginning from the 2nd ch from hook.
R 1: 1 ch, 1sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 1hdc, 1sc, 3ch, 1sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 1hdc, 1sc, 2ch, turn, 1ch in next 2 st, 1sc, 1 hdc, 2dc, 1hdc, 1sc, 3ch, 1sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 1hdc, 1sc, 1ch.
Finish with sl st. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
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