Amigurumi Santa Claus

Amigurumi Santa Claus Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn in red, white, black, beige, and green (medium-weight yarn)
• Crochet hook (3.0–3.5 mm)
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Safety eyes (8 mm)
• Scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Head and Body:

• Head:
  • Use beige yarn.
  • Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SC (6).
  • Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
  • Round 3: (1 SC, Inc) around (18).
  • Continue increasing until you reach 36 stitches.
  • Work 6 rounds of SC for the face, then decrease symmetrically to close.
• Body:
  • Use red yarn.
  • Attach to the head and work 12 SC evenly around.
  • Round 2: Increase evenly to 18 SC.
  • Continue in DC for 12 rounds, then switch to white yarn for the trim.
  • Add a black stripe for the belt with a simple rectangle stitched around the waist.

2. Arms and Legs:

• Arms:
  • Use beige yarn for the hands (6 SC, increase to 12 SC, then continue 3 rounds).
  • Switch to red yarn and work 12 SC for 8 rounds.
  • Stuff lightly and sew onto the body.
• Legs:
  • Start with black yarn for the boots (6 SC in a magic ring, increase to 12 SC, work 4 rounds).
  • Change to red yarn and work 12 SC for 6 rounds.
  • Stuff and sew to the body.

3. Hat:

• Use red yarn.
  • Start with 6 SC in a magic ring.
  • Increase evenly until reaching 36 SC.
  • Work 10 rows without increases, then add a white trim in SC.
  • Finish with a white pom-pom.

4. Beard and Details:

• Beard:
  • Use white yarn and create loops with slip stitches.
  • Attach beneath the nose for a fluffy effect.
• Eyes and Nose:
  • Attach safety eyes.
  • Crochet a small nose with beige yarn and sew onto the face.

5. Gift Box:

• Use beige yarn for the box (work in a 6×6 SC square, then join sides).
  • Decorate with red yarn for a ribbon and bow.

6. Finishing Touches:

• Assemble the pieces and sew securely.
• Use fiberfill to stuff evenly for shape.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.