Crochet Santa Claus Amigurumi

Crochet Santa Claus Amigurumi Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Red, white, beige, black, brown, and green worsted weight yarn
• Small amount of yellow yarn (for book details)
• Crochet hook size 3.0mm or 3.5mm
• Black safety eyes (12mm) or black embroidery thread
• Stuffing (polyfill)
• Yarn needle and scissors
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations:

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• ch: Chain

Head and Beard:

1. Head:
   • With beige yarn:
     • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6).
     • Round 2: inc in each st (12).
     • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18).
     • Continue increasing to 42 sts.
     • Work evenly for 12 rounds.
     • Begin decreasing: (5 sc, dec) around. Stuff as you go.
2. Beard and Mustache:
   • Use fluffy white yarn. Create small chains of 6-8 ch and attach loops to form a beard. Sew around the face. Add a small mustache below the nose.

Body and Arms:

1. Body:
   • Start with red yarn:
     • Follow the same increase as the head, stopping at 36 sts.
     • Work evenly for 15 rounds. Decrease gradually, stuffing as you go.
2. Arms (make 2):
   • With beige yarn for hands and red for sleeves:
     • Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
     • Round 2: inc to 12 sts.
     • Work evenly for 10 rounds. Stuff lightly and attach to body.

Legs (make 2):

• Start with black yarn for boots, then brown for legs.
• Follow the same process as arms but make slightly thicker.

Hat:

• With red yarn:
  • Chain 2, work in MR: 6 sc.
  • Increase gradually to form a cone shape (42 sts at base).
  • Add a fluffy white trim and pom-pom at the tip.

Book:

1. Use brown yarn to create two rectangles (15 rows x 12 sts).
2. Embroider festive designs like a Christmas tree and mini Santa.
3. Sew edges together to create a sturdy book shape.

Final Touch for Your Crochet Santa Claus Amigurumi

The Crochet Santa Claus Amigurumi is a heartwarming handmade piece perfect for spreading Christmas joy. From his fluffy beard to the charming book, this design brings festive magic to life. Display it on your mantle or gift it to loved ones for a unique holiday keepsake!