Hello Kitty Santa Amigurumi

Crochet Recipe for Hello Kitty Santa Amigurumi

Materials:

• Yarn: White, red, black, yellow, and pink (DK or worsted weight)
• Hook: 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
• Accessories: Safety eyes (10–12 mm), yarn needle, stuffing, black embroidery thread, small pom-pom for hat
• Optional: Ribbon for hanging

Abbreviations:

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

Instructions:

Head:

1. Begin with white yarn and a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in the ring.
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12 sc).
4. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18 sc).
5. Continue increasing to 42 sc.
6. Work 6 rounds of 42 sc evenly.
7. Begin decreasing and stuff as you go. Leave a small hole for the neck.

Body:

1. Start with red yarn.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12 sc).
4. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat (18 sc).
5. Gradually increase to 30 sc and work evenly for 8 rows.
6. Switch to white for the Santa trim and work 2 rows evenly.
7. Stuff firmly and close.

Arms (Make 2):

1. Begin with white yarn.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
3. Round 2: Work evenly for 6 rounds.
4. Switch to red for the sleeves and crochet 4 more rows.
5. Stuff lightly and sew to the body.

Legs (Make 2):

1. Start with black yarn.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12 sc).
4. Work evenly for 3 rounds.
5. Switch to red and crochet for 5 more rows. Stuff and attach to the bottom of the body.

Hat:

1. Use red yarn.
2. Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring.
3. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat (6 sc).
4. Gradually increase every few rounds until the hat fits the head.
5. Add white trim and attach a pom-pom at the tip.

Bow:

1. Use pink yarn to crochet a small bow.
2. Chain 6 and work 3 rows of sc. Cinch in the middle and attach to the head.

Finishing Touches:

• Attach the safety eyes and embroider whiskers and a nose.
• Sew the head to the body securely.
• Add optional ribbon for hanging.