The holiday season is the perfect time to add a handmade touch to your decorations, and what could be better than creating your very own Crochet Christmas Santa? This delightful pattern is a charming addition to your holiday crafts.
With its fluffy beard, adorable hat, and button nose, this Santa is perfect for decorating your Christmas tree, adorning presents, or adding to a festive garland.
Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just looking for a fun project, this step-by-step pattern will guide you through creating a lovable holiday keepsake. Let’s get started and bring some extra cheer to your celebrations! 🎅🎄
Abbreviations: ch–chain MR – magic ring Beg – beginning sc – single crochet hdc – half double crochet dc – double crochet yo – yarn over st – stitch sl st – slip stitch
Santa Head Pattern:
Round 1: Using beige yarn, create a MR, ch 2, 12 dc into the MR. Join to the beginning stitch (12 sts). Cut the yarn and weave in ends. Switch to white yarn.
Round 2: Ch 2, 1 dc into the same stitch, 2 dc in each stitch around. Join to the beginning stitch (24 sts).
Row 3 (Beard): [Ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st] – repeat 6 times. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, [sc, 3 dc, sc] – in each ch-3 space, repeat from * 6 times. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sl st into the stitch skipped in Row 3, [ch 3, sl st into the next skipped stitch in Row 3] – repeat 5 times. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, [sc, 3 dc, sc] – in each ch-3 space, repeat from * 5 times. Turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sl st around the next beige dc of Round 2, [ch 3, sl st around the next beige dc of Round 2] – repeat 4 times. Turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, [sc, 3 dc, sc] – in each ch-3 space, repeat from * 4 times. Turn. Cut the yarn and weave in ends.
Santa Hat:
Attach red yarn on the right side, skipping one stitch after the beard.
Row 1: Ch 2, 3 dc in the next 3 sts, 3 hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next 2 sts, sl st. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, 3 sc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 hdc, sl st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, skip the first st, 5 sc in the next 5 sts, 3 sl st, ch 5. Work in back ridges: 1 sc, 4 dc in the next 4 ridges. Cut the yarn, leaving a 10 cm tail. Sew the hat’s tip to Santa’s head.
Hat Pom Pom:
Using white yarn, attach to the hat’s tip and crochet a puff stitch: Ch 2, yo, [insert the hook into the same st and draw up a loop, yo] – repeat 5 times. Yo and pull through all loops on your hook.
Santa Nose:
Round 1: Using red yarn, create a MR, 6 sc into the MR. Join with sl st.
Round 2: Ch 1, 6 sc. Join with sl st. Cut the yarn, leaving a 10 cm tail. Using a yarn needle, pick up the front loops and pull tight to form a button-like nose. Sew the nose to the center of the face. Glue on eyes above the nose.
Your Crochet Christmas Santa is now complete! Use it as a holiday ornament, attach it to a gift, or include it in a festive garland. This quick and easy pattern is sure to bring joy to your holiday season. 🌟
