Crochet Santa Clause Amigurumi Pattern Free

Who needs store-bought when you can crochet a charming Santa amigurumi with fluffy hat, cozy jacket & festive details? Perfect decor or gift!

Crochet Santa Clause Amigurumi

In this delightful pattern, you'll create an adorable and jolly Santa amigurumi—complete with a fluffy hat, cozy jacket, and charming boots. Perfect for beginners, this easy-to-follow tutorial guides you through crafting Santa’s round belly, cheerful face, and tiny arms. From festive red, white, and skin-toned yarn to details like a crocheted belt and embroidered buckle, every feature adds to his playful holiday spirit. Santa can stand proudly beside your Christmas tree, thanks to weighted feet, or serve as a unique gift. He’s proof that holiday cheer can be handmade!

How To Santa Claus Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

Yarn:
- Skin color yarn
- Red yarn
- White yarn
- Black or brown yarn
- Yellow yarn
Tools:
- Crochet hook (3mm recommended for 4-ply yarn)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (paper clip or similar)
Additional Supplies:
- Stuffing
- Small, heavy items (e.g. glass beads, marble) to weigh down the feet

Step by step Pattern

Arms (Make 2):

Skin Color Yarn - Hand Section:
- Round 1: Start with a magic circle, chain 1, and make 6 single crochets (SC) into the magic circle. Pull the tail tight to close the circle. (6 SC)
- Round 2:
  - SC in the first stitch, SC in the second stitch, then increase (2 SC in the same stitch) in the third stitch. Repeat this sequence one more time. (8 SC)
- Round 3: SC into every stitch around, keeping the stitch count constant. (8 SC)
- Fasten off with a slip stitch.
White Yarn - Fluffy Cuff:
- Attach white yarn to the last slip stitch of the hand. SC in each stitch around. Fasten off.
- (Optional) Add reverse single crochets for a fluffy cuff.
Red Yarn - Arm Section:
- Attach red yarn.
- Round 5: SC in the back loops only of each stitch. (8 SC)
- Rounds 6–9: SC into every stitch around, keeping the stitch count constant for 4 rounds. (8 SC)
- Stuff the hand and arm lightly.
- Fasten off.

Boots (Make 2):

Brown or Black Yarn:
- Round 1: Start with a magic circle, chain 1, then make 8 SC into the magic circle. Pull the tail tight to close the circle. (8 SC)
- Round 2:
  - Make a 3 SC increase (3 SC in one stitch) in the first stitch. SC in the next 2 stitches. Repeat this sequence across the round. (16 SC)
- Round 3: SC in the back loops only to create a flat bottom. (16 SC)
Rounds 4–5: SC into each stitch around, maintaining the stitch count. (16 SC)
- Flip your work to ensure the bottom is flat.
Round 6: SC in the first 4 stitches, then invisible decrease in the next 2 stitches. Repeat this pattern across the round. (12 SC)
- Fasten off brown yarn.
White Yarn:
- Attach white yarn at the last slip stitch of the boot. SC into each stitch around.
- (Optional) Add a fluffy cuff with reverse single crochets.
Red Yarn - Legs:
- Attach red yarn and work in the back loops only for the first round.
- Rounds 8–9: SC into each stitch, keeping the stitch count constant. (12 SC)
- Stuff the boots lightly, adding heavy beads to the bottom to weigh them down.

Body and Legs:

Joining Legs:
- Position the legs side by side. SC through stitches of one leg, then continue onto the next leg to join them together. (24 SC total)
Body Pattern:
- Round 11: SC in the first 3 stitches, then increase in the 4th stitch. Repeat this sequence across the round. (30 SC)
- Rounds 12–15: SC into every stitch, maintaining the stitch count.
- Round 16: SC in the first 2 stitches, then invisible decrease in the next 2 stitches. Repeat this sequence across the round. (18 SC)
- Round 18: SC in the first stitch, then invisible decrease in the next 2 stitches. Repeat across the round. (12 SC)
Bottom of Jacket:
- Use the front loops left from Round 13 to attach red yarn. SC into every front loop around. Fasten off.

Head:

Follow the video for instructions on creating Santa's head (previously mentioned in another video). Attach it on top of the torso using pins before sewing securely.

Assembly:

Sew the arms to the body, centering them near the ears.
Join both legs properly and sew the crotch area securely. Use all yarn tails to tie knots and hide them inside the body.
Add stuffing to the body generously to give a rounded belly appearance.

Details:

Belt:
- Chain 24 with black or brown yarn, fasten off, and tie it securely around Round 14 of the body.
- Use yellow yarn to embroider a belt buckle.
Hat:
- Follow the video for instructions on Santa's hat (previously mentioned in another video). Attach it to the head if desired, or keep it removable with a loop.