Crochet Vintage Santa Ornament

The Crochet Vintage Santa Ornament brings a festive and charming touch to your holiday decor. This adorable ornament, with its intricate crochet details and classic red and white colors, captures the nostalgic essence of Christmas. Whether hanging on your tree or adorning a mantel, this handmade ornament adds a delightful whimsy to your home during the holiday season. The attention to detail and craftsmanship make it a cherished piece that can be passed down through generations, spreading joy year after year. It's the perfect way to add a touch of vintage flair to your Christmas celebrations and bring smiles to all who see it!

What You’ll Need:

• 1 100g ball of Lion Brand Feels Like Butta in Red

• 1 100g ball of Lion Brand Skein Tones in Peachy
• 1 ball of Bernat Premium Yarn in White
• 2.75mm Crochet Hook
• 6mm Safety Eyes
• Polyfill (stuffing)
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker
• Darning Needle
• Row Counter

Abbreviations:

ch=chain
sc=single crochet
st(s)=stitch(es)
F/O=fasten off
inc=increase
dec=decrease

Gauge:

24 sts x 24 rows = 4” in single crochet

Pattern:

Body: Use red.1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. Do not join. (6 sts)
2. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. *2 sc, inc. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
5 – 7. Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
8.*2 sc, dec. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Switch to white.
9. *1 sc, dec. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Switch to peach.
10. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
11 – 14. Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Attach safety eyes in round 13, about 2 sts apart. Switch to white.
15. *1 sc, dec. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Switch to red.
16 – 18. Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
19. Dec around. (6 sts)
20. Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
F/O. Leave a long enough tail to sew the hole shut. Attach the end of the tail to the top of the hat so you can hang it on your tree.

Beard: Use white.
1. Ch 7. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook. Sc across. (6 sts)
2. Ch 1. Turn. Dec. Sc in the next 2 sts. Dec. (4 sts)
3. Ch 1. Turn. Decx2. (2 sts)
4. Ch 1. Turn. Dec. (1 st)
5. Ch 1. Turn. Sc around the beard with 2 sc in the corners.
Ss and F/O. Leave a long enough tail to attach to the face, one round under the eyes.