Crochet Santa Ornament

Crochet Santa ornaments are a delightful addition to any Christmas tree, adding a touch of handmade charm and festive cheer. These small decorations bring a cozy, nostalgic feel to your holiday decor and make wonderful gifts for family and friends. With their intricate details and soft yarn textures, crochet Santa ornaments are crafted with love and attention to detail. Whether you hang them on your tree or use them to embellish gifts, these tiny Santas are sure to bring smiles and warmth to your holiday season. Happy crocheting and spreading joy one stitch at a time!

Supplies

• 3mm crochet hook
• DK weight yarn
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• 5mm Safety eyes
• Toy Stuffing

Yarn

• Weight – DK / Light Worsted/ #3
• Brand – Style craft Squeeze Me DK
• A – Champagne
• B – White
• C – Red
• D – Black
• E – Yellow
• Total: 49 yards

Gauge

• 3mm hook: 2″ x 2″ swatch = 10 rows of 10 sc

Finished Size

• Width 8cm x Height 13cm

Pattern Notes

• Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in the stitch count
• The last numbers in brackets are the total number of stitches in the round
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. eg. (sc, 2sc) would mean sc in first stitch then 2sc in next stitch
• Change colour while completing the previous stitch.
• Always start in same stitch as slip stitch
• If you have trouble using the MR with fluffy yarn, try making a separate MR with acrylic yarn.

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (UK Translation)

• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• 2dc – 2 dc in 1 space (increase)
• MR – Magic ring
• R – Round / Row
• sc – Single crochet
• 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
• sc2tog – sc 2 together (decrease)
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches

Skill Level

Easy

Head

Round 1

• Use Champagne (A) yarn
• In a MR, ch x 1, sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (8 sts)

Round 2

• 2sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (16 sts)

Round 3

• (2sc, sc) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (24 sts)

Round 4

• sc x 24
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (24 sts)

Round 5

• sc x 24
• Place a stitch marker on the 10th & 15th st
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (24 sts)

Round 6

• sc x 24
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• Replace R5 stitch markets for safety eyes
• (24 sts)

Round 7

• Change to White (B) yarn
• sc x 24
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (24 sts) 

Round 8

• (sc, sc2tog) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (16 sts)

Round 9

• sc2tog x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• Fill with toy stuffing
• (8 sts) 

Body

Round 10

• Change to Red (C) yarn
• 2sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (16 sts)

Round 11

• (2sc, sc) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (24 sts)

Round 12

• (2sc, sc x 2) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (32 sts) 

Round 13

• sc x 5, skip 6 sts
• (2sc, sc) 5 times
• skip 6 sts, sc x 5
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (25 sts) 

Round 14

• sc x 25
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (25 sts)

Round 15

• Change to Black (D) yarn
• sc x 25
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (25 sts)

Round 16

• Change to Red (C) yarn
• sc x 5,
• (sc2tog, sc) 5 times
• sc x 5
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (20 sts)

Round 17

• Change to white (B) yarn
• sc x 20
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• Use Yellow (E) yarn to sew a buckle square over the centre of the belt (R15)
• (20 sts) 

Round 18 – 19

• Change to Red (C) yarn
• sc x 10
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (2 rounds of 10 sts) 

Round 20

• Change to White (B) yarn
• sc x 10
• sl st to first st & ch X 1
• (10 sts)

Round 21

• Change to Black (D) yarn
• sc2tog x 5
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• (5 sts) 

Second Leg

Round 22

• Attach Red (C) yarn to the crotch and work into R17 unworked sts
• ch x 1, sc x 10
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (10 sts)

Round 23 – 25

• Start stuffing the body as you go
• Repeat R19 – R21 to complete the second leg
• Sew up hole between legs
• (3 rounds) 

Arms

Round 26

• Attach Red (C) yarn to the armpit and work into R12 unworked sts
• ch x 1, sc x 6
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (6 sts)

Round 27

• sc x 6
• sl st to first st
• (6 sts)

Round 28

• Change to White (B) yarn & ch x 1
• sc2tog x 3
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• (3 sts)

Round 29 – 31

• Repeat R26 – R28 to make the second arm
• Sew up holes under arms
• (3 rounds) 

Beard

Row 1

• Use White (B) yarn
• In a MR, ch x 2, dc x 7
• ch x 2 & turn
• (7 sts)

Row 2

• 2dc x 7
• ch x 1 & turn
• (14 sts)

Row 3

• (2sc, sc) 7 times
• Fasten off leaving tail for sewing
• (21 sts)

Assembly

• Use White (B) yarn
• Sew middle of beard to R7
• Sew an upside-down V on R6 for a moustache
• Sew the corners of the beard to R6

Hat Bobble

Round 1

• Use White (B) yarn
• In a MR, ch x 1, sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (8 sts)

Round 2

• sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (8 sts)

Round 3

• sc2tog x 4
• sl st to first st & fasten off leaving tail for sewing
• (4 sts)

Hat

Round 1

• Use Red (C) yarn
• In a MR, ch x 2, dc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (8 sts)

Round 2

• (2dc, dc) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (12 sts)

Round 3

• (2dc, dc x 2) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (16 sts)

Round 4

• (2dc, dc x 3) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (20 sts)

Round 5

• (2dc, dc x 4) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (24 sts)

Round 6

• (2dc, dc x 5) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (28 sts)

Round 7

• Change to White (B) yarn
• sc x 28
• sl st to first st, fasten off & weave in ends
• (28 sts)

Assembly

• Sew the bobble to the tip of the hat
• Sew hat to the head and beard
• Add a hanging loop using Yellow (E) yarn