Crochet Santa ornament free pattern

Looking for a Crochet Santa ornament free pattern to add festive charm to your Christmas decor?

This simple and easy crochet tutorial is perfect for crafting cute mini amigurumi Santa Claus ornaments that make festive hanging decor or cute little toys for gifting.

All About The Crochet Santa ornament

If you’re looking to add a handmade touch to your Christmas festivities, this Crochet Santa ornament free pattern is perfect for you! This simple and easy tutorial guides you in creating cute, mini amigurumi Santa Claus ornaments that are both charming and fun to make.

Mostly made in one piece, this design keeps things simple, while the hat and beard are made separately for added detail.

These small Christmas ornaments make wonderful hanging decor for your tree, gift-wrapping embellishments, or even little gifts!

Using DK weight 3 yarn, this free Santa crochet pattern ensures your decorations are lightweight yet sturdy, making them great keepsakes or thoughtful handmade gifts.

Whether you’re crafting for your own holiday decor or giving the gift of handmade joy, these ornaments will help you crochet your own jolly Santa Claus and make your Christmas even more magical!

Why You’ll Love the Crochet Santa ornament

• Part of the 2024 Christmas Ornament CAL
• Easy skill level
• Free crochet pattern with the option to upgrade
• Uses DK or light worsted, weight 3 yarn
• Good for using up leftover scrap yarn
• Use as a small toy or hanging decoration

Crochet pattern information

Supplies

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

Yarn

• Weight – DK / Light Worsted/ #3
• Brand – Stylecraft 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 color 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

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free crochet pattern : Santa Ornament

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Head

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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 markers 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) *Premium pattern has image here*

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) *Premium pattern has image here*

Body

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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) *Premium pattern has image here*

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) *Premium pattern has image here*

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) *Premium pattern has image here*

Round 18 – 19

• Change to Red (C) yarn
• sc x 10
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (2 rounds of 10 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

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) *Premium pattern has image here*

Second Leg

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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) *Premium pattern has image here*

Arms

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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) *Premium pattern has image here*

Beard

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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
• *Premium pattern has 2 images here*

Hat Bobble

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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

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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
• *Premium pattern has 4 images here*

Published: November 17, 2024 | Last Updated: June 10, 2026