Get ready to stitch up some holiday cheer with the Amigurumi Santa & Mrs. Claus, a festive crochet duo that’s full of warmth and whimsy! 🎅🧶🤶 Santa comes dressed in his classic red suit, complete with a fluffy white beard and twinkle-in-the-eye charm, while Mrs. Claus wears a charming scalloped dress and sports silvery-gray hair that’s as sweet as her smile. Together, they make a delightful pair that’s perfect for decorating your mantel, gifting to loved ones, or adding a handmade touch to your Christmas collection.
Ideal for crocheters who love character-driven designs and seasonal flair, this pattern invites you to play with cozy textures, cheerful colors, and heartwarming details. Add tiny accessories like a cookie tray, gift sack, or holly brooch to personalize your pair, or stitch up a whole North Pole crew to keep them company. The Amigurumi Santa & Mrs. Claus are a joyful way to stitch up tradition, love, and a sprinkle of handmade holiday magic—one loop at a time! 🧵🎄💫
🎅🤶 Amigurumi Santa & Mrs. Claus Crochet Pattern
Create a festive handmade keepsake with this adorable Santa & Mrs. Claus amigurumi set! These cuddly holiday companions feature classic details: fluffy trims, perfectly shaped hats, sewn-on belts, Santa’s layered beard, and Mrs. Claus’s long silky white hair with a deep side part. Cute, joyful, and made with love—perfect for Christmas displays or gifting.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate — includes shaping, color changes, scalloped edging, layered beard components, and detailed finishing work.
🧶 Materials
Yarn – DK / Light-Worsted (240–280 m / 100 g):
- Red: 50 g
- White: 50 g
- Beige (skin): 20 g
- Black: 20 g
- Yellow/Gold: 5 g
- Pink blush or pink yarn (optional cheeks)
Tools:
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Pins for shaping and positioning
- 8–10 mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Optional:
- Fabric glue (to secure hair strands)
- Soft pastel or blush makeup
- Small brush for blending blush
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip stitch
FLO – Front loop only
BLO – Back loop only
FO – Fasten off
🎅 SANTA CLAUS PATTERN
Head (Beige)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6–R10: 30 sc
Insert safety eyes between R7–R8, 7 stitches apart.
R11: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R13: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
R14: dec × 6 (6), FO.
Crochet Eyes (Santa & Mrs. Claus)
White base:
MR 6 → inc × 6 (12) FO.
Black pupil:
MR 4, FO.
Sew pupil to center of white. Add a tiny white reflection stitch.
Nose
MR 5, FO. Sew centered between eyes.
Eyebrows
Use white yarn. Embroider two short curved bars slightly under the hat brim line.
Mouth
Tiny red embroidered dot or 2-stitch line beneath mustache.
Beard (Layered Circles)
Beard Circles (Make 18)
MR, 4 sc, FO.
Arrange & sew in three rows:
Row 1: 3 circles
Row 2: 6 circles
Row 3: 9 circles
Mustache (Make 2)
Ch 5
Work back: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc
FO. Curve slightly upward and sew above top beard row.
Hat (Red + White)
R1: MR 6
R2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
R4: (3 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
R5: (4 sc, inc) × 3 (18)
R6: (5 sc, inc) × 3 (21)
R7: (6 sc, inc) × 3 (24)
R8: (7 sc, inc) × 3 (27)
R9–R11: 27 sc
White brim:
R12–R16: 27 sc
Roll brim upward and tack in place.
Pom-Pom
MR 6 → inc × 6 (12) → (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18) → 18 sc → dec rounds to close.
Sew to hat tip.
Body & Coat (Red / Black / White)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Black belt:
R6–R7: 30 sc
Red coat:
R8–R11: 30 sc
White hem trim:
R12–R14: 30 sc
Stuff firmly and FO.
Jacket Front Trim (Make 2)
Ch 6
Work 4 rows of sc across 5 sts.
Sew vertically on front with a slight gap between twin trims.
Arms ×2 (Beige → Red → White)
(Beige) R1: MR 6
R2–R3: 6 sc
(Red) R4–R6: 6 sc
(White) R7–R8: 6 sc
Lightly stuff. FO and sew straight down on sides of body (not inward-angled).
Pants & Boots
Pants (Red)
R1: MR 6
R2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3–R5: 9 sc
White Trim
R6: 9 sc
Boots (Black)
R7: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R8–R9: 18 sc
R10: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Stuff, FO.
Sew to body.
🤶 MRS. CLAUS PATTERN
Head
Same pattern as Santa’s.
Place eyes between R6–R7.
Add long black curved eyelashes.
Embroider red smile slightly upward.
Add blush under each eye.
Hair (Long Straight White)
Wig Cap
R1: MR 6
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5–R6: 24 sc, FO.
Hair Strands
Cut 45–50 strands, 18–20 cm long (dense coverage like photo).
Attach around wig cap following a deep left-side part.
Lay hair long, smooth, and straight — no curls.
Dress (Red, High Waist, Scalloped Hem)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Black belt:
R5–R6: 24 sc
Switch to red for skirt expansion:
R7: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R8: 30 sc
R9: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R10: 36 sc
R11: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R12: 42 sc
R13: (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
R14: 48 sc
R15: (7 sc, inc) × 6 (54)
R16: 54 sc
R17: (8 sc, inc) × 6 (60)
R18–R21: 60 sc
Scalloped Hem (White)
R22: (sl st, skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1) repeat to end.
FO.
Collar (White)
Ch 18
In each st: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc)
FO, sew around neckline.
Arms ×2 (Beige → Red → White)
Same as Santa’s arms.
Attach pointing straight downward beside body.
Shoes (Black)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3–R4: 12 sc
Stuff, FO, sew under dress.
🪡 Assembly for Both Dolls
- Sew heads onto bodies with a slight gentle tilt forward.
- Attach arms straight down at belt level.
- Sew Santa’s beard circles, then mustache.
- Place hats and secure brims to heads.
- Sew Mrs. Claus’s wig cap, then add hair strands.
- Embroider belt buckles using yellow yarn (simple square outline).
- Apply blush lightly to cheeks of both dolls.
- Trim any stray yarn ends and shape garments neatly.
🎄 Your Handmade Christmas Couple Is Ready!
These sweet Santa & Mrs. Claus dolls feature classic holiday charm and beautifully accurate details—from Santa’s layered beard and structured coat to Mrs. Claus’s perfectly straight white hair and scalloped dress hem.
