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
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this adorable crocheted Santa and Mrs. Claus duo! Each doll features festive details — from Santa’s fluffy coat trims and built-in belt to Mrs. Claus’s flowing white hair, bell-shaped dress, and scalloped hem. Perfect as a holiday keepsake, cheerful décor, or handmade gift set to spread warmth and joy all season long.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, structured clothing, textured trims, and detailed finishing.
📏 Finished Size
Each doll measures approximately 7–8 in (18–20 cm) tall when crocheted with DK or light-worsted yarn and a 3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK / Light-Worsted ≈ 240–280 m / 100 g)
- Red – 45 g
- White – 40 g
- Beige – 15 g
- Black – 15 g
- Yellow/Gold – 3 g
- Polyester stuffing – about 40–50 g total
- Small amount of pink blush or yarn for cheeks
Tools:
Crochet hook 2.5–3 mm · Tapestry needle · Scissors · Stitch marker · 8 mm safety eyes · (Optional thin wire for arms)
🧵 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
👨🦳 Head (Beige)
R1 – MR 6 sc (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 – sc around (30)
Insert eyes between R7–R8, 7 sts 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 and close.
Nose – MR 5 sc (5), FO and sew below eyes.
Eyebrows – Embroider short white bars above eyes.
Mouth – Use red thread for a gentle smile.
🧔 Beard (White)
Make 15 small circles (MR 4 sc each).
Sew in overlapping rows beneath the nose, covering chin and cheeks.
For mustache: make 2 pieces (ch 6, sc 5 back, FO) and sew horizontally under the nose.
🎩 Hat (Red + White)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–R8 – increase evenly to 36 sts
R9–R11 – sc around (36)
(White) R12–R15 – FLO sc around (36) → brim
Roll brim upward and tack.
Attach a large white pom-pom at tip.
🧥 Jacket & Body (Red / Black / White)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc ×6 (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6 – inc ×6 spaced (36)
(Black) R7–R8 – sc around (36) → built-in belt
(Red) R9–R11 – sc around (36) → coat
(White) R12–R14 – FLO sc around (36) → thick hem trim (3 rounds)
FO and stuff firmly.
Front Trims (White):
Attach yarn at center front.
Work 3 sc up, ch 1, turn, sc down again.
Repeat for 4 rows width.
Make another trim 1–2 sts apart to create jacket opening.
Fluffy Trim Tip: use eyelash or mohair yarn, or brush regular white yarn gently for a soft effect.
💪 Arms (Beige + Red + White Cuffs) ×2
(Beige) R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2–R3 – sc around (6) → hands
(Red) R4–R5 – sc around (6) → sleeves
(White) R6–R7 – FLO sc around (6) → cuffs
FO and stuff lightly.
👖 Pants & Boots (Red / White / Black) ×2
(Red) R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–R6 – sc around (9) → pants
(White) R7 – FLO sc around (9) → ankle trim
(Black) R8–R10 – sc around (9) → boots
FO and stuff lightly.
Sew under jacket base.
🤶 Mrs. Claus
👩🏻🦳 Head (Beige)
Same as Santa’s head.
Insert eyes between R6–R7, ≈8 sts apart.
Add black eyelashes and a small red smile.
💇♀️ Hair (White)
Wig Cap:
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc ×6 (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–R6 – sc around (24) FO.
Cut 120–140 strands (18–20 cm each).
Attach densely from crown to neckline.
Part in the center; let strands fall evenly to shoulders.
Steam or twist ends slightly for soft curls.
👗 Dress (Red / Black / White)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc ×6 (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(Black) R6–R7 – sc around (30) → built-in belt
(Red) R8 – (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R9–R10 – sc around (36)
R11 – (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R12–R13 – sc around (42)
R14 – (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
R15 – sc around (48)
R16 – (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54)
R17 – sc around (54)
R18 – (8 sc, inc) ×6 (60)
R19–R22 – sc around (60) → bell skirt
(White) R23 – (sl st, sk 1, 5 dc in next, sk 1) repeat → scalloped hem
FO and stuff lightly.
💪 Arms (Beige + Red + White Cuffs) ×2
(Beige) R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2–R3 – sc around (6) → hands
(Red) R4–R5 – sc around (6) → sleeves
(White) R6–R7 – FLO sc around (6) → cuffs
FO and stuff lightly.
🤍 Collar (White – Peter Pan Style)
ch 34–36
R1 – sc across
R2 – (sc, hdc, dc, 2 dc in next, dc, hdc, sc) repeat for curve
R3 – sc around outer edge for thickness
Overlap ends slightly and sew to neckline.
👠 Shoes (Black) ×2
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc ×6 (12)
R3 – sc around (12)
FO and sew under skirt.
🪡 Assembly & Finishing
1️⃣ Sew heads to bodies slightly forward-tilted.
2️⃣ Attach arms at belt level so cuffs align.
3️⃣ Sew legs or shoes underneath.
4️⃣ Add Santa’s beard and mustache; fluff Mrs. Claus’s hair.
5️⃣ Place hats slightly back; roll brims outward.
6️⃣ Crochet and attach gold buckles (small yellow squares) at belt centers.
7️⃣ Brush white trims lightly for soft, fluffy look.
8️⃣ Add a touch of blush to both cheeks.
🎄 The Perfect Christmas Couple
Your Santa and Mrs. Claus are complete! ✨
Together they bring warmth, love, and the nostalgic spirit of Christmas to any space — a timeless handmade set you’ll cherish year after year. ❤️🎅🤶🎁
