If you’re looking to add a charming and unique touch to your festive decorations, our free pattern for a glasses-wearing Santa Claus amigurumi is the perfect project for you! This adorable amigurumi combines the magic of the holiday season with the cozy charm of handmade crafts. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this pattern will guide you step by step to create a delightful Santa Claus doll complete with glasses, bringing joy and festive spirit to your home.
Materials Needed:
Yarn: Acrylic “Lotus” (300m/100g) or Alize Softy yarn
White felt or cotton fabric
Crochet hook 1.25mm and knitting needles 1.5mm
Acrylic paints
Optional: False eyelashes
Sewing needle
Stuffing material
Dry pastels
Abbreviations:
Ch – chain stitch
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
Inc – increase (work 2 sc in one stitch)
Dec – decrease (work 2 sc together)
St(s) – stitch(es)
Head:
(Yellow yarn, crochet hook No 1.25)
Row 1: 6 sc into a magic ring
Row 2: Inc in each st around (12)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
Row 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
Row 7: 36 sc
Row 8: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
Row 9: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
Rows 10-17: 48 sc, in the last row, work 1 turning ch.
Row 18: 6 sc, (in the front loop: inc) 12 times, 12 sc, in the front loop: inc 12 times, 6 sc (72)
Rows 19-27: 72 sc, in the 26th row, work 2 turning ch.
Row 28: 16 sc, (dec, 4 sc) twice, 6 sc, inc 4 times, 6 sc, (4 sc, dec) twice, 16 sc
Row 29: 8 sc, dec, 9 sc, (dec, 3 sc) twice, dec, 10 sc, dec, (3 sc, dec) twice, 9 sc, dec, 8 sc (64)
Row 30: 64 sc
Row 31: 4 sc, (8 sc, dec) twice, dec, 12 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) twice, 4 sc + 1 turning ch
Row 32: (5 sc, dec) three times, 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc, (dec, 5 sc) three times (50)
Row 33: 50 sc
Row 34: (dec, 4 sc) three times, 2 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc, (4 sc, dec) three times (42)
Row 35: 42 sc
Stuff the head.
Row 36: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
Row 37: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
Row 38: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
Row 39: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)
Row 40: (1 sc, dec) repeat around (12)
Row 41: 12 sc
Finish off, secure the yarn, and leave it for sewing. Before sewing the head, you can insert a piece of wire to make the head poseable. Adjust the stuffing using a sewing needle to create cheeks and a chin.
Ears:
(Yellow yarn, crochet hook No 1.25)
Row 1: Make a chain of 2 ch, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, turn (4)
Row 2: Inc in each st across (8), turn
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat across (12)
Work 5 sc evenly along the straight edge, finish off. Secure the yarn and leave for sewing. Sew the ears onto the head. The eyes can be made from cotton fabric. Draw a template with a pencil, color the iris, pupil, and add highlights with acrylic paint. You can use any type of eyes.
Similarly, add some wrinkles and use dry pastels to slightly shade the toy. Be cautious not to overdo the shading with pastels. It’s recommended not to use oil pastels. The mouth can be crocheted using a chain of 13 ch and then single crochet stitches.
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Santa Claus Collar
(Alize Softy in white color, knitting needles No. 1.5)
Cast on 26 stitches excluding the edge stitches.
Row 1: Knit 24 stitches.
Row 2: Knit 6 stitches, k2tog, knit 8 stitches, k2tog, knit 6 stitches (28).
Row 3: Purl 28 stitches.
Row 4: K2tog, knit 6 stitches, k2tog, knit 10 stitches, k2tog, knit 6 stitches (34).
Row 5: Purl 34 stitches.
Row 6: K2tog, knit 8 stitches, k2tog, knit 12 stitches, k2tog, knit 8 stitches (40).
Row 7: Purl 40 stitches.
Row 8: K2tog, knit 10 stitches, k2tog, knit 14 stitches, k2tog, knit 10 stitches (46).
Row 9: Knit 46 stitches.
Bind off stitches.
Hands (2 pieces)
(White color, crochet hook No. 1.25)
Start by knitting the fingers. Thumb:
Row 1: 6 sc into a magic ring.
Row 2: Inc in each st around (12).
Rows 3-4: 12 sc.
Row 5: (1 sc, dec) repeat around (8).
Row 6: 8 sc.
Finish off, secure the yarn, and leave for sewing. Stuff the thumb.
Index finger:
Repeat the same pattern as the thumb.
Middle finger:
Repeat the same pattern as the thumb.
Ring finger:
Repeat the same pattern as the thumb.
Pinky finger:
Repeat the same pattern as the thumb, but do not cut the yarn.
Connecting the fingers:
Row 1: 4 sc (pinky), 4 sc (ring), 4 sc (middle), 8 sc (index), 4 sc (middle), 4 sc (ring), 4 sc (pinky) (32).
Row 2: 32 sc.
Row 3: (14 sc, dec) repeat twice (30).
Row 4: (3 sc, dec) repeat six times (24).
Row 5: 24 sc.
Stuff the palm.
Row 6: (2 sc, dec) repeat six times (18).
Row 7: 18 sc.
Row 8: (sc, dec) repeat six times (12).
Row 9: (sc, dec) repeat four times (8).
Change to green yarn or any desired color.
Rows 10-21: 8 sc.
Stuff the hand. Finish off. Secure the yarn and leave for sewing.
Cuffs (2 pieces)
(White color, crochet hook No. 1.25)
Row 1: 6 sc into a magic ring.
Rows 2-11: 6 sc.
Finish off. Secure the yarn and leave for sewing. Attach the cuffs to the hands.
Sleeves (2 pieces)
(Blue color, crochet hook No. 1.25)
Row 1: Cast on 12 ch and join in a circle.
Row 2: 12 sc.
Row 3: k2tog, knit 2 stitches repeat around (16).
Row 4: 16 sc.
Row 5: k2tog, knit 3 stitches repeat around (20).
Row 6: 20 sc.
Row 7: k2tog, knit 4 stitches repeat around (24).
Rows 8-9: 24 sc.
Row 10: k2tog, knit 5 stitches repeat around (28).
Rows 11-12: 28 sc.
Change to Alize Softy yarn.
Rows 13-14: 28 sc.
Finish off. Secure the yarn and hide it. Attach the sleeves to the arms.
Hat
(Blue color, knitting needles No. 1.5)
Cast on 10 stitches and distribute them on three needles. Knit in the round.
Row 1: Knit 10 stitches.
Row 2: k2tog repeat around (20).
Row 3: Knit 20 stitches.
Row 4: k2tog repeat around (30).
Row 5: Knit 30 stitches.
Row 6: k2tog repeat around (40).
Row 7: Knit 40 stitches.
Row 8: k2tog repeat around (50).
Rows 9-10: Knit 50 stitches.
Row 11: k2tog repeat around (60).
Rows 12-13: Knit 60 stitches.
Row 14: k2tog repeat around (70).
Rows 15-16: Knit 70 stitches.
Row 17: k2tog repeat around (80).
Rows 18-35: Knit 80 stitches.
Row 36: Purl 80 stitches.
Rows 37-54: Knit 80 stitches.
Row 55: k2tog repeat around (70).
Rows 56-57: Knit 70 stitches.
Row 58: k2tog repeat around (60).
Rows 59-60: Knit 60 stitches.
Row 61: k2tog repeat around (50).
Rows 62-63: Knit 50 stitches.
Row 64: k2tog repeat around (40).
Row 65: Knit 40 stitches.
Row 66: k2tog repeat around (30).
Row 67: Knit 30 stitches.
Row 68: k2tog repeat around (20).
Row 69: Knit 20 stitches.
Row 70: k2tog repeat around.
Bind off and tighten the stitches. Fold the hat brim. Knit the headband using Alize Softy yarn, matching its rows to the hat’s circumference. Sew the headband to the hat.
Assembly and Finishing:
Sew the hands. Move to the head. Do not rush to attach the beard; sew it to the body after inserting a wire. Attach the nose to the center, mark the positions for the ears with pins, sew them, tighten the hat, and attach the mouth. Now, proceed to attach the beard, eyebrows, and mustache. Create the beard by chaining 60 ch using white yarn. Cut strands of 25 cm and attach three threads to each chain loop. Then, tease these threads with a needle. After achieving the desired beard effect, sew it on. Before sewing, mark with pins. Create eyebrows and mustache similarly, but chain 10 ch. Cut 7 cm strands and tease the threads. Sew them neatly to the toy. Shade the toy with dry pastels, spray the beard, mustache, and eyebrows with hair spray, and fix the pastel. Put the hat on the head and enjoy your Santa Claus.
Thank you, my friend, for crafting with me!
