How to make an easy Crochet Santa - Free Crochet Santa Pattern

Follow this free crochet pattern to learn how to make a fun and festive crochet Santa just in time for the holiday season.

How adorable are these Bitty Santas created by Guest Designer Lisa of Champagne + Waffles.

This adorable crochet Santa can be used as an ornament, gift topper or even a stocking tag. Get creative with it by adding embellishments or just keep it simple. I hope you enjoy this pattern.

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You can find the Ad Free PDF to these cute Bitty Santas in Lisa’s Etsy Shop!

Huge thank you to Lisa for being this month’s guest poster! Be sure to check out her links below and see what she’s up to.

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Materials

Hook: 7mm
Yarn: Weight 6 • 25 yds
Scissors
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Poly fill
Bell or pom pom (optional)
String or ribbon for hanging

Learn how to make a fun snuggle friend for your kids by following this free crochet pattern.

Stitch Key (US Terms)

ch: chain
hdc: half double crochet
dec: decrease
inc: increase
cc: change color
blo: back loop only
sc: single crochet
st(s): stitch(s)
yo: yarn over
sl st: slip stitch

Gauge

Finished item measures approx 4” tall by 3” wide

Crochet Slug Pattern

Begin with hat color

Round 1: sc4 in magic circle

Round 2: (sc1, inc) x2 (6)

Round 3: sc (6)

Round 4: sc1, inc, sc2, inc, sc1 (8)

Round 5: (sc3, inc) x2 (10)

Round 6: sc2, inc, sc4, inc, sc2 (12)

Round 7: (sc5, inc) x2 (14)

cc to white and fasten off hat color.

Round 8: (sc6, inc) x2 (16)

Round 9: In BLO sc9, cc to face color, sc5, cc to white, sc2 (16)

Round 10: inc, sc7, inc, cc to face color, sc5, cc to white, sc2 (18)

Round 11: sc4, inc, sc6, cc face color, sc2, inc, sc2, cc to white, sc2 (20)

Round 12: (sc3, dec) x4 (16)

Round 13: (sc2, dec) x4 (12)

Round 14: (sc4, dec) x2 (10)

Stuff and shape.

Round 15: dec x5 (5)

Fasten off leaving a long tail to close.

Crochet Santa Mustache

1. ch 8

2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, sl st, hdc, sc, sl st. (7)

Fasten off leaving a long tail to attach to face.

Finishings

Nose: Embroider between rounds 10/11 a line about 1 st in length.

Mustache: Using tail yarn, attach each end and just under nose in the center. Wrap yarn around center of mustache and fasten off.

Hat: Using hat color, attach tip of hat to round 6, slightly off to the side.

*Optional* Attach a bell using the same yarn.

*Optional* Attach fuzzy yarn with a sl st to BLO of round 9 and place a sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc to finish. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Hanging Loop: Attach yarn or ribbon to the top of hat with darning needle to hang and enjoy!!

I hope you enjoyed this cute little crochet Santa pattern! If you make one and share any pics we would love to see them! Be sure to tag @Champagneandwaffles_ and @acraftyconcept.

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