🎅 Adorable Crochet Santa Claus Ornament – Free Pattern + Tutorial
Hi there, lovely reader! Welcome back to Crochet Easy, where handmade joy meets festive creativity. Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year, and there’s nothing more heartwarming than decorating your home with charming, handmade pieces. One of our favorite seasonal projects? A cute and cozy Crochet Santa Claus Ornament!
This little Santa is full of character and charm, making him a perfect addition to your Christmas tree, festive garlands, or even holiday gift wrapping. Whether you’re a beginner ready to try something new or an experienced crocheter looking for a quick and joyful project, this pattern is just the thing!
🎄 Why You’ll Love This Santa Ornament
The design is simple yet impactful, using basic crochet shapes—like circles and rectangles—to build Santa’s head, beard, and signature hat. The magic is in the details: a fluffy white beard, bright red hat with a pom-pom, and sweet facial features that make the whole ornament come to life.
It’s also a fantastic stash-buster! You’ll only need small amounts of yarn in red, white, beige, and black. Plus, it works up quickly, making it perfect for gifts, holiday décor, or even selling at seasonal craft fairs.
Materials & Tools
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Crochet hooks: 3.5 mm (for nose and pom-pom), 4.5 mm (for Santa’s head)
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Yarn: Medium worsted weight (Bernat Handicrafter Holidays Sparkle recommended) in red, white, and beige
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Accessories: Plastic safety eyes, yarn needle, and scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
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ch – chain
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MR – magic ring
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sc – single crochet
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hdc – half double crochet
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dc – double crochet
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sl st – slip stitch
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yo – yarn over
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st – stitch
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beg – beginning
Santa Claus Ornament Crochet Pattern
🎅 Santa’s Head and Beard
Round 1: With beige yarn, make a MR. Ch 2, work 12 dc into the ring. Join with sl st. (12 sts)
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Round 2: Switch to white yarn. Ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 sts)
Round 3 (Beard Base): [Ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st] ×6. Turn.
Round 4: In each ch-3 space: 1 sc, 3 dc, 1 sc. Repeat ×6. Turn.
Round 5: [Sl st in skipped st from Round 3, ch 3, sl st in same st] ×5. Turn.
Round 6: In each ch-3 space: 1 sc, 3 dc, 1 sc. Repeat ×5. Turn.
Round 7: [Ch 3, sl st around next dc from Round 2] ×4. Turn.
Round 8: In each ch-3 space: 1 sc, 3 dc, 1 sc. Repeat ×4. Turn.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Crochet Santa’s Hat
Attaching Red Yarn:
Join red yarn to the right side, just above the beard (skip 1 st).
Row 1: Ch 2. 3 dc in next 3 sts. 3 hdc in next 3 sts. 2 sc in next 2 sts. Sl st in next st. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1. 3 sc in next 3 sts. 2 hdc in next 2 sts. 2 dc in next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. Sl st to next st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, skip 1 st. 5 sc in next 5 sts. Sl st in next 3 sts. Ch 5.
Hat Tip Extension: Crochet into back ridges of the ch:
1 sc, 4 dc. Cut yarn, leaving a 10 cm tail. Sew tip of hat to Santa’s head.
Pom-Pom
Attach white yarn to tip of hat with 3.5 mm hook.
Puff Stitch: Ch 2. [Yo, insert hook into same st, pull up loop] ×5. Yo, pull through all loops.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Santa’s Nose (Red Yarn)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc. Join with sl st.
Round 2: Ch 1, 6 sc. Join with sl st.
Cut yarn with a 10 cm tail. Weave through front loops and pull tight to form a button shape. Sew onto face.
Glue or sew on plastic eyes just above the nose.
Personalize It!
The beauty of this ornament is how easy it is to customize. Use sparkly yarns for extra holiday cheer, try different beard styles, or play with color schemes for a fun twist. You can even turn it into a keychain, brooch, or a window charm—it’s a versatile little pattern that spreads joy however you use it.
🎥 VIDEO TUTORIALS
We have selected for you, dear reader, some video tutorials with different Santa Claus Ornament models.
The first video is from the YouTube channel Crochet Bis and follows exactly the pattern written here. The other patterns are different models for you, but they are very educational videos and you can watch them below:
We hope you loved this sweet little project! It’s a joy to make and even more fun to share. Whether you’re keeping it for your own holiday décor or gifting it to someone special, this Santa Claus ornament will surely bring a smile.
Thanks for being here with us on Crochet Easy. Have a beautiful day, and happy holiday crafting!
XoXo 🎅🎄✨
