Twelve free Christmas amigurumi patterns, from a huge no-sew penguin to a snowman only 7 cm tall. There are Santas, reindeer, snowmen, a gingerbread man, a tree, a mouse and a cat in a stocking, plus a pudding and a bear for the tree. Sizes run from keychain size to about 14 inches, so there is something for stockings, shelves and the hug pile.
Every pattern here is free, and every link goes to the designer’s own page. Some designers also sell a printable PDF, but the free pattern is on the page. For more holiday projects, see my roundups of Christmas decor and Christmas gifts.
Christmas amigurumi patterns to explore
1. Amigurumi Santa Claus
Designer Zoe Kotsia at Handy Little Me. A Santa 11 inches (29 cm) tall including his hat and pom pom, worked in Alize Cotton Gold in red, black, white and skin tone on a 2.5 mm hook. Scraps are enough for most colors, and you need about 50 g of red. The page rates it advanced beginner and estimates about 9 hours, with gold embroidery thread for the details. The free pattern is on the page.
2. Reindeer Amigurumi
Designer Mariska Vos at DIY Fluffies. A reindeer that stands 8 inches (21 cm) tall in the yarn the pattern suggests, and thicker yarn makes the reindeer much larger. The pattern is written in US terms, and the free version is on the page. A basic stitches tutorial is linked for beginners.
3. Peter the Penguin
Designer Jess Huff at Jess Huff. A big, 100% no-sew penguin, about 14 inches tall, in worsted weight acrylic on a 3.5 mm hook. It uses 165 yards in total, mostly black, with 15 mm safety eyes and an optional pom pom maker for the hat. It is a good pick if you dislike assembling amigurumi. The free pattern is on the blog.
4. Cozy Snowman
Designer Spin a Yarn Crochet. A snowman in a buffalo plaid trapper hat, a fur vest and a warm scarf. A 3.25 mm hook is used throughout, with Lion Brand Go for Faux Yarn in Bear (1.5 skeins) for the fur parts, plus Bernat Super Value in white and black and Red Heart Super Saver in cherry red. The designer warns that the fur sections need tight tension. The free pattern is on the post.
5. Little Snowman
Designed by Darya Neustroeva (@darya_neustroeva) and translated by Amiguroom Toys. A tiny snowman about 7 cm (2.7 inches) tall, made as a Christmas decoration or a keychain. It uses Pehorka Detskaya novinka acrylic yarn on a 1.75 mm hook, with 4 mm black beads for the eyes, orange yarn for the nose and a pink pastel crayon for the blush. The free pattern is on the page.
6. Gingerbread Man
From Elisa’s Crochet. A gingerbread man 5 by 4.5 inches in light weight yarn in beige, white and red, with black cotton thread for the details. It uses a 2.75 mm hook and a 1.75 mm hook, plus 6 mm safety eyes and polyester filling. The page rates it beginner, and the free pattern is written out on the post.
7. Mini Amigurumi Christmas Tree
From Grace and Yarn. A smiling little tree only 6 inches tall, in size 4 worsted yarn (25 g of green plus small amounts of yellow and brown) on a 3.5 mm hook, with 9 mm safety eyes. The designer says it is a good pattern for practicing increases and invisible decreases. The free pattern is on the blog.
8. Amigurumi Santa Mouse
Designer Mari-Liis Lille at Lilleliis. A mouse dressed as Santa, 19 cm (7.5 inches) tall, in sport or DK weight cotton or wool in gray, red, white, black and blue on a 2.5 mm hook. It is rated easy plus, worked in continuous rounds, and you can add two buttons or a snowflake button on the hat. The free pattern is on the page.
9. Chester the Christmas Cat
From All About Ami. A curious Christmas cat who hides in a stocking, and the stocking is working, so you can fill it with small gifts. His arms and tail have wire inside so they bend. The sample used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in scarlet, white and silver heather, plus Homespun for the fuzzy white parts. The pattern is free on the page.
10. Ornament Bear
From Sweet Softies. A bear ornament 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall in worsted weight yarn in brown, off-white, green, red and white. It uses a 3.25 mm hook, a 6.0 mm hook and 6 mm safety eyes. The page rates it easy, for a familiar beginner who can change colors and sew pieces together. The free written pattern is on the blog.
11. Christmas Pudding Ornament
Designer Ollie + Holly. A Christmas pudding ornament with custard on top and two picot leaves, in WeCrochet Shine Sport in Coffee, Cream, Serrano and Macaw on a 3.0 mm hook. The designer rates it easy and writes it in US terms, with white yarn for hanging it on the tree. The free pattern is on the post.
12. An Entire Free Christmas Amigurumi Set
Designer Stringy Ding Ding. A set of seven Christmas amigurumi: Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, a snowman, a Christmas pudding, a reindeer, an angel and a gingerbread man. Each one has its own free crochet pattern linked from the set page, so you can make one or make the whole set.
