This Crochet Christmas Decorations Pattern makes a set of four tiny amigurumi ornaments: a plump snowman, a little Christmas tree, a Santa hat, and a gingerbread cookie. Each one works up in under an hour, so you can make a handful in an evening. Hang them on the tree, tie them to gift parcels, or string them into a garland for the mantel.
Pattern Information
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate, with basic shaping, embroidery, and sewing.
Terms: US crochet terminology.
Construction: Each ornament is worked in continuous rounds (the cookie is worked as two flat discs joined together), then finished with simple embroidery and a hanging loop.
Estimated size: Snowman about 9 cm (3.5 in) tall, tree about 9 cm tall, Santa hat about 7 cm tall, cookie about 5.5 cm across, using DK-weight cotton. Actual dimensions depend on yarn, tension, and stuffing.
Pattern note: This is an original design based on the title concept. Stitch counts have been checked, but the patterns have not been physically crocheted or independently tested. Adjust the shaping and embroidery to suit your yarn.
Materials
- DK-weight cotton yarn in white, about 25 g (snowman, hat brim, pom-pom).
- Green, about 10 g (tree), and red, about 15 g (hat and scarf).
- Light brown or gingerbread, about 10 g (cookie).
- Small amounts of orange (nose), yellow (tree topper), and black yarn or embroidery thread (eyes, buttons, smiles).
- A 2.75 mm hook as a starting point (use a hook small enough to keep the fabric dense).
- Fiberfill, stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, and removable pins.
- Optional: small red and white seed beads or white thread for the cookie icing and tree decorations.
Embroider all faces and details if the ornaments might be handled by babies or small children, and skip the beads.
Stitches and Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| inc | 2 sc in one stitch |
| dec | invisible single crochet decrease over the next 2 stitches |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Work in a spiral without joining or turning unless directed otherwise. Numbers in brackets give the completed stitch count. Repeat parentheses the stated number of times. Move the marker at the start of every round.
Before You Begin
Crochet tightly so the stuffing does not show through the stitches. Stuff firmly but evenly, adding small pieces rather than large clumps. All four ornaments use the same simple hanging loop: ch 15, sl st into the same place you started, fasten off, and sew it to the top of the ornament.
1. Snowman (white)
Body
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. [30]
Rounds 6–10: Sc in every stitch. [30 per round; 5 rounds]
Round 11: (3 sc, dec) × 6. [24]
Round 12: (2 sc, dec) × 6. [18]
Stuff firmly now.
Round 13: (Sc, dec) × 6. [12]
Round 14: Dec × 6. [6]
Fasten off, close the hole, and hide the end.
Head
Rounds 1–4: Work as for the body. [24]
Rounds 5–8: Sc in every stitch. [24 per round; 4 rounds]
Round 9: (2 sc, dec) × 6. [18]
Round 10: (Sc, dec) × 6. [12]
Stuff firmly.
Round 11: Dec × 6. [6]
Fasten off with a long tail, close the hole, and sew the head to the top of the body.
Carrot nose (orange)
Round 1: 4 sc in MR. [4]
Rounds 2–3: Sc around. [4 per round]
Fasten off with a long tail, stuff with a tiny wisp of filling, and sew to the center of the face.
Scarf (red)
Ch 26. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. [25 sc] Fasten off. Tie it around the neck and sew it in place at the back. Add a tiny fringe at each end with two short strands of red yarn.
Face: Embroider two black eyes with small satin stitches, a row of small black stitches for the smile, and three black French knots down the front for buttons.
2. Christmas Tree (green)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: Sc around. [12]
Round 4: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Round 5: Sc around. [18]
Round 6: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Round 7: Sc around. [24]
Round 8: (3 sc, inc) × 6. [30]
Round 9: Sc around. [30]
Round 10: (4 sc, inc) × 6. [36]
Fasten off with a long tail. Stuff firmly and flatten the opening, then whip stitch it closed across the bottom.
Topper (yellow)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 3. [9]
Round 3: Sc around. [9]
Round 4: (Sc, dec) × 3. [6]
Stuff lightly, close the hole, and sew to the tip of the tree.
Decorations: Work French knots in red and white thread, or sew on seed beads, in a loose spiral around the tree.
3. Santa Hat (red and white)
With red:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Rounds 2–3: Sc around. [6 per round]
Round 4: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 5: Sc around. [12]
Round 6: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Round 7: Sc around. [18]
Round 8: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Round 9: Sc around. [24]
Round 10: (3 sc, inc) × 6. [30]
Round 11: Sc around. Change to white on the final yarn-over of the last red stitch. [30]
With white:
Rounds 12–14: Sc around. [30 per round]
Sl st in the next stitch, fasten off, and weave in the ends. Leave the hat unstuffed, or fill the tip very lightly so it holds its shape.
Pom-pom (white)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Rounds 3–4: Sc around. [12 per round]
Round 5: Dec × 6. [6]
Stuff lightly before closing. Sew to the tip of the hat and fold the tip to one side. Add the hanging loop at the fold, hidden under the brim, if you want the hat to hang from a branch.
4. Gingerbread Cookie (light brown)
Make 2 identical discs:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Fasten off the first disc. Do not fasten off the second. Hold both discs with right sides facing out and work 1 sc through both loops of both discs, around the whole edge. Stuff lightly before closing. Join with a sl st, fasten off, and hide the ends. [24 sc]
Face and icing: With black thread, embroider two tiny eyes and a small smile. With white yarn or thread, stitch a wavy line of icing around the edge, then add three small red French knots or beads down the center for buttons. Add the hanging loop at the top.
Assembly and Finishing
- Check all features: Gently tug each nose, topper, and pom-pom to make sure it is secure.
- Add the hanging loops: Sew a ch-15 loop to the top of the snowman’s head, the tree tip (under the topper), the hat fold, and the cookie’s top edge.
- Hide every tail: Pass each end through several stitches before cutting.
- Shape: Roll each stuffed piece between your palms to smooth out lumps.
Practical Tips and Troubleshooting
The snowman leans. Flatten the bottom of the body slightly and sew the head on straight, with the closing hole of each piece facing the join.
The tree looks lumpy. Add stuffing in small wisps and use a smaller hook so the fabric stays firm.
The hat will not stay folded. Add a small red tack stitch at the fold.
The cookie edges look wavy. Work the joining round with even tension and place one stitch in each stitch of both discs.
The ornaments look too small. Use a thicker yarn and a matching hook, and expect larger pieces.
FAQ
Can I make a garland? Yes. Make 8 to 12 ornaments, skip the hanging loops, and sew them at even intervals along a length of twine or a long crochet chain.
Can I use scraps? Yes. These patterns use very small amounts, so they are ideal for leftover yarn.
Can I embroider the eyes instead of using beads? Yes. All the faces in this set are embroidered, which also makes them baby-safe.
Can I make the snowman bigger? Yes. Use chunky yarn and a 4 mm hook, and add 2 to 3 extra plain rounds to both the body and head.
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