16 Beautiful Free Patterns
Crochet Amigurumi for Christmas
Get into the holiday spirit with this collection of free Christmas amigurumi patterns. Make your own beautiful Christmas decorations, cute gifts, or just have a fun festive crochet break.
Santa & Mrs Claus Crochet Pattern from Crochethea
A free pattern for a cute pair can be made in only a few hours. The finished amigurumi measure approximately 3″ (7.5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #2 sport weight yarn in whit, red, beige, black, and grey, e.g., Schachenmayr Catania. You will also need a small amount of yellow yarn.
NOTIONS: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook, polyester filling, scissors, a stitch marker, a tapestry needle, pins, and adhesive.
Mini Christmas Penguin Pattern from Ninja Cat Crafts
These adorable amigurumi penguins are a quick make perfect for last-minute crafting. It’s an easy-to-follow pattern with helpful step-by-step photos. The finished penguins measure about 3″ (8 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 sport weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Safran in one main colour, one contrasting colour, and white.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, stitch markers, pins, scissors, a yarn needle, stuffing material, and 7 mm safety eyes.
Crochet Gingerbread House Pattern by LovLoops
This beautifully detailed gingerbread house is suited to more experienced crocheters. This is a special make, and I could see it becoming a treasured family heirloom. It opens and closes with magnetic snaps and measures 5″ high, 3½” wide and 3″ deep (13 cm x 9 cm x 7.5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #2 sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Amigurumi from Circulo.
NOTIONS: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook, fabric glue, two 14 mm magnetic snaps, white sewing thread, a sewing needle, one 6 mm heart-shaped button, stitch markers, pins, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
The Itty Bitty Christmas Kitty from Thoresby Cottage
This easy pattern is for all the cat lovers.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight cotton yarn.
NOTIONS: 2.75 mm (C-2) or 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, stuffing, safety eyes (optional), and embroidery cotton for the facial features in black, white, pink, and tan.
Elf Boy Amigurumi Pattern by Tine Sommer Hansen
The cute elf toy has a weighted tumble ball at the base, helping it pop back upright when it’s knocked. You can also use a ball with a bell inside for a gentle jingle. Kids will love it! This intermediate-level pattern includes a free PDF download and makes a toy measuring about 6″ (15 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight cotton yarn, e.g., Rainbow 8/4 from Hobbii. You’ll need approximately 10 g of grey yarn, 10 g of nude coloured yarn, and 25 g of red.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, a 2½” x 3″ (6.5 cm x 7.5 cm) wobble ball, fiberfill stuffing, 6 mm safety eyes, sewing thread, scissors, and a needle.
Noel the Christmas Mouse by @littleaquagirl
This adorable little mouse pattern is available for free as a downloadable PDF via amigurumi.com. When made in the listed materials, the finished mouse is about 4¾”/12 cm tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Krea Deluxe.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, fiberfill toy stuffing, 5 mm safety eyes, stitch markers, a darning needle, and an embroidery needle, pink embroidery thread, gold yarn, and a 35 mm pompom.
Claus the Pig from Elisa’s Crochet
Claus the pig is a cute little character, all dressed up for Christmas in his Christmas sweater and hat!
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted-weight cotton yarn in pink, white, and red.
NOTIONS: 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook, black cotton thread, fiberfill stuffing, and 6 mm safety eyes.
Angel Amigurumi Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet
YARN REQUIRED: 3 light/DK weight yarn in beige, white, and brown.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, stuffing material, and black thread.
Scandinavian Santa Gnome Amigurumi from One Dog Woof
This cute gnome plushie has some extra weight in its bottom to keep it seated nicely.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Vanna’s Choice in white, red, black, and the fishermen colour.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, rice or plastic pellets, fiberfill stuffing, scissors, a stitch marker, and a tapestry needle.
Crochet Nutcracker Doll from Elisa’s Crochet
THe finished doll is approximately 10″/27 cm tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn in black. linen, mustard, red, blue, and white. You’ll also need a small amount of super-bulky weight faux fur yarn in white.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, 6 mm safety eyes, scissors, a yarn needle, and stuffing material.
Rustic Nativity Crochet Pattern from Whistle & Ivy
Whistle & Ivy offers a beautiful set of 14 nativity patterns for purchase. The free patterns include Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and the Manger.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook, scissors, stuffing material, and a darning needle.
No-Sew Crochet Angel from Supergurumi
The Noso angel is a free pattern for a tiny little angel that has a no-sew body. The finished amigurumi is only 2½”/6.5 cm tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 sport weight yarn, e.g., Schachenmayr Catania in the colours Sun, Camel, Soft Apricot, White, and Vanilla.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, 6 mm safety eyes, polyfill stuffing, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.
Crocheted Elf Couple Pattern by Tine Sommer Hansen
The easy construction method of this free pattern makes it suitable for beginners to amigurumi. The head and the body are simple shapes, crocheted in the round, and the legs are made with lengths of basic chain stitch. The dolls measure approximately 5½”/14-15 cm when made in the listed materials.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight cotton yarn, e.g., Rainbow 8/4 from Hobbii. For each doll, you’ll need about 25-30 g of Dark Red, 8 g of Dark Grey, 10 g of Nude, 2 g of Nature, and 4 g of Light Grey. You’ll also need about 4 yds/4 m of dark brown Twist yarn for the hair.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, 7 mm safety eyes, eight 15 mm wooden beads, two 12 mm wooden buttons, fiberfill stuffing, plastic pellets, and sewing thread or embroidery yarn.
Free Crochet Snowman Pattern from Crochet 365 Knit Too
This sweet crochet snowman is an easy beginner amigurumi project without too many pieces.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in red and white. You’ll also need scraps of orange and brown.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, 12 mm safety eyes, two 5½”/14 cm lengths of brown pipe cleaner, three small 13 mm buttons, fiberfill, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Amigurumi Santa Claus Pattern from Craft Passion
This beautiful free crochet Santa pattern includes instructions for the gift box and Santa sack, too! The finished doll measures 13″/33 cm high. The gift box measures 2″/5 cm square, but the pattern can be easily adapted to make other sizes.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, metallic gold thread, cardboard (to make the boxes), stitch markers, a tapestry needle, a water-erasable fabric marker, scissors, pins, and stuffing material.
Crochet Reindeer Pattern from Amour Fou
Sandro the Reindeer is a free pattern for a toy that measures about 8″/20 cm in height.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn in mustard, light brown, small amounts of black, red, and white, plus a contrasting colour for the scarf.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, 8 mm safety eyes, stuffing material, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
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