This jolly Santa square features a red hat with a fluffy white brim and pompom, a peach face with rosy cheeks, and a big curly white beard, all set on a sage green granny square. It is a cozy and cheerful project for Christmas blankets, pillows, and gifts.
The square is made in two parts. First you crochet the green granny square, then you make Santa’s face pieces and sew them on top for a raised, dimensional look.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in sage green, about 35 g
Worsted weight yarn in white, about 20 g
Worsted weight yarn in red, about 10 g
Worsted weight yarn in peach or skin tone, about 8 g
Small amounts of pink and black yarn, or two 8 mm safety eyes
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers
Finished Size
About 16 by 16 cm (6.5 by 6.5 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
sc2tog single crochet two together
FPhdc front post half double crochet
Part 1: The Green Granny Square
Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), work 2 double crochet in the ring, then chain 2. Work 3 double crochet and chain 2 three more times. Join. You have 4 corners.
Round 2: Slip stitch into the corner space. Chain 3 and work 2 double crochet, chain 2, and 3 double crochet in the same space. Chain 1. In each remaining corner, work 3 double crochet, chain 2, and 3 double crochet, with chain 1 between corners. Join.
Rounds 3 to 7: Work 3 double crochet in each chain 1 space along the sides, with chain 1 between groups. In each corner, work 3 double crochet, chain 2, and 3 double crochet. Join at the end of each round.
Round 8: Chain 1 and work single crochet in each stitch and space around, with 3 single crochet in each corner. Join and fasten off.
Part 2: The Face (peach)
Chain 13.
Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. You have 12 stitches.
Rows 2 to 5: Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch across. Turn.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Part 3: The Hat (red)
Chain 17.
Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. You have 16 stitches.
Rows 2 to 4: Chain 1 and single crochet across. Turn.
Rows 5 to 10: Chain 1, single crochet 2 together, single crochet across to the last 2 stitches, and single crochet 2 together. Turn. Continue until 4 stitches remain.
Fasten off and leave a tail. The hat will be folded slightly to one side when you sew it on.
Part 4: The Hat Brim (white)
Chain 21.
Row 1: Half double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn.
Row 2: Chain 2 and work front post half double crochet around each stitch across. This makes a thick, fluffy texture. Fasten off.
Part 5: The Beard (white)
Chain 20.
Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. You have 19 stitches.
Row 2: Chain 1, single crochet in the first stitch, then skip 1 stitch and work 5 double crochet in the next stitch. Skip 1 stitch and single crochet in the next. Repeat across. Turn.
Row 3: Chain 3, then work 3 double crochet in the single crochet between shells. Single crochet in the center of the next shell. Repeat across, ending with double crochet. Turn.
Rows 4 to 7: Repeat Rows 2 and 3, skipping one extra stitch at each end so the beard narrows into a rounded point at the bottom.
Fasten off.
Part 6: The Mustache (white)
Chain 16. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work single crochet, half double crochet, 3 double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet. Slip stitch in the next chain. Repeat the same stitches along the remaining chains so both sides of the mustache curl up.
Part 7: Small Details
Nose: With peach, chain 2 and work 6 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook. Join and fasten off.
Eyes: With black, chain 2 and work 6 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook. Make 2. You can also use safety eyes.
Cheeks: With pink, embroider a few small straight stitches on each side of the face.
Pompom: With white, chain 2 and work 6 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook. Work 2 single crochet in each stitch, then one round even. Single crochet 2 together around and close.
Assembly
Sew the face to the center of the green square.
Sew the beard below the face, overlapping the bottom edge slightly.
Sew the hat above the face and the brim across the forehead.
Sew the pompom to the left side of the hat so it hangs over the brim.
Add the eyes, nose, mustache, and cheeks.
Weave in all ends on the back.
Blocking
Lightly dampen the square and pin it flat with straight sides and sharp corners. Do not press the beard, brim, or pompom so they keep their raised texture.
Ways to Use Your Santa Square
Join several squares for a holiday blanket.
Sew two squares together over a cushion insert for a pillow.
Add a hanging loop and use it as a large tree ornament.
Attach it to the front of a stocking or gift bag.
Final Thoughts
This Santa square is a joyful project that brings holiday cheer to any home. Mix it with the holly and pumpkin squares for a year round seasonal blanket. Share your finished Santa in the comments below. We would love to see it!