This cozy set of amigurumi figures includes Santa, a snowman, a reindeer, a Christmas tree, and a penguin. They are sweet on a shelf, as ornaments, or as gifts for little ones.
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in red, white, green, brown, tan, black, orange, and gold
Crochet hook 3.5 mm
Fiberfill, safety eyes 8 mm
Tapestry needle and stitch marker
Finished Size
About 12 cm (5 inches) tall
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, inc 2 sc in one stitch, dec sc two together
Basic Body
Chain 2, work 6 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook.
Round 2: Increase in each stitch. You have 12.
Round 3: Single crochet 1, increase. Repeat. You have 18.
Round 4: Single crochet 2, increase. Repeat. You have 24.
Round 5: Single crochet 3, increase. Repeat. You have 30.
Rounds 6 to 18: Single crochet around, changing colors for each character.
Decrease slowly, stuffing as you go, and close.
Character Details
Santa: Red body with white trim, black belt with gold buckle, skin tone face, white loop stitch beard, red hat with holly.
Snowman: White body with black buttons, green hat and pompom, striped scarf, orange nose.
Reindeer: Tan body, brown antlers, red nose, green bow, brown buttons, hanging loop.
Tree: Green body worked in 4 tiers of front post loops, red and gold felt stars, gold star on top.
Penguin: Burgundy body with white face, orange beak, red hat.
Final Thoughts
These little friends make a charming holiday display and a thoughtful handmade gift.