Materials
Medium or light worsted cotton yarn in cream, red, dark green, white and brown.
Small amounts of pink and black yarn for face details.
Crochet hook 3 mm to 4 mm.
Fiberfill for the Santa head and small ornaments.
Yarn needle and scissors.
Small gold bells and optional gold beads.
Strong hanging cord or thin braided yarn.
Optional safety eyes. Embroidered eyes can be used instead.
Finished Size
Approximately 55 to 70 cm long depending on the spiral length and the hanging ornaments. The Santa head is approximately 10 to 13 cm wide.
Abbreviations
MR = magic ring
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
inc = 2 stitches in the same stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
BLO = back loop only
Method
Make the Santa head first. Make the hat, face pieces and beard separately and sew them onto the head. Then crochet the long striped spiral. After the main pieces are complete, make the smaller decorations and attach them with short cords. Keep the mobile balanced by placing similar weight on the left and right sides.
Formation
The finished piece is formed from one stuffed Santa head, one flexible spiral ribbon, several small hanging ornaments and a central line of bells. The spiral should remain open enough to show the red, green and cream stripes clearly.
Full Pattern
Santa Head
With cream yarn make an MR.
Round 1. 6 sc in MR. 6 stitches.
Round 2. Inc around. 12 stitches.
Round 3. Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
Round 4. Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
Round 5. Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.
Round 6. Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 stitches.
Round 7. Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 stitches.
Rounds 8 to 15. Sc around.
Round 16. Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 36 stitches.
Round 17. Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 stitches.
Insert eyes between Rounds 10 and 11 with about 7 stitches between them. Add light stuffing.
Round 18. Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 stitches.
Round 19. Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 stitches.
Stuff firmly but keep the face round.
Round 20. Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 stitches.
Round 21. Dec around. 6 stitches. Close the opening.
Santa Nose
With red yarn make an MR.
Round 1. 6 sc in MR.
Round 2. Inc around. 12 stitches.
Round 3. Sc around.
Round 4. Dec around. Lightly stuff and sew to the center of the face.
Moustache
Make 2 pieces in white yarn.
Ch 8.
Row 1. Starting in second ch work sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc.
Fasten off. Curve each piece outward and sew directly under the nose.
Beard Curls
Make 12 to 16 curls in white yarn.
For each curl ch 8 to 12.
Work 3 sc in every chain back to the beginning. The strip will curl naturally.
Sew the curls around the lower half of the face in overlapping rows.
Santa Hat
With red yarn make an MR.
Round 1. 6 sc in MR.
Round 2. Sc around.
Round 3. Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 9 stitches.
Round 4. Sc around.
Round 5. Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 12 stitches.
Round 6. Sc around.
Continue increasing by 3 stitches every second round until the hat fits around the upper half of the head.
Work 2 plain rounds in red.
Change to white and work 3 rounds of hdc for the brim.
Make a white pompom or crochet ball and attach to the tip.
Holly Leaves and Berries
Leaf. With green yarn ch 8.
Starting in second ch work sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc.
Ch 2 and work back along the opposite side with sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc.
Make 2 leaves.
Berry. With red yarn make an MR and work 6 sc. Close tightly. Make 3 berries.
Sew leaves and berries to the hat brim.
Main Red Green Cream Spiral
Ch 145 with red yarn.
Row 1. Work 1 hdc in second ch and in each ch across.
Row 2. Change to green. Ch 1 and turn. Hdc across.
Row 3. Change to cream. Ch 1 and turn. Hdc across.
Row 4. Change to red. Ch 1 and turn. Work 2 hdc in every stitch across. The strip will begin to curl.
Row 5. Change to green. Work 1 sc in each stitch along the outside edge.
Row 6. Change to cream. Work 1 sc in each stitch along the opposite edge.
Shape the strip into a loose spiral with 5 to 7 turns.
Snowflake Motif
With white yarn make an MR.
Round 1. 12 sc in MR.
Round 2. Repeat ch 6, sl st in second ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, sl st back into same point, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st into next base stitch.
Repeat 6 times around to form 6 arms.
Fasten off and block flat.
Poinsettia
With red yarn make an MR.
Round 1. 6 sc in MR.
Round 2. Repeat sl st in next stitch, ch 5, work sc, hdc, dc, hdc back down the chain, sl st in next base stitch. Repeat 6 times.
Make a second layer with slightly larger petals behind the first layer.
Make 3 small green leaves and sew behind the flower.
Add 3 to 5 gold beads or French knots in the center.
Mini Christmas Tree
With green yarn make an MR.
Round 1. 6 sc.
Round 2. Sc around.
Round 3. Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 9 stitches.
Round 4. Sc around.
Round 5. Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 12 stitches.
Round 6. Work small shells around by repeating sl st, 3 dc in next stitch, sl st in next stitch.
Repeat a second wider shell round lower on the cone.
Add tiny red and gold knots and a small star at the top.
Gift Box Ornament
Make 2 small squares in red or cream yarn.
Ch 9.
Rows 1 to 8. Sc across 8 stitches.
Place the squares together and sc around 3 sides.
Add a small amount of stuffing and close the final side.
Surface crochet or sew a contrasting ribbon line around the box.
Make a tiny bow and sew it to the top.
Pinecone
With brown yarn ch 18.
Work 3 dc in every chain. The strip will curl tightly.
Roll the spiral into a pinecone shape and stitch through the center to secure.
Add a light touch of white yarn around the outer loops if a snowy effect is desired.
Assembly
Attach a strong hanging loop to the top of the Santa hat.
Sew the upper end of the spiral securely under the Santa head.
Run a central cord through the spiral and attach small bells at several levels.
Hang the snowflake and pinecone on the left side with separate cords.
Hang the poinsettia and mini tree on the right side.
Attach the two gift boxes near the lower left and lower right sides.
Check the balance before trimming the cords.
Secure every knot with several hidden stitches.