The Best Christmas Amigurumi Patterns

Santa wouldn’t be able to prepare for Christmas without his little helpers. Their job might be hard, but these little creatures always look happy and cheerful! Now you can make a whole bunch of Christmas amigurumi yourself – to decorate your home for the season, or to gift it to someone you love.

Such lovely amigurumi toy is really fun to make, no matter if you are seasoned crocheter or just starting out. With basic amigurumi techniques and informative tutorials you will make a small soft toy without problems. If you plan on giving these softies to babies, remember to change safety eyes to embroidery, to avoid choking hazard. Take a look at examples below and search for links to free patterns under the pictures.

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Amigurumi Crochet Christmas Patterns – Santa

Cuddle Me Santa Claus

Who wouldn’t want to play with Santa? Well, now it’s possible, because this pattern makes it really easy. You can even make a whole Christmas crew visible in the pictures below – including Mrs Santa, Reindeers, Mr Gingerbread Man, Snowman and more. Amigurumi Today is a wonderful place for all amigurumi lovers, and this project is no exception, so don’t hesitate and try it!

• DESIGNED by: Amigurumi Today
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Amigurumi Today / amigurumi.today

Find this free pattern on amigurumi.today.

Friendly Santa Shelf Sitter

This friendly Santa will bring the real Christmas magic to your house, so pick a place for him already! It’s about 15 inches long, if you include the legs, so you can say that it’s a pretty big toy. It’s perfect little friend for the kiddos, or just a sweet decoration for your shelves. See below how Kali did her version of Santa, but be sure that you can tweak and adjust the details as you please.

• DESIGNED by: Kali Dahle
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Kali Dahle / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on thefriendlyredfox.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

Christmas Amigurumi Set

You can feel the magic of Christmas just by looking at these cute little ones. Reindeer? Snowman? Mr Santa? Make the one you like the most, or create the whole Christmas crew visible in the photos below! If you want to make it a gift for your kids, you can be sure, that there will be endless hour of playing with this happy bunch. StringyDingDing is a master of amigurumi designs, so you can be sure that these patterns will be the best quality.

• DESIGNED by: StringyDingDing
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by StringyDingDing / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on stringydingding.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

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Santa and Mrs Claus

Basic crochet skills and a little patience will really be more than enough to make this adorable couple. Take a look below – can you see all the details? They will do great as a Christmas decoration, or simply a timeless, safe toy for kiddos. Rose used plastic safety eyes, but please remember to replace them with embroidery if you plan to give these toys to toddlers or babies.

• DESIGNED by: Rose Nogueira (Crochelandia)
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Rose Nogueira (Crochelandia) / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on crochelandia.com.br, read more about it on Ravelry.

Amigurumi Santa Crochet Hat

Have you ever wondered how to bring Christmas spirit to your home, but without the fuss of making a whole bunch of decor? I have an idea for you – make these Santa hats instead, and put them on everyday objects! I bet your guests will be happy to see your favorite plant with such headpiece and googly eyes. June came up with an easy, but very versatile idea, so take a look at the pictures below and get inspired!

• DESIGNED by: June Gilbank
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

PHOTOS by June Gilbank / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on planetjune.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

Amigurumi Christmas Elf Patterns

Christmas Elf

This adorable Christmas Elf is ready to help Santa deliver all the gifts this year! This cute little fellow might use a little rest and just sit on your windowsill and greet everyone! It’s super easy to crochet and will make a fantastic addition to your festive decor.

• DESIGNED by: amigurumitoday
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by amigurumitoday / Instagram.com

Find this free pattern on amigurumi.today.com, the photos are here.

Gnome Christmas

These sweet gnomes are super fun to make and will be a great addition to your Christmas decor this year! It’s really the perfect way to send someone Christmas greetings this year! Make sure to crochet a bunch of these cuties in different colors for each member of your family!

• DESIGNED by: StringyDingDing
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by StringyDingDing / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on stringydingding.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

Little Christmas Elf

Isn’t he adorable? This little elf has everything – red cardigan with green buttons, big hat and rosy cheeks. Mari-Liis made sure every details counted, so take a look below and admire all the embroidery and tiny buttons. This easy toy works up fast and will be a lovely seasonal home decoration. He’s ready for Christmas, but are you?

• DESIGNED by: Mari-Liis Lille
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Mari-Liis Lille / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on lilleliis.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

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Christmas Elf

Christmas Elf amigurumi doesn’t have to be hard to make! In fact, this one works up fast and looks really cute. Green uniform looks great with red scarf and hat trim, but be sure to choose whatever looks the best in your opinion. Get inspired by looking at Kali’s elf below and make your own!

• DESIGNED by: Kali Dahle
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Kali Dahle / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on thefriendlyredfox.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

Christmas Elf

Christmas Elf amigurumi doesn’t have to be hard to make! In fact, this one works up fast and looks really cute. Green uniform looks great with red scarf and hat trim, but be sure to choose whatever looks the best in your opinion. Get inspired by looking at Kali’s elf below and make your own!

• DESIGNED by: Kali Dahle
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Kali Dahle / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on thefriendlyredfox.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

Christmas Light Amigurumi

Here comes the smile and here comes the light. With this Raffaella Tassoni’s pattern you will have both in just one colorful Christmas lights hanging ornament. Those cute little light baubles will make a great Christmas tree decoration, wall ornament or even a keychain or gift wrapping addition. You can hang them all together or use just one smiley bauble to make your holiday season more light.

• DESIGNED by: Raffaella Tassoni
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi garland
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

Photos by Raffaella Tassoni / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on raffamusadesigns.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Scrap-Buster Holiday Light Garland

Finally a truly eco friendly and energy saving Christmas lights garland that you can make on your own. This pattern is a great way to use all the colorful yarn leftovers from your previous projects. Adjust the size of the garland by just changing the yarn thickness. You can easily create small, delicate lights for your interior and bulky, bigger ones for your porch, windows or garden.

• DESIGNED by: Carla D. T. Fisher
• PROJECT TYPE: garland
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

Photos by Carla D. T. Fisher / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on Ravelry.

Amigurumi Christmas Gnome Patterns

Mini Norwegian Nisse/Gnome Christmas Decoration

These mini Norwegian gnomes are made by Ninja Cat Crafts and as you can see on the pictures below, they look quite like the ones that stand in the garden. I absolutely love the idea of these little fellows decorating my Christmas tree. They are super easy to crochet and remember to play with the colors of their hats! The finished gnome is approximately 11 cm tall. 

• DESIGNED by: Ninja Cat Crafts
• PROJECT TYPE: softies
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Ninja Cat Crafts / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on ninjacatcrafts.home.blog, or read more about it on Ravelry.

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Santa Gnome

If you’re planning on doing some fun Christmas decoration, you really have to check out these sweet gnomes by Jen Hayes. Take a look how adorable they are! It’s also a lovely gift idea for both the young and the older. No matter if it’s going to be a decoration, or aa gift, it will surely bring some holiday cheer! 

• DESIGNED by: Jen Hayes
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Jen Hayes / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on jenhayescreations.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Nativity Characters – Amigurumi Patterns

Baby Jesus

This sweet, little baby Jesus by Chiara Cremon is a lovely little amigurumi project, that can be a beautiful addition to your Christmas decor. The finished doll will be around 3,5 cm tall, however you can quite easily adjust the size, which also depends on the hook and yarn you’ll use. 

• DESIGNED by: Chiara Cremon
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Chiara Cremon / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern Ravelry.

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Mary

If you are planning on crocheting little Baby Jesus, you have to make Mary as well! This pattern contains instructions on how to crochet the whole Nativity scene and it’s so beautifully detailed! You will need only yarn scraps to make this lovely doll by Chiara Cremon. 

• DESIGNED by: Chiara Cremon
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Chiara Cremon / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern Ravelry.

Joseph

You can’t crochet the whole Nativity scene without Joseph! Chiara Cremon really did such an amazing job with this project. Take a look at the pictures below and see for yourself how lovely and beautifully detailed it is. The pattern itself is really easy to follow, so make sure to check it out!

• DESIGNED by: Chiara Cremon
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Chiara Cremon / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern Ravelry.

Amigurumi Crochet Christmas Patterns – Snowman

Cuddle Me Snowman

This cute snowman will be a timeless toy for your kids, or other kids in your family. It’s not the easiest pattern, but ambitious beginners can give it a try! As you may already know, Amigurumi Today brings the best crochet patterns for toys, so you can be sure that this one will turn out great, too. Take a look at the photos to see how may little details this snowman has!

• DESIGNED by: Amigurumi Today
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Amigurumi Today / amigurumi.today

Find this free pattern on amigurumi.today.

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Cozy Snowman

Which kid wouldn’t want to play with a cute, tiny snowman, that will never melt? I’m sure almost every kid dreams about it. And now with this lovely pattern from Spin a Yarn Crochet it’s possible! Beginners should be happy to know, that ragdoll style dolls, such as the one you see below, are the easiest ones to make.

• DESIGNED by: Spin a Yarn Crochet
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Spin a Yarn Crochet / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on spinayarncrochet.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

Vintage Snowman Couple Amigurumi

This cute Snowman with Mrs Snowman look very vintage indeed, it might be due the Snowman’s old fashioned hat and Mrs Snowman adorable red cape with a lovely, green bow on it. Every kid would be very happy to get a gift like that. If you’re handing it to a baby, replace plastic safety eyes for embroidery. Take a look below and notice little rosy cheeks that Lindsey gave to this cute couple.

• DESIGNED by: Lindsey Dale
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Lindsey Dale / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on windingroadcrochet.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

Amigurumi Crochet Christmas Patterns – Animals

Elk William Amigurumi

Gather round, forest animals! This magical time of year is a great moment to appreciate all the living creatures, so you can start with making amigurumi. Petit Cutie created this little elk, which you can see in the pictures below. It’s a tiny animal, but it has a lot of detail and depth to it! It’s achieved by actually painting over the finished toy – clever, right?

• DESIGNED by: Petit Cutie
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Petit Cutie / amigurum.com

Find this free pattern on amigurum.com.

Christmas Cat Purr-resent

Who’s that little fellow that’s peeking out of the box? That’s a sweet kitty! I haven’t seen such an adorable Christmas decoration for a long time (it may be because I really love cats!). And we all know how much cats love boxes, so I can really imagine my cat to hide in the gift packaging. This ornament is made by Kylie Slee and it will definitely look adorable on your tree! 

• DESIGNED by: Kylie Slee
• PROJECT TYPE: softies
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Kylie Slee / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on youtu.be, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Amigurumi Christmas Bears

Amigurumi Christmas Teddy Bear

Is there a more classic toy than a teddy bear? These cute ones are quite easy to make, and the result is simply stunning! If you’re gifting it to a baby, or a toddler, remember to replace plastic elements for embroidery. If you are not into Christmassy stuff, just loose the hat and change up the colors of the sweater, because this way you will be left with a classic teddy bear.

• DESIGNED by: yarunova_toys
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by yarunova_toys / amigurumipatterns.picpin.pro

Find this free pattern on amigurumipatterns.picpin.pro.

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Ornament Bear Christmas Doll

This rounded cutie will be the cutest hanging ornament, or just a lovely, timeless toy for kids. If you like, you can change the colors and make it in your kid’s favorite palette. Sweet Softies are known for their cute and easy designs, and this one is no exception. Take a look below and be sure that you can make this toy, even if you are a beginner!

• DESIGNED by: Sweet Softies
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Sweet Softies / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on sweetsofties.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

Cute Velvet Amigurumi Bear

Bear toys are truly timeless and they always make a wonderful gift for a baby or a toddler. This sleepy pal can even help your little one sleep along through the night. As you can see below, Anna chose yellow for the pajamas, but I encourage you to come up with your own palette. Maybe you will make it so it resembles your kid’s outfit?

• DESIGNED by: Anna Chernikova
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Anna Chernikova / amigurumipatterns.picpin.pro

Find this free pattern on amigurumipatterns.picpin.pro.

Baby Bear of Furry Tales

This lovely bear looks like it’s real, right? Its fluffy soft fur will keep every little one warm, and it’s very cuddly as well. If you want to give this one to a baby or a toddler, replace plastic eyes for embroidery for safety reasons. Tatsiana used novelty yarn for this project, which can be a little bit tricky to work with, but with patience and her guidance you will be able to pull it off – I’m sure!

• DESIGNED by: Tatsiana Kupryianchyk
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Tatsiana Kupryianchyk / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on lillabjorncrochet.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

Little Christmas Bear

Look at this adorable little bear! He’s such a sweetie! Ingrid Geerings had a great idea for a fun winter decoration, that can be made in literally no time at all! What’s more, you can gift it to your friends and family and see the smile on their faces. Remember to play with the colors, maybe add some green? 

• DESIGNED by: Ingrid Geerings
• PROJECT TYPE: softies
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Ingrid GeeringsIngrid Geerings / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on dutchcrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Gingerbread Amigurumi Patterns

Gingerbread House

This sweet gingerbread house on the pictures below was made by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts and it’s such a sweet ornament for your Christmas tree! It will last you for many years to come and you can easily wash it from time to time. A box full of these gingerbread houses will make a truly unique Christmas gift! 

• DESIGNED by: Vira Velmozhna
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Vira Velmozhna / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on knittedstorybears.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

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Gingerbread House Tissue Box Cover

Take a look at this adorable gingerbread house, that will hold all your tissues in one place! It’s absolutely cute and will make your home look so festive and ready for Christmas! The finished size is approximately 4,5 inches. Feel free to play with the colors and gift it to your friend and family!

• DESIGNED by: Nicole Riley
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on nickishomemadecrafts.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Gingerbread Boy and Girl Amigurumi Ragdoll Style

Looking for an easy and cute Christmas project? This one will be perfect, because ragdoll amigurumi is one of the easiest things you can make. Simple shapes designed by Maria are decorated with little details, such as buttons, bows and embroidery. Take a look below and see how sweet they look – yum!

• DESIGNED by: Maria’s Blue Crayon
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Maria’s Blue Crayon / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on mariasbluecrayon.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

Amigurumi Doll in Santa Claus Suit

Is this truly Santa, or just a disguise to have those special cookies on Christmas day? It is both! The amigurumi doll that wears a Santa Claus suit is an Amigurumi Today pattern and a very fun idea to follow. This doll is adorable, squishy and maybe it will bring you presents, as it already brings joy when crocheting. Try it out, you won’t regret the time spent with such great company.

• DESIGNED by: Amigurumi Today
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi doll
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: intermediate

Photos by Amigurumi Today / instagram.com

Find original free pattern on amigurumi.today, or read more about it on Instagram.

No-Sew Santa Claus

Santa Claus is a true pro in his domain, and so is this Jess Huff’s crochet amigurumi pattern. This design requires some skills and experience to finish, but it is worth all the effort put into the process. Classic red attire, chunky black boots, round belly with gold buckle and the best crochet Santa beard we’ve ever seen. And all of that in just one amigurumi doll that you get to spend your Christmas with.

• DESIGNED by: Jess Huff
• PROJECT TYPE: amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: advanced

Photos by Jess Huff / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on jesshuff.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Gingerbread House Tissue Box Cover

Photos by Tonya Bush / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on nanascraftyhome.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Crochet Candy Cottage Gingerbread House

Photos by Pink Mambo / pinkmambo.com

Find original free pattern on pinkmambo.com.

Amigurumi Christmas Lights Patterns

Amigurumi Holiday Lights

PHOTOS by Moipouf / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on dappertoad.com, read more about it on Ravelry.

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