How to Crochet 3 Christmas Friends Amigurumi (Santa, Snowman & Reindeer)
Snowman, Santa and a reindeer, your favorite Christmas characters are now in one quick and easy crochet project! So, follow through with this bundle of Christmas friends amigurumi tutorial from Crochet Go Studio that is designed for absolute beginners. These crochet Christmas amigurumi dolls are small, low-sew ,and need the same base pattern for each version. The crochet Santa has a perfect gnome look, while the reindeer wears a crochet scarf and the snowman a tiny bucket hat.
They will make ornaments for a Christmas tree, buddies for desks and little ones, wreath add-ons, and even a playable for all year round. Thanks to the clever instructions, you can learn crocheting all these amigurumi in just 20 minutes. So, if you are ready for crocheting this complete set of amigurumi for Christmas, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial!
About the Designer: The designer behind this ghost key cover project is @CrochetGoStudio – her crochet library is all about the cute and mini plushies and keychains, mostly in with the set of variations and combos like fruit animal from autumny_crochet. Some of my favorite tutorials are for a Hello Kitty AirPods case, a mini parrot keychain, a reversible pumpkin doll, and a Spider-Man keychain. She also has a website with free patterns. I just love her creative designs, like the Hello Kitty guava pattern! You will also like her crochet Christmas series that includes Christmas tree bag, scarf and much more.
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Snowman, Santa & Reindeer Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The base amigurumi pattern is worked in rounds from the legs up to the head in separate pieces. You will be working with the same single crochet, increase, decrease, chain stitch, slip stitch for the main working and the popcorn stitch for the legs. Color-change for the arms is needed so you will have to hold multiple yarns at once. The leg pattern is worked in BLO. Crocheting a second sphere, you will sew them together. Then starts adding unique things.
You will learn crocheting small parts like Santa hat, reindeer antlers, bucket hats and crochet scarf plus nose and carrot that use similar techniques.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 20 Minutes (perfect for learning the basic snowman amigurumi base that can be adapted to any amigurumi as you see in this project and in crochet animal snowmen. Holding two yarns together, crocheting small parts, and no-sew techniques are also the great techniques to learn with this quick crochet Christmas project. So, the tutorial is simply worth watching!)
Personalization Tips: You can also crochet a green version of Santa gnome and try similar color-swapping for accessories. With a just a little additions, you can also crochet a cat snowman version of these Christmas amigurumi. With the recommended hook, use the chenille yarn for crocheting large versions of these Christmas amigurumi. Since the project is itself a customization project, so just watch the tutorial!
Pattern Type: A detailed on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Suggested
The tutor has mentioned this list of materials and tools for the mini Christmas amigurumi project. Gather all for similar results:
- Yarn: 5 Ply milk cotton (it is a blend of milk protein and cotton, and I found it one of the most popularized yarns). The weight is perfect for a closed finish.
- Crochet Hook: 2.50mm
- Scissors
- Add Stuffing
Techniques Used
The following are the crochet techniques that the tutor will use for crocheting this Christmas amigurumi set for beginners:
ch (chain stitch | 鎖針): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook to create a chain.
sl (slip stitch | 引拔針): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and loop on hook.
sc (single crochet | 短針): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops.
hdc (half double crochet | 中長針): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
BLO (through back loops only | 只钩内半針): Insert hook under the back loop only of the stitch before working stitch.
FLO (through front loops only | 只钩外半針): Insert hook under the front loop only of the stitch before working stitch.
BOB (5dctog in same stitch | 5针长針套形針): Work 5 double crochets in same stitch, remove hook, insert into first dc, pull loop through to form “popcorn.”