How to Crochet 5 Christmas Plushies for Gifting

Plushies are quick, mostly easy, and so soft to hold. So, I am here with five more Christmas plushie ideas that include your favorite Christmas characters from Santa Claus to reindeer, snowman to penguin, and even the Grinch.

So, learn how to crochet these 5 Christmas plushies today, all designed by Love-Knitting, an incredible plushie designer who will guide you through all these plushies very well.

Crochet Christmas Plushies Patterns

I hope you will also like this Christmas plushie list, like the previous ones. They are all so easy for beginners and also use no-sew to low-sew construction. With large glittery eyes, these Christmas plushies will become favorites instantly!

About the Designer: The designer behind all these Christmas plushies is @love-knitting –with her 1k tutorials, she is an all-arounder in crocheting whose super bulky yarn and Christmas series is my favorite. You can also check her other plushies on the channel!

01 of 05 Crochet Grinch Christmas Plushie

This crochet baby Grinch plushie for Christmas is super cute, larger than the previous, and so easy to crochet. It can sit and wear a red sweater in a size smaller than needed for a cute baby look. This doll plushie would be an irresistible gift thanks to the super bulky yarn and the smiling face of the Grinch with big eyes.

The doll’s special feature is its continuous construction, so make sure to try this Grinch plushie today!

Finished Size: 14cm

Materials Needed

See also:

Crochet Christmas Dressed Cutest Grinch Plushie Tutorial

02 of 05 Crochet Penguin Christmas Plushie

No-sew, quick, and super cute, crochet this 6 cm Penguin Keychain using plush yarn with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial for beginners. This Christmas plushie can also be crocheted with a small Santa Claus hat and a crochet scarf for a more festive feel.

But even without these changes, it will beautify your Christmas tree very well. The wings and feet are crocheted directly into the body using color changes, so no sewing parts are needed. Learn crocheting in under 20 minutes.

Finished Size: 6cm tall

Materials Needed

The materials used in the crocheted penguin keychain tutorial are:

1. Plush Yarn (100g/120m):
   1. Black (for the head and wings).
   2. White (for the face and body shaping).
   3. Blue/Light Blue/Cyan (for the body/chest).
   4. Yellow (for the feet and beak).
2. Crochet Hook: 4 mm.
3. Safety Eyes: 8 mm (glued on after completion, or you can use safety eyes on posts if preferred).
4. Stuffing (Holofiber or similar).
5. Keychain Hardware (Carabiner/Clasp).
6. Needle (for finishing and weaving in ends).
7. Glue (for attaching the eyes, if not using safety eyes on posts).

03 of 05 Crochet Reindeer Christmas Plushie

The reindeer doll will never be that quick and easy! Just learn how to crochet this Baby reindeer Christmas plushie finished with a green crochet scarf. The finished plushie will be about 9-10 cm tall if you choose the super bulky yarn. It is simply worth crocheting!

The body, head, arms, and legs are crocheted as one piece in this reindeer plushie, with the tiny arms and legs crocheted directly into the body’s rounds. The pattern also uses color changes for the white snout.

Materials Needed

• Plush Yarn: Used for the main body in two colors:
  • Brown/Main Color
  • White (for the face detail)
• Crochet Hook: 4 mm.
• Safety Eyes: 10 mm (placed between the 10th and 11th rows of the head, centered over the white face column).
• Stuffing: Filling material (e.g., holofiber).
• Yarn for Scarf (Optional): YarnArt Jeans or similar thinner yarn in a color like green (though the color isn’t named for the scarf in the listing, it’s a common choice).
• Embroidery Thread/Yarn: For additional facial details like eyelashes and a line for the nose.

04 of 05 Crochet Snowman Christmas Plushie

Dressed snowman has no match. So, in just 30 minutes, learn how to crochet this medium-sized snowman Christmas plushie doll finished with a winter hat and scarf. It is very quick to complete with the bulky yarn. The accessories are removable, with the hat also featuring the pom-pom and the brim ribbing.

This snowman project is designed to be beginner-friendly and is based on the same pattern as other plush toys from the channel. So, try for sure!

Materials Needed

The materials used in the crocheted plush snowman tutorial are:

Yarns:

1. Himalaya Dolphin Baby (or similar plush yarn, 100g/120m) for the main doll body, in a main color (the demonstrator uses white and pink for the base/hands/feet, but the video mentions the main color as pink initially).
2. Alize Softy (or similar soft, fluffy yarn) for the bobble on the hat.
3. YarnArt Jeans (50g/160m) for the accessories (hat and scarf), in colors like green and orange (for the carrot nose).

Tools and Notions:

1. Crochet Hook: 4 mm (for the plush yarn parts).
2. Crochet Hook: 2 mm (for the accessories made with YarnArt Jeans).
3. Safety Eyes: 10 mm (inserted between the 13th and 14th rows of the head, with 4 stitches between them).
4. Stuffing: Filling material (e.g., holofiber).
5. Embroidery Needle and Black Yarn/Thread (for embroidering the eyebrows and mouth).

05 of 05 Crochet Santa Christmas Plushie

This Santa Claus anti-stress plushie will be a surprising gift for anyone, thanks to the pulling ON and OFF functionality. The main feature is its “anti-stress” design, where the hat is intentionally left unstuffed, allowing it to be pulled up and down over the head.

Another feature is that this Santa plushie is worked from the top down without seams or most separate parts. Crocheting this plushie will also be very easy!

Materials Needed

The materials used in the tutorial for the crochet Santa Claus/Father Frost anti-stress doll are:

1. Plush Yarn: (100g/120m) in the following colors:
   1. Red (for the hat).
   2. White (for the hat brim, beard, and nose detail).
   3. Flesh/Body Color (for the face/head).
2. Crochet Hook: 4 mm.
3. Fuzzy/Textured Yarn: (Like Alize Softy) in white for the brim trim/edging on the hat (optional).
4. Safety Eyes: 10 mm (inserted between the 19th and 20th rows).
5. Stuffing: Holofiber or similar filling material (used only for the main body part, not the hat).