8 Free Crochet Christmas Amigurumi Plushie Patterns for Gifting
Some more oh-so cute and worth-gifting Christmas plushie ideas are here! All of them are super easy and quick to crochet, even for beginners. So, learn how to crochet your favorite Christmas character as a plushie with this list of 8 free crochet Christmas amigurumi plushie patterns that will include snowman, Santa, elf, reindeer, polar bear, and much more. With winter accessories like scarves, hats, and collars, these Christmas plushies are simply irresistible. You will also find plushie sets and unique styles of crocheting a character.
So, find inspiration and guidance for your next Christmas project with these step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels.
Crochet Plush Christmas Amigurumi Patterns
Christmas has an association with so many adorable characters from the tales of elves to the poem of Santa. So, here we tried to list your favorite Christmas character plushies with the easy-to-follow tutorials. You can also check the previous Christmas plushie collection for the ultimate decision. They are perfect for welcoming guests, adding to Christmas wreaths and trees, and making huggable gifts!
01 of 08 Snowman, Polar Bear, Gingerbread & Reindeer Dolls
Here is another tutorial to crochet Christmas snowman-shaped dolls, including a polar bear, a reindeer, and this time a gingerbread man, and a snowman, too. All of these are “super easy and quick” to make. Thanks to the four-in-one tutorial, with these Christmas plushies, you can learn crocheting all within an hour. The actual differences are also very little. For example, use black yarn for the eyes of the snowman, polar bear, and reindeer, and white yarn for the gingerbread man.
All of them can wear a scarf and a Santa hat. Overall, this set of Christmas limbless dolls will allow you to make a total of 6 such dolls.
02 of 08 Sitting Santa Polar Bear Plushie
Polar bear can capture perfectly both the Christmas and winter themes. And here is how to crochet a sitting and sleepy polar bear plushie for Christmas with options to add a crochet Santa hat, detailed cape collar, wreath or a crochet scarf. Isn’t it so customizable and worth-gifting? You can also change the eyes with the safety beads and crochet the accessories in any of two Christmas colors.
Since it can sit, you can also place it on your Christmas desk and use it as a bag charm, too. Overall, this amigurumi is simply irresistible!
03 of 08 Crochet Elf Snowman Plushie
More detailed, chubby, and colorful, this crochet Christmas snowman plushie with accessories is well worth crocheting, thanks to a two-part tutorial! Using chenille yarn for everything, this snowman wears a larger-than-life striped elf hat with a bell at the end and an oversized, basic red scarf. In the first part, you will learn the no-sew snowman body, while the brown arms, accessories, and facial details are covered in the second part.
You can learn crocheting this cutest snowman plushie in just 40 minutes, thanks to the quick instructions. Overall, it will be easy for beginners.
04 of 08 Crochet Large Elf Plushie
Check out another tutorial for crocheting a chubby Christmas doll now as an elf plushie to welcome your guests. This elf plushie is large and can be placed anywhere without support. You will crochet the separate pieces for the elf hat, arms, and ears, which are then attached to the body. The pattern for the elf’s hat and arms is the same as the one for the Santa plushie, so you can adapt the colors.
A key suggestion is to stuff the neck area very well to prevent the head from being wobbly. With a funny bobble nose, it will certainly bring smiles.
05 of 08 Crochet Realistic Reindeer Plushie
In two parts, learn how to crochet a realistic baby reindeer plushie that can stand on its own. With no sewing required for the legs, this amigurumi reindeer boasts a clean finish. You will especially love its head detailing that includes the glitter eyes, puffy antlers, and the white embroidery on the forehead. The first part will teach you the complete head and neck part, while in the second one, you will learn the body and legs as a single piece, plus how to attach it to the head and embroider the details.
06 of 08 Crochet Reindeer Doll Plushie
The last amigurumi in our Christmas plushie list is the no-sew reindeer plushie doll with a tiny scarf that also has real bells. The design of this reindeer doll is very basic and quick, so that beginners can certainly give a try. Thanks to the super bulky chenille yarn and the surface stitching, crocheting this plushie will not take more than 45 minutes.