7 Free Crochet Christmas Plushie Patterns (Santa, Snowman, & More)
What is even cuter Christmas gift than a crocheted plushie? With Christmas having an association with so many cool characters, crocheting a plushie is a last-minute way to recreate them. So, learn how to crochet your favorite Christmas character with our list of 7 ultimate free crochet Christmas plushie patterns that are easy to crochet for absolute beginners. We have your favorite crochet Santa and snowman plushies with Christmas accessories, dolls for reindeer and polar bear, unique snowman animals, and more. With the stitch-by-stitch tutorials, they are all simply accessible to anybody.
So, if you are interested in finding your next crochet project, make sure to check our list. They are perfect for spreading joy!
Crochet Christmas Plushies
Whether you are looking for an easy and 20-minute project or something dedicated, these Christmas plushie ideas are worth checking out. From reindeer to snowman amigurumi and customizable patterns, these softies are just so cute. You can:
- Crochet a Christmas plushie, like a sitting polar bear, for welcoming guests
- Crochet a mini version of them for selling at craft fairs
01 of 07 Crochet Snowman Animals Plushies (4 Options)
Let’s start with a four-in-one, easy, and no-sew Christmas plushie project! Crochet this set of small snow-animal Christmas plushies that includes a reindeer doll, polar bear doll, cat doll, and a dog doll, all taught cleverly in one step-by-step tutorial. Each plushie also wears a twisted scarf and has a cute, kawaii face. The tutorial will first guide you in crocheting the main base snowman body and then teach you how to customize it for each animal.
For the same size, you will need a thinner plush yarn, but you can also use super bulky yarn. Overall, crocheting this animal-snowman project is easy!
02 of 07 Crochet Snowman With Hat & Scarf
More detailed, chubby, and colorful, this crochet Christmas snowman plushie with accessories is worth crocheting with 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 scarf in red. 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.
03 of 07 Crochet Chubby Santa Claus Plushie
Amigurumi in snowman shape are very easy to crochet, even for beginners! So if you are looking for something easy, crochet this chubby Santa Claus plushy using blanket yarn with a super easy and basic pattern. This smiling Santa is worked from the bottom up and needs color changes to create the Santa’s body, belt, head, and hat, making it low-sew. With glittery safety eyes, welcoming arms, and a standing pose, it is perfect for welcoming guests. You can also make it your buddy!
04 of 07 Crochet Santa Frog Plushie
If you are looking for a quick and out-of-the-box Christmas plushie, crochet this pocket-sized Santa frog plushie with googly eyes! This pattern is no-sew, and for even beginners, it takes up to 30 minutes to make a froggy. The frog has bulging eyes, a cute little smile, and a tiny Santa hat. You can crochet this mini plushie as a bag charm, Christmas ornament, and also sell it at Christmas craft fairs.
05 of 07 Crochet Reindeer Doll Plushie
Crochet this shiny, elegant, detailed, and low-sew kawaii reindeer plushie doll for little ones in less than two hours. This reindeer doll has heart antlers, glittery eyes, a large red nose, and a lovely Chibi body. Thanks to the velvety chenille yarn, this Christmas amigurumi looks simply irresistible and also gets completed quickly. Crochet one with Christmas accessories like Santa and a crochet scarf.
06 of 07 Crochet Reindeer Doll Plushie
In just 30 minutes, learn how to crochet a cute no-sew gingerbread doll plushie that is finished with large eyes and buttons and will make an irresistible Christmas tree charm. Using chenille yarn, this amigurumi gingerbread has a shiny finish. You can also add the embroidery mouth and blush to it, and also perfect the design even further using a thinner weight of yarn. Overall, it is designed to be quick, so the pattern is quite basic.
07 of 07 Crochet Reindeer Doll Plushie
With a two-part tutorial, crochet this oh-so cute Christmas snowman plushie finished with a Santa hat, muffs, and a scarf. The first part will cover crocheting the no-sew head, body, and Santa hat. While the second one will cover crocheting the arms and hands, the carrot nose, and the buttons. You will especially love the squishy pom-poms and the slouchy form of the hat achieved using the sewing.
Being of medium size, this amigurumi snowman can be completed within an hour, and it is perfect for placing near a Christmas tree or holding as a buddy.
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