This is one of my favorite crochet holiday decorations! This adorable crochet Santa pattern is a remake of a vintage pattern. Santa measures 14 inches tall in total and is a beginner crochet pattern. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions and clear photos, so even beginners can create this adorable Santa. He is perfect use as a shelf sitter, doorstop or giving as a gift. This crochet Santa is made with medium weight yarn and a size H crochet hook. He is stuffed with cotton but you can use a heavy small stone or sandbag to weigh him down for a doorstop.

Materials:

Crochet Hook Size H

Medium Weight Yarn (Red Heart Super Saver, 100 % Acrylic used in images): 3 oz Black, 2 oz White, 5 oz Red, 2 oz Natural (I used Aran)

Yarn Needle

Cardboard for cutting strands for cuffs and hair.

Optional: pom pom maker

Gauge: 4 sts and 4 rows = 1 inch

Measurements: 12.5” tall without hat, 14” tall with hat, 8” diameter (about 24” around)

Abbreviations:

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

st - stitch

Inc - Increase

Dec - Decrease