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The jolliest guy on the mantel.

Santa stands about 10 inches tall, with a black Wheat Stitch™ belt, a twine buckle, a fluffy faux fur beard, and a ribbed stocking hat topped with a pompom. He looks right at home on a mantel, a cake stand, or a holiday tray, and he’s even cuter next to Mrs. Claus.

He’s worked in one piece from the top of his head down, switching from Sandstone to Wine as the body grows, so there’s no sewing a body together. The Wheat Stitch™ gives him a braided texture from head to toe, and his beard ties on with simple lark’s head knots.

▶️ Watch Santa come together on YouTube

✨ What makes it work
One piece body. Start at the top of the head and work down, stuffing as you go.
Texture all over. The Wheat Stitch™ runs through his body, his belt, and his hat.
An easy beard. Faux fur strands tie on with lark’s head knots, no crocheting with fur required.
A real stocking hat. It starts with a ribbed band and decreases up to a faux fur pompom.
You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included, plus ideas to dress him up, display him, and store him.

✂️ What you’ll need
Yarn: Herrschners Worsted 8 (#4, 489 yds/226 g): Sandstone about 80 yds, Wine about 170 yds, Black about 45 yds, White about 30 yds. Colors shown: Sandstone, Wine, Black, and White
Fur: Northland Fur Comfort (#6, 30 yds/50 g), 1 ball for the beard, hat trim, and pompom
Love a swap? Brava Worsted, WeCrochet · Starlette, Mary Maxim · Worsted 8 Sparkle, Herrschners · Go For Faux, Lion Brand for the fur
Hooks: G (4.0mm) and H (5.0mm)
Tools: Removable Stitch Marker · Yarn Needle · Scissors · Fiber Fill · Jute Twine · Pompom Maker · Doll Glasses (optional)

✿ Size
One size
Finished height: about 10”
Finished width: about 5.5”
Changing the yarn weight will change the size.

⭐ Good to know
Skill level: Intermediate
Special stitches: Wheat Stitch™ (Puff Stitch) and Clean Single Crochet
Gauge: Not critical for this pattern, so a swatch is optional · gauge help
Terms: US crochet

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Briana

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