Monday 18 November 2013

Christmas Ornament I


I know, we are still in November, but I notice many people is already looking for Christmas ornaments. For those looking for amigurumi Christmas pattern , I wish to share my own patterns. I start with one of the most popular and widespread Christmas symbol: Santa Claus.

This little Santa Claus is 6 cm. and very light, ideal for hanging on Christmas tree. Also, you can decorate any corner of your home. And  it is really easy to do! I estimate you need around one hour, but this depends on your experience in crochet :)


This pattern is provided in english, if you need the pattern in portuguese or spanish, please, let me know. 

#UPDATE!#: Patrón en español aqui 


This is an original pattern made by Helena for Pebie Crochet, on November 2013. Do not claim it as your own. If you want to share it, just link to this pattern, but please, do not rewrite on your site. Do not sell or distribute this pattern. 

Santa Claus Pattern

Materials
  • Read cotton crochet thread, size 3
  • White cotton crochet thread, size 3
  • Soft pink cotton crochet thread, size 3
  • Black thread
  • 2 mm crochet hook
  • Yarn needle
  • Fibrefill
Abbreviations:

  • R: Round
  • Ch: Chain
  • St: Stitch
  • Slp: Slip stitch
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Hdc: Half double crochet
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • Tc: Triple crochet
  • Dec: Decrease (to make 1 single crochet on 2 stitches)
  • Rep: Repeat.

Head


Soft pink thread. Work in continuous round.

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around. (12 sts)
R3: *1 Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)
R4: * 1 Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)
R5-6: 1 sc in each st around (24 sts)
R7: *1 Sc in next 2 sts, dec 1* rep 6 times (18 sts)
R8: *1 Sc in next st , dec 1*, rep 6 times. (12 sts)
Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.


Body


Read thread. Work in continuous round

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 Sc in each sc around. (12 sts)
R3: *1 Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)
R4: * 1 Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)
R5: *1 Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep 6 times. (30 sts)
R6: (Through back loops only) 1 sc in each st around (30 sts)
This is the body base. You can glue here a fabric or plastic circle to strengthen the balance of the amigurumi. (opcional)
R7: *1 Sc in next 3 sts, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)
R8: 1 sc in each st around (24 sts)
R9: *1 Sc in next 2 st, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)  ERRATA! (corrected)
R10: 1 sc in each st around (18 sts)
R11: *1 Sc in next st , dec 1*, rep 6 times. (12 sts)
R12: 1 sc in each st around (12 sts)
Fasten off .

Hat
Read thread (rounds 1-7) and white thread (round 8). Work in continuous round

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)
R2: *1 Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*, rep 3 times. (9 sts)
R3: * 1 Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep 3 times. (12 sts)
R4: *1 Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep 3 times. (15 sts)
R5: : *1 Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep 3 times. (18 sts)
R6: *1 Sc in next 5 sts , 2 sc in next st*, rep 3 times. (21 sts)
R7: *1 Sc in next 6 sts , 2 sc in next st*, rep 3 times. (24 sts)
R8 (white): *1 Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep 3 times. (27 sts)
Fasten off . and leave long end for sewing.

Pom-pom (white)
R1: 3 ch, slp in first st, *2 ch, slp in first st*,  rep 3 times
Leave long end for sewing.


Sew the pom-pom on the hat.


Beard
White thread.
R1: chains 13
R2: sc 1 in second chain from hook, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next st, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next st,  1 sc in next st, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next st, 1 tc in next 2 st, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next st, ,  1 sc in next st, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next st, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next st,  1 sc in next st.
Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.

Belt
White thread.
R1:  chains 30
Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.

Assembly:

1.- Embroider eyes on the head (on round 5)


2.-  Stuff the head.

3- Sew the beard on the head. Back side of the beard should be the visible side. Position:  under the eyes, sew between rounds 6 and 7, the rest according to the curvature of the beard. 

4.  Sew the hat on the head


5. Add a loop on head/hat :


6. Stuff the body slightly. If you stuff it hard, it will be harder to keep it balanced.

7.  Sew the head on the body.

8. Sew the belt on the body,  on round 6. 



9. Embroider buckler (black) and buttons (white).

end




I hope you'll enjoy making this little Santa Claus. Next week a new little amigurumi, a special galician Christmas chararter. :)

8 comments:

  1. Adorable! Thank you for sharing this pattern!

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  2. Thanks keroro! I'm expecting to see your amigurumi elf. The picture is so cute!

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  3. Can I sell finished items if I link to your pattern?

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  4. Hi Megan, Yes, you can sell the items (but not the pattern) I don't have time enough to supply the market all "Santas" people need! XD Go ahead.

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  5. Love this little Santa! I featured your pattern this morning on Moogly: http://www.mooglyblog.com/free-crochet-ornaments/ Thanks for sharing it!

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  6. merci beaucoup j'adore
    framboise

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