Add a touch of handmade charm to your holiday décor with this easy crochet Santa ornament!
Made using #3 light DK yarn, this flat design features a soft beard, fluffy mustache, and a cute puffy nose for just the right amount of texture.
Perfect for beginners, this crochet pattern is quick to make and ideal as a crochet gift idea or festive crochet idea for Christmas decorating.
Hang it on your tree, gift it with cards, or use it as a sweet handmade tag.
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There's something special about handmade Christmas decorations, and this easy crochet Santa ornament is sure to bring festive cheer to your home.
Using #3 light worsted (DK/8-ply) yarn, this project combines simplicity with a touch of playful detail.
The ornament is flat, making it lightweight and perfect for hanging on the tree, yet it features a fluffy beard, textured mustache, and a small puffy nose that give Santa's face adorable dimension without needing any stuffing.
This project is perfect for those who love making quick, satisfying pieces that capture the magic of Christmas.
This easy crochet Santa ornament works up in under an hour, making it an ideal crochet pattern for beginners or experienced crocheters looking for a festive crochet idea.
It's small enough to use leftover yarns and makes a wonderful handmade touch to holiday cards, gift wrapping, or Christmas market tables.
The combination of flat construction and textured details makes this ornament stand out while keeping it approachable for all skill levels.
The DK yarn gives it structure while keeping it soft and flexible. You can experiment with different reds, whites, and beiges to personalize Santa's look - or even add sparkle yarn for a snowy beard effect.
Whether you're making one or a dozen, this little Santa brings warmth and joy to any Christmas décor.
It's a quick, thoughtful crochet gift idea that adds a personal touch to the holidays - because nothing says "Merry Christmas" quite like something made by hand.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Quick and beginner-friendly crochet pattern
- Uses small amounts of DK yarn (great stash buster)
- Flat design for easy hanging or mailing
- Textured beard and mustache for fun detail
- Perfect crochet gift idea or last-minute crochet idea for Christmas
- Customizable colors and embellishments
Materials Needed
Yarn
#3 light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) with about 12 wraps per inch (WPI)*
- Color A, pale pink (face) - yards (2.7 meters)
- Color B, white (beard) - yards (13 meters)
- Color C, red (hat) - yards (3 meters)
Hook
- 3.5 (E) mm
- 3 mm
Other
- 5mm glue on eyes
*Wraps per inch (WPI) - this is a measure of yarn thickness. To measure WPI, count how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. There are more wraps for thinner yarn and fewer wraps for thicker yarn.
Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- Ch - chain stitch
- Col - color
- Dc - double crochet
- FLO - Front loop only
- Hdc - half double crochet
- Hk - hook
- Lp/lps - loop/loops
- Puff - see special stitches below
- Rpt - repeat
- Sc - single crochet
- Sk - skip
- Sl st - slip stitch
- Sp/sps - space/spaces
- St/sts - stitch/stitches
- YO - yarn over
- [ ] at the end of each row indicates how many stitches are needed in that row.
Special Stitches
Puff - YO, insert hk into st, YO, pull yarn through st (3 lps on hk). YO, insert hk in the same stitch, YO, pull up lp (5 lps on hk). YO, insert hk in same st, YO, pull up lp (7 lps on hk). YO and pull through all lps on hk, ch1.
Gauge
Not so important for this project.
Finished Size
Santa ornament is about 3.5 inches (9cm) tall and wide this does not include the hanging loop.
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Instructions
Face
Foundation, col A - ch3, sl st into 1st to make a ring.
Row 1 - ch2 (not a st), 12dc into ring, sl st into 1st st to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends [12dc]
Row 2, col B - ch2 (not a st), 2dc in same sp as ch2, 2dc in each st around, sl st into 1st dc to join. [24dc]
Beard
Row 3 - * ch3, sk 1-st, sl st into FLO of next st, in next, rpt from * 6 times, sl st into FLO of next st, turn. [6xch3]
Row 4 - * ch3, sk 1-st, sl st into FLO of next st, in next, rpt from * 7 times, sl st into FLO of next st, turn. [7xch3]
Row 5, work this along the ch-3 lps made in row 4 - (1sc, 3dc, 1sc) in each of the 7 ch-3 sps, sl st into the FLO of the next st, turn. [7x groups of (1sc, 3dc, 1sc)]
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Row 6, work this along the ch-3 lps made in row 3 - (1sc, 3dc, 1sc) in each of the 6 ch-3 sps, sl st into the next st, turn. [6x groups of (1sc, 3dc, 1sc)]
Row 7 - sl st around the post of the next 3dc-sts, *ch3, sk 1-st, sl st around the post of the next dc st, rpt from * 5 times, turn. [5xch3]
Row 8 - (1sc, 3dc, 1sc) in each of the 5 ch-3 sp, sl st back into the last ch-3 sp, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [5x groups of (1sc, 3dc, 1sc)]
Hat
Rnd 1, col C - with right side facing and working from the right, sl st yarn into the 1st dc st from the beard, ch2 (not a st), 1dc in same sp as ch-2, 1dc in next 4-sts, 1hdc in next 3-sts, 1sc in next st, sl st into next, turn. [5dc, 3hdc, 1sc, 1 sl st]
Rnd 2 - ch1 (not a st), 1sc in next 3-sts, 1hdc in next 4-sts, 1dc in next 2-sts, 1hdc in next st, 1sc in last st, turn. [4sc, 5hdc, 2dc]
Rnd 3 - 1sc in next 5-sts, (3mm hk) ch20, sl st into the 1st ch, (3.5mm hk) 1sc in next 2-sts, sl st into next 4-sts, ch5, 1sc in 2nd ch from hk, 1sc in next st, 1hdc in next 3-sts, sl st into the base of the last st made in rn1 of the hat to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
Pom-Pom
Col B, 3.5mm hk - sl st yarn into to the point of the hat, ch3, YO, insert hk into st, YO pull up lp, YO pull through 2-lps (2-lps on hk), YO pull up lp, YO pull through 2-lps (3- lps on hk), YO pull up lp, YO pull through 2-lps (4-lps on hk), YO pull up lp, YO pull through 2-lps (5-lps on hk), YO pull up lp, YO pull through 2-lps (6-lps on hk), YO pull up lp, YO pull through 2-lps (7-lps on hk), YO pull up lp, YO and pull through all lps, ch3, sl st back into the point of the hat, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
Moustache
Col B, 3.5mm hk - ch16, 1sc in 2nd ch from hk, 1sc in next st, 2hdc in the next 3-sts, sl st into next st, sk 3-sts, sl st into next st, 2hdc in the next 3-sts, 1sc in the last 2-sts, sl st into the base of the last sc, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
Nose
Col C, 3.5 mm hk - sl st yarn into the sp created by the sk stitches at the center of the moustache, pull up yarn slightly and make a puff st, cut yarn, leave a long tail for sewing, fasten off. Tie the two yarn ends together at the back of the puff stitch.
Finish
- Position the nose just below the starting ring at the center of the face and sew into place.
- Glue or sew on eyes to finish the piece.
Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration
- Cotton yarn gives a clean, classic look; acrylic adds extra softness
- Use off-white for a vintage-style beard or sparkly yarn for a snowy effect
- Embroider eyes or use safety eyes for a bit of personality
- Try different skin tones or beard styles to make unique Santas
- Makes a perfect crochet gift idea for friends, teachers, or coworkers
- Quick, festive crochet idea for holiday markets or stocking stuffers
FAQ
Yes, use a heavier yarn (like worsted) and a larger hook for a bigger Santa.
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