Crochet Amigurumi Ornaments: Pattern Guide

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Amigurumi Ornaments Pattern

Crocheting delightful amigurumi ornaments for the holiday season is a cherished tradition for many crafters. With this pattern, you can create four adorable characters: an angel, a Santa, a snowman, and Mrs. Claus. Each ornament is unique and can add a personal touch to your holiday decorations or serve as handmade gifts for family and friends. Let’s get started on this fun crochet project!

About This Amigurumi Design

This amigurumi ornaments pattern features four different characters, all worked in rounds to create a stuffed effect. Each version requires similar construction techniques, making the pattern versatile for seasonal decorating. The delicate details, such as the angel’s halo or Santa’s beard, add charm and character to these adorable ornaments.

Materials

Crochet Amigurumi Ornaments: Pattern Guide

For this project, you will need the following materials. It is recommended to choose a soft and durable yarn to enhance the look and feel of your ornaments.

Yarn

  • Lily® Sugar n’ Cream® Solids, 70 g / 2.5 oz per ball

Angel Version:

Crochet Amigurumi Ornaments: Pattern Guide
  • Main Color (MC) (01004 Soft Ecru): 1 ball or (20 m / 22 yrds)
  • Contrast A (01130 Warm Brown): 1 ball or (6 m / 7 yrds)
  • Contrast B (00010 Yellow): 1 ball or (1 m / 2 yrds)

Santa Version:

  • Main Color (MC) (01004 Soft Ecru): 1 ball or (20 m / 22 yrds)
  • Contrast A (00001 White): 1 ball or (1.8 m / 2 yrds)
  • Contrast B (00095 Red): 1 ball or (8 m / 9 yrds)

Snowman Version:

  • Main Color (MC) (00001 White): 1 ball or (20 m / 22 yrds)
  • Contrast A (00002 Black): 1 ball or (17 m / 19 yrds)

Mrs. Claus Version:

  • Main Color (MC) (01004 Soft Ecru): 1 ball or (20 m / 22 yrds)
  • Contrast A (00001 White): 1 ball or (8 m / 9 yrds)

Tools / Notions / Extra Materials

  • Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Stuffing
  • Small amount of black and red yarn for embroidery.
  • Ribbon for loops.
  • Snowman Version only: Small amount of orange yarn for nose.
  • Mrs. Claus Version only: Small amount of red ribbon for hair bow.

Crochet Abbreviations

Familiarize yourself with the following abbreviations used in this pattern:

  • MC = Main Color
  • ch = chain
  • rnd = round
  • sc = single crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • yo/yoh = yarn over / yarn over hook
  • sc2tog = single crochet two together
  • sc3tog = single crochet three together

Other terms: Rep, Join, Fasten off, Fasten securely, Fasten tightly, Stuff, Draw through, Draw up a loop, Working in back loops only / front loops only.

Pattern Structure

All Versions: Head (worked in MC)

With MC, ch 2.

  1. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.

  2. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)

  3. 3rd rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (18 sc)

  4. 4th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc)

  5. 5th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (30 sc)

  6. 6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep last rnd 6 times more.

  7. Next rnd: Ch 1. *Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc)

  8. Next rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (18 sc)

  9. Next rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)

  10. Next rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st. Fasten off. (6 sc)

Stuff Head.

Angel Version

Hair (with Contrast A)

“With A, work as given for Head.”
Next 3 rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. *4 dc in next sc. Miss next sc. Sl st in next sc. Miss next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 4 dc in next sc. Miss last sc. Join with sl st to first dc. Fasten off.

Halo (with Contrast B)

With B, ch 21. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing (Angel)

  • Attach Hair to Head as shown in picture.
  • Sew Halo to top of Hair.
  • With black yarn, embroider eyes.
  • With red yarn, embroider mouth.
  • Make loop with ribbon and attach to top of ornament as shown in picture.

Santa Version

Hat (Contrast A and Contrast B as specified)

With A, ch 30. Join with sl st to first ch.

  1. 1st rnd: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). 1 hdc in each ch around. Join red with sl st to first hdc.

  2. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first sc.

  3. 3rd to 5th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.

  4. 6th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog over next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc)

  5. 7th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.

  6. 8th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog over next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (18 sc)

  7. 9th rnd: As 7th rnd.

  8. 10th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog over next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)

  9. 11th rnd: As 7th rnd.

  10. 12th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sc)

  11. 13th to 15th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off at end of last rnd. Draw through rem sts tightly and fasten securely.

Pom Pom (Contrast A)

Wrap A around 2 fingers 20 times.
Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center.
Cut through each side of loops.
Trim to a smooth round shape.
Attach pom-pom to end of Hat as shown in picture.

Beard (with A)

With A, ch 16.

  1. 1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. (15 sc)
  2. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
  3. 3rd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sc. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog over last 2 sc. Turn.
  4. Rep last row 5 times more. (3 sc at end of last row)
  5. Next row: Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc3tog made. Fasten off.

Finishing (Santa)

  • Sew Beard and Hat to Head as shown in picture.
  • With black yarn, embroider eyes.
  • With red yarn, embroider mouth.
  • Make loop with ribbon and attach to top of ornament as shown in picture.

Snowman Version

Hat (with A)

With A, ch 2.

  1. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
  2. 2nd and 3rd rnds: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc at end of 3rd rnd).
  3. 4th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
  4. 5th rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
  5. 6th to 9th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
  6. 10th rnd: Ch 1. Working in front loops only, *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 sc).
  7. 11th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
  8. 12th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (40 sc). Fasten off.

Finishing (Snowman)

  • Stuff Hat lightly, sew to top of Head as shown in picture.
  • With black yarn, embroider eyes and mouth.
  • With orange yarn, embroider carrot nose.
  • Make loop with ribbon and attach to top of ornament as shown in picture.

Mrs. Claus Version

Hair

With A, work as given for Angel Hair.

Bun (with A)

With A, ch 2.

  1. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
  2. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)
  3. 3rd rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (18 sc)
  4. 4th to 6th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off at end of last rnd.

Stuff Bun lightly.

Finishing (Mrs. Claus)

  • Sew Hair to Head.
  • Sew Bun to top of Hair as shown in picture.
  • With black yarn, embroider eyes.
  • With red yarn, embroider mouth.
  • Tie ribbon in a bow around bun as shown in picture.
  • Make loop with ribbon and attach to top of ornament as shown in picture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

You will need a size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or a size needed to obtain gauge.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

This project is primarily worked in rounds to achieve the 3D amigurumi effect.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, there are assembly instructions included for attaching the various features such as hair, hats, and embellishments.

What type of yarn is used in this pattern?

The yarn used is Lily® Sugar n’ Cream® Solids, which is a durable cotton yarn perfect for amigurumi.

Can I customize the colors for each ornament?

Absolutely! Feel free to mix and match colors for a personalized touch to your ornaments.

Conclusion

The Amigurumi Ornaments Pattern allows you to create charming seasonal decorations that are both visually appealing and meaningful. With clear instructions and delightful yarn choices, you can enjoy crafting these lovely characters while bringing joy to your holiday festivities. Happy crocheting!

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