Stitch Glossary & Abbreviations: Increase = inc.; Triple Increase = incT.; Chain = ch.; Decrease = dec.; Half Double Crochet = hdc.; Double Crochet = dc.; Slip Stitch = sl st.; Single Crochet = sc.; Popcorn Stitch (4 dc. closed together in the same base stitch) = pop. st.; Back Loops Only = BLO.; Front Loops Only = FLO.; Place Marker = pm.; End of Round = eor.

Invisible Fasten Off = Cut the yarn, pull the loop on the hook, thread it onto a tapestry needle, pass it through both loops of the 2nd stitch in the previous round, then pass the needle between the loops of the last complete stitch in the final row, bringing the yarn to the back of the work. Tie a knot and trim the excess yarn.

Approximate size:

Reindeer: 3.9”

Santa Claus: 8.6”

Head

With Amigurumi yarn #3061 (Gardenia) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 6 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2- 6 inc. = 12 sc. Note: pm. on first sc.;

3- *1 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 18 sc.;

4- *2 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 24 sc.;

5- *3 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 30 sc.;

6- *4 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 36 sc.;

7- *5 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 42 sc.;

8- *6 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 48 sc.;

9 to 16 (8 rounds)- 48 sc;

17- 14 sc., 3 dec., 8 sc., 3 dec., 14 sc. = 42 sc.;

18- 15 sc., 1 ch., skip 1 base st., 10 sc., 1 ch., skip 1 base st., 15 sc. = 42 sc.;

19- 14 sc., 3 inc., 8 sc., 3 inc., 14 sc. = 48 sc.;

20- 14 sc., (1 sc., 1 inc.) 3x, 8 sc., (1 sc., 1 inc.) 3x, 14 sc. = 54 sc.;

21- 54 sc.;

22- 14 sc., (1 sc., 1 dec.) 3x, 8 sc., (1 sc., 1 dec.) 3x, 14 sc. = 48 sc.;

23- 14 sc., 3 dec., 8 sc., 3 dec., 14 sc. = 42 sc.;

Place the safety eyes on rnd. 18, where we made the chains.

24- *5 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 36 sc.;

25- *4 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 30 sc.;

26- *3 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 24 sc.;

27- *2 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 18 sc.;

28- BLO: 18 sc.;

29 & 30- 18 sc.

Fasten off.

Turn the last 2 rnd. inside the head.

Stuff the piece.
With the Amigurumi yarn #3061 (Gardenia), embroider the eyelid above the eyes, passing the yarn three times.

Nose

With Amigurumi yarn #3061 (Gardenia) and 2.0 mm hook

Go up 3 ch., skip the 1st one.

1- 1 sc., 4 sc. together in the last ch., on the other side of the foudation ch.: 1 sc., 1 inc. = 9 sc.;

2 & 3- 9 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing.

Center the nose between rnd. 19 and 20 and sew.
There's no need to add fiberfill.

Shoes & Legs (2)

With Amigurumi yarn #7400 (Chocolate Cake) and 2.0 mm hook

Go up 5 ch., skip the 1st one.

1- 3 sc., 4 sc. together in the last ch., on the other side of the foudation ch.: 2 sc., 2 inc. = 13 sc.;

2- 2 sc., 3 inc., 3 sc., 3 inc., 2 sc. = 19 sc.;

3- 4 sc., 4 inc., 4 sc., 5 inc., 2 sc. = 28 sc.;

4- 28 sc.

At this point we take the measurement to make the sole template for cutting the acetate. Glue it to the inside of the sole before starting the decreases.

5- BLO: 28 sc.

6 to 8 (3 rounds)- 28 sc.;

9- 4 sc., 6 dec., 12 sc. = 22 sc.;

10- 2 sc., 5 dec., 10 sc. = 17 sc.;

11- BLO: 17 sc.

Stuff a little.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #7078 (Rose Pepper)

12 to 15 (4 rounds)- 17 sc.

Make an invisible fasten off on the first leg.

Make the second leg, and don’t cut the yarn.

Make the shoe detail: join the Amigurumi Sparkle yarn #8121 (Snowflake) on the back of the foot, in the loops left over from rnd 11.

1- (1 sc., 1 inc.) 8x, 1 sc. = 25 sc.;

2 & 3- 25 sc.

Fasten off.
Stuff the legs.

Return to the body and join the legs in the next round.
On the second leg, make 4 ch.
ATTENTION: From this point on, you will work with the back of the body facing you so that Santa Claus's belly is positioned correctly. In other words, you will make the 4 chains on the second leg, but before continuing, turn your piece so the back is facing you, then proceed with the work.

16- Join with 1 sc. in the 1st leg, make another 16 sc. in the 1st leg, 4 ch. in the ch. 17 sc. in the 2nd leg, 4 sc. on the other side of the ch. = 42 sc.;

17- 13 sc., 12 inc., 17 sc. = 54 sc.;

18 to 20 (3 rounds)- 54 sc.;

21 & 22- 13 sc., 24 sl st., 17 sc. = 54 stitches;

23- *7 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 48 sc.;

24- 48 sc.;

25- *6 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 42 sc.;

26- BLO: 42 sc.

Stuff the legs.

27- *5 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 36 sc.;

28- 36 sc.;

29- *4 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 30 sc.;

30 & 31- 30 sc.;

32- *3 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 24 sc.;

33- 24 sc.;

34- *2 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 18 sc.

35- *1 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 12 sc.;

36 to 45 (10 rounds)- 12 sc.

Cut two chopsticks of 4.7” each. Tape them together tightly using crepe tape, wrapping it around several times. Insert them into the center of the body and stuff it, packing it firmly until the body is solid and the chopstick support is completely hidden.

Fasten off with a reverse magic ring.

In the loops left over from rnd. 26, attach the Amigurumi Sparkle yarn #8121 (Snowflake) and work 2 rnd. of sc., to create the shirt detail of Santa Claus.

Make an invisible fasten off.

Left Arm

With Amigurumi yarn #3061 (Gardenia) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 6 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2- *1 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 9 sc.

Note: pm. on first sc.;

3- 9 sc.;

4- 1 popcorn st., 8 sc. = 9 stitches;

5- 1 dec., 7 sc. = 8 sc.;

6- BLO: 8 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #7078 (Rose Pepper)

7 to 16 (10 rounds)- 8 sc.;

17- Go up 1 chain and make 4 sc. for the left arm attachment.

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing.
It’s not necessary to add stuffing.

Right Arm

With Amigurumi yarn #3061 (Gardenia) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 6 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2- *1 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 9 sc.

Note: pm. on first sc.;

3- 9 sc.;

4- 1 popcorn st., 8 sc. = 9 stitches;

5- 1 dec., 7 sc. = 8 sc.;

6- BLO: 8 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #7078 (Rose Pepper)

7 to 15 (9 rounds)- 8 sc.;

16- 4 sc. (TURN), go up 1 ch., 3 sc. for the right arm attachment.

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing.
It’s not necessary to add stuffing.

Sleeve Detail

With Amigurumi Sparkle yarn #8121 (Snowflake) and 2.0 mm hook

In the loops left over from rnd. 6, work 2 rnd. of 8 sc. each.

Fasten off.

Beard

With Amigurumi yarn #8001 (White) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 4 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2- 4 inc. = 8 sc.

Note: pm. on first sc.;

3- 8 sc.;

4- 4 sl st., 4 inc. of sc. = 12 stitches;

5- 4 sl st., 8 sc. = 12 stitches

6- 12 sc.;

7- 4 sc., 8 sl st. = 12 stitches;

8- *1 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 18 sc.;

9- 18 sc.;

10- *5 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 21 sc.;

11- *6 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 24 sc.;

12- *3 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 30 sc.;

13- *4 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 36 sc.

It’s not necessary to add stuffing.

Close the beard using a tapestry needle.

Moustache (2 sides)

With Amigurumi yarn #8001 (White) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 4 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2- 4 inc. = 8 sc.

Note: pm. on first sc.;

3- 8 sc.;

4- 4 sl st., 4 inc. of sc = 12 stitches;

5- 4 sl st., (1 sc., 1 inc. of sc.) 4x = 16 stitches;

6 & 7- 4 sl st., 12 sc. = 16 stitches;

8-(1 dec of sc., 1 sl st.) 4x, 4 sl st. = 12 stitches;

9- 4 sl st., (1 dec. of sc., 1 sl st.) 2x, 2 sc. = 10 stitches;

10 & 11- 10 sc.;

12- 5 dec. = 5 sc.
Do the other side the same way.

Fasten off with a reverse magic ring.
It’s not necessary to add stuffing.

Hair

With Amigurumi yarn #8001 (White) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 8 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2- 8 inc. = 16 sc.

Note: pm. on first sc.

Make the bangs: 6 strands with 7 ch., skip 2 ch., and return making 5 hdc., close with 1 sl st. in the next base stitch.
Next, make the rest of the hair: 10 strands with 20 ch., skip 2 ch., and return making 18 hdc., close with 1 sl st. in the next base stitch.
Fasten off.

Hat

Start with Amigurumi yarn #5083 (Echo) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 6 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2- 6 inc. = 12 sc. Note: pm. on first sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #7078 (Rose Pepper)

3- BLO: 12 sl st.;

4- BLO: *1 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 18 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #5083 (Echo)

5- BLO:18 sl st.

6- BLO: *2 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 24 sc.;

7- 24 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #7078 (Rose Pepper)

8- BLO: 24 sl st.

9- BLO: *3 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 30 sc.;

10- 30 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #5083 (Echo)

11- BLO: 30 sl st.;

12- BLO: *4 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 36 sc.;

13- 36 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #7078 (Rose Pepper)

14- BLO: 36 sl st.;

15- BLO: *5 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 42 sc.;

16-: 42 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #5083 (Echo)

17- BLO: 42 sl st.;

18- BLO: *6 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 48 sc.;

19- 48 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #7078 (Rose Pepper)

20- BLO: 48 sl st.;

21- BLO: *7 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 54 sc.;

22- 54 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #5083 (Echo)

23- BLO: 54 sl st.;

24- BLO: *8 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 60 sc.;

25- 60 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #7078 (Rose Pepper)

26- BLO: 60 sl st.;

27- BLO: *9 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 66 sc.;

28- 66 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #5083 (Echo)

29-: BLO: 66 sl st.;

30- BLO: *10 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 72 sc.;

31- 72 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #7078 (Rose Pepper)

32 & 33- BLO: 72 sl st.;

34-: 72 sc.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #5083 (Echo)

35 & 36- BLO: 72 sl st.;

37- 72 sc.

Fasten off..

Embroider, with fio Encanto Slim yarn #7577 (Gold), every two rounds from bottom to top, picking up two stitches (one from the top and one from the bottom).

Hat Detail
With Amigurumi Sparkle yarn #8121 (Snowflake) and 2.0 mm hook

Work in the front loops, inserting the hook from the inside of the hat so that when you turn it, the stitches will be on the right side.

1- FLO: 72 sc.;

2 to 5 (4 rounds)- 72 sc.

Fasten off.

Eyebrows

With Amigurumi yarn #8001 (White) and 2.0 mm hook

Work 5 ch., skip the 1st one, 3 sc., 1 sl st. = 4 stitches.

Fasten off and glue above the eyes.

Ears (2)

With Amigurumi yarn #3061 (Gardenia) and 2.0 mm hook

Work in back-and-forth rounds.

1- 6 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2- 6 inc. = 12 sc.

Note: pm. on first sc.;

3- *1 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 18 sc.;

Fold the ear and sew it to create the curve of the ear.
Position the ears on the head on the rnd. with the eyes, leaving a 5-stitch gap between them, and sew them in place.

Santa Claus Assembly

First, sew the arms. To do this, use the finishing yarn, sew the arm to the side of the body, approximately at rnd. 34 and 35, sewing stitch by stitch from the last rnd. of the arm to the body by hand.

To attach the head to the body, use the head articulation joint technique. Cut a piece of yarn about 12” long using the Amigurumi yarn color #3061 (Gardenia). With a doll needle, pass the yarn through the neck, between rnd. 36 and 37, and then through the head, exiting at the top. Repeat the same process with the other end of the yarn. Tie the ends of the yarn that come out of the top of the head, making several knots to secure it firmly. Trim the excess yarn. Note: You don't need to hide it, as the hair will cover it.

Position the hair and glue it onto the head.
Tip: Position the bangs at the front of the head and a strand of hair in front of the ears.

Sew or glue the beard, then the mustache, onto the head.

Finally, glue the hat, centering it with the hair.

Apply blush to the nose and cheeks (optional).

Gift Bag

With Amigurumi yarn #5083 (Echo) and 2.0 mm hook

Work in back-and-forth rows.

Work 31 ch., skip the 1st one.

1 to 18 (18 rows)- 30 sc.

Fasten off.

From the 2nd row on, embroider with Encanto Slim yarn #7577 (Gold), every two rows and then every two stitches, throughout the entire gift bag.
Sew the bottom and the side.
Stuff the piece.

And in the 2nd row, pass the Encanto Slim yarn #7577 (Gold), to gather and close the gift bag.

Reindeer's Head & Body

With Amigurumi yarn #7713 (Firewood) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 6 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2- 6 inc. = 12 sc.

Note: pm. on first sc.;

3- *1 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 18 sc.;

4 to 6 (3 rounds)- 18 sc.;

7- *1 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 12 sc.;

8 to 10 (3 rounds)- 12 sc.;

11- 12 inc. = 24 sc.;

12 to 14 (3 rounds)- 24 sc.;

15- *2 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 18 sc.;

16- 18 sc.;

17- *1 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 12 sc.

Stuff the piece.

18- 12 sc.;

19- 6 dec. = 6 sc.

Fasten off with a reverse magic ring.

Reindeer's Ears (2)

With Amigurumi yarn #7713 (Firewood) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 6 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2- 6 sc.

Note: pm. on first sc.;

3- *1 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 9 sc.;

4- 9 cs.;

5- *1 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 6 sc.

Fold in half and close the sides with 3 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing.

Sew right next to the horns between rnd. 4 and 6, counting from the top of the head.

Reindeer's Snout

With Amigurumi yarn #7713 (Firewood) and 2.0 mm hook

Work 4 ch., skip the 1st one.

1- 2 sc., 1 incT. in the last ch., on the other side of the foundation ch.: 1 sc., 2 inc. = 10 sc.;

2 & 3- 10 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing.

Sew between rnd. 9 and 12 of the reindeer’s head.
Stuff it before finishing sewing.

Nose

With Amigurumi yarn #7078 (Rose Pepper) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 6 sc. inside of a magic ring;

Make an invisible fasten off.

Glue at the center of the snout.

Horns (2)

With Amigurumi yarn #7400 (Chocolate Cake) and 2.0 mm hook

Work 6 ch., skip the 1st one.

1- 5 sl st., on the other side of the foundation ch.: 2 sl st., 3 ch., 2 sl st., on top of the ch., attach in the next loop with 1 sl st., 2 sl st. = 10 stitches.

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing.

Place on top of the head and sew between rounds 2 and 3.

Reindeer’s Scarf
Start with Amigurumi yarn #5083 (Echo) and 2.0 mm hook

Make 26 ch., skip the 1st one.

1- 25 sl st.

Change to Amigurumi yarn #7078 (Rose Pepper)

2- BLO: 25 sl st.

Fasten off and glue it around the neck.

Reindeer's Arms (2)

With Amigurumi yarn #7713 (Firewood) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 6 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2 to 6 (5 rounds): 6 sc.;

Fold in half and close the sides with 3 sc.

Reindeer's Legs (2)

With Amigurumi yarn #7713 (Firewood) and 2.0 mm hook

1- 6 sc. inside of a magic ring;

2- *1 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 9 sc.

Note: pm. on first sc.;

3- 9 sc.;

4- 2 dec., 5 sc. = 7 sc.;

5 & 6- 7 sc.;

7- 3 dec., 1 sc. = 4 sc.

Fasten off with a reverse magic ring.

Sew the legs to the sides of the body between rounds 4 and 5 and the arms above the legs between rounds 7 and 8.
Embroider the eyes and mouth detail with Cléa or Rubi Black thread.

Created by: Karla Barbosa (@oficialkarlabarbosa)

Pattern review by: Patty Wolf