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21 of the best Christmas amigurumi patterns

Have a merry ami Christmas with our pick of the best Christmas amigurumi patterns, including plenty of free amigurumi Christmas patterns for you to try!

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Published: August 31, 2022 at 8:00 am

We're declaring this year to be a very merry amigurumi Christmas! From cute gifts for friends and family, or just fun projects to hook up during the holidays, there's loads of fantastic Christmas amigurumi patterns out there! We've rounded up our favourite Christmas amigurumi patterns for you to try, including plenty of free amigurumi Christmas patterns and a few paid ones for if you fancy making something really special! If you're new to amigurumi patterns make sure you check out our guide on how to crochet amigurumi, which has loads of handy information and useful tips on things like construction and finishing techniques. And if you're thinking of making an amigurumi gift for a loved one this year, but want something they can treasure all year round, you'll also find loads of inspiring patterns in our pick of the best amigurumi crochet animal patterns or the best crochet doll patterns!

21 of the best Christmas amigurumi patterns

Free amigurumi Santa crochet pattern

HoHoHo! Nothing quite says Christmas like this jolly fellow! With his big round belly, removable boots and classic red hat (complete with a festive bell) - our free amigurumi Santa pattern will look fantastic placed upon your fireplace or poking out of a Christmas stocking. His beard and moustache are also made with some clever crochet shapes, helping to make the finishing up relatively quick and easy!

Check out the Free amigurumi Santa crochet pattern here.

Santa's Helper amigurumi elf crochet pattern

Our amigurumi Santa pattern is pretty magical, but he couldn't make the magic happen all by himself - he needs his helpful elves! If you fancy hooking up a handy helper to accompany your amigurumi Santa, we'd definitely recommend this amigurumi Elf crochet pattern by Ilaria Caliri! We love those stripey stockings, and the little details like the hair fringe and adorable outfit are just fabulous!

Buy the Santa's Helper amigurumi elf crochet pattern on Etsy

Free amigurumi Christmas pudding crochet pattern

One of the things we love most about amigurumi is how it can transform almost anything into a super-cute crochet character, like our adorable free amigurumi Christmas pudding crochet pattern! This sweet pattern won't take you long to make at all - and we think it would make a particularly lovely secret Santa gift!

Check out the Free amigurumi Christmas pudding crochet pattern here

Free mini Christmas tree crochet pattern

Here's another of our free amigurumi Christmas patterns that you can hook up in no time - in fact you can probably make this one in under an hour! This free amigurumi Christmas tree pattern by Becky Skuse uses clever popcorn stitches to create a fab texture, all topped off with a super festive Poinsettia flower!

Find the Free mini Christmas tree crochet pattern here

Amigurumi Christmas decoration crochet patterns

Seeing as that last pattern has us thinking about Christmas trees, the next logical thing to crochet is of course Christmas decorations! We've found this incredible crochet Christmas decoration pattern collection by RNata, which includes instructions on how to make amigurumi elf, Santa, reindeer and cupcake crochet Christmas decorations! And if you want to completely cover your Christmas tree in crochet decorations, she's got more festive decoration patterns in her Etsy store.

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If you fancy trying your hand at some different crafts this Christmas, then we've got you covered! Why not give Macramé a try with the help of our pick of 21 Macramé Christmas decorations to make. Alternatively, grab your knitting needles and try one of these 68 Christmas knits to cast on now, or get out your sewing box and check out 45 of the best Christmas sewing patterns.

Free Christmas gnome crochet pattern

When it comes to Christmas amigurumi patterns we've seen a real surge in recent years for the Scandinavian Tomte or Nisse or Gonks - Basically little Christmas gnomes! We've got 3 fab free amigurumi Christmas patterns to help you make these Nordic-style gnomes, which would also look great made up a crochet Christmas tree decorations - simply add a loop to the top of their hat!

Find the Free Christmas gnome crochet pattern here

Scandi Christmas gnome amigurumi pattern

If you want to take your crochet gnomes to the next level, then check out this amazing Scandi Gnome Christmas amigurumi pattern by Hannah Cross of HanJanCrochet. These traditional style gnomes look fabulous but are still a relatively simple make, using only simple stitches. They'll look amazing sat on a shelf with their stripey legs hanging down!

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Free amigurumi Christmas mouse crochet pattern

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse! This super-cute Christmas amigurumi pattern by Lauren of A Menagerie of Stitches has captured that festive mouse perfectly, with a super-cute Christmas hat and scarf too!

Find the Free amigurumi Christmas mouse crochet pattern here

Nutcracker Amigurumi bear crochet pattern

If you really want to show off your amigurumi skills this Christmas, then we think you can't possibly beat this amazing Nutcracker bear amigurumi crochet pattern! It's another pattern by super-star amigurumi designer Ilaria Caliri, and features loads of brilliant details that make this a Christmas character you will treasure for years!

Buy the Nutcracker Amigurumi bear crochet pattern on Etsy

Free amigurumi snowman crochet pattern

Whether it's a white Christmas or not, everyone can enjoy this free amigurumi snowman crochet pattern by Lucy Pollock. The pattern includes instructions for both a snowman mother and child (so really we should be calling it a snow-woman and child), as well as some sweet accessories for both!

Find the free amigurumi snowman crochet pattern here

Amigurumi Christmas mouse trio crochet pattern

These adorable Christmas mice first appeared in the festive issue 103 of Simply Crochet (which you can still buy on Ravelry or as a digital issue), and you can also get the pattern for all 3 of these lovely mice by Victoria Kairis (aka SmileyCrochetThings) on her Etsy. These 3 Christmas mice not only look adorable, but kids will love playing with them as the angel mouse has removable wings, and the elf and the reindeer mice have removable hats and trousers! They're also made in one piece, keeping assembly to a minimum!

Buy the Amigurumi Christmas mouse trio crochet pattern on Etsy

Why buy new when you can make yourself! We've got loads of inspiring ideas to help you craft up a storm this Christmas, like our list of 23 DIY Christmas decorations and 51 eco-friendly Christmas crafts! Plus, Christmas is a great time to get kids crafting too, check out our pick of 50 easy Christmas crafts for kids for loads of fun projects!

Merry the Christmas sweater bear crochet pattern

We all love a Christmas jumper, so why not extend that to your Christmas amigurumi too! This un-bear-ably cute teddy bear amigurumi crochet pattern is another design by Victoria Kairis of SmileyCrochetThings, and we just love its fabulous colourwork Christmas jumper!

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Free crochet donkey pattern

Ok so we've got the 'little donkey' song stuck in our heads now, and we can guarantee you will too when you hook up this free crochet donkey pattern by Cara Medus. This amigurumi mule was designed way back in 2011 as part of a crochet nativity pattern collection (which you can still buy on Ravelry), but this donkey is just so sweet we couldn't resist giving you the free pattern for him!

Find the Free crochet donkey pattern here

Free amigurumi angel crochet pattern

Here's another fab pattern from the crochet nativity pattern collection that we're giving you for free! Using gold thread and memory wire, she looks fabulous with her halo, wings and trumpet - plus we've also included instruction for how to make this angel so that she can be used as a tree topper too!

Find the Free amigurumi angel crochet pattern here

Amigurumi Gingerbread house crochet pattern

If having a real gingerbread house in your home is just too much temptation to bear, then why not hook up this amazing amigurumi gingerbread house crochet pattern instead! We love the clever use of stitches to make the tiled roof and icicle effects!

Buy the Amigurumi Gingerbread house crochet pattern on Etsy

Free Amigurumi Candy Cane ornament crochet pattern

Continuing the sweet treat theme, what else could possibly come next other than some super-sweet candy canes! This free amigurumi candy cane crochet pattern by RaffaMussaDesigns makes a brilliant ornament for your Christmas tree, and incorporates jewellery wire to ensure they keep that iconic shape!

Find the Free Amigurumi Candy Cane ornament crochet pattern here

Free Pew the baby Penguin amigurumi crochet pattern

How adorable are these penguins!?! We absolutely LOVE this super-cute free Christmas amigurumi pattern by Khuc Kay, and especially how it works equally as well as either a bauble or just an incredibly cute ami design!

Find the Free Pew the baby Penguin amigurumi crochet pattern here

Naughty Elf amigurumi crochet pattern

This naughty little elf made his first appearance in issue 77 of Simply Crochet, but he was so popular that he made his way onto Ravelry too! This mischievous little fellow designed by Erinna Lee measures just 15cm tall, but don't let his size fool you - he'll get up to all sorts of big trouble!

Buy the Naughty Elf amigurumi crochet pattern on Ravelry

Fancy trying your hand at some pepercraft this Christmas? Then check out our pick of the best Origami Christmas decorations or the best Christmas cracker kits. Ad if you've still got some Christmas cards hanging around from last year, why not try one of our Recycling Christmas cards ideas!

Free 'The Grinch' crochet pattern

We know not everyone's a fan of Christmas, but we also know the perfect Christmas amigurumi pattern that you can make for those people - this free Grinch crochet pattern by Jillian Hewitt of Spin a Yarn Crochet. Although it could be considered to be more of a ragdoll than amigurumi (as it's made flat and seamed together rather than being worked in the round), it's still a fun and free pattern that all Christmas grinches will appreciate!

Find the Free 'The Grinch' crochet pattern here

Freddie the Fox who loves Christmas amigurumi crochet pattern

You might be wondering what a fox has to do with Christmas - well Freddie the fox LOVES Christmas, so much so that he's full decked out in an antler headband, red nose (just like rudolf) and of course a winter scarf!

Buy the Freddie the Fox who loves Christmas amigurumi crochet pattern on Etsy

Amigurumi Christmas doll crochet pattern

Here's another pattern that first appeared in Simply Crochet (issue 90, available on Ravelry or as a Digital issue), but that you can also now buy on its own from both Ravelry and Etsy. Designed by Mignon Crochet, this lovely amigurumi doll is the ultimate Christmas character - from her festive coloured dress and cardigan, to her reindeer shoes and Christmas pudding hat, and not forgetting the ultimate winter drink, hot chocolate with marshmallows!

Buy the Amigurumi Christmas doll crochet pattern on Etsy

We hope you've enjoyed our roundup of the best Christmas amigurumi patterns. If you're looking for more fun crochet patterns to hook up this Christmas, then check out our list of free crochet Christmas decoration patterns or the Christmas knitting and crochet kits.