We can all buy Santa Claus ornaments, but I think making your own Santas with love and care means much more. Yarn and yarn are still cheap and with a few crochet skills and your trusty hook, your home will look like the Arctic Pole!
Décor
This venerable potholder has two crocheted circles on the sides of the hands and feet. Designed by Joan Barnett for shirts and Clark, the cotton fabric is made so that it is safe to use on all your pots and pans.
http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/Seasonal/WC1906+MrClaus+Potholder.htm
DCrochet has a very clever idea with Santa wall hangings. He uses rubber bands! By crocheting over the rubber bands, rings are created. From the icon to show you how to block the rings. The crocheted faces of the saints complete the ornament.
http://dcrochet.com/patterns/santa-claus-hanger
We all brought bottles of joy as a hostess gift. Why doesn’t Santa cover them? Carolee Bottle cover courtesy of Jean Kahoon, can be adapted to either Mr. or Mrs. Claus Just use your imagination!
http://www.crochetnmore.com/caroleesbottlecovers.htm
Do you have a lawn goose? Not a real one, but one of those plastic guys who always needs friends. Contributed by Sue’s Crochet and found on All Free Crafts, this Santa Suit will bring a thousand smiles as your guests make their way to your house.
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/crochet/goose-santa.shtml
Maybe someone thinks this is going too far but, we need to make friends with computer monitors too! Sandy Gerhart created this funny guy. It is made of very heavy weight yarn, so it will work in a hurry.
http://www.sgerhart.freewebspace.com/santawrap.html
Who does not extend a plate of cookies and milk to Santa? Now crochet a zero calorie version for the Jolly Old Elf! From Beansprout Creations, these are so adorable that you want to eat and drink milk, but don’t! No dye is made. If you’re ambitious, crochet a plate to go with them!
http://www.beansproutcreations.com/2008/09/29/santas-cookies/
A Christmas Crown made of sugar and Cream not only gives cute little Santa faces, but also decorates small stockings and gift bags bought in store set Made of very heavy weight woven cotton, this is a breeze to beat.
http://www.sugarncream.com/pattern.php?PID=3756&cps;=21191
Amigurumi, Plushies and Stuffies
Crafty Tipster Amigurumi has inspired a little guy. The instructions may look long, but they are very detailed, so that even a beginner can have success.
http://www.thecraftytipster.com/crochet-santa.html via bottom
UK crochet designer, Claire Bojczuk, made a mini Santa with arms or legs, no boring sewing. He uses British words, but explains how to translate them into American language.
http://www.pottagepublishing.co.uk/pachrimbo.html
I’m wild about this Funky Santa! He is full size with arms, legs, beard and hat. He carries his own fear. What could be more fun than this? January, from YellowPinkandSparkly, is also a U.K. designer, but offers American shipping. She challenges us to use our imagination and comes up with some non-traditional colors for her outfit.
http://yellowpinkandsparkly.blogspot.com/2009/11/funky-santa.html
Crochet Salt is a designer that has very detailed s on her site. I like this Lady Claus with her big dress and spindly legs. He looks like he could dance the night away!
http://www.crochetsal.com/mrsclaus.html
It’s never too late to save for years to come. This is a vintage model that turns Santa’s head into a bank!
http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/sanban.html
Another vintage from the 1950s is the Plastic Santa Doll dressed in Santa Claus. The doll is 11 inches tall. You could substitute a suitable one in your repairs. From Vintage Free Crochet I give you this;
http://www.freevintagecrochet.com/christmas/santa-claus-doll.html
There are two copies of the Happy Yellow House, two viewed Clausula. Santa is missing the bottom half, but don’t worry. Riga cardboard box to look at the stove and plop it there. The lady wears a red cape with a long dress made with her fancy dress. I don’t peek under the clothes, so I’m not sure if there are appendages!
http://happyyellowhouse.com/htm/santa.html
http://happyyellowhouse.com/htm/mrsc.html
The creature did not move, not a mouse. I know what. Everyone is all dressed up in their best birthday clothes! AP Designs, who sells Amigurumi on Etsy, was kind enough to give Fav Crafts a little white rodent to entertain. The mouse and suit are completely crocheted. Folks, don’t get this cuter!
http://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-Amigurumi/Mr-and-Mrs-Christmas-Mouse#
Wearables
Using chenille dye and fun fur, crochet a soft cuddly kid scarf. Worked lengthwise with a large hook, this is one of those projects that only takes an evening to complete.
http://www.instructables.com/id/**** Crochet-Santa-Hat-and-Scarf****/
Kim Guzman is one of the top designers in the crochet industry. Her books and models have been published and has a huge fan base. The Santa Hat is versatile in its sizes for children to adults.
http://www.crochetkim.com/patterns/santa.html
Another well-known hat designer is Dorothy “Dot” Matthews. Originally published on her bythehook blog, Crochetville is now hosting her patterns.
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=108015
Babies need Santa too! Crochet Me’s Jessica Felton felt the need for a cute hat for her baby and this is what she dropped off the hook.
http://www.crochetme.com/patterns/baby-santa-hat
Ornaments
Mary Jane Prous has done it again! This talented designer used large snowflakes to decorate her Crochet Snowflake Mitten Ornaments. These can hang on a tree, or do double duty as a silverware holder on a buffet table. This sells at a moderate level. Courtesy of Skins and Clark.
http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/Seasonal/WR1745+Crochet+Snowflake+Ornaments.htm
I love the glittery, glitzy look the season brings. Kreink is famous for his metallic threads and this little Santa shines full of light. Michelle Wilcox has put her hook to good use when they do a talking thread.
http://www.kreinik.com/kshop/product.php?productid=109&cat;=33&page;=2
I don’t know what elephants are for Christmas, but Pacy put one on a little Santa Claus and hung it on her tree. Or because they bring luck under the tree? This is the cutest little ornament!
http://pacycrochets.tripod.com/eleinht/
It’s only five rounds, but Orble gave us this Santa Pants inspired Bell that will ring in some good spirits. It uses a small piece of yellow for the felt clasp but I want to just crochet a yellow chain and sew it.
http://www.orble.com/free-santa-pants-bell-crochet-pattern/
Would you like your own rubber duckie or teddy bear to get into the holiday spirit? Try Pixie Kitten’s Toy Santa Hat pattern. Maybe this kitten will fit your cat!
http://www.pixiekitten.com/PixieFree05ChristmasSantaHatPattern.html
Cecinatrix is one of the most amazing designers. Noted for her crocheted appliqué work, she was gifted to us at Santa’s Christmas Boot.
http://cecinatrix.blogspot.com/2008/12/christmas-boot-crochet.html
Merry Crocheting!
