Introduction
Add a sprinkle of holiday cuteness to your décor with this charming Amigurumi Santa Kitty Ornament! With her round white head, tiny limbs, and a delightful Santa outfit, she’s ready to brighten up your holiday season.
Project Details
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Finished Size: Approximately 10–12 cm tall
Materials
- DK yarn: White, Red, Yellow, Brown or Dark Grey
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- 6–8 mm safety eyes
- Jute twine for hanging
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- FLO – front loop only
- BLO – back loop only
- hdc – half double crochet
Head
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: sc around (36)
R8: sc around (36)
R9: sc around (36)
R10: sc around (36)
R11: sc around (36)
Place safety eyes between R7 and R8, 8 stitches apart.
Add a small embroidered yellow oval nose centered between the eyes.
R12: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R13: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R15: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R16: dec x6 (6)
FO and weave closed.
Embroider 3 whiskers on each side:
- one at eye level
- one two rounds above
- one two rounds below
Santa Hat
Hat Cone
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R5: sc around (12)
R6: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R7: sc around (15)
R8: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
R9-10: sc around (18)
R11: (5 sc, inc) x3 (21)
R12-13: sc around (21)
Do not close the hat; fold slightly for soft drape.
Hat Brim
Attach white yarn.
R1: sc around (21)
R2: hdc in 3rd loop only around (creates the twisted rope-like raised band)
FO, leaving tail for sewing.
Pom-Pom
Make a very small pom-pom or crochet:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
R4: dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew to tip of hat.
Body (Dress)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4-6: sc around (18)
R7: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R8-10: sc around (24)
R11: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R12-14: sc around (30)
Dress Hem
R15: FLO hdc tightly around (30)
FO and stuff body firmly.
Sew head centered on top.
Arms (Make 2)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2-6: sc around (6)
Light stuffing only in the round end.
FO.
Sew arms slightly forward-facing at upper body sides.
Legs (Make 2)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3-4: sc around (12)
R5: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
R6-7: sc around (9)
Stuff firmly.
FO and sew slightly apart at the bottom of dress, aligned front-facing.
Assembly
Attach legs to lower body so they hang down freely.
Attach arms just below neckline.
Secure hat firmly to head with a slight forward tilt.
Add whiskers and final facial shaping.
Adjust hanging loop so kitty hangs centered and upright.
Final Notes
Your Santa Kitty ornament is now ready to brighten the Christmas tree with its soft charm, plump shapes, warm colors, and cozy handmade personality. Hang it proudly or make a whole family of festive kitties to decorate your holiday season.
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