The 2024 Advent Calendar Crochet Santa Pattern is a delightful project perfect for celebrating the holiday season. This charming Santa features a whimsical design with a detached hat and a fluffy beard, making it a festive addition to your holiday decorations. Constructed primarily using continuous and joined rounds, this pattern allows crocheters to create a lovely textured finish while using basic crochet stitches. Whether you’re adding it to your own collection or gifting it to someone special, this Santa pattern is sure to bring holiday cheer.
Be sure to follow along with the written instructions and any accompanying photographs to ensure your creation comes out just as intended.
Project Details
- Crochet terminology: U.S.
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Finished size: Approximately 6″ tall (15 cm)
- Construction method: Continuous and joined rounds
Materials and Tools
| Yarn Option | Yarn and Specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Worsted Gauge Yarn | Contrast A Tan | 14 yds / 13 m |
| Contrast B Red | 14 yds / 13 m | |
| Contrast C White | 16 yds / 14.5 m |
- Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Susan Bates® yarn needle
- Susan Bates® stitch marker
- Polyester stuffing
- Small amount of Black yarn
- Alternate: Key chain clasp
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Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| dc | Double crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| sc | Single crochet |
| sc2tog | Single crochet two together |
| PM | Place Marker |
Preparation and Techniques
Working in a Spiral
This pattern uses continuous rounds for making the head and includes techniques like placing markers to help track where to place features such as the beard and hat. When working in spirals, be sure to tighten your tension to avoid gaps.
Complete Pattern Instructions
Head (Continuous Rounds)
With A, make a magic loop.
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st rnd | Ch 1. 6 sc into loop. PM on last st. Pull magic loop tight. | 6 |
| 2nd rnd | 2 sc in each sc around. | 12 |
| 3rd rnd | *1 sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. | 18 |
| 4th rnd | *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. | 24 |
| 5th rnd | 1 sc in each sc around. | 24 |
| 6th rnd | *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. | 30 |
| 7th rnd | 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. PM in last st worked for Beard placement. 1 sc in each sc around. | 30 |
| 8th and 9th rnds | 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Change to C. 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Change to A. | 30 |
| 10th rnd | (1 sc in each of next 3 sc. sc2tog) 3 times. Change to C. (1 sc in each of next 3 sc. sc2tog) 3 times. Change to A. | 24 |
| 11th rnd | 1 sc in each of next 12 sc. Change to C. 1 sc in each of next 12 sc. Change to A. | 12 |
| 12th rnd | (1 sc in each of next 2 sc. sc2tog) 3 times. Break A, change to C. (1 sc in each of next 2 sc. sc2tog) 3 times. Sl st in next st. Fasten off. | 18 |
Stuff Head firmly.
Hat (Joined Rounds)
Note: Join all rounds with sl st to first st, unless otherwise stated.
With C, make a magic loop.
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st rnd | Ch 1. 6 sc into loop. Pull magic loop tight. Join. | 6 |
| 2nd rnd | Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Break C, join B. | 6 |
| 3rd rnd | With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. | 6 |
| 4th rnd | Ch 1. (1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc) 3 times. Join. | 9 |
| 5th & 6th rnds | Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. | 9 |
| 7th rnd | Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc) 3 times. Join. | 12 |
| 8th rnd | Ch 1. (1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc) 6 times. Join. | 18 |
| 9th & 10th rnds | Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. | 18 |
| 11th rnd | Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc) 6 times. Join. | 24 |
| 12th rnd | Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. | 24 |
| 13th rnd | Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc) 6 times. Join. | 30 |
| 14th rnd | Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Break B, join C. | 30 |
| 15th & 16th rnds | With C, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Fasten off at end of 16th rnd, leaving long tail. | 30 |
Hat Finishing/Assembly Steps (from long tail)
- Fold first 6 rnds of Hat down over sl st at end of 7th to 11th rnds. Sew in place using long tail. Do not break long tail.
- Stuff Hat lightly.
- With remaining long tail, sew 15th rnd of Hat to top of Head so 1st rnd of Hat points to the left, and Hat sits at a slight angle, as shown.
Beard (Joined Rows/Rnds as written)
Notes: Join all rounds with sl st to first st, unless otherwise stated. Ch 2 at beg of rnd/row does not count as hdc.
With C, ch 2.
| Row | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1st rnd | (RS). 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. |
| 2nd row | Ch 2. 2 hdc in first sc. 3 dc in each of next 2 sc. 2 hdc in next sc. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked. |
| 3rd row | Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. 2 dc in each of next 2 dc. 1 dc in next dc. 2 hdc in next dc. 1 sc in each of last 2 hdc. Turn. |
| 4th row | Ch 6. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 4 ch . (1 sc in each of next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st) 4 times. 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Ch 6. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 4 ch. Sl st in last sc worked. Fasten off. |
