25+ Crochet Santa Claus Ideas

Christmas may celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, but Santa Claus is arguably the season’s most famous figure.
There are many ways to incorporate Santa-themed elements into your holiday decoration, much like there are many ways to use crochet techniques to bring them to life.

You can crochet Santa ornaments, little stuffed figures and much more than that. In fact, while it would be very different and likely not as warm and cozy, you could even crochet Santa hats for your family or little Santa costumes for babies and toddlers.

And while crocheting a whole full size Santa costume would be a lot of work, you can absolutely make sweaters that resemble Santa’s suit or feature his figure.

The sky may not be the limit when it comes to the number of Santa related crochet projects you can make this Christmas, but it comes quite close.

Still need ideas or patterns to guide your efforts? That’s what we’re here for. Have a look at these Crochet Santa Claus Ideas and we’re sure you’ll find something Santa themed you’d like to make.

Santa Badge Decoration

via Shalene McKay on Ravelry

Crochet Santa’s Beard

via Golden Lucy Crafts

Santa Door Hanger

via Lisa Kingsley’s Ravelry Store

Santa Claus Doll

via S. Pendleton on Ravelry

Amigurumi Santa Ornament

via Lion Brand

Mrs Santa Claus Doll

via S. Pendleton on Ravelry

Santa’s Gift Basket

via HeatherLTN and Yarnspirations

The Santa Bust

via Dendennis Amigurumist

Santa Clause Face Motif

via Del Carmen Artesanal on Youtube

Santa Purse

via Michele Wilcox on Ravelry

Child’s Santa Slippers

via Red Heart

Christmas Slippers

via Garn Studio

Scandinavian Santa Gnome

via 1 Dog Woof

Santa Face Ornament

via Ponto Pres o1 , Snap Dragon Crafts and Dly’s Hooks and Yarns

Santa Frame Ornament

via Pan Perkins on Ravelry

Crochet Santa Pixel Square

via Repeat Crafter Me

Santa And His Mini Elfus Free Pattern

via Loopsan

Wine Bottle Santa Apron

via Nicki’s Homemade Crafts

Santa And Christmas Tree Wreath

via Lisa Kingsley’s Ravelry Store Top and Bottom

Candy Cane Santa Bag

via The Crochet Crowd

Huggable Santa Pillow

via Rred Heart

Santa (Chocolate Cover) Decoration

via Kippers Ning on Ravelry

Santa Motif

via The Crochet Hookers

Santa Pet Sweater

via DIY Maven

Crochet Santa Christmas Ornament With Gift Slit

via Knitted Patterns

Mr. Claus Potholder

via Red Heart