Skill Level: Intermediate
Terminology: US crochet terms
Finished Size: Approximately 35–45 cm long, depending on yarn and hook size.
Materials
Red cotton yarn
White cotton yarn
Green cotton yarn
Beige or skin-tone yarn
Gray yarn
Black yarn
Pink, orange, gold and brown yarn
3–3.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Fiberfill
Small jingle bells
Small beads or safety eyes
Small Christmas embellishments
Scissors
Stitch markers
Thin hanging cord
Abbreviations
MR – Magic Ring
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
sc – Single Crochet
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
st – Stitch
Spiral Body
With the main color, chain 30.
Starting in the second chain from the hook, work single crochet across.
Chain 1 and turn.
Work single crochet across.
Continue working rows until the strip is approximately 3–4 cm wide.
To create the spiral shape, gradually increase stitches toward one end by working 2 single crochets in selected stitches while keeping the opposite edge tighter.
Continue until the strip naturally curls into a spiral.
Decorative White Spiral
With white yarn, chain 5.
Work single crochet across the chain.
Continue making a narrow strip approximately 1–1.5 cm wide.
Attach the white strip around the red or green spiral, keeping the spacing even.
Add small red or green berry motifs along the spiral.
Santa Head
With skin-tone yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 single crochets.
Round 2: Increase around for 12 stitches.
Round 3: Work 1 single crochet, increase around for 18 stitches.
Round 4: Work 2 single crochets, increase around for 24 stitches.
Rounds 5–9: Single crochet around.
Round 10: Work 2 single crochets, decrease around.
Begin stuffing.
Round 11: Work 1 single crochet, decrease around.
Round 12: Decrease around.
Fasten off and close.
Add black eyes, a red nose, pink cheeks and an embroidered smile.
Santa Hat
With red yarn, make a magic ring with 6 single crochets.
Continue increasing gradually until the hat fits the head.
Work several rounds without increases to create the height.
Finish with white yarn around the bottom edge.
Add a small white pom-pom to the tip.
Santa Beard
With white yarn, chain 6.
Starting in the second chain, work single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, half double crochet and single crochet.
Repeat several small sections to create a fluffy beard.
Sew the beard underneath the face.
Snowman Head
With white yarn, make a magic ring with 6 single crochets.
Round 2: Increase around for 12 stitches.
Round 3: Work 1 single crochet, increase around for 18 stitches.
Round 4: Work 2 single crochets, increase around for 24 stitches.
Rounds 5–9: Single crochet around.
Round 10: Work 2 single crochets, decrease around.
Stuff lightly.
Round 11: Work 1 single crochet, decrease around.
Round 12: Decrease around.
Close the opening.
Add black eyes, an orange carrot nose, pink cheeks and an embroidered smile.
Snowman Hat
With green yarn, begin with a magic ring and work increasing rounds until the crown fits the head.
Continue without increases to create the height.
Add a red decorative band.
Finish with a small holly leaf and red berries.
Mrs. Claus Head
Use skin-tone yarn and follow the same basic head pattern as Santa.
Add black eyes, pink cheeks, a small embroidered mouth and round glasses using thin black yarn.
Create gray hair using crocheted strands or curls.
Attach the curls around the head and make a small bun at the back.
Add tiny green leaves and red berries.
Red Christmas Jacket
With red yarn, make a rectangle approximately the width of the character’s shoulders.
Work single crochet across each row until the desired length is reached.
Fold the piece around the body and sew the sides.
Add a white collar, two small white buttons and white sleeve cuffs.
Scarf
Chain 8–10 stitches depending on yarn thickness.
Work single crochet across.
Repeat until the scarf is approximately 25–30 cm long.
Add fringe to both ends.
Use red and white stripes for the snowman and Santa designs.
Central Hanging Decoration
Attach a thin cord vertically from the character’s head through the center of the spiral.
Add a snowflake, mini Christmas tree, small wreath or red bow inside the spiral.
Secure the decoration with small stitches.
Christmas Wreath
With green yarn, chain 20 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Work single crochet around the ring.
Work another round of single crochet.
Shape the ring into a circle.
Decorate with small red berries and a tiny red bow.
Attach it to the center of the spiral.
Mini Christmas Tree
With green yarn, begin with a small magic ring.
Work several increasing rounds to create a triangular tree shape.
Add small red and white beads as ornaments.
Finish with a small gold star.
Attach the tree to the center cord.
Bottom Bell
Attach a small jingle bell to the bottom of each spiral using a strong yarn loop.
Make sure the bell hangs freely below the spiral.
Final Assembly
Attach the character’s head to the top of the spiral.
Secure the body firmly to the spiral.
Attach the scarf around the neck.
Add the decorative white spiral.
Attach the central hanging cord.
Add the snowflake, wreath or Christmas tree.
Attach the jingle bell at the bottom.
Add small holly leaves and red berries.
Check all seams.
Weave in and trim all loose yarn ends.
Gently shape the spiral by hand.
Color Combinations
Santa: Red, white, skin tone and green accents.
Snowman: White, green, red and orange.
Mrs. Claus: Red, white, gray and skin tone.
Finishing
Gently steam or wet-block the crocheted strips if necessary, keeping the spiral shape while drying. Avoid placing hot steam directly on synthetic yarn.
Note: The image shows a finished decorative design rather than a published stitch-by-stitch pattern, so this is a reconstructed pattern designed to reproduce the pictured style and structure. Exact stitch counts may need small adjustments depending on yarn, hook size and tension.