Create a beautiful handmade Christmas napkin holder featuring a textured white crochet pocket, festive green scalloped edging, and an adorable Santa Claus applique.
Skill Level: Intermediate Finished Size: Approximately 8–10 inches Hook Size: 3.5 mm Yarn: Cotton yarn, DK weight
Materials
- White cotton yarn
- Dark green cotton yarn
- Small amount of beige yarn
- 2 small black safety eyes or embroidered eyes
- Green satin ribbon
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle and scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single Crochet
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- INC – Increase
- DEC – Decrease
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- POP – Popcorn Stitch
1. Crochet the White Napkin Holder
Using white yarn:
Row 1: CH 3, work 2 SC into the second chain from hook. CH 1, turn.
Row 2: INC in each stitch. CH 1, turn. (4 SC)
Row 3: SC across, working 2 SC in the first and last stitches. CH 1, turn.
Rows 4–30: Continue increasing at both ends of every row until the triangular panel reaches approximately 9 inches wide.
For the textured effect, alternate rows of SC with rows of small popcorn stitches.
Make two matching triangular panels.
2. Green Scalloped Border
Attach dark green yarn around the edges.
Round 1: Work SC evenly around the triangular panels, placing 3 SC in each corner.
Round 2: Repeat (SL ST, CH 3, 3 DC in the next stitch, CH 3, SL ST) along the outer edge to form decorative scallops.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
3. Santa Claus Applique
Face (Beige Yarn)
Round 1: MR, 6 SC. (6)
Round 2: INC around. (12)
Round 3: (SC, INC) × 6. (18)
Round 4: (2 SC, INC) × 6. (24)
Continue increasing until the face measures approximately 2 inches wide.
Santa Hat (Green Yarn)
Row 1: CH 17, SC across.
Row 2: SC2TOG at both ends.
Repeat the decreases on each row until only 2 stitches remain, forming a pointed triangular hat.
Add a white scalloped trim along the bottom.
Beard (White Yarn)
Work several rows of DC and popcorn stitches beneath the face to create a fluffy, rounded beard.
Add a small white moustache using two crocheted oval pieces.
Sew the hat, moustache, and beard securely onto the face. Embroider or attach the eyes.
4. Assembly
Place the two triangular crochet panels together, with the front panel folded or positioned to create an opening for napkins.
Join the panels along the two lower sides, leaving the upper opening accessible.
Sew the Santa applique onto the front center.
Thread a dark green satin ribbon through the bottom point and tie it into a decorative bow.
5. Finishing
Gently block the crochet piece to define the triangular shape and scalloped border.
Insert neatly folded white paper napkins into the pocket.
Your handmade Christmas Santa napkin holder is ready to decorate a festive dining table!
Note: This is an original, approximate pattern inspired by the photo, not the designer’s verified stitch-by-stitch pattern. Adjust stitch counts and shaping to match the desired finished size.
