Materials

Worsted weight cotton yarn in red, white, beige, black, pink, and brown

2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook

Fiberfill

8 mm safety eyes

Floral wire

Tapestry needle

Stitch marker

Small wooden beads

Mini crochet gift and candy cane appliqués

Abbreviations

MR = Magic Ring

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

inc = increase

dec = invisible decrease

BLO = back loop only

FO = fasten off

Spiral Ribbon

Ch 65.

Row 1

Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 3 sc in every chain across.

Fasten off.

Join white yarn and work one round of sc evenly along both long edges.

Insert floral wire inside the ribbon to keep the spiral shape.

Santa Head

Round 1

MR, 6 sc.

Round 2

Inc around (12).

Round 3

(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18).

Round 4

(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24).

Round 5

(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30).

Rounds 6–10

30 sc.

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8.

Stuff firmly.

Round 11

(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24).

Round 12

(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18).

Round 13

(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12).

Round 14

Dec around (6).

Fasten off.

Beard

Using white yarn.

Ch 18.

Row 1

17 sc.

Rows 2–4

Sc across.

Sew below the face.

Add a small mustache with two curved pieces.

Santa Hat

With white yarn, make a circle and increase to 36 stitches.

Work two rounds.

Change to red yarn.

Crochet evenly while decreasing gradually to form a cone.

Finish with a stuffed white pom-pom.

Hanging Cord

Cut a length of cotton cord.

Thread a wooden bead onto the cord.

Attach securely through the top of the hat.

Mini Gift

Make a small cube using red yarn.

Embroider ribbon details with white yarn.

Attach to the bottom of the spiral.

Candy Cane

Ch 16 with white yarn.

Work one row of sc.

Embroider diagonal red stripes.

Shape into a candy cane and sew to the spiral.

Snowflake Decorations

Crochet small five-petal flowers or snowflakes.

Sew them evenly along the spiral ribbon.

Assembly

Attach the Santa head to the top of the spiral.

Insert floral wire through the center.

Sew the mini gift and candy cane to the bottom.

Add embroidered stars, pine branches, and snowflakes to decorate the ribbon.

Weave in all yarn ends securely.

Finished Size

Approximately 35–40 cm (14–16 inches)

Skill Level

Intermediate

Estimated Time

4–6 hours

Conclusion

This elegant Santa Spiral Ornament combines amigurumi and decorative crochet into a festive Christmas decoration. Its flowing spiral design, detailed embroidery, and charming holiday accents make it a beautiful ornament for Christmas trees, wreaths, or handmade gifts. With careful assembly and creative embellishments, it becomes a timeless keepsake to enjoy for many holiday seasons.

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