Amigurumi pattern by Sam van Wyk

The Bearded Brethren

Collection

- Santa Claus -
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Introduction

No introduction needed for the big beard in the famous red suit!

Santa tends to stress eat every year when the big deadline is looming around the corner.
He likes to keep a secret stash of sweets close by for his No.1 Toymaker, Ralphie the Elf.

When things start feeling a bit much, Santa always brings out a handful of sweets and a
cup of hot cocoa to calm their nerves and put a smile back on their faces.

Ready to get into the Christmas spirit?

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reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted
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You may sell any items you produce from this pattern, in limited numbers, provided
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Pattern Information

This pattern is worked in rounds unless otherwise stated, with the understanding of basic
amigurumi techniques required to read the pattern.

The pattern includes the instructions to make Santa Claus and his sweetie sack. The head,
body and legs are made as one piece with the outfit and accessories fitted on
afterwards.
Please take note of the colour chart below before starting. I use Vinni’s Colours - Nikkim
Cotton Yarn which is in DK weight.

Size - 18 cm

Difficulty Level - Intermediate

Abbreviations – US Terminology

MR magic ring FLO front loop only

ch chain BLO back loop only
sc single crochet inc increase
hdc half-double crochet dec decrease (invisible)
dc double crochet x repeat
slst slip stitch rd round

Materials

• DK Weight Yarn
• 2.5 mm Hook
• Toy Stuffing
• Black Embroidery Thread
• Pins
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Santa - Colour Chart

Dunes (Skin) Colour A

White (Beard & Trim Details) Colour B
Sea Green (Main Jersey) Colour C
Mint Green (Jersey) Colour D
Brick Red (Outfit) Colour E
Midnight (Boots & Belt) Colour F
Camel (Santa’s Sack Colour G

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Head

Start with colour A yarn.

Rd 1: 6 sc into MR. (6)

Rd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rd 9: 48 sc (48)
Rd 10: (7sc, inc) x 6 (54)
Rd 11 - 17: 54 sc (54)

*We are now going to be working in the back loops only for certain stitches to create the
shaping for the beard.

Rd 18: 10 sc, [BLO – 28 sc], 16 sc (54)

Rd 19: 7 sc, dec, 2 sc, [BLO – 5 sc, dec, (7 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc], 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec (48)
Rd 20: 10 sc, [BLO – 24 sc], 14 sc (48)
Rd 21: 6 sc, dec, 3 sc, [BLO – 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc], 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec (42)
Rd 22: 5 sc, dec, 3 sc, [BLO – 2 sc, dec, (5 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc], 3 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec (36)
Rd 23: 4 sc, dec, 3 sc, [BLO – 1 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc], 2 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec (30)
Rd 24: 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, [BLO – dec, (3 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc], 1 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec (24)
Rd 25: (2 sc, dec) x 2, [BLO – (2 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc], dec, 2 sc, dec (18)

Stuff the head firmly. As Santa’s beard is quite grand, I like to continue with the ‘jersey’
part of the body and then complete the beard afterwards. Leaving the body unstuffed
you can flatten the ‘jersey’ as needed to get into the last few rows of the beard. Some
may prefer to complete the beard first before continuing on the body.

Body – Part 1

Colour change to C (cut yarn A) and work in the front loops only for the first round. You
will continue colour changing between colour C and colour D to create the Christmas
jersey. *Don’t stuff the body yet until you have completed the beard!

Rd 1: (C) FLO – (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24) Rd 8: (D) 42 sc (42)

Rd 2: (C) 24 sc (24) Rd 9: (C) (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rd 3: (C) (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30) Rd 10: ((C) 1 sc, (D) 1 sc) x 24 (48)
Rd 4: (D) 30 sc (30) Rd 11: (C) 48 sc (48)
Rd 5: (C) (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36) Rd 12: (D) 48 sc (48)
Rd 6: ((C) 1 sc, (D) 1 sc) x 18 (36) Rd 13: (C) 48 sc (48)
Rd 7: (C) (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

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Beard

The beard is worked in short rows in the unworked front loops of the head. To start hold
the head upside down and pull up a loop of colour B yarn in the first front loop of round
17 of the head (see image 1).

Row 1: (Ch 5, slst into the next stitch) repeat until you’ve reached the end of the row.

Ch 5 and now turn the head right side up and slst into the first front loop of round 18 of
the head (see image 3). We are now going to continue working in rows turning the head
upside down or right side up as you reach the end of each row.

Row 2 – 8: (Ch 5, slst into the next stitch) repeat until you’ve reached the end of the row.
Ch 5, turn the head and slst into the first front loop of next round.

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

1 2 3
. . .

Body – Part 2

Cut colour C & D and change to colour A.

Rd 14: BLO - 48 sc (48)

Rd 15 – 16: 48 sc (48)
Rd 17: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rd 18 – 19: 42 sc (42)
Rd 20: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rd 21: 36 sc (36)

Start stuffing the body. We are now going to start

working the legs, so identify the middle and mark 4
central stitches for the back and front and 14 stitches
for each leg (see image 1 on next page).

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I crocheted an additional 3 stitches in order to find the middle (see image 2). Moving
from the back to the front to start the first round of the legs (see image 3). Stuff the leg
firmly as you go.

1 2 3

+ 3 sc

4
Legs x 2

Rd 1 – 4: 14 sc (14)
Rd 5: (dec, sc 5) x 2 (12)
Rd 6 – 10: 12 sc (12)
Rd 11: dec x 6 (6)

Cut yarn and fasten off.

For the 2nd leg, leave a long starting tail for

sewing the body closed and attach yarn
in the 5th unworked stitch at the back of
the body (see image 4) with a sc (counts
as first stitch) and repeat the above leg
pattern.

Stuff the legs and body firmly. Close both

legs by weaving yarn under the front loops
of each remaining stitch and pulling tight
to close. Using the starting tail of the 2nd
leg, close his body by sewing the
remaining 4 unworked stitches together.
Weave in all ends.

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Arms x 2

Start in colour A and change colour for the

Christmas jersey as indicated below:

Rd 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Rd 2: inc x 4 (8)
Rd 3 – 4: 8 sc (8)
Rd 5: (C) BLO - 8 sc (8)
Rd 6: (D) 8 sc (8)
Rd 7: (C) 8 sc (8)
Rd 8: ((C) 1 sc, (D) 1 sc) x 4 (8)
Rd 9: (C) 8 sc (8)
Rd 10: (D) 8 sc (8)
Rd 11: (C) 8 sc (8)
Rd 12: ((C) 1 sc, (D) 1 sc) x 4 (8)
Rd 13: (C) 8 sc (8)
Rd 14: (D) 8 sc (8)
Rd 15: (C) 8 sc (8)

Don’t cut the yarn yet! Stuff ⅔ of the arm

and flatten, crochet 4 sc along the top
(through both loops) to close. Fasten off,
cut yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body
between rounds 2-3.

Nose

In colour A (or a salmon colour for a sun-kissed

look).

Rd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Rd 2: inc x 5 (10)
Rd 3: sc 10 (10)
Rd 4: (sc, dec) x 3, sc (7)

Cut yarn, fasten off and leave a long tail for

sewing. Stuff nose firmly and sew in the center of
the face over rounds 16-17.

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Finishing Touches:

Eyes – The blue pins map the eyes and is embroidered

over round 15, 2 stitches away from the nose and 2
Pearl
stitches from point A to B and 2 stitches from point B to C
Cotton
(see image 1).

Using black thread, I use DMC pearl cotton which is Embroidery

thinner than normal embroidery thread. You can always Thread
split the embroidery thread to 2-3 strands instead of using
all 6 to create a thinner line.

Insert your needle behind the eye and bring it out in the inner corner at point A. Insert
your needle into point C (see image 1) and bring it back out at point B (see image 2).
Insert the needle back into point B, making sure you catch the thread and bring it back
out at point C (see image 3).

1 2 3

B
C
A

Make a ½ stitch (see image 4) and bring the needle back out where you started behind
the eye (see image 5). Make a small knot and hide the ends in the head.

6
4 5

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Cheeks – With salmon yarn, embroider 2 lines under the

eye, 2 stitches long between rounds 16-17.

Eyebrows – In the same yarn colour as the beard,

embroider 2 lines about 3 stitches long over round 13 to
create eyebrows. Use pins to map the placement
before you start.

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Santa’s Hat

In colour E yarn.

Rd 1: 4 sc into MR. (4)

Rd 2: 4 sc (4)
Rd 3: inc x 4 (8)
Rd 4: 8 sc (8)
Rd 5: (1 sc, inc) x 4 (12)
Rd 6: 12 sc (12)
Rd 7: (2 sc, inc) x 4 (16)
Rd 8: 16 sc (16)
Rd 9: (3 sc, inc) x 4 (20)
Rd 10: 20 sc (20)
Rd 11: (4 sc, inc) x 4 (24)
Rd 12 – 13: 24 sc (24)
Rd 14: (5 sc, inc) x 4 (28)
Rd 15 – 16: 28 sc (28)
Rd 17: (6 sc, inc) x 4 (32)
Rd 18 – 19: 32 sc (32)
Rd 20: (7 sc, inc) x 4 (36)
Rd 21 – 22: 36 sc (36)
Rd 23: (8 sc, inc) x 4 (40)
Rd 24 – 25: 40 sc (40)
Rd 26: (9 sc, inc) x 4 (44)
Rd 27 – 28: 44 sc (44)
Rd 29: (10 sc, inc) x 4 (48)
Rd 30 – 31: 48 sc (48)
Rd 32: (11 sc, inc) x 4 (52)
Rd 33 – 34: 52 sc (52)
Rd 35: (12 sc, inc) x 4 (56)
Rd 36 – 37: 56 sc (56)
Rd 38: (13 sc, inc) x 4 (60)

Colour change to B and cut yarn E.

Rd 39 – 40: 60 sc (60)
Rd 41: (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66)
Rd 42 – 46: 66 sc (66)

Slst to first sc in round 46 to close. Cut yarn, fasten off invisibly and weave in ends. Fold
the last 5 rows up to create the hat trim. Make a 2.5 cm pom-pom in white yarn (or you
could crochet a small ball) and attach to the tip of the hat.

The hat is oversized. I like to make 2-fold lines, so it hangs to one side. Pin the folds down
and leave it for a day, it should naturally hold the crease lines you made.

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Pants

In colour E yarn. Ch 50 and join to the 1st chain with

a sc (counts as 1st stitch) to make a big circle
(make sure your chain isn't twisted when
joining).

Rd 1 - 2: 50 sc (50)
Rd 3: (8 sc, dec) x 5 (45)
Rd 4 - 6: 45 sc (45)
Rd 7: (7 sc, dec) x 5 (40)
Rd 8 – 9: 40 sc (40)

Legs

We are now going to make the legs of the

pants, so mark 3 central stitches for both the
front and back and 17 stitches for each leg (as
you did with his legs). Moving from the back to the
front to start the first round of the legs.

Rd 10 - 14: 17 sc (17)

*Crochet an additional sc (or as much as needed) to make sure you are on the inner
seam line of the leg. Loosen your tension when you slst the next round.

Rd 15: 17 slst (17)

Cut yarn, fasten off invisibly and weave in ends.

Attach yarn in the 4th unworked stitch at the back (leave a long starting tail) and repeat
the leg pattern from round 10 for the 2nd leg. Sew the 3 central stitches closed with the
starting tail of the 2nd leg and weave in ends.

Waistband

Attach colour E yarn in the 1st starting chain stitch. Loosen your tension when making the
round of slst.

Rd 1: 50 sc (50)
Rd 2: 50 slst (50)

Cut yarn, fasten off invisibly and weave in ends.

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Straps x 2

The straps may vary in length depending on your yarn and tension. So, to check the chain
length required for your Santa, put his pants on (see * note) and place pins in the front
(about 8-9 stitches apart) and back (about 6-7 stitches apart) where the straps will be
attached. Add or reduce chain stitches as needed and remember to add an additional
chain as you will start in the 2nd chain.

In colour E yarn, ch 39 starting in 2nd chain from hook, 38 slst. Cut yarn.

Attach straps to the back of the pants and weave in ends. Make a French knot to secure
to the front of the pants using a contrasting colour. Alternatively, you can embroider a
few simple lines to secure.

*The pants are a snug fit and you will have to wiggle them on him initially.

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Jacket

In colour E yarn, chain 31. Starting in the 2nd chain from hook and working in rows:

Row 1: 30 sc, 1 ch and turn (30)

Row 2: 3 sc, 6 ch, skip the next 6 stitches, 12 sc, 6 ch, skip the next 6 stitches, 3 sc, 1 ch
and turn (30)

We will now be working in the chains for the next row, to create the armhole.

Row 3: 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 3 sc, 1 ch and turn (36)
Row 4: 36 sc, 1 ch and turn (36)
Row 5: 3 sc, inc, (5 sc, inc) x 2, 4 sc, inc, (5 sc, inc) x 2, 3 sc, 1 ch and turn (42)
Row 6: 42 sc, 1 ch and turn (42)
Row 7: 2 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc, 1 ch and turn (48)
Row 8: 48 sc, 1 ch and turn (48)
Row 9: 5 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc 5 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 5 sc, 1 ch and turn (54)
Row 10 - 14: 54 sc, 1 ch and turn (54)

Skip the last 1 chain on row 14. Cut yarn and fasten off.
1
Jacket Border

In colour E yarn, insert your hook in the first stitch of row 1 (see
image 1), working your way around the jacket:

1 sc in each row, (1 sc, 1 ch, 1 sc) in the last stitch to create the
corner, 1 sc in each stitch along the bottom edge, (1 sc, 1 ch, 1 sc)
in the last stitch to create the corner, 1 sc in each row

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Sleeve x 2

In colour E yarn, insert your hook into the far chain Right 2
space of row 2 (see image 2 for left and right sleeve Arm
starting point) and continue the following rounds:

Rd 1: (1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 2 (16)

Rd 2 – 10: 16 sc (16)

Colour change to B and working in the hdc-stitch. Left

Arm
Rd 11: 16 hdc (16)

Slst in the 1st stitch of round 11. Ch 2 and turn to

continue the sleeve trim.

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Sleeve Trim 1 2

Rd 12: FLO - 16 dc (16)

Slst to 1st dc to close. Cut yarn, fasten off

invisibly and weave in ends.

Santa Jacket Trim & Collar

Pull up a loop of colour B in the first stitch of the jacket border (see image 2), chain 1
and continue the following round in hdc-stitch:

Row 1: 14 hdc, (1 hdc, 1 ch, 1 hdc) in the chain space, 54 hdc, (1 hdc, 1 ch, 1 hdc) in
the chain space, 14 hdc, 1 ch, 30 sc in the chains along the collar, slst to the starting
chain space, 2 ch and turn

With the inside of the jacket facing you, we’ll continue the next round in the back loops
only.

Row 2: BLO – inc-dc in the slst of row 1, 5 dc, inc-dc, (3 dc, inc-dc) x 2, 2 dc, inc-dc, (3
dc, inc-dc) x 2, 5 dc, inc-dc in the chain space of row 1

Chain 2 and slst back into the chain space to finish. Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in
ends.

Belt Belt Loops x 4

In colour F yarn, chain 90 (this may vary In colour E yarn, chain 5 and starting in
depending on your tension) and starting the 2nd chain from hook:
in the 2nd chain from hook:
Row 1: 4 slst
Row 1: 89 slst
Cut yarn, fasten off and leave a tail for
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. sewing to the jacket.

Assembly

Sew the belt loops onto the jacket over rows 10-11. Thread the belt through the loops
and tie 2 simple knots in the middle to close the jacket.

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Boots

In colour F yarn.
Slst in the 1st stitch of round 10. Ch 2 and
Rd 1: 7 sc into MR. (7) turn to continue the boot trim.
Rd 2: inc x 7 (14)
Rd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 7 (21) Boot Trim
Rd 4: 7 sc, dec x 4, 6 sc (17)
Rd 5: 7 sc, dec x 2, 6 sc (15) Rd 11: FLO – 21 dc
Rd 6: dec, 13 sc (14)
Rd 7: (inc, 1 sc) x 7 (21) Slst to the 1st dc to close. Cut yarn,
Rd 8 – 10: 21 sc (21) fasten off invisibly and weave in ends.

Santa’s Sack

In colour G yarn.

Rd 1: 7 sc in MR (7)
Rd 2: inc x 7 (14)
Rd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 7 (21)
Rd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 7 (28)
Rd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 7 (35)
Rd 6: BLO – (4 sc, inc) x 7 (42)

We will now continue working in hdc.

Rd 7 – 15: 42 hdc (42)

Rd 16: (4 hdc, dec) x 7 (35)
Rd 17: (3 hdc, dec) x 7 (28)
Rd 18: 1 hdc, (ch 1, skip next stich, 1
hdc) x 13, ch 1, skip last stitch Rope
(14 hdc & 14 ch-spaces)
Rd 19: (hdc-inc in hdc, hdc-inc in ch- In colour E yarn, chain 65. Cut yarn and
space) x 14 (56) fasten off.
Rd 20 – 21: 56 hdc (56)
Rd 22: 56 slst (56) Weave the rope in the chain spaces of
the sack and pull tight to close. Tie a
Cut yarn, fasten off invisibly and weave bow to finish and don’t forget to fill
in ends. Santa’s sack with some sweet treats!

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