Create Your Own Crochet Santa Face Applique
Nothing says Christmas better than a cheerful Santa face! Whether you’re looking to add some holiday cheer to a stocking, tree skirt, sweater, or pillow, crochet your own Santa face applique and make sure your festive décor stands out. This project is simple enough for any level of crocheter, and perfect for the holiday season!
Gather the supplies you need before you start. You’ll need some type of yarn, such as worsted weight yarn, a crochet hook, scissors, tapestry needle, and stuffing. If you choose worsted weight yarn, then you’ll need a size G (4.5mm) crochet hook, which is the most commonly used hook for this type of yarn. If you’re using a different type of yarn, the hook size will depend on the particular yarn and its recommended hook size.
Start by making a basic crochet circle. Make a slip knot, then chain four. Join the slip knot with a slip stitch to form a loop. Then, chain one, and make 11 single crochet stitches into the loop. Join the last single crochet to the first single crochet with a slip stitch. You should have 12 single crochet stitches, and your crochet circle should look something like a flower.
Next, chain one and make two single crochet stitches in each stitch, for a total of 24 single crochet stitches. Join the last single crochet stitch to the first single crochet with a slip stitch. Chain one, and make two single crochet stitches in each stitch, for a total of 36 single crochet stitches. Join the last single crochet stitch to the first single crochet with a slip stitch, and fasten off.
Now, it’s time to start crocheting the Santa face. Start by making the beard. Chain one, and make eight single crochet stitches in the first stitch. Chain one, and make two single crochet stitches in each stitch, for a total of 16 single crochet stitches. Chain one, and make two single crochet stitches in the first stitch, and one single crochet in each stitch until the end of the row. Chain one, and make two single crochet stitches in the first stitch, and one single crochet in each stitch until the end of the row. Fasten off.
Creating the Hat and Eyes
Now, it’s time to make the hat. Chain one, and make two single crochet stitches in the first stitch. Chain one, and make two single crochet stitches in each stitch, for a total of 24 single crochet stitches. Chain one, and make two single crochet stitches in the first stitch, and one single crochet in each stitch until the end of the row. Chain one, and make two single crochet stitches in the first stitch, and one single crochet in each stitch until the end of the row. Fasten off.
Finally, you’ll need to make the eyes. Chain one, and make three single crochet stitches in the first stitch. Chain one, and make two single crochet stitches in each stitch, for a total of six single crochet stitches. Chain one, and make two single crochet stitches in the first stitch, and one single crochet in each stitch until the end of the row. Fasten off.
Assembling the Santa Face
Now that you have all of the pieces of the Santa face, it’s time to assemble them. Use a tapestry needle and yarn to attach the beard to the crochet circle. Then, attach the hat to the crochet circle. Finally, attach the eyes to the crochet circle. You can use a bit of stuffing to make the eyes stand out.
And there you have it! Your very own crochet Santa face applique. This project is perfect for adding a bit of holiday cheer to any item. You can make multiple appliques and attach them to a stocking, tree skirt, sweater, or pillow. Get creative and make your own festive décor!
