Crochet Santa Shelf Sitter Pattern - Holiday Crochet Pattern

"This is one of my favorite crochet holiday decorations! This adorable crochet Santa pattern is a remake of a vintage pattern. Santa measures 14 inches tall in total and is a beginner crochet pattern. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions and clear photos, so even beginners can create this adorable Santa. He is perfect use as a shelf sitter, doorstop or giving as a gift. This crochet Santa is made with medium weight yarn and a size H crochet hook. He is stuffed with cotton but you can use a heavy small stone or sandbag to weigh him down for a doorstop. Materials: Crochet Hook Size H Medium Weight Yarn (Red Heart Super Saver, 100 % Acrylic used in images): 3 oz Black, 2 oz White, 5 oz Red, 2 oz Natural (I used Aran) Yarn Needle Cardboard for cutting strands for cuffs and hair. Optional: pom pom maker Gauge: 4 sts and 4 rows = 1 inch Measurements: 12.5" tall without hat, 14" tall with hat, 8" diameter (about 24" around) "

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeGauge: 4 sts and 4 rows = 1 inch

Finished SizeMeasurements: 12.5" tall without hat, 14" tall with hat, 8" diameter (about 24" around)

Materials List

• Medium Weight Yarn: 3 oz Black, 2 oz White, 5 oz Red, 2 oz Natural
• Crochet Hook size H
• Yarn Needle
• Cardboard for cutting strands for cuffs and hair.
• Optional: pom pom maker