These easy crochet Santas are so cute and easy to make! The head and body are made in one piece starting from the top down. Meanwhile, Santa’s hat, moustache, swirly beard, arms, belt, legs and cuffs are made as separate pieces and sewn on at the end. Made in jolly shades of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran, a squidgy Santa’s is the perfect project to get you in the festive spirit!

SIZE
Santa Claus is 10in/25cm tall.

YOU WILL NEED
Paintbox Yarns is exclusively available at lovecrafts.com
● 1.8oz/50g balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran:
• 1 ball in Coffee Bean or Vanilla Cream (A)
• 1 ball in Red Wine (B)
• 1 ball in Champagne White (C)
• 1 ball in Granite Grey (D)
● US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
● Pair of 3/8in/9mm safety eyes
● Tapestry needle
● Pins
● Stitch markers
● Toy stuffing

GAUGE (TENSION)
17 sts and 19 rows to a 4in/10cm square worked in single (double) crochet using E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook.