From the polar bear’s tubbiness to the fuzzy pom pom atop the Christmas tree, there’s not one element of this amigurumi trio we can’t help but smile at.

We reckon they’re just the thing for hanging on this year’s fir – either that, or wrapping up as mini stocking fillers for your besties.

Materials
■ Rico Creative Cotton Aran, 100% cotton, 50g/85m per ball, one ball each in White (80)
(Yarn A), Light Green (40) (Yarn B) and Red (05) (Yarn C)
■ Twilley’s Goldfingering, 80% viscose/20% polyester, 25g/100m per ball, one ball in Gold (002) (Yarn D)
■ Small amount of DK
yarn in grey (Yarn E)
■ Black embroidery thread
■ Soft toy stuffing
■ 3mm (UK 10, US D/3) crochet hook
■ 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) crochet hook
■ Tapestry needle
■ Six black safety eyes, 1cm (3/8 “) wide
■ Stitch marker