Crochet Santa Ornament Pillow: A Festive Holiday Decoration

The Crochet Santa Ornament Pillow is a delightful decorative piece that brings a whimsical touch to your holiday decor. With its charming design and festive colors, this crochet ornament pillow is a perfect addition to your home during the Christmas season. The intricate details and craftsmanship make it a standout piece that will surely spread holiday cheer to all who see it.

Materials Needed

With Red Heart Yarn in Cherry Red, G hook

Instructions

Bottom Half of the Pillow

Crochet in the round.

Ch 2

• Row 1: 6sc in the 2nd ch from the hook - 6
• Row 2: 2sc in each st around - 12
• Row 3: 1sc in the 1st st, 2sc in the next, repeat - 18
• Row 4: 1sc in 2sts, 2sc in the next, repeat - 24
• Row 5: 1sc in the 1st 3 sts, 2sc in the next, repeat - 30
• Row 6: 1sc in 4sts, 2sc in the next, repeat - 36
• Row 7: 1sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc in the next, repeat - 42
• Row 8: 1sc in 6 sts, 2sc in the next, repeat - 48
• Row 9: 1sc in 7, 2 in the next, repeat - 54
• Row 10: 1sc in 8 sts, 2sc in the next, repeat - 60
• Row 11: 1sc in 9 sts, 2 in the next, repeat - 66
• Row 12: 1sc in 10 sts, 2sc in the next st, repeat - 72
• Row 13: 1sc in each st around - 72
• Rows 14-24: Repeat row 13 and FO.

Top Half of the Pillow

• Repeat rows 1 through 12 of the bottom half.
• Row 13: 1sc in each st around - 72
• Rows 14-20: Repeat row 13 and FO.

Sc both pieces together, leaving a space for stuffing.

When stuffed, stitch closed. The belt will cover the seam.

Creating the Belt

For the belt, with Red Heart Black Yarn:

• Ch 6
• Row 1: wk 1sc in each st - 5
• Continue until your belt reaches all the way around and sew in place.

The belt buckle: make 2

Lion Brand Yarn Vanna's Glamour Yarn in Gold

• Ch 9
• wk 1sc in 7, 2sc in the last st - 9
• Ch 7
• wk 1sc in 6 sts, wk lsl st in the last st on the last row and FO.
• Repeat, and sew in place.

Final Touches

To make the top piece and hook on top of the pillow, with an F Hook:

• Ch 2
• Row 1: wk 6sc in the 2nd chain from the hook - 6
• Row 2: wk 2sc in each st around - 12
• Row 3: 1sc in the BLO in each st - 12
• Rows 4-5: 1sc in each st and FO.

Lightly stuff and sew on top of the ball.

To make the hook, with Red Heart Yarn in Grey Heather, E or an F Hook:

• Ch 25
• wk 1sl st in 6 ch sts, wk 2 sl sts in the next 2sts, sl st in each st and FO.
• Sew the hook on to the top piece.