Mrs. Claus Christmas Granny Square: A Festive Free Crochet Pattern
Hello, holiday crafters! ❄️
There’s something truly magical about combining traditional granny squares with festive characters, and today I’m absolutely delighted to share this heartwarming Mrs. Claus Christmas Granny Square with you!
This charming pattern is part of a special Christmas series featuring various holiday characters, and Mrs. Claus simply had to make an appearance. After all, we couldn’t have Santa getting lonely in our Christmas blanket! With her gentle smile, lovely grey hair, and festive red sweater, this square brings all the cozy holiday vibes to your crochet projects.
Whether you’re planning to create a full Christmas blanket by combining this with other holiday squares, or you want to make individual squares for pillows, wall hangings, or gifts, this pattern is wonderfully versatile. The large 14-inch size works up beautifully and gives you plenty of space to showcase Mrs. Claus’s sweet features.
I had so much fun designing her hair and getting that perfect grandmotherly smile – and I think you’ll love bringing her to life with your hook too! So grab your favorite holiday colors and let’s create some Christmas magic together
Materials You’ll Need
Yarn (Weight 4 Medium)
- Cream (Aran) – 74 yds
- Grey (Light Grey) – 48 yds
- Blue (Iced Aqua) – 80 yds
- Red (Holly Berry) – 1 yd
- Black – 8 yds
- Pink (Sweet Pink) – 6 yds
- White – 1 yd
Special Yarn
- Bernat Pipsqueak or similar fuzzy white bulky yarn – 3 yds
Other Supplies
- Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Poly-fil stuffing
- Stitch markers (optional)
Finished Size & Gauge
- Finished Size: 14″ square
- Gauge: First 4 rounds = 4″ (4 dc stitches = 1″)
Crochet Abbreviations
- MC = magic circle
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- sp = space
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sk = skip
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
- BLO = back loop only
Special Stitches
sc2tog: (Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop) twice, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook
Pattern Notes
- The face, eyes, and nose are all worked in continuous rounds
- Chain 3 at the beginning of each round counts as the first dc stitch
- Ears, eyes, hair, cheeks, sweater, and hair bun are worked separately and sewn onto the front
- When changing colors on the face, do not carry colors – fasten off each color after use
- Use the tapestry needle to weave in ends as you go
Main Granny Square Instructions
Face (Worked in Cream and Grey)
With Cream, make a magic circle.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in MC. Join with sl st to top of ch-3 and tighten ring. (12)
Round 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24)
Round 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (36)
Round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * to * to last st, 1 dc in last st. Join with sl st. (48)
Round 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (60)
Round 6: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * to * to last 2 sts, 1 dc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st. (72)
Round 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 5 sts. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (84)
Round 8: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 6 sts. Repeat from * to * 5 times. Switch to Grey, 1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * to * twice, 1 dc in next 5 sts. Switch to Cream, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * to * 6 times to last 3 sts, 1 dc in last 3 sts. Switch to Grey. Join with sl st. (96)
Round 9: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 7 sts. Repeat from * to * 4 times. Switch to Cream, repeat from * to * 6 times to end. Join with sl st. (108)
Fasten off Cream.
