Christmas Cupcakes

Amigurumi Cupcake Series
See also Halloween Cupcakes for others series of cupcake.

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Abbreviations:
R: round
sc: single crochet    
ch: chain
st: stitch
inc : increase
dec: decrease
sl st : slip stitch
F/O: Fasten off
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
CC : change color

Materials:
2 mm crochet hook
yarn in various colors ( light brown, dark brown, green, white, red, black, orange, yellow)
Needle for sewing
Stuff
Scissor

Note: Work in continuous round

Cup:
Use light brown yarn, except deer cupcake use dark brown
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 5 sc
R2: inc, rep 5x (10)
R3: sc, inc, rep 5x (15)
R4: inc, 2 sc, rep 5x (20)
R5: 3 sc, inc, rep 5x (25)
R6: BLO, sc around
R7: sc around
R8: 4 sc, inc, rep 5x (30)
R9: sc around
R10: 5 sc, inc, rep 5x (35)
R11: sc around
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing

Basic Cake:
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: 2 sc, inc, rep 6x (24)
R5: 3 sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R6: 4 sc, inc, rep 6x (36)
R7: 5 sc, inc, rep 6x (42)
R8-12: sc around
In R13 and R14 we will work in back and front loop of R12, but if it's difficult for you, skip R13 and do it in last round
R13: FLO, skip 2, 5dc in same stitch, skip 2,  sl st, rep 7x ( there will be 7 fan stitches)
R14: work in BLO of R12, 5 sc, dec, rep 6x (36)
R15: 4 sc, dec, rep 6x (30)
R16: 3 sc, dec, rep 6x (24)
R17: 2 sc, dec, rep 6x (18)
Stuff
R18: sc, dec, rep 6x (12)
R19:  dec, rep 6x (6)
F/O

Snowman Cupcake:

Cup: see cup pattern
Cake: use white yarn, see basic cake pattern
Nose: 
Use orange
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 4 sc
R2: sc, inc, rep 2x (6)
R3: 2 sc, inc, rep 2x (8)
R4: sc around
stuff
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing

Finishing:
- Attach snowman eyes 6 sts apart, between Rnds 6 and 7 of basic cake
- By using black yarn, sew its mouth
- Sew nose on cupcake
- Insert round stiff card as a base of cup, stuff, then join the cup to cake by sewing them.

Deer Cupcake:

Cup: use dark brown, see cup pattern
Cake: use light brown yarn, see basic cake pattern
Deer's Horns:
Long Horns (make 2):
Use dark brown yarn
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2-7: sc around
stuff
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing

Small Horns (make 2):
Use dark brown
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2-4: sc around
stuff
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing

Finishing:
- Sew long horns on cake.
- Sew  small horn on long horn
- Insert round stiff card as a base of cup, stuff,  then join the cup to cake by sewing them.

Santa's Legs Cupcake:

Cup: see cup pattern
Cake: use red yarn, see basic cake pattern
Santa's Leg (make 2):
Use black yarn
R1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 3 chs,3 sc in last ch. Working on underside of foundation chain, sc in next 3 chs, 2 sc in last ch. (12)
R2: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last 2 sts (18)
R3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st (22)
R4: sc around
R5: sc in next 6 sts,  2 dec, sc in next 2 sts, 2 dec, sc in next 6 sts (18)
R6: sc in next 5 sts, 4 dec, sc in next 5 sts (14)
CC to red
R7: sc around
R8: BLO, sc around
R9-12: sc around
Stuff
F/O leaving  along tail for sewing
Continue work on front loop of R7
R13: use white yarn, sc around
F/O

Belt: 
Use black yarn:
ch  43
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 41 sts (42)
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing 

Buckle: 
Use yellow
ch 4
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 sts (3)
R2: ch 1, turn, sc in each sts
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
Finishing:
- Sew legs on cake
- Sew the belt around the cake
- Sew the buckle on the front side of belt
- Insert round stiff card as a base of cup, stuff, then join the cup to cake by sewing them. 

Christmas Tree Cupcake:

Cup: see cup pattern
Cake: use green yarn, see basic cake pattern, but for R9 work on back loop only.
Additional rounds for cake:
R20: use white yarn, CC sl st on same st as you did in R13, sc in each sts of fan stitch, rep around
R21: work on front loop of R8, join green yarn on 3rd st, skip 2, 5dc in same stitch, skip 2, sl st, rep 7x ( there will be 7 fan stitches)
R22: CC to white, sl st on same st as you did in R21, sc in each sts of fan stitch, rep around


Upper part of tree:
You can skip this part if you wish.
Use green
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: sc around
R3: inc, rep 6 x (12)
R4: sc around

R5: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R6: sc around
R7: 2 sc, inc, rep 6x (24)
R8: sc around
R9: 3 sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R10: FLO, skip 2, 5dc in same stitch, skip 2,  sl st, rep 5x ( there will be 5 fan stitches)
R11: CC to white, sl st on same st as you did in R10, sc in each sts of fan stitch, rep around
F/O leaving along tail for sewing

Finishing:
- Sew upper part of tree to basic cake, stuff before you close it completely
- Insert round stiff card as a base of cup, stuff, then join the cup to cake by sewing them.

This pattern is an original by me, Zan Merry. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If
you wish to share this pattern, you may link this pattern but please do not reprint it to your site.
You may keep a copy of this pattern for personal use but you may not sell this pattern. You can
sell the items that you made from this pattern as you credit me as the designer.
Please leave comment if you have a question or you can email me to cintaku.zanee@gmail.com
If you find some mistake in my pattern, please tell me... I will do the corrections. I will be happy
to see your creation from this pattern so please share your handmade to my Facebook page Zan Amigurumi or my Instagram @zancrochet

Thanks...

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Amigurumi Christmas Wreath Ornament

This amigurumi wreath ornament is good for Christmas decoration. You can hang it on your Christmas tree or any place you like. This little wreath is also suitable for key chain. I use small flowers and leaves for decorate the wreath coz i think this is the easiest way to decorate it :D but you can attach any decoration you like. Basically this wreath is made by using the amigurumi donuts steps, but i change it to be a simple wreath. I hope you like this free pattern amigurumi Christmas wreath. Happy crocheting!!

Materials:
Yarn in red, white, green and pink (or any color you like)
Crochet hook
Stuff
Needle for sewing
Glue (optional, you can also sew the mini flowers and leaves)
Scissor

Abbreviations:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stich
F/O: fasten off

Wreath Ornament
Using red yarn
ch 30, join the chain to make ring
R1: 30 sc
R2: sc, inc, rep around (45)
R3: sc around
R4: sc, inc, rep around, sc in the last st (67)
R5-10: sc around
R11: sc, dec, rep around, sc in the last st (45)
R12: sc around
R13: sc, dec, rep around (30)
R14: sc around
F/O leaving long tail for sewing

Flower:
I used light green and yellow for contrasting color, white and pink yarn for main color
R 1: With contrasting color yarn, ch 2, 5 sc in second ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. Cut off yarn.
R 2: Attach main color,  (ch 2, 2dc, ch 2, sl st) in the same sc, sl st to the next sc, rep 5x for making 5 petals. F/O

Leaves:
Using Green yarn
R1: Ch 8, sl st in the second ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl, ch 1 continue working across opposite side, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st, + sl st to the first st
F/O

Chain:
Using red, ch 17-20
F/O leaving long tail for sewing

Finishing:

• Sew the starting chain of wreath and last round together. Stuffing and sewing little by little. Do it until the wreath closed.
• Sew or glue the flower and leaves to wreath.
• In this part, you also can decorate your wreath with beads or any decoration you like. 
• Sew crochet chain to wreath for hanging it to Christmas tree.

This pattern is my creations, Zan Merry. Please DON’T reprint or post this pateern on any other website. You are welcome to link to this pattern and if you post your own pictures you create, please credit accordingly and include a link to this original pattern. You can sell the amigurumi that  you've made from this pattern but not the pattern. Thanks.

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Amigurumi Christmas Tree

I love Christmas tree. That's why I share this pattern to you who celebrate Christmas. This free amigurumi pattern tree is so easy to crochet. You can add crochet chain on the top of this tree to hang it on your "real" Christmas tree. Just try this pattern, and I'll be glad if you share your amigurumi using this pattern to me. Happy Crocheting!! 

Materials needed:
Yarn in dark green, white and brown
2 mm crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Stitch marker for working in the round
Needle for sewing
Beads in various colors
Scissors

Abbreviations:
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
r = round
BLO = back loops only
FO = fasten off
CC = change color

Note: This project is working in continuous rounds. Mark first stitch of each round.

Trunk:
Using brown yarn
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: Work in BLO sc around (18)
R5-6: sc around
R7: dec, 4 sc, rep 3x (15)
R8: sc around
Stuff
F/O leave a long tail for sewing

Tree:
Using dark green and white
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: inc, sc, rep 3x (9)
R3: inc, 2sc, rep 3x (12)
R4: sc around
R5: inc, 3sc, rep 3x (15)
R6: sc around
R7: inc, 4sc, rep 3x, (18)
R8: sc around
R9: 2sc, inc, rep 6x (24)
R10: sc around
R11: 3sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R12: Work in BLO sc around
R13-14: sc around
R15: 4sc, inc, rep 6x (36)
R16: sc around
R17: Work in BLO sc around
R18-19: sc around
R20: Work in BLO, sc around
R21: 4sc, dec, rep 6x (30)
R22: 3sc, dec, rep 6x (24)
R23: 2sc, dec, rep 6x (18)
Stuff the tree
R24: sc, dec, rep 6x (12)
R25: dec, rep 6x (6)
F/O
Sew trunk to tree before we continue the next steps. See the picture below.

Then we continue crochet next round, starting from the first front loop of R19.
R26: sc arund (36)
R27: 5sc, inc, rep 6x (42)
R28: sc around
R29: (*ch1, skip 2 st, 5dc, skip 2 st, sl st), rep * 7x, (now you have 7 shell stitches)
CC to white
R30: (*sl st to the same st of R28 that u made in R29, 2sc, inc, 2sc), rep * around
R31: Using green, working in front loop of R11, (*ch1, skip 2 st, 5dc, skip 2 st, sl st), rep * 5x (5 shell stitches)
R32:  CC to white, (*sl st to the same st of R11 that u made in R31, 2sc, inc, 2sc), rep * around
R33: Using green, workin in front loop of  R16, (*ch1, skip 2 st, 5dc, skip 2 st, sl st), rep * 6x (6 shell stitches)
R34: CC to white, (*sl st to the same st of R16 that u made in R33, 2sc, inc, 2sc), rep * around
F/O
Your Christmas tree will be like this

Star:
Using yellow yarn
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 5 sc
R2: 4ch, sl st in the  second chain from hook, sc, hdc, sl st, rep 5x
F/O leaving long tail for sewing


Finishing:
- Sew the star on the top of tree
- Sew various colors of beads to the tree as many as you like.

Now You have finished your Christmas tree. I hope you like it....

This free amigurumi Christmas tree pattern is made by me, Zan Merry. Don’t reprint it to your site or blog. You can post the ami that you made from my pattern to your blog, forum or social media, but please link me as a designer.
You can sale the ami that you’ve made from this pattern but not the pattern. If I made a mistake when wrote this pattern, please leave a comment so i can edit it. Thanks

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Christmas Minion

Very easy minion....

Materials needed:
Yarn (yellow, red, black, gray and white)
Crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Needle for sewing
Marker
Scissor
Small black felt for making eyes

Abbreviations:
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
sl st = slip stitch
R= round
st = stitch
F/O = fasten off
CC= change color

Note: This project is working in continuous rounds.  Mark first stitch of each round  

Body:
Using yellow
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: 2sc, inc, rep 6x (24)
R5: 3sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R6-21: sc around
R22: 3sc, dec, rep 6x (24)
R23: 2sc, dec, rep 6x (18)
R24: sc, dec, rep 6x (12)
Stuff
R25: dec around (6)
F/O

Hands (make 2):
Using black
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 5 sc
R2: inc around (10)
R3-4: sc around
CC to yellow
R5: 3sc, dec, rep 2x (8)
Stuff
R6: 2sc, dec, rep 2x (6)
R7-10: sc around
F/O leave long tail for sewing

Legs (make 2):
Using black
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: inc around (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: sc around
R5: 6dec, 6 sc (12)
stuff
R6: 3 dec, 6 sc (9)
CC to red
R7-9: sc around
Stuff
F/O leave long tail for sewing


Overalls:
Using red
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: 2sc, inc, rep 6x (24)
R5: 3sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R6-8: sc around
F/O
R9: 10 sc (start from st 6th-15th), 1ch, turn (10)
R10: 10 sc
F/O
R11: (work in round 8th) 10 sc (start from st 21th-30th ), 1 ch, turn (10)
R12: 10 sc
then continue for making straps
R13: chain 11, sl st to 1st  st of  R10, sl st to 11ch, sl st to the last st of R12
R14: sl st to the st of R12
R15: chain 11, sl st to the 10th st of R10, sl st to 11 ch, sl st to the 1st of R12
F/O

Eye:
Using white
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: sc around
F/O leave long tail for sewing

Goggle:
Using gray
R1: chain 18, sl st to the 1st ch to form ring
R2: 18 sc , sl st to the 1st sc, ch 1
R3: sc around+sl st
F/O
Goggle strap :
Using Black
R1: chain 25, you may reduce or increase the length of the strap base on the size of the head
R2: st st 24
Sew the strap to the sides of goggle.

Hat:
Using red
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 5 sc
R2: inc around (10)
R3: 4sc, inc, rep 2x (12)
R4: sc around
R5: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R6: sc around
R7: 2sc, inc, rep 6x (24)
R8: sc around
R9: 3sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R10: sc around
CC to white
R11: 9 sc, inc, rep 3x (33)
R12: sc around
F/O
Hat's ball:
Using white
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 5 sc
R2: inc around (10)
R3-4: sc around
stuff
R5: dec around (5)
F/O leave long tail then sew to the top of the hat

Assembly:
- Sew the mouth to R13 of the body using black yarn

- Add hair to the top of body using black yarn
- Sew the eyes and then cut black felt for making eyes
- Sew the hands to the body
- Sew the legs to the overalls

You can sew the hat to the body (optional)

Congratulation! You have completed your Christmas minion.

This pattern is made by me, Zan Merry. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link this pattern but please do not reprint it to your site. You may keep a copy of this pattern for personal use but you may not sell this pattern. You can sell the items that you made from this pattern as you credit me as the designer.
If you find some mistake in my pattern, please tell me... I will do the corrections. I will be happy to see your creation from this pattern so please share your handmade to me...

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