Crochet Santa Boot Ornament

The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative, and what better way to add a personal touch to your decorations than with a handmade crochet Santa boot ornament?

This crochet ornament is a delightful addition to your Christmas tree, wreath, or holiday centerpiece. Plus, it makes a thoughtful, handmade gift for loved ones!

Customization Ideas

1. Add embellishments like tiny bells, pom-poms, or glittery yarn for extra sparkle.
2. Change the colors to match your holiday theme—green and gold boots can be equally festive!
3. Personalize with initials: Use embroidery floss to stitch family members’ initials onto the boots.

Where to Use Your Santa Boot Ornament

• Hang it on your Christmas tree.
• Use it as a gift tag or stocking stuffer.
• String several boots together for a whimsical holiday garland.
• Attach it to a holiday wreath for a handmade touch.

Santa Decor: If you’re looking for more Santa decor ideas, make sure to check out our Santa Crochet Towel and Santa Candy Cane Holder.

How to Crochet a Santa Boot Ornament

This Santa boot ornament is crocheted in one piece, from the bottom up.

First, you’ll crochet the sole of the boot, then work around the perimeter of it.

Next, you’ll split the boot to crochet the ankle. After crocheting the ankle, you’ll add a little white cuff.

Then you’ll join yarn and finish the upper foot and toe portion.

Once the foot is complete, close the top of the foot, fasten off, and weave in ends. Add a simple hanging loop.

Lastly, add holly leaves and berries, if desired.

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This crochet Santa boot ornament was designed as part of the 2024 Ultimate 12 Days of Christmas Ornament Crochet Along & Giveaway hosted by myself and Blackstone Designs!

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Yarn

I used Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love & Basic Stitch for my crochet boot ornaments. Both yarns are worsted weight, 100% acrylic yarns. The main reason I chose these yarns is because the colors were perfect for a Santa boot ornament.

Other worsted weight yarns can be substituted.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sp: space
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• bpsc: back post single crochet
• invsc2tog: invisible single crochet decrease
• invsc3tog: invisible single crochet decrease by 2
• Rnd: round
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side
• SM: stitch marker
• FLO: front loop only
• yo: yarn over
• Join yarn with a standing single crochet

Experience Level

• Easy

Gauge

• In sc with a 3.50mm crochet hook: 5 sts = 1″; 6 rows = 1″

Size

• One Size: 3″ W x 2.5″ H (not including hanging loop)

Special Stitches

• Back Post Single Crochet (bpsc): Insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the designated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops on hook.
• Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (invsc2tog): Insert hook into the FLO of stitch indicated, insert hook into the FLO of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all loops on hook.
• Invisible Single Crochet Decrease by 2 (invsc3tog): Insert hook into the FLO of stitch indicated, (insert hook into the FLO of the next stitch) twice, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all loops on hook.
• Join yarn with a standing single crochet: Begin with a slip knot on your hook, insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw thru both loops on hook. 

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
• Yarn Notes:  Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love & Basic Stitch were used for the samples pictured in the photos.
• Pound of Love Yarn  100% Premium Acrylic, (1,020 yards / 454 g / 16 oz / 932 m).
• Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
• Yardage for Black Boot
  • Pound of Love Black: 26 yards
  • Pound of Love Cherry (Red): 3 yards
  • White: 3 yards
  • Basic Stitch Pine Green: 2 yards
• Yardage for Red Boot
  • Pound of Love Black: 7 yards
  • Pound of Love Cherry (Red): 23 yards
  • Pound of Love White: 3 yards
  • Basic Stitch Pine Green: 2 yards
• Santa Boot Construction: This Santa boot ornament is crocheted in one piece, from the bottom up. First, you’ll crochet the sole of the boot, then work around the perimeter of it. Next, you’ll split the boot to crochet the ankle. After crocheting the ankle, you’ll add a little white snow on the top cuff. Then you’ll join yarn and finish the upper foot and toe portion. Once the foot is complete, close the top of the foot, then fasten off and weave in ends. Add a hanging loop and then holly leaves and berries, if desired.

Santa Boot Crochet Ornament Pattern

Red Boot

If you prefer a red Santa boot as shown in the photos, work the following sections in these colors:

• Black Yarn: Sole
• Red Yarn: Boot, Ankle, Top of Foot, and Holly Berries
• White Yarn: Fur Trim

Sole

Rnd 1 (RS): With black yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, ch 9, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each of the next 2 chs, hdc in each of the next 4 chs, 5 hdc in the next ch, rotate to work into the bottom of the foundation chs, hdc in each of the next 4 chs, sc in each of the next 2 chs, 2 sc in same ch as you worked the 1st 2 sc. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (21 sts) Length at this point should be 2″.

Note: Turning after each round keeps the join centered at the back of the heel of the boot.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in the 1st st (make sure to work into the 1st st and not the sl st from the join), 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in each of the last 2 sts. Join. Turn. (30 sts) Length at this point should be 2.5″.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in each of the next 6 sts, (2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st) work from ( to ) 5 times, sc in each of the next 6 sts, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st. Do not join. Do not turn. (37 sts) Length at this point should be 3″.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Boot.

Boot

Note: The boot is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1 (RS): Continue with black yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, bpsc in each st around. Do not join. (37 sts)

Rnds 2 – 3: sc in each st around. (37 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Ankle.

Ankle

Rnd 1 (RS): Continue with black yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, sc in each of the next 8 sts, ch 5 (make sure to ch loosely so you can work into the chs later), skip each of the next 21 sts, sc in each of the last 8 sts. (16 sts + 5 chs)

Place a locking SM in the 1st skipped stitch from Rnd 1 to mark where to join yarn later for the Top of Foot.

Rnd 2: Sc in each st and ch around. (21 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (21 sts).

Rnd 4: Sc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st) 2 times, sc in each of the last 8 sts. (24 sts)

Rnds 5 – 7: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)

Rnd 8: Sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)

Fasten off. Continue on to Fur Trim.

Fur Trim

Rnd 1 (RS): With white yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing single crochet at the back of the heel of the boot, sc in each remaining st around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (24 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in the first st, (ch 1, sl st in the next st) work from ( to ) 23 times, ch 1. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (24 sl sts + 24 ch-1s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Top of Foot.

Top of Foot

Rnd 1 (RS): With black yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing single crochet in the st marked with a SM, sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st) 2 times, sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc in each of the next 5 sts along the bottom of the ch that created the ankle. Do not join. (29 sts)

Rnd 2: Sc in each of the next 24 sts, invsc2tog, sc in the next st, invsc2tog. (27 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in each of the next 6 sts, invsc2tog, (sc in each of the next 3 sts, invsc2tog in the next st) 2 times, sc in each of the next 6 sts, invsc3tog. (22 sts)

Rnd 4: Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts, invsc2tog, sc in the next st, invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 sts, invsc2tog, sc in the next st, invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts, invsc2tog. (16 sts)

Rnd 5: (invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 4 times. (12 sts)

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn to close the gap. With a yarn needle, weave the tail of yarn in and out of the last stitches of the last round. Pull to cinch closed. Weave in ends. Continue on to Holly Leaves.

Holly Leaves (Make 2)

Row 1: With green yarn and a 4.00 mm crochet hook, (ch 2, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook) twice, ch 2, sl st into the first ch of the row. You should have a leaf with 3 points.

Fasten off leaving an 8″ tail for sewing. Continue on to Holly Berries. Leaves are approximately .625″ H.

Holly Berries (Make 3)

With a 10″ piece of red yarn, make a knot in the middle of it, then make 2 more knots on top of the first knot.

Continue on to Attaching Holly Leaves & Berries to the Boot.

Attaching Holly Leaves & Berries to the Boot

Step 1: Using a yarn needle and tail of yarn, attach both of the holly leaves near the top of the boot when the boot is positioned like the photo below.

Step 2: Using a yarn needle and tail of yarn, attach each of the holly berries to the boot as shown in the photo below.

Weave in ends. Continue on to Hanging Loop.

Hanging Loop

With any color yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, create a chain that is 6″ long. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn. With a yarn needle & tail of yarn, sew the hanging loop onto Santa’s boot near the back of the leg opening. Weave in ends.

Hanging Loop Alternative

You could also use a 6″ piece of ribbon as a hanging loop, instead.

Then attach it onto Santa’s boot near the back of the leg opening, with a needle and thread.

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