Christmas Gargoyle Plush Toy

🎄🦇 Christmas Gargoyle? Yes, Please! The Cuddliest Guardian of the Season

Move over reindeer — there’s a new holiday helper in town, and he’s a little grumpy, a little magical, and totally adorable. Meet the Christmas Gargoyle Plush Toy, the most unexpected (but lovable) twist on traditional holiday decor!

You might be thinking: A gargoyle… for Christmas?
And the answer is a big, festive yes!

🧶 A Whimsical Holiday Twist

Traditionally known as protectors perched atop ancient buildings, gargoyles don’t usually get invited to Christmas parties. But we think it’s time to change that! With a sprinkle of tinsel and a heart full of handmade charm, this Christmas Gargoyle is here to:

✨ Guard your holiday cookies
✨ Perch by the fireplace with cozy vibes
✨ Bring a little gothic cheer to your tree or gift pile

Whether you make him as a gift or keep him for yourself, this plushy guardian is guaranteed to spark conversation and smiles.

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What Makes Him So Special?

🎁 Soft, huggable yarn and festive accents
🎁 Adorned with a Santa hat, scarf, or tiny lights (your choice!)
🎁 Perfect stocking stuffer or collector’s item for the quirky at heart

Pair him with your other handmade holiday decorations for a touch of fantasy-meets-festive charm!

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A Handmade Holiday Guardian

This little guy isn’t just cute — he’s full of character. With tiny wings, a sweet scowl, and possibly a candy cane in hand, he’s ready to watch over your holiday season in style.

Looking for something unique to make or gift this year?
The Christmas Gargoyle Plush Toy is the perfect blend of spooky and sweet — and he’s ready to sleigh. 🎅🖤

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Ready to make your own? Gargoyle Plush Toy Crochet Pattern
Tag us when he’s done! We’d love to see how you deck out your gargoyle in holiday flair.

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Gargoyle Plush Toy Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn:

200 yards white

15 yards variegated

4 yards eyelash yarn

Crochet hook size K (10.5 mm)

Yarn needle

Polyfill

2 safety eyes 18 mm

15” chain (optional)

Measures approximately 10” tall

Alternatively, use a single strand of blanket yarn for a plush toy measuring approximately 12” tall.

Directions:

HEAD AND BODY (start at top):

Rnd 1: With a double strand of white yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnds 5-8: Sc in each st. Insert safety eyes at Rnd 5 approximately 2 sts apart.

Rnd 9: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat twice (21 sc).

Rnd 10: Sc in each st.

Rnd 11: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat twice (18 sc).

Rnds 12-13: Sc in each st. Stuff head and neck firmly.

Rnd 14: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (24 sc).

Rnd 15: Sc in each st.

Rnd 16: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 17: Sc in each st.

Rnd 18: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnds 19-28: Sc in each st.

Rnd 29: Working in BLO, *dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 30: Working in both lps, *dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 31: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc). Stuff firmly.

Rnd 32: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).

Rnd 33: Dec around (6 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length. Thread remaining length through needle and pick up outer lp of each of the 6 sc. Pull tight to close opening.

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HIND LEGS: (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With a double strand of white yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join rounds.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnds 3-8: Sc in each sc. Stuff.

Rnd 9: Dec around (6 sc).

Rnd 10: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (9 sc). Mark beg of rnd.

Rnds 11-12: Sc in each sc. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 12.

Rnd 13: Fold foot flat to work toes through both thicknesses. Sl st through both sides of Rnd 12, *ch 4, sl st in 2^nd ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st through both sides of Rnd 12,” repeat twice (3 toes).

Fasten off yarn leaving 12” length for sewing. Fold leg at marker and sew in L-shape to sides of body at Rnds 23-28 of body with toes facing front.

FRONT LEGS: (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With a double strand of white yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join rounds.

Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (9 sc).

Rnds 3-4: Sc in each st.

Rnds 5-6: Sc in 1^st st, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in next 3 sts (9 sts).

Rnds 7-8: Sc in each st (9 sc). Join with sl st at end of Rnd 8. Stuff lightly.

Toes: Fold in half to work through both sides of Rnd 8. Turn, sl st through both thicknesses, *ch 3, sl st in 2^nd ch, sc in next ch, sl st through both thicknesses of front leg,* repeat twice (3 toes). Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length. Sew arms to sides at Rnds 12-18 of body.

See Horny Toad Toes tutorial on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FicL6j9YJDQ

SNOUT:

Rnd 1: With a double strand of white yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join rounds.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3:*Sc in next st, bpdc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 8 sts. (12 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc in next st, bpdc in next st, 2 sc in next st, bpdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts (12 sts).

Rnd 5: Sc in next st, bpdc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, bpdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts (12 sts). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing. Stuff and sew to center of face just below the eyes.

EARS: (Make 2)

Row 1: With a double strand of white yarn, ch 2, sc in 2^nd ch from hook (1 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next st (2 sc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st (3 sc).

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off yarn leaving 6” length. Sew ears to sides of head at Rnds 4-6.

WINGS: (Make 2)

Row 1: With a double strand of white yarn, ch 13, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 10 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 11 lps (25 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in BLO, sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in sc at tip of wing, sc in next 12 sts (27 sc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, working in BLO, sc in 13 sts, 3 sc in sc at tip of wing, sc in next 13 sts (29 sc).

Fasten off leaving 12” length. Sew to back of gargoyle with both wings touching at the top of the wings, then angled downward to approximately Rnd 23. Weave in all ends.

HAT:

Rnd 1: With a double strand of variegated yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 4 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join rnds.

Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once (6 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (9 sc).

Rnd 4: Sc in each st.

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (12 sc).

Rnd 6: Sc in each st.

Rnd 7: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 8: Sc in each st.

Rnd 9: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnds 10-11: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 11. Fasten off red yarn.

Rnd 12: Attach white eyelash yarn, sc in each st.

Sew pompom to top of hat. Sew hat to head.

OPTIONAL: Attach chain around gargoyle’s neck.

OPTIONAL SCARF:

Row 1: With a double strand of variegated yarn, ch 5, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and next 3 ch (4 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Repeat Row 2 until scarf reaches desired length to tie around gargoyle’s neck.

PDF is available at Gargoyle Plush Toy Crochet Pattern

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