If your holiday style leans more mystical than merry, the Gargoyle Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern is here to guard your Christmas tree in spooky-cute style! 😈✨ This unique crochet pattern combines gothic charm with holiday spirit, making it a one-of-a-kind addition to your handmade ornament collection.
🪶 A Guardian for Your Tree
Perched among the twinkling lights, this little gargoyle is ready to protect your presents and keep an eye on the festivities. With its tiny wings, pointed ears, and mischievous grin, it’s equal parts eerie and adorable — the perfect ornament for anyone who loves fantasy, folklore, or quirky Christmas decor.
🧶 Easy and Fun to Make
Designed for confident beginners and up, this pattern includes step-by-step instructions and detailed photos to help you bring your gargoyle to life. You’ll practice shaping, assembly, and a bit of creative detailing — and in the end, you’ll have a handmade creature that’s full of personality!
🎁 Perfect For:
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Unique handmade Christmas gifts
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Gothic or fantasy-themed holiday decor
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Fans of mythical creatures and amigurumi
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Adding a whimsical twist to traditional ornaments
🏰 Make It Your Own
Customize your gargoyle with different colors — go classic gray for stone or try metallic yarn for a magical touch! Add a little scarf or Santa hat for a festive twist that’s equal parts spooky and sweet.
So if you’re looking to add a dash of dark whimsy to your holiday crafting, the Gargoyle Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern is the perfect project. Stitch one (or a whole flock!) and let these tiny guardians watch over your tree this Christmas. 🪨🎅
Materials:
Brava Sport yarn:
110 yards white
7 yards red
2 yards white pompadour yarn
Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm)
Yarn needle
Polyfill
2 safety eyes 10 mm
7” chain
Measures approximately 6” tall
Gauge: 6 sts = 1”, 6 rows = 1”
Directions:
HEAD AND BODY (start at top):
Rnd 1: With white yarn and G hook, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd 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.
HIND LEGS: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd 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 2nd 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: 2 sc (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd 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 1st 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 2nd 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: 2 sc (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd 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: Ch 2, sc in 2nd 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: Ch 13, sc in 2nd 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 red yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 4 sc in 2nd 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 pompadour yarn, *Sc in next 3 sts, sk next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
NOTE: Because pompadour is a larger yarn, these skipped sts will keep Rnd 12 from bunching up.
Sew pompom to top of hat. Sew hat to head. Attach chain around gargoyle’s neck.
Hanger:
Cut a 10” piece of ribbon or cord. Fold in half. Insert hook through back of hat and push it farther to also go through a st on the head. Pull ends through loop. Tie ends in a knot.
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