Kawaii Crochet Christmas – Book Review
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Kawaii Crochet Christmas by Melissa Bradley-Vatcher is a bright, joyful pattern book packed with 40 super cute festive amigurumi designs. Each project has clear step-by-step instructions, simple shaping, and sweet details that capture the heart of Christmas in a fun, approachable way. This book is ideal for crocheters who want small, fast holiday projects that make great gifts, decorations, or craft-fair items.
Disclosure: David & Charles sent me a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Included Christmas Amigurumi Patterns
The book includes an adorable mix of classic characters, holiday snacks, seasonal plants, and tiny ornaments. Some of the designs featured in the collection are:
- Christmas Baubles
- Robin
- Gingerbread Man
- Christmas Candle
- Merry Christmas Pudding
- Eggnog
- Christmas Mouse
- Gift Tags
- Brussels Sprouts
- Turkey Leg
- Teddy Bear
- Christmas Cactus
- Candy Cane
- Christmas Tree
- String Lights
- Christmas Tree Sugar Cookie
- Mini Christmas Stocking
- Santa’s Milk and Cookies
- Poinsettia
- Orange
- Mistletoe
- Sweets
- Drum
- Fruit Cake
- Snowman
- Mince Pie
- Hot Cocoa
- Ballerina
- Santa Gnome
- Chocolate Reindeer Cake
- Peppermint Ice Cream
- Holly
- Lollipop Ornament
- Angel
- Christmas Wreath
- Santa Claus
- Mini Mittens
- Christmas Bell Ornament
- Gift Box
- Winter Penguin
Yarn and Hook Information
The projects in Kawaii Crochet Christmas were crocheted with Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (4-ply) and Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (3-ply). These cotton yarns give each amigurumi a smooth finish and help the shapes hold their form.
The book uses two hook sizes throughout the collection:
- 2.75 mm (C) crochet hook
- 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
These combinations create small, neat stitches that work well for tiny festive amigurumi and detailed shaping.
Skill Levels
The skill levels in Kawaii Crochet Christmas range from Beginner to Intermediate, so there’s a good mix of quick and slightly more detailed projects. The book includes a helpful stitches and techniques section at the end, with written instructions and clear diagrams for every technique used in the projects. This makes it easy to look up any stitch while you work.
My Favorite Projects
A few designs stood out to me as extra fun:
- Christmas Cactus – a cute and unexpected twist for a holiday plant.
- Christmas Bell Ornament – small, simple, and perfect for fast decorating and gifting.
- Merry Christmas Pudding – a sweet festive treat with charming details.
These three patterns capture the playful style that makes this book so enjoyable.
In addition to these 40 patterns, there is a free bonus project available from the publisher’s site: a cheerful amigurumi star pattern (designed by the author) offered via Bookmarked Hub. It’s a nice extra gift for anyone buying the book and adds a perfect topper or ornament to the collection.
Each pattern is small in size, which makes them quick to crochet and easy to customize. The entire collection follows the cute, simple style that Melissa Bradley-Vatcher is known for, with friendly faces and soft shaping that bring each character to life.
The layout is clear and beginner-friendly, with helpful tips and photos to guide you through the projects. The instructions are written in US crochet terminology, and each design uses small amounts of yarn — perfect for using up scraps.
If you enjoy seasonal amigurumi, this book gives you plenty of choices for gifts, ornaments, garlands, keychains, and stocking stuffers. It’s also a great resource for last-minute makes during the busy holiday season.
Where to Buy the Book
If you’d like to crochet any of the festive designs in this collection, you can pick up Kawaii Crochet Christmas on Amazon. It’s available in print and Kindle formats, depending on how you prefer to read patterns.
Crocheters Often Ask
Yes. The projects are small and use simple stitches, and the book includes helpful photos to support the written instructions.
Most designs can be crocheted with light or medium-weight yarn. The projects don’t require much yarn, so scraps work well too.
Most patterns create small amigurumi pieces that work well as ornaments or desk toys.
Many designs use safety eyes, but you can embroider the features instead if you’re making toys for young children.
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Kawaii Crochet Christmas is a fun addition to any crochet bookshelf, especially if you love making small, cheerful projects during the holidays. You can mix and match these designs, use up leftover yarn, and add your own touches to create cute gifts and decorations. It’s a book you’ll reach for each year when the festive season comes around.
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Thank you to the publisher, David & Charles, for sending me a review copy and giveaway copy of this book. You can learn more about their craft books at and follow them on social media @dandcbooks on Instagram and Facebook.
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There are so many cute littles in this book. I think I’d make the mug of hot cocoa first.