About This Christmas Pudding Amigurumi Pattern
This adorable Christmas Pudding amigurumi is the perfect festive companion for the holiday season! Measuring approximately 12cm across, this charming little character features an embroidered smile, sparkling eyes, and rosy red cheeks that capture the warmth of Christmas. The traditional pudding design is complete with fluffy white icing dripping down the sides and decorated with vibrant green holly leaves and bright red berries on top, creating an authentic holiday look that's both nostalgic and delightful.
Short and sweet, this pattern is designed for makers who want to create meaningful handmade gifts without spending days on a single project. The straightforward construction and festive color palette make it an ideal choice for holiday crafting sessions.
Why You'll Love This Christmas Pudding Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this Christmas Pudding pattern because it captures everything magical about the holiday season in one adorable little package! It's incredibly satisfying to watch this festive treat come to life with just a few simple stitches and color changes. What really makes my heart sing is how quickly you can create something so charming and gift-worthy—perfect for those last-minute holiday preparations or when you want to spread Christmas cheer to multiple friends and family members. The sweet little face with those rosy cheeks never fails to make me smile, and the detailed icing with holly berries adds that special touch that makes it feel truly special. Plus, it's small enough to tuck into stockings or use as festive decorations around your home!
Switch Things Up
I absolutely love experimenting with different color combinations to make each Christmas Pudding unique and personal! While the traditional brown pudding with white icing is classic, I've discovered that switching to chocolate brown or even dark grey yarn for the base creates beautiful variations. For a modern twist, I sometimes use sparkly metallic yarn for the icing to add that extra festive shimmer that catches the light beautifully.
When it comes to the holly leaves and berries, I enjoy playing with different shades of green—from deep forest to bright lime—and sometimes I even add gold berries instead of red for an elegant touch. I've also experimented with adding small details like tiny embroidered snowflakes on the icing or using variegated yarn that shifts between winter colors. One of my favorite variations is making mini versions using finer yarn and a smaller hook, which creates adorable tree ornaments perfect for gift-giving.
For those who want to personalize their pudding further, I recommend trying different eye sizes or even creating a sleepy expression by using curved lines instead of safety eyes. Adding a small bow made from ribbon or crocheted chain stitches around the base can transform the look from traditional to whimsical. The beauty of this pattern is its versatility—you can keep it classic or let your creativity run wild with embellishments and color choices!
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Not stuffing the body firmly enough in the middle rounds, which can cause the pudding to lose its rounded dome shape and appear flat or floppy instead of plump and festive.
✗ Placing the eyes too far apart or too close together, which affects the pudding's cute expression; always count the stitches carefully between rounds 14-15 and maintain 3-4 stitches spacing from the smile.
✗ Forgetting to squish the body into a pancake shape at the end, missing the characteristic flattened pudding appearance that makes this design so recognizable and authentic looking.
✗ Sewing the icing piece off-center or too low on the body, which throws off the proportions; position it carefully around rounds 21-29 for the perfect dripping icing effect.
✗ Making the leaves too tight or too loose by not working through the back bumps correctly, resulting in leaves that don't have the proper curved holly shape or lie flat against the icing.
