I found this crocheted Santa at an estate sale in a house that had been inhabited by a veritable yarn virtuoso. An entire room was piled with her creations, but this Santa especially caught my eye–just in time for the holidays.

His creator cleverly used the spiral crochet technique for his legs and arms.

His beard and nose are pompoms.

And the trim on his hat is the crochet popcorn stitch.

Happy Holidays to all!