Cup of Mrs Claus in Scheepjes Catona - Downloadable PDF

Cup of Mrs Claus Crochet Pattern – Scheepjes Catona Amigurumi Mug

The Cup of Mrs Claus is a charming crochet amigurumi pattern designed by Anne Farichai and published as part of the Scheepjes After Party series (Number 158). This delightful project produces a decorative crocheted mug — styled as a festive Mrs Claus-themed cup — making it a perfect seasonal make for Christmas displays, gift toppers, or handmade holiday decorations. The pattern is rated advanced beginner level, making it an accessible yet satisfying project for those who have mastered basic crochet stitches and are ready to explore amigurumi construction techniques.

What Is Being Made

The finished object is a small, three-dimensional crocheted mug or cup worked in the amigurumi style, complete with festive Mrs Claus detailing. The design incorporates multiple colours to create the characteristic look of a holiday-themed keepsake. The mug is stuffed with polyester filling to give it a firm, rounded shape, making it a sturdy and tactile decorative piece. Its compact size and cheerful palette make it ideal as a standalone ornament or as part of a larger Christmas-themed amigurumi collection.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern uses Scheepjes Catona, a 100% mercerised cotton yarn available in two ball sizes. Mercerised cotton is known for its smooth finish, subtle sheen, and excellent stitch definition — qualities that make it particularly well suited to amigurumi, where crisp stitch clarity enhances the overall appearance of the finished piece.

• Yarn A: Scheepjes Catona 115 Hot Red (50g/125m) – 1 ball
• Yarn B: Scheepjes Catona 105 Bridal White (50g/125m) – 1 ball
• Yarn C: Scheepjes Catona 263 Petal Peach (25g/62.5m) – 1 ball
• Yarn D: Scheepjes Catona 507 Chocolate (25g/62.5m) – 1 ball
• Yarn E: Scheepjes Catona 406 Soft Beige (25g/62.5m) – 1 ball
• Yarn F: Scheepjes Catona 409 Soft Rose (25g/62.5m) – 1 ball
• Yarn G: Scheepjes Catona 244 Spruce (25g/62.5m) – 1 ball

Additional materials include a 2.5mm crochet hook, polyester stuffing (item no. 240130-10), and 1 stitch marker to track the beginning of each round throughout the amigurumi construction.

Crochet Hook

A 2.5mm hook is specified for this pattern. This relatively fine hook size is typical for amigurumi worked in 4-ply weight yarn, as it produces a tight, dense fabric with minimal gaps — essential for ensuring the polyester stuffing does not show through the finished piece. The pattern notes explicitly state that tension should be tight enough to prevent holes from appearing in the fabric.

Yarn Weight

All seven shades of Scheepjes Catona used in this pattern are 4-ply weight (also known as fingering or superfine weight). This lightweight cotton yarn creates a neat, fine fabric that captures colour changes and stitch detail with precision, which is particularly important when working small-scale amigurumi pieces with multiple colour sections.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs the classic amigurumi method, which involves working in a continuous spiral rather than joining each round with a slip stitch. A stitch marker is moved up with each new round to keep track of progress. This technique creates seamless, rounded three-dimensional shapes that are ideal for stuffed toys and decorative figures.

• Magic ring (mr): The mug base begins with a magic ring, a foundational amigurumi technique that closes the centre of the work tightly with no hole at the start.
• Working in the round (continuous spiral): All rounds are worked continuously without closing