Amigurumi Christmas Elf Free Crochet Pattern – Get ready to bring some festive cheer to your home with this adorable Amigurumi Christmas Elf! This cute and jolly little elf is perfect for decorating during the holidays, and it also makes a great gift for friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is simple to follow and works up quickly.
Materials Needed:
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Yarn:
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Red, green, and white yarn for the body and clothes (worsted weight yarn or similar)
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Yellow for the belt and shoes
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Brown for the shoes
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Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
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Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
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Stitch markers: Optional, for marking rounds
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Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and safety eyes (optional)
Abbreviations:
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ch = chain
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sc = single crochet
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inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec = decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
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st(s) = stitch(es)
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sl st = slip stitch
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yo = yarn over
Size:
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This elf will be approximately 8 inches tall, but you can adjust the size by using a larger or smaller hook or yarn weight.
Instructions:
Head:
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With your skin-colored yarn, make a magic ring.
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Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6)
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Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
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Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
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Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
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Round 5-8: Sc in each st around. (24)
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Round 9: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
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Round 10: 1 sc, dec around. (12)
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Begin stuffing the head.
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Round 11: Dec around. (6)
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Fasten off and weave in the ends. The head is now complete!
Body:
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With green yarn, make a magic ring.
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Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6)
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Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
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Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
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Round 4-6: Sc in each st around. (18)
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Round 7: 1 sc, dec around. (12)
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Round 8: Dec around. (6)
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Stuff the body lightly.
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Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the head to the body and sew in place.
Arms (Make 2):
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With green yarn, make a magic ring.
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Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6)
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Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
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Round 3-5: Sc in each st around. (12)
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Round 6: Dec around. (6)
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Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew the arms to the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2):
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With green yarn, make a magic ring.
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Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6)
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Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
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Round 3-5: Sc in each st around. (12)
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Round 6: 1 sc, dec around. (8)
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Round 7: Dec around. (4)
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Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the legs and sew them onto the bottom of the body.
Shoes (Make 2):
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With brown yarn, make a magic ring.
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Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6)
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Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
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Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
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Round 4: Sc in each st around. (18)
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Round 5: 1 sc, dec around. (12)
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Round 6: Sc in each st around. (12)
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Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew to the bottom of each leg.
Hat:
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With red yarn, make a magic ring.
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Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6)
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Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
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Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
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Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
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Round 5-7: Sc in each st around. (24)
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Round 8: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
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Round 9: 1 sc, dec around. (12)
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Round 10: Dec around. (6)
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Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach a pom-pom to the top of the hat if desired.
Belt:
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With yellow yarn, ch 10.
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Sl st in each ch across to form a belt.
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Sew the belt to the waist of the elf.
Finishing Touches:
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Face: You can add safety eyes or embroider the eyes with black yarn. Use embroidery thread for the mouth and nose if desired.
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Details: Feel free to embellish your elf with little details such as embroidery on the clothes or adding beads to the belt. You can also make a tiny Christmas gift or sack for your elf to hold.
Optional: Add Some Fun Accessories!
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Make a small gift or miniature sack by crocheting a tiny bag and attaching it to the elf’s hands.
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Crochet tiny reindeer antlers or Christmas-themed accessories for added festive charm.
Conclusion:
This Amigurumi Christmas Elf is sure to bring lots of holiday spirit to your home! With a simple pattern and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a whole family of adorable little elves. They make perfect gifts or decorations for your Christmas tree, and they’re sure to brighten up any space during the holiday season.
Happy crocheting! 🎄🧶
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