Adventure Awaits: Crochet Your Own Whimsical Amigurumi Elf Doll Pattern

Embark on a magical journey with your crochet hook to create this charming Amigurumi Forest Elf Doll! Perfect for fantasy lovers and skilled crafters, this pattern guides you through making a delightful character complete with a feathered hat, flowing cape, and even a tiny sword. Bring a touch of whimsy and adventure to your handmade collection or create a special gift for a loved one.

Bring Fantasy to Life with Your Crochet Hook

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of crafting a character that sparks imagination. This Amigurumi Elf Doll is designed to be a cherished companion, a unique piece of decor, or a thoughtful, personalized present. Dive into the enchanting world of amigurumi and watch as each stitch brings your very own fantasy hero to life, ready for grand adventures or cozy display.

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Crochet Pattern: Adventure Awaits: Crochet Your Own Whimsical Amigurumi Elf Doll Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in: Light Beige (Skin Tone), Dark Brown (Hair, Boots, Sword Hilt), Black (Eyes, Embroidery), Pink (Cheeks), Red (Hat, Feather), White (Hat Trim, Cape Trim), Green (Cape), Blue (Tunic, Pants), Gold/Yellow (Buckle, Sword Handle)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size appropriate for yarn to achieve tight fabric)
6mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: finish off
rnd: round
st(s): stitch(es)
BLO: back loop only

Instructions

Head & Body (Light Beige & Blue Yarn)

R1 (Light Beige): 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6-R10: sc around (5 rounds) [30]
Insert safety eyes between R8 and R9, approx. 6-7 sts apart.
R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
Start stuffing head firmly.
Change to Blue Yarn.
R13: sc around BLO [18]
R14: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R15-R20: sc around (6 rounds) [24]
R21: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
R22: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
Stuff body firmly. FO, weave in end to close.

Ears (Light Beige Yarn, make 2)

Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain, sc in next 3 sts. Sl st to first sc. FO, leave long tail for sewing. Flatten into an oval.

Hair Cap (Dark Brown Yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
Sl st, FO. Leave long tail for sewing.

Arms (Blue & Light Beige Yarn, make 2)

R1 (Blue): 6 sc in MR [6]
R2-R3: sc around [6]
Change to Light Beige yarn.
R4-R6: sc around [6]
Stuff lightly. Pinch opening flat and sc across to close (3 sc). FO, leave long tail for sewing.

Legs & Boots (Dark Brown & Blue Yarn, make 2)

Boots (Dark Brown Yarn)
R1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain, 2 sc, inc [10]
R2: inc, 2 sc, inc x 3, 2 sc, inc x 2 [16]
R3: sc around BLO [16]
R4-R5: sc around [16]
R6: 4 sc, dec x 4, 4 sc [12]
R7: 4 sc, dec x 2, 4 sc [10]
Stuff boot.
Change to Blue Yarn.
Legs
R8-R14: sc around (7 rounds) [10]
Stuff firmly. FO, leave long tail for sewing.

Hat (Red & White Yarn)

R1 (Red): 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: sc around [6]
R3: (sc, inc) x 3 [9]
R4: sc around [9]
R5: (2 sc, inc) x 3 [12]
R6: sc around [12]
R7: (3 sc, inc) x 3 [15]
R8: sc around [15]
R9: (4 sc, inc) x 3 [18]
R10: sc around [18]
R11: (5 sc, inc) x 3 [21]
R12: sc around [21]
R13: (6 sc, inc) x 3 [24]
R14: sc around [24]
Change to White Yarn.
R15: sc around BLO [24]
R16: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
Sl st, FO.
Feather (Red Yarn): Cut several 2-inch strands of red yarn. Fold in half and knot them together at one end. Trim to shape. Sew to the side of the hat.

Cape (Green & White Yarn)

R1 (Green): Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [20]
R2-R8: Ch 1, turn, sc across [20]
FO.
White Trim: Join White yarn to a corner of the cape. Sc evenly around the entire outer edge of the cape. FO.

Belt (Brown & Gold/Yellow Yarn)

Belt (Brown): Ch 25. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Buckle (Gold/Yellow): Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain, sc in next 2 ch, inc in last ch. Sl st to first sc. FO. Embroider a small rectangle in the center with dark brown yarn.

Sword (Brown & Gold/Yellow Yarn)

Blade (Brown): Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc. FO.
Hilt (Gold/Yellow): Ch 3. Sc in 2nd ch, sc. FO.

Assembly

Sew hair cap to the top of the head. Cut additional 3-4 inch strands of dark brown yarn, fold in half, and attach them around the edge of the hair cap to create a shaggy look. Trim as desired.
Sew ears to the sides of the head.
Using dark brown yarn, embroider small, slightly arched eyebrows above the eyes.
Using light beige yarn, embroider a small vertical line for the nose.
Apply a small amount of pink yarn or fabric blush to the cheeks.
Sew arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
Sew legs to the bottom of the body.
Wrap the brown belt around the doll’s waist and sew it in place. Sew the gold/yellow buckle onto the belt.
Sew the gold hilt to the brown blade of the sword. Tuck the sword into the belt and secure with a few stitches if desired.
Drape the green cape over the doll’s shoulders and sew it securely in place at the back of the neck.
Place the finished hat on the doll’s head.