Charming Christmas Elf Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern for a Festive Friend

Get into the festive spirit with this adorable Christmas Elf Amigurumi! Perfect for holiday decorating, a special handmade gift, or simply bringing a smile to your face. This pattern is designed to be enjoyable for crocheters of various skill levels, resulting in a super cute, cuddly elf complete with a Santa hat and scarf.

Craft Your Own Holiday Magic with a Handmade Elf

There’s nothing quite like the warmth and personal touch of a handmade holiday decoration or gift. This charming Christmas elf isn’t just a toy; it’s a little piece of holiday cheer, crafted with love. Imagine it nestled on your mantel, peeking from a stocking, or brightening someone’s day as a thoughtful present that truly comes from the heart.

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Crochet Pattern: Charming Christmas Elf Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern for a Festive Friend

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Light Beige/Cream (main color)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (hat)
Worsted weight yarn in White (hat brim, scarf accent)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (scarf)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or hook size to achieve tight stitches)
6mm black safety eyes
Black embroidery floss (for smile, eyebrows)
Pink embroidery floss or blush (for cheeks, inside ears)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Small golden star charm (optional)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
FO: Fasten Off
st(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
R: Round/Row

Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Head & Body (Light Beige/Cream)

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6-R12: sc in each st around (30) – 7 rounds
Place safety eyes between R8 and R9, about 6-7 stitches apart. Embroider eyebrows above eyes using black floss. Embroider a small nose and a smile with black floss. Add pink blush to cheeks.
R13: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff head firmly.
R15: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R16-R23: sc in each st around (24) – 8 rounds
Continue to stuff as you go.
R24: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R25: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R26: dec in each st around (6)
FO, weave in tail and close hole.

Arms (Light Beige/Cream, make 2)

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2-R9: sc in each st around (6) – 8 rounds
Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff or stuff very lightly at the end.

Legs (Light Beige/Cream, make 2)

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2-R9: sc in each st around (6) – 8 rounds
Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Ears (Light Beige/Cream, make 2)

Ch 6
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: sc in next 4 ch. (11)
R2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 4 st, inc in next st, sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in next 4 st. (13)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold ear in half and sew to the sides of the head, between R8 and R10. Add a touch of pink blush to the inside of each ear. Optionally, attach a small star charm to one ear.

Santa Hat (Red & White)

Using Red Yarn:
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3: sc in each st around (6)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
R5: sc in each st around (8)
R6: (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
R7: sc in each st around (10)
R8: (4 sc, inc) x2 (12)
R9-R10: sc in each st around (12)
R11: (5 sc, inc) x2 (14)
R12: sc in each st around (14)
R13: (6 sc, inc) x2 (16)
R14: sc in each st around (16)
R15: (7 sc, inc) x2 (18)
R16: sc in each st around (18)
Change to White Yarn:
R17: sc in each st around (18)
R18: sc in BLO in each st around (18)
R19: sc in each st around (18)
Sl st, FO, weave in ends. Create a small white pom-pom and sew it to the tip of the hat.

Scarf (Green, Red, White)

Using Green Yarn:
Ch 35 (or desired length to wrap around neck)
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (34 sc)
Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (34 sc)
Change to White Yarn:
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (34 sc)
Change to Red Yarn:
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (34 sc)
Change to White Yarn:
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (34 sc)
Change to Green Yarn:
Row 7-8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (34 sc)
FO, weave in ends.

Assembly

Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Place the hat on the elf’s head.
Wrap the scarf around the elf’s neck.
If using, attach the small golden star charm to one of the elf’s ears.
Ensure all parts are securely attached and tails are woven in.