Craft a Whimsical Christmas Elf Amigurumi Doll: Free Crochet Pattern!

Bring a touch of holiday magic into your home with this adorable Christmas Elf Amigurumi doll! Perfect for festive decor, gifting, or simply adding to your collection of handmade treasures, this charming little helper, complete with her Santa hat and candy cane, is sure to spread cheer. Follow our detailed pattern to create your own lovable holiday companion.

Spread Holiday Joy with a Handmade Crochet Elf

There’s nothing quite like the warmth and personal touch of a handmade gift. Crocheting this sweet Christmas elf doll allows you to infuse your holiday celebrations with a unique, heartfelt creation. Whether she’s perched on your mantelpiece or nestled under the tree, this amigurumi elf is a delightful way to capture the spirit of the season.

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Crochet Pattern: Craft a Whimsical Christmas Elf Amigurumi Doll: Free Crochet Pattern!

Materials

DK weight yarn in Light Peach (Skin Tone)
DK weight yarn in Red
DK weight yarn in White
DK weight yarn in Green
DK weight yarn in Yellow
DK weight yarn in Brown/Reddish-Brown (Hair)
Black embroidery floss (Eyes, Mouth)
Pink embroidery floss or blush (Cheeks)
2.5mm crochet hook
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Fiberfill stuffing
Scissors

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
MR – magic ring
BLO – back loop only
st(s) – stitch(es)
rnd(s) – round(s)

Instructions

Gauge: Not critical for this project, but ensure your stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing from showing.

Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.

Head (Skin Tone)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-11: Sc in each st around (30)
Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 13: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Start stuffing firmly.
Rnd 14: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 15: 6 dec (6)
FO, leave a long tail to sew to body. Weave in ends.

Body (Skin Tone & Red)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in Skin Tone yarn (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5-8: Sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 9: In BLO, sc in each st around (24) – This creates a ridge for the dress skirt.
Switch to Red yarn.
Rnd 10-15: Sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Start stuffing body.
Rnd 17: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Continue stuffing.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Dress Trim (White)

Attach White yarn to the front loops of Rnd 8 of the body.
Ch 1, (sl st, 2 ch, sl st in next st) repeat around to create a ruffled trim.
FO, weave in ends.

Arms (Make 2 – Skin Tone & Red)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in Skin Tone yarn (6)
Rnd 2-3: Sc in each st around (6)
Switch to Red yarn.
Rnd 4-9: Sc in each st around (6)
Stuff lightly. Pinch opening flat and sc across to close (3 sc).
FO, leave a long tail for sewing to body.

Legs/Feet (Make 2 – Skin Tone & Red)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in Skin Tone yarn (6)
Rnd 2-3: Sc in each st around (6)
Switch to Red yarn.
Rnd 4-7: Sc in each st around (6)
Stuff lightly. Pinch opening flat and sc across to close (3 sc).
FO, leave a long tail for sewing to body.

Hair (Brown/Reddish-Brown)

Cut strands of hair yarn (approx. 6-8 inches long).
Attach strands to the head using a crochet hook, knotting them into place for bangs and around the sides. Style as desired. The doll has straight bangs and long side hair.

Santa Hat (Red & White)

Using Red yarn:
Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around (8)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Rnd 6: Sc in each st around (10)
Rnd 7: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
Rnd 8: Sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 9: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (14)
Rnd 10: Sc in each st around (14)
Rnd 11: (6 sc, inc) x 2 (16)
Rnd 12: Sc in each st around (16)
Rnd 13: (7 sc, inc) x 2 (18)
Rnd 14: Sc in each st around (18)
Switch to White yarn.
Rnd 15: Sc in each st around (18)
Rnd 16: Sl st in each st around.
FO, leave a tail for sewing.
Pompom (White): Make a small pompom and sew it to the tip of the hat.

Belt (Green & Yellow)

With Green yarn, ch 15.
Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (14 sc)
FO, leave a long tail.
Using Yellow yarn, embroider a square buckle in the center of the green belt.
Sew the belt around the doll’s waist.

Candy Cane (Red & White)

Rnd 1: Using Red yarn, MR, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2: Sc in each st around (4)
Switch to White yarn.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around (4)
Repeat switching colors every 2 rounds until the candy cane is desired length (approx. 10-12 rounds total).
Stuff very lightly.
Bend into a candy cane shape.
FO, leave a tail for sewing to the doll’s hand.

Assembly

Sew the head to the body.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Sew the Santa hat onto the doll’s head.
Using Black embroidery floss, embroider small oval eyes between Rnds 8-9 of the head, about 4-5 sts apart.
Embroider a small ‘V’ shape for the mouth under the eyes.
Use Pink embroidery floss or blush to add rosy cheeks below the eyes.
Sew the candy cane to one of the doll’s hands.
Weave in all remaining loose ends.