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Amigurumi Forest Elf – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Forest Elf – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the enchanted and whimsical world of woodland amigurumi! 🌿🧚✨ Today, I’m delighted to share my FREE crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Forest Elf—a magical little guardian of the woods, perfect for fantasy lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re creating a mystical display for your bookshelf, stitching a charming gift for a fairy tale fan, or simply want to bring a touch of forest magic to your home, this design features delicate pointed ears, a leafy tunic, and an optional tiny acorn pouch or mushroom cap hat.

This design blends earthy charm and fantasy details, with step-by-step instructions for the elf’s slender frame, embroidered freckles, and wildflower wreath hair. Choose soft greens and browns for a natural woodland look, or add pops of berry red and toadstool white for extra whimsy! 🌸 So grab your hooks, some earthy-toned yarn, and let’s crochet a forest friend who looks ready to whisper secrets of the ancient trees. “Every stitch weaves a little more magic into the world!” 🧶💫

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🌲 Amigurumi Forest Elf Crochet Pattern

This gentle forest elf is a magical woodland companion with long limbs, pointed ears, a curled striped hat, and a sweet expression. Whether sitting on a mushroom or hanging out among the ferns, this elf brings fairy tale charm to your amigurumi collection.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, limb articulation, ear construction, and hat striping.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12″ (25–30 cm) tall (sitting) with hat extended, using DK or worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):

    • Color A: Light beige or pale pink (face, ears, arms)

    • Color B: Forest green (body, collar, hat)

    • Color C: Red (hat stripes)

    • Color D: White (hat pom-pom)

    • Color E: Pink (nose)

  • Hook size: 2.5–3.0 mm

  • Safety Eyes (8–10 mm)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Black embroidery thread (for eyebrows)

  • Stitch markers

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

🧝 Head

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–12. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6), FO and close

Eyes: Place safety eyes between Rounds 7–8, approx. 7 stitches apart.
Embroider long arched eyebrows above each eye.
Stuff firmly.

👃 Nose

With Color E:

  1. MR, 4 sc
    2–3. sc around
    FO and sew centered between the eyes.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 5 sc

  2. inc x5 (10)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x5 (15)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x5 (20)

  5. Fold in half, sl st across to flatten
    FO and shape to a point at the top. Attach to head sides.

🧍 Body

With Color B:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–11. sc around (24)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    13–15. sc around (18)
    FO and stuff firmly

💪 Arms (Make 2)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–10. sc around (5)
    Switch to Color B:
    11–16. sc around (5)
    FO and stuff lightly
    Sew to body sides just below neck.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

With Color B:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–20. sc around (9)
    FO and stuff

Sew legs so they dangle freely when elf is seated.

🍃 Leaf Collar

With Color B:

  1. Ch 16, join with sl st to form ring

  2. (Ch 3, sl st in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, sl st into next ch) repeat around to make leaf tips
    FO and sew around neckline.

🎩 Striped Hat

With Color B and Color C alternating every 2 rounds:

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
    3–4. sc around

  3. (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
    6–8. sc around

  4. (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
    Continue this increase pattern (every 3–4 rounds) until the base reaches 24–28 sc
    Alternate green and red every two rounds to form stripes
    Continue straight until the hat measures 6–7″ long
    Stuff lightly if desired, and sew to head

Pom-Pom:
With white: MR, 6 sc, inc x6, sc around, dec x6, FO and sew to tip of hat

🪄 Final Assembly & Details

  • Position and sew ears with slight outward angle

  • Sew hat to top of head, optionally curl tip

  • Pose legs and arms as desired for seated position

  • Use blush or pink yarn to lightly shade cheeks if desired

This little forest elf brings the magic of the woods into your home! Perched on a mushroom or nestled in a leafy nook, he’s a whimsical addition to any amigurumi family. 🍄🧝‍♂️🌿


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