Welcome to the enchanting and adventurous world of amigurumi! 🏹✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Tauriel Elf—a fierce and elegant creation perfect for fantasy lovers, Middle-earth enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting detailed and expressive plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up legendary characters, experimenting with intricate accessories, or simply want to add a graceful elven warrior to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with flowing auburn hair, pointed ears, and a touch of woodland charm! 🌿
This design embraces rich greens, earthy browns, and delicate shaping to bring a mystical and adventurous presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Tauriel Elf turns out just right—ready to defend your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out deep forest hues, and let’s stitch up a stunning Tauriel Elf! 🏹
🧝♀️ Amigurumi Tauriel Elf – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of woodland magic to your amigurumi collection with this adorable elf inspired by Tauriel! With delicate pointed ears, flowing red hair, a leafy dress, and tiny boots, she’s ready to roam the forest or guard the realm. 🌿🏹
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, assembly of small parts, shaping ears, and embroidered facial details.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Sport Weight):
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Skin tone (head, arms, legs)
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Dark red or burgundy (hair)
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Olive or leaf green (dress & boots)
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Light peach or blush (nose)
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (6–8 mm)
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Black embroidery thread (eyebrows & lashes)
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Optional: blush or fabric paint for cheeks
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
hdc – Half Double Crochet
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, about 7 stitches apart -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6)
FO and close
Embroider curved eyebrows and lashes with black thread. Use a blush of pink or embroidery for cheeks if desired.
👃 Nose
With blush or peach yarn:
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MR, 4 sc
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sc around (4)
FO, sew between eyes.
🧝 Ears (Make 2)
With skin tone yarn:
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ch 4
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sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, sc (3)
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ch 1, turn, sc, hdc, sl st
FO and sew to sides of head around round 9.
🧶 Hair Cap
With burgundy yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–10. sc around
FO and sew to head.
Optional side strands: chain 10–12 and sl st back for each, attach near sideburn area. Add loose strands if you wish to give it a more layered or flowy look.
🧍 Body
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Switch to green
7–14. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and FO
🍃 Leaf Dress Skirt
With green yarn:
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Attach yarn around round 7 (waistline)
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(ch 5, sl st in same stitch, skip 1, sl st in next) repeat around
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Do a second round above or below to layer more “leafy” effects
FO
🙌 Arms (Make 2)
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
2–8. sc around
Stuff lightly -
Flatten and sl st across to close
FO, sew to body sides.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–6. sc around (9)
Switch to green
7–10. sc around (boot section)
FO and sew legs to body base
👢 Boot Cuffs (Make 2)
With green yarn:
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Attach yarn at top of boot
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(ch 3, sl st next st) repeat around for pointed boot edge
FO
🧷 Final Assembly
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Sew head to body securely
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Attach arms to sides
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Sew on legs with slight outward tilt
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Style hair cap and sew strands as needed
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Finish details with embroidery
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add a tiny cape or forest bow
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Use metallic embroidery thread for leaf veins
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Add wire in arms or legs for poseability
This magical elf is a forest friend full of charm! Whether she’s watching over mushrooms or wandering through crochet realms, she’s sure to enchant any admirer. 🌲🧝♀️✨