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Amigurumi Caroling Elf – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Caroling Elf – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the festive and musical world of amigurumi! 🎶✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Caroling Elf—a cheerful and heartwarming creation perfect for holiday lovers, winter décor enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and joyful plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up whimsical characters, experimenting with cozy winter accessories, or simply want to add a singing elf to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a bright red hat, rosy cheeks, and a tiny music sheet rolled in its hands! 🎄

This design embraces vibrant greens, warm reds, and intricate shaping to bring a merry and enchanting presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Caroling Elf turns out just right—ready to spread holiday cheer in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out festive hues, and let’s stitch up a delightful caroling elf! 🎶

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🎄 Amigurumi Caroling Elf – Free Crochet Pattern

Get ready for the holidays with this delightful little elf! With his striped leggings, pointy shoes, and cheerful face, this caroling elf will brighten up any shelf or festive display. He’s a charming handmade companion full of Christmas spirit! 🎅🧝

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and assembling small parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) tall using DK or worsted yarn with a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or worsted):

    • Skin tone

    • Dark brown (hair)

    • Green (tunic and shoes)

    • Red and White (striped legs & hat)

    • White (collar, hat brim, snowflake detail)

    • Pink (nose)

  • 2.5 mm crochet hook

  • Safety eyes (10 mm)

  • Yarn needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Embroidery thread for facial details

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip stitch

  • BLO – Back loop only

  • FO – Fasten off

  • ch – Chain

👩‍🦰 Head (Skin tone)

  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. (4 sc, inc) x6 → (36)
    7–15. sc around

  7. Place safety eyes between Rnds 10–11, 7 sts apart

  8. (4 sc, dec) x6 → (30)

  9. (3 sc, dec) x6 → (24)

  10. (2 sc, dec) x6 → (18)

  11. (1 sc, dec) x6 → (12)

  12. dec x6 → (6)
    FO and close

💇 Hair Cap (Brown)

Work as the head until Round 12
FO, sew flat to top of head
Embroider sideburns and front hair shape using brown yarn

👃 Nose (Pink)

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–3. sc around
    FO, stuff lightly and sew between the eyes

👂 Ears (x2, Skin tone)

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 → (6)

  3. sc around
    Flatten and sew to sides of head

🎽 Body (Green)

  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. (4 sc, inc) x6 → (36)
    7–18. sc around

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 → (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 → (24)
    21–22. sc around
    FO and stuff

💪 Arms (x2)

Start with skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → (12)
    3–6. sc around
    Change to white (cuffs):
    7–8. sc around
    Change to green (sleeves):
    9–18. sc around
    FO and sew to sides

🦵 Legs (x2, striped)

Alternate Red and White every 2 rounds:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → (12)
    3–26. sc around
    Stuff and sew to base of body

🥿 Shoes (x2, Green)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 → (18)
    4–6. sc around

  4. dec x6, sc 6 → (12)

  5. sc around
    FO and sew white wavy trim
    Attach to bottom of legs

🤍 Collar (White)

  1. Ch 30, join to ring

  2. (sc, ch 3, sc) in each st around
    FO and sew at neck edge

🎩 Hat (Red and Green Striped)

Alternate red and green every round:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. sc around

  3. (1 sc, inc) x3 → (9)

  4. sc around
    Continue increasing every 3 rounds until it fits head diameter (~42 sts)
    Work straight for 6–8 more rounds
    Add white brim: 2 rounds sc in white
    Make pompom and attach

✨ Embellishments

  • Buttons: Embroider or use small buttons on front of tunic

  • Snowflakes: Stitch snowflake designs using white thread

  • Eyebrows & Lashes: Embroider with brown/black thread

🧵 Assembly

  1. Sew head to body

  2. Attach arms and legs

  3. Sew on shoes

  4. Sew collar around neck

  5. Add hat and pompom

  6. Embroider final details

🎁 Final Touch

Your adorable Caroling Elf is complete! Place him near the Christmas tree, on a shelf, or give him as a handmade gift to brighten the holidays. 🌟🎄


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