Spread holiday cheer with this Amigurumi Christmas Elf crochet pattern! 🎄✨ With its festive hat, cheerful expression, and tiny boots, this design captures the magic of the season in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for Christmas décor, a heartfelt gift, or simply love whimsical amigurumi, this pattern is a delightful way to bring warmth and joy to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in outfit details, facial features, and even tiny accessories like a candy cane or a miniature present to enhance its festive charm. Choose classic reds and greens for a traditional holiday look or experiment with pastel hues for a playful twist! Whether displayed as part of a winter setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Christmas elf is sure to spread smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this merry little helper to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🎄 Amigurumi Christmas Elf Crochet Pattern
Bring the magic of the North Pole to life with this cheerful Amigurumi Elf! With his pointy hat, jingly shoes, and festive striped outfit, this little helper is perfect for holiday décor, handmade gifts, or keeping watch on your shelf this Christmas season. 🧝♂️✨
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, accessories, and part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–32 cm (11–12.5 inches) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Beige (skin: head, ears, hands)
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Olive green (hat, shirt, shoes)
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Red and white (striped arms and legs)
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Brown (hair, belt)
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Yellow (belt buckle)
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White (pom-poms and shoe trim)
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Stitch markers
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Optional: pipe cleaners or wire for poseable limbs
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
With beige 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 10–11 -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With beige yarn:
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MR, 4 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
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(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
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sc around (8), FO
Pinch to shape and sew to side of head
💇 Hair Cap
With brown yarn:
Repeat Head Rounds 1–6
Row 7–9: sc around (36), FO
Stitch onto top of head, leaving front edge jagged like pictured
🎩 Hat
With green yarn:
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MR, 4 sc
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sc around
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
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sc around
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(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
Continue increasing every few rows to widen base to ~36 sc
Finish with 2 rounds even
Attach white pom-pom and sew onto head with slight droop
🧥 Body
With green 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)
6–10. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
12–14. sc around (24)
Switch to brown: -
sc around (24)
FO and stuff firmly
🟡 Belt Buckle
With yellow yarn:
Ch 7, join to form loop
sc around to form frame
FO and stitch to front of belt
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With red and white stripes (alternate each round):
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–10. sc around (9)
Switch to beige:
11–14. sc around (9)
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to shoulders
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with red and white stripes:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–15. sc around (12)
Switch to green:
16–18. sc around (12)
FO and sew to bottom of body
🥿 Shoes (Make 2)
With green yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) -
dec x3, sc x6 (9)
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dec x2, sc x5 (7)
FO, stuff and sew white yarn around trim
Sew white pom-pom to toe tip
🍃 Collar
With green yarn:
Ch 30, sl st to join
Row 1: sc around
Row 2: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in next stitch, repeat around to create points
FO and place around neck
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Sew all parts securely
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Shape hat and limbs for personality
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Add smile or lashes with black thread
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Pose on a wood disc or shelf for festive display
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Weave in all ends
This adorable elf brings holiday cheer to any room! Whether you place him by the tree or let him watch over your workshop, he’s sure to become a treasured seasonal friend. 🎁🧝♂️✨
