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Amigurumi Woodland Elf – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Woodland 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 Woodland Elf—a mystical guardian of the forest, perfect for fairy tale lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re crafting a magical display for your bookshelf, stitching a charming gift for a fantasy fan, or simply want to bring a touch of woodland wonder 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 Woodland Elf Crochet Pattern

This delightful Woodland Elf is dressed in festive stripes and forest greens, complete with curly-toed shoes, a leaf-tipped collar, and pointy ears full of mischief and charm. Perfect for holiday decor, gifting, or your enchanted woodland collection!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves color changes, ear shaping, and accessory stitching.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12–14″ (30–35 cm) tall with hat, using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.75–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):

    • Color A: Skin tone (face, hands)

    • Color B: Red (hat stripes, sleeves, legs)

    • Color C: Green (body, hat, boots, collar)

    • Color D: Dark red or brown (hair, leaf patch, collar detail)

    • Black embroidery floss (lashes, eyebrows)

    • Pink blush or yarn for cheeks

  • Hook size: 2.75–3.5 mm

  • Safety eyes (8–10 mm)

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • 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. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–13. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close

Attach eyes between rounds 8–9, approx. 6 stitches apart.
Embroider lashes, eyebrows, and smile. Add pink blush to cheeks.

🍂 Hair Cap (Color D)

  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)
    6–8. sc around
    FO and sew to top of head.

Optional: Surface stitch hair fringe onto face.

🧝‍♀️ Ears (Make 2)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)

  3. sc around

  4. Fold and sl st closed, shaping into a soft point
    Sew to sides of head.

🎄 Hat (Striped)

Alternate Color B and Color C every 2 rows:

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. inc x4 (8)
    3–4. sc around

  3. (1 sc, inc) x4 (12)
    Continue increasing by 4 each round up to 30–36 sts
    Work even until approx. 6–7” long
    FO and sew to head with curl or gentle bend at tip.

Optional: Add a small bell or pom-pom at the end.

🎽 Body

With Color C:

  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)
    14–16. sc around (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    FO and stuff

💪 Arms (Make 2)

Start with Color A (hands):

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–4. sc around
    Switch to Color B and C for striped sleeves:
    5–12. Alternate colors every row, sc around (6)
    FO, lightly stuff
    Sew to body sides.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Start with Color B and C stripes:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around
    6–15. Alternate colors every 2 rows (12)
    Switch to Color C (boots):

  3. (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)

  4. sc around, FO
    Stuff and sew to base of body

Toes:
Optional curled toe tip:
Ch 6, sl st back and sew into boot front.

🍃 Leaf Collar (Color C)

  1. Ch 20, sl st to form ring

  2. (Ch 3, dc, sl st) in next st for scalloped points – repeat around
    Use red yarn to accent tips with small leaf or bell stitching.
    Sew around neckline.

🍁 Belt Leaf Patch (Color D)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around
    FO, flatten into leaf shape, sew to front waist.

🪄 Final Assembly

  • Attach head securely to body.

  • Position arms at shoulders and legs evenly beneath body.

  • Sew hat and collar in place.

  • Style as seated or standing (you can weight legs with beads or stuffing pellets).

Your festive Woodland Elf is now ready to spread joy through the forest or under your Christmas tree! Perfect for storytelling, play, or seasonal décor. 🎅🧝‍♂️✨


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