Bring extra holiday cheer to your crochet collection with the Christmas Amigurumi Trio, a set that’s as festive as it is adorable! 🎄🧶 Featuring a sweet Girl Elf, a cheerful Boy Elf, and a jolly Santa Gnome, this trio is full of personality and charm. Each character is designed with delightful details that make them perfect for hanging on the tree, gifting to loved ones, or displaying as part of your holiday décor.
Quick to make and irresistibly whimsical, these three little friends are sure to brighten any Christmas celebration. Whether you craft them as a matching set or mix them into your seasonal decorations, the Christmas Amigurumi Trio is a joyful way to crochet coziness, tradition, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🎅
🎄 Christmas Amigurumi Trio Pattern – Girl Elf, Boy Elf & Santa Gnome
Create the ultimate handmade holiday display with this enchanting trio of festive friends! This complete pattern includes a sweet Girl Elf with green shoes, a cheerful Boy Elf with red and white banded legs, and an adorable Santa Gnome with his fluffy white beard. Each doll is designed to perfectly match the reference photos, capturing every charming detail from the scalloped dress hem to the white toe dots on tiny shoes.
Perfect for holiday decorating, gift-giving, or building your seasonal amigurumi collection!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – This pattern includes color changes, shaping techniques, stripe work, and detailed assembly.
📏 Finished Sizes
- Girl Elf: Approximately 23–25 cm (9–10″)
- Boy Elf: Approximately 22–23 cm (8.5–9″)
- Santa Gnome: Approximately 34–36 cm (13–14″)
🧶 Materials Needed (Complete Trio)
Yarn
Using DK or light worsted weight yarn throughout:
- Skin tone (beige/light peach): 40–50 g
- Red: 120–150 g (dress, boy’s hat, Santa’s coat/hat, shoes)
- White: 80–100 g (stripes, trims, beard, accents)
- Green: 70–90 g (girl’s shoes, boy’s pants & hat, hat stripes)
- Light brown: 10–15 g (boy elf hair)
- Blonde/cream: 20–25 g (girl elf hair)
- Black: 5–10 g (Santa’s belt, embroidery details)
- Yellow/gold: Small amount (Santa’s belt buckle)
Other Supplies
- Crochet hooks: 2.5–3.0 mm
- Safety eyes: 10–12 mm for elves, 14–16 mm for Santa
- Polyester fiberfill: 150–180 g total
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Small buttons (optional, for elf shirt details)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Invisible decrease
- sl st – Slip stitch
- ch – Chain
- dc – Double crochet
- hdc – Half double crochet
- FLO – Front loop only
- BLO – Back loop only
- FO – Fasten off
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
🎀 Girl Elf Pattern
A darling elf with blonde braids, red dress with scalloped hem, skin tone legs, and green shoes
Head
Skin tone yarn
- R1: MR, 6 sc
- R2: inc × 6 = 12
- R3: (sc, inc) × 6 = 18
- R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 = 24
- R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 = 30
- R6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 = 36
- R7–16: 36 sc (10 rounds)
- R17: (4 sc, dec) × 6 = 30
- R18: (3 sc, dec) × 6 = 24
Insert 10–12 mm safety eyes between R10–11, spaced 6–7 stitches apart.
- R19: (2 sc, dec) × 6 = 18
- R20: (sc, dec) × 6 = 12
Stuff head firmly.
- R21: dec × 6 = 6
FO, leaving long tail. Close with needle.
Ears (Make 2)
Skin tone yarn
- MR, 5 sc, sl st
- FO, leaving tail
Flatten and sew slightly behind and below eye line.
Hair
Blonde/cream yarn
Cut 40–50 strands (12–15 cm). Attach hair in rows across crown using latch-hook method. Form two thick braids and secure with green ties/bows.
Body + Dress
Skin tone yarn
- R1: MR, 6 sc
- R2: inc × 6 = 12
- R3: (sc, inc) × 6 = 18
- R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 = 24
- R5–7: 24 sc
Switch to red
- R8: 24 sc
- R9: (3 sc, inc) × 6 = 30
- R10: 30 sc
- R11: (4 sc, inc) × 6 = 36
- R12–16: 36 sc
- R17: (5 sc, inc) × 6 = 42
- R18–20: 42 sc
- R21: (6 sc, inc) × 6 = 48
- R22–27: 48 sc
Skirt Hem (BLO of R27):
(Skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1, sl st in next) repeat
Stuff body firmly.
Dress Buttons (Make 2)
White yarn
- MR, 6 sc, sl st
- FO
Sew vertically on chest.
Arms (Make 2)
Skin tone
- R1: MR, 6 sc
- R2–4: 6 sc
Red sleeves
- R5–12: 6 sc
Green cuffs
- R13–16: 6 sc
Stuff lightly and sew to body angled forward.
Legs (Make 2)
Skin tone
- R1: MR, 6 sc
- R2: (sc, inc) × 3 = 9
- R3–24: 9 sc
Stuff lightly at top only.
Shoes – Green with White Cuffs (Make 2)
Green
- R1: MR, 6 sc
- R2: inc × 6 = 12
- R3: (sc, inc) × 6 = 18
- R4–6: 18 sc
- R7: (2 sc, dec) × 4, 2 sc = 14
- R8: 14 sc
White cuffs
- R9–13: 14 sc
Attach legs inside shoes, close opening and sew to body.
Hat – Green with White Brim
Green
- Increase gradually to 28 sts
- Work straight until tall/slouchy
White brim
- 5 rounds
Attach pom-pom and tilt slightly.
Assembly & Finishing
- Sew head to body
- Attach arms
- Attach legs
- Add hat
- Embroider smile & eyelashes
- Tie hair bows
👦 Boy Elf Pattern
Short brown hair, green pants, red top, striped red-and-white legs, and red shoes with toe dots
Head & Ears
Follow Girl Elf instructions.
Hair
Use brown yarn, short layered cut.
Body (Green Pants + Red Shirt)
- Neck in skin tone
- Pants in green (increase to 36 sts)
- Shirt in red (36 sts for 5 rounds)
Stuff firmly.
Shirt Buttons (Make 2)
Same as Girl Elf.
White Collar (Optional)
Ch 36, sc around, scallop edging in (sc, hdc, dc, hdc) sequence.
Arms (Make 2)
Skin tone → red sleeves → white cuffs.
Legs – Red with White Bands
Alternate red and white sections, ending with white ankle band.
Shoes – Red with White Trim
Red shoe with 5 white cuff rounds.
Add white toe dots.
Hat – Red with White Brim
Same structure as Girl Elf hat, brim in white.
Assembly & Finishing
Same steps as Girl Elf.
🎅 Santa Gnome Pattern
Plump gnome with tall hat, fluffy beard, red coat, belt, boots, and big nose
Body (Red)
Increase to 36 sts, work 12 straight rounds, decrease down, stuff firm.
Nose
Skin tone mini sphere, sew above beard area.
Beard
Crocheted base with fringe. Attach beneath nose.
Hat – Tall Red Santa Hat
Increase to 36 sts and work tall slouchy length.
Add white brim and pom-pom.
Belt & Buckle
Black band sewn around body.
Square buckle in yellow/gold.
Boots (Make 2)
Red boots, stuff firmly, sew to base.
Assembly & Finishing
- Attach hat low over eyes
- Sew beard
- Add belt & buckle
- Sew nose
- Attach boots
🎁 Display & Care Tips
Displaying Your Trio
- Arrange on shelves, mantles, tables
- Santa centered with elves on both sides
- Add fabric base or tray
- Use individually around your home
Care Instructions
- Spot clean only
- Avoid washing
- Keep out of sun
- Store cool & dry
- Keep away from pets/children due to small parts
✨ Pattern Notes & Tips
Yarn Substitutions: Any DK or light worsted. Chenille/velvet for plushier finish.
Colors: Customize freely.
Size Adjustments: Larger or smaller yarn/hook affects scale.
Stability: Stuff firmly, sew legs symmetrically.
Beard Alternative: Fringe method works great.
Stripe Tip: Carry unused yarn inside.
