Add a dash of North Pole cheer to your holiday table with the Elf Cutlery Holder, a festive crochet project that’s both practical and delightfully whimsical! 🧝🍴 With its jolly green body, playful red collar, bright yellow buttons, and a black belt with a golden buckle, this merry little holder turns your silverware into part of the seasonal décor. It’s a charming way to make every place setting feel like it came straight from Santa’s workshop.
Perfect for crocheters who love quick, decorative makes with personality, this pattern invites you to explore bold colorwork, fun textures, and joyful details. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, crafting gifts for loved ones, or adding a handmade touch to your winter market table, the Elf Cutlery Holder is a delightful way to stitch up festive flair—one loop at a time! 🧵🎄
🎄 Crochet Elf Cutlery Holder Pattern
Add festive cheer to your Christmas table with this adorable Elf Cutlery Holder! Designed to look like Santa’s little helper, it features a green body, a bright red pointed collar, yellow buttons, and a black belt with a golden buckle. It’s fun to make, quick to finish, and adds a whimsical handmade touch to your holiday décor.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate (basic crochet stitches + simple sewing for details)
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9.5 cm x 18 cm (fits standard fork and knife sets).
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn (#4):
- Green (body)
- Red (collar)
- Black (belt)
- Yellow (buttons & buckle)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- sl st = slip stitch
- FO = fasten off
🧵 Pattern Instructions
1. Body (Green – make 2 panels)
Ch 23.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (22).
- Rows 2–36: ch 1, turn, sc across (22).
👉 Each panel should measure about 9.5 cm wide × 18 cm tall.
Make 2 panels. Place them together and sc evenly around to join, leaving the top open. FO.
2. Red Elf Collar
Ch 23.
- Row 1: sc across (22).
- Row 2: (sl st in first st, skip 1, (sc, hdc, dc) in next st, skip 1) repeat across → this forms deep pointed spikes.
FO and sew around the top opening of the pocket.
3. Belt (Black)
Ch 32.
- Row 1: sc across (31). FO.
- Sew across the body about 2/3 down from the top.
4. Buckle (Yellow)
Ch 20, sl st to join into a loop.
- Round 1: sc around (20).
- Round 2: (sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sl st in next) repeat around to square off the edges.
Sew centered on the belt.
5. Buttons (Yellow – make 3 or 4)
- MR, 6 sc, sl st to join. FO.
- Make 3 or 4 buttons (depending on pocket height).
- Sew down the middle above the belt.
🧩 Assembly
- Sew the red collar securely around the top opening.
- Attach the black belt across the front.
- Sew the yellow buckle on top of the belt.
- Sew 3–4 small yellow buttons vertically above the belt.
- Weave in all ends and shape gently with your hands.
🎉 Finishing Touch
Slide your cutlery into the pocket and set it at each place setting. These little Elf Cutlery Holders will bring joy and a handmade charm to your holiday table. They pair perfectly with Santa or Snowman versions for a full festive set!
