Free Crochet Elf Amigurumi Pattern

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Designer: PinkPepper Crochet
Instagram: @pinkpepper_crochet
Etsy Shop: PinkPepperCrochetCo

Hi there, amigurumi fans!.. 
Meet Elliot the Elf, a delightful handmade companion designed by Malaika Rodrigues of PinkPepper Crochet. This charming character brings a sprinkle of festive cheer to your crochet hook, featuring warm ochre, brown, and cream 4 ply yarns that give him his signature cozy look. Using just a 2.5 mm crochet hook, some fiberfill, and a few essentials like safety eyes, a yarn needle, and a small bell, you can easily follow this step-by-step, beginner-friendly guide to create your very own holiday helper. Elliot’s gentle smile and classic elf hat make him the perfect decoration or heartfelt handmade gift.

A big thank you to Malaika Rodrigues for sharing such a magical design that captures the joy of the season in yarn form. Whether you’re a crochet beginner or a seasoned amigurumi artist, this pattern promises a fun and satisfying experience from the first stitch to the final detail. And once you finish your cheerful little elf, make sure to check out the end of the tutorial for even more inspiring amigurumi elf ideas that will keep your crochet spirit glowing all season long!

Materials

1. 4 ply yarn in ochre, brown and cream
2. 2.5 m.m. crochet hook
3. yarn needle
4. pins
5. fiberfil
6. scissors
7. stitch markers
8. 6 m.m. safety eyes
9. small bell

Abbreviations

sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
st: Stitch
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st : Slip Stitch

ch : Chain
..in : make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (exp; 3inc, 4inc..).
FLO : Crochet into front loops only
BLO : Crochet into back loops only

CROCHET ELLIOT THE CHRISTMAS ELF AMIGURUMI FREE PATTERN

Head

With cream yarn,
1. Magic circle, Esc [6]
2. *inc*6 times [12]
3. *sc, inc*6 times [18]
4. *2sc, inc*6 times [24]
5. *3sc, inc*6 times [30]
6. *4sc, inc*6 times [36]

7. *5sc, inc*6 times [42]
8.-16. sc all around [42] (nine rounds)
Place the eyes, 8 stitches apart, between rows 12 and 13.
17. *3sc, 2dec*6 times [30]
18. *1sc, 2dec*6 times [18]
19. sc all around [18] Stuff head.
Continue crocheting the body

Body

20. *2sc, inc*6 times [24]
Change colour to ochre.
21. BLO *3sc, inc*6 times [30]
22. *4sc, inc*6 times [36]
23. *5sc, inc*6 times [42]
24.-27. sc all around [42] (four rounds)
Change colour to brown. Don’t cut the ochre yarn.
28.- 29. sc all around [42] (two rounds)

Change colour to back to ochre.
30.- 33. sc all around [42] (four rounds)
34. BLO*5sc, dec*6 times [36]
35. *4sc, dec*6 times [30]
36. *3sc, dec*6 times [24]
37. *2sc, dec*6 times [18] Start stuffing.
38. *sc, dec*6 times [12]
39. *dec*6 times [6] Fasten off and close the hole.

Collar

With cream yarn,
on the BLO of round 20,
*(sc, hdc) in one stitch, (hdc, dc) in the next stitch, (dc, hdc) in the next stitch, (hdc, sc) in the next stitch*6 times [48]
Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew

Ears (make 2)

With cream yarn,
1. Magic circle, 6sc [6]
2.- 3. sc all around [6] (two rounds)
Fasten off leaving a tail for attaching.

Arms (make 2)

With cream yarn,
1. Magic circle, 6sc [6]
2. sc all around [6]
Change colour to ochre
3.- 10. sc all around [6] (eight rounds)
Flatten and make 4sc through the front and back of the arm so that it is closed. Fasten off leaving a tail for attaching.

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Legs (make 2)

With cream yarn, leaving a long tail,
1. Magic circle, 4sc [4]
2.- 4. sc all around [4] (three rounds)
5. *sc, inc*twice [6]
6.- 7. sc all around [6](two rounds)
8.- 9. sc, 4hdc, sc [6] (two rounds)
Change colour to ochre
10.- 11. sc all around [6] (two rounds)
Fasten off leaving a tail for attaching.

Hat

With ochre yarn, leaving a long tail to attach to the head,
Ch 48 [48]
S/ st to make a ring.
1. 48sc [48]
2. *65c, dec*6 times [42]
Alternate between ochre and cream yarn. Don’t cut the yarn. Pick it up every other round.

3.- 8. sc all around [42](six rounds)
9. *12sc, dec*3 times [39]
10. *11sc, dec*3 times [36]
11. *10sc, dec*3 times [33]
12. *9sc, dec*3 times [30]
13. *8sc, dec*3 times [27]
14. *75c, dec*3 times [24]

15. *6sc, dec*3 times [21]
16. *5sc, dec*3 times [18]
17. *4sc, dec*3 times [15]
18. *3sc, dec*3 times [12]
19. *2sc, dec*3 times [9]

Continue alternating colours.
20.- 35. sc all around [9](sixteen rounds)
36. *1sc, dec*3 times [6]
37.- 44. sc all around [6](eight rounds)
Fasten off and leave some tails to attach the bell.

Assembly

1. Attach the ears on the sides between rows 12 and 14.
2. Embroider the nose between the eyes.
3. Attach the base of the hat all around, two rows above the eyes. Stitch the tail of the hat down, behind the ear, so it remains in place. Tie the bell at the end.
4. Stitch the ends of the scallops of the collar down.
5. Attach the arms on the side.

6. Attach the legs, 8 stitches apart, on the last two rows of the body. Curl the ends of the shoes backward and stitch them down using the brown yarn tails. Then thread the same yarn through the legs and into the body and pull tight. Knot both yarn tails at the back of the body and hide them. This will help point the shoes upright.
7. Embroider 2 ‘x’- shaped buttons on the shirt.
8. Add blush to the cheeks.

Congratulations, Elliot the christmas elf is ready.

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