Crochet Christmas Elf Sitting Amigurumi Pattern

Get ready to create a charming little companion just in time for the festive season with the Crochet Christmas Elf Sitting Amigurumi Pattern. This delightful project allows you to crochet your very own holiday elf, perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your Christmas decor.

Crochet Christmas Elf Sitting

Materials:

• 4.25 mm crochet hook
• Medium weight yarn (Number 4)
• 12 mm safety eyes
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st: stitch
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only

Body:

Start with a chain of 6.

Row 1:

• Make 6 sc in the first chain (the chain does not count as a stitch), ch 1, turn your work.

Row 2:

• Perform an increase in each stitch (6 increases total), ch 1, turn your work.

For Row 3:

• 2 sc, then 1 increase; repeat 4 times, ch 1, turn your work.

Rows 4-5:

• 16 sc in each row, ch 1, turn your work after each row.

Row 6:

• Make a 4 dc cluster, followed by 15 sc; repeat twice, ch 1, turn your work.

For Row 7:

2 sc, then 1 decrease; repeat 6 times, ch 1, turn your work.

Row 8:

• 1 sc, then 1 decrease; repeat 8 times, ch 1, turn your work.

Rows 9-15:

• 8 sc in each row, ch 1, turn your work after each row.
• Stuff the body. Fold in half and join by sc through matching stitches on both sides, sc 3 more across, secure with a slip stitch, and cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

For Row 16:

• 4 decreases, followed by 6 sc, ch 1, turn your work.
• Change to the color for pants and work the following:

Rows 17-19:

• 36 sc in each row, ch 1, and turn after each row.

Row 20:

• Another 36 sc, ch 1, and turn.
• Change to belt color.

For Row 21:

• Work 36 sc, ch 1, and turn.
• Change to green.

Rows 22-23:

• Work 36 sc, fasten off after the last row.

Legs and Arms:

• Repeat the steps outlined for the Body section to create Legs and Arms, adjusting the body length as followed above. Stuff the arms and legs before sewing them onto the body.

Head:

Foundation:

• Chain 6.

Row 1:

• 6 sc in first ch, ch 1, turn.

Row 2:

• 6 inc, ch 1, turn.

For Row 3:

• (2 sc, 1 inc) x4, ch 1, turn.

Row 4-6:

• 16 sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 7:

(4 dc cluster, 15 sc) x2, ch 1, turn.

For Row 8:

• (2 sc, 1 dec) x6, ch 1, turn.

Row 9:

• (1 sc, 1 dec) x8, ch 1, turn.

Row 10-18:

• 8 sc, ch 1, turn. Stuff the head.

Closing:

• Fold, join with sc across both sides, sl st to finish, leave a tail.

Shaping:

Row 19-22:

• Decrease to shape the head, ch 1, turn at each row end.

Row 23:

12 sc evenly, ch 1, turn.

Switch Colors:

Row 24-27:

• Skin color 36 sc, ch 1, turn.

For Row 28:

• Hair color 36 sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 29-30:

• Green 36 sc, fasten off after row 30.

Attach Parts:

• Sew legs to the body below the waist.
• Sew arms to the body above the waist.
• Attach the head to the neck area.