Get ready to bring a touch of festive cheer into your home with a crochet Christmas elf sitting amigurumi pattern! This project is perfect for those who love adding a personal, handmade touch to their holiday decorations.
Crochet Christmas Elf Doorstop
Material:
- ½ inch self-sealing foam for draft protection
- Safety eyes
- Various colors of yarn (worsted weight recommended for uniformity)
- Crochet hook size 4.5 mm
- Stitch marker
Body Pattern:
Start with a Magic Ring:
- Make a magic ring and work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
Round 1:
- 2 sc in each stitch around. (Total 12 stitches).
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
Round 2:
- 1 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. (Total 18 stitches).
For Round 3:
- 2 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. (Total 24 stitches).
Round 4:
- 3 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. (Total 30 stitches).
For Round 5:
- 4 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. (Total 36 stitches).
Round 6-11:
- 1 sc in each stitch around for the next 6 rows. (60 stitches remain constant).
Commence Decreases:
- Begin a series of decrease rounds mirroring the increase pattern until you reach 12 stitches.
Stuffing:
- Start stuffing the body, ensuring it remains oval for flush fitting against a door.
Head Pattern:
Switch to Skin Color Yarn:
- Switch yarn color to begin the head directly from the body, continuing with amigurumi increases and rounds.
Eye Placement:
- Secure safety eyes between specific rows, determined by your preference for the elf's appearance.
Further Increases:
- Continue with the pattern of increases for the head until you reach the desired size, matching the body's width.
Begin Decreases:
- Start decreasing rounds to shape the top of the head.
Stuffing:
- Finish stuffing the head firmly.
Hat and Legs Pattern:
Color Changes:
- Utilize color changes every few rows to create stripes on the elf's hat and legs.
Legs:
- Craft legs using the self-sealing foam wrapped in crocheted covers to fit the draft stopper's functional need.
- Ensure the legs are long enough to block drafts effectively.
Hat:
- Create the elf's hat starting with a magic circle and increase accordingly to create a cone shape.
- Finish with a border pattern and optional jingle bells for decorative purposes.
Finishing Touches:
Face Details:
- Sew on a nose and if desired, a mouth for added character.
Assembly:
- Attach the hat and legs to the body. Ensure legs are securely attached for the draft stopper to function properly.
Decoration:
- Add any additional decorations such as a belt, buttons, or embellishments as desired.
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