The Crochet Elf Amigurumi is a cute little doll that looks like a friendly elf.
Most of its body is made with green yarn, making it look like the elf is wearing a green outfit.
The elf's shoes and the collar are bright red, which stands out against the green and adds to its cheerful look.
On top of its head, the elf wears a green hat that has a red border and a yellow edge, giving the hat a special look that catches your eye.
The hands of the elf are made with yarn that's the color of skin, which makes them look like little human hands.
This crochet elf is a wonderful package full of surprises, complete with a charming mix of colors and adorable details, sure to make anyone say "wow!"
Crochet Elf Amigurumi Pattern
Materials:
- Number 4 medium weight yarn
- 4.25 mm crochet hook (also known as a size G hook)
- 12 mm or 14 mm safety eyes (14 mm eyes suggested)
- Stuffing material
- Stitch marker
- Darning needle
Instructions:
Arms (Make 2):
Row 1:
- Create a loop, chain 1 (ch 1).
- 6 single crochets (sc) into the loop.
- Use the tail to pull the center closed.
Row 2:
- 6 increases (inc) around (2 sc in each stitch) for a total of 12 stitches.
For Row 3:
- 2 sc, 1 inc, repeat around for a total of 16 stitches.
Rows 4 to 6:
- 16 sc around for three rows consecutively (total of 48 stitches - flip marker at each set of 16).
Row 7:
- Double crochet cluster (four stitches into the same stitch) and then 15 sc remaining.
For Row 8:
- 2 sc, 1 decrease (dec), repeat around for a total of 12 stitches.
Row 9:
- 1 sc, 1 dec, repeat around for a total of 8 stitches.
For Rows 10 to 18:
- 8 sc around for nine consecutive rows (72 stitches total - flip marker at each set of 8).
- Add a little stuffing to the arm.
Close the arm:
- Fold in half and sc across through both sides for 3 stitches.
- Cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2):
- Similar to the arms, start by making a magic circle with a chain 1 (start with a tail to shape the shoe if you desire).
- Follow a pattern of increases followed by rounds of sc until you form the foot and leg.
Head and Body:
- Start the head with a magic circle and 6 sc.
- Follow a pattern of increases until you reach the desired size for the head, then continue with several rounds with no increases to form the head shape.
- Place the safety eyes and stuff the head.
- Begin decreasing rounds to shape the bottom of the head, changing color to begin the body.
- Add arms by crocheting them in as you work on the body rounds (expect 18 sc around once arms are added).
- Continue the body with sc rounds, switching colors for the belt.
- Add the legs in a similar way to the arms.
Hat:
- Create a cone-shaped hat with increasing rounds starting from a magic circle.
- Switch colors for the brim of the hat and use a special frill pattern to finish the edge.
Finishing:
- Sew ears, nose, and a mouth onto the face.
- Stuff the body and close up the final opening.
- Attach the hat to the head.
- You can optionally add more details such as a belt buckle or outfit decorations.
Notes:
- This pattern is designed to be a crochet along, meaning the viewer is expected to follow along with the video for every stitch and row.
- The pattern instructions are given in brief for the first 30 seconds of every new row on the screen.
Important:
- Remember to use a stitch marker to track the start of each round.
- Always count your stitches to ensure that each row has the correct number.
- Adjust stuffing for shaping as needed, ensuring that the head and limbs are appropriately firm and that the body can sit up straight.
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