Amigurumi Christmas Elf doll free crochet pattern

Get into the festive spirit with our adorable Christmas Elf crochet pattern! Perfect for adding a touch of holiday magic to your home decor or gifting to loved ones. Let your creativity shine as you crochet this charming little elf, spreading joy and cheer wherever it goes!

Little Christmas Elf Amigurumi Keychain Crochet pattern by AmiSaigon

Pattern by: Ami Saigon Patterns

Picture: @amisaigonvn

Tutorial video: Ami Saigon Channel

Abbreviations:

R= round

mr = magic ring

sc = single crochet

hdc = haft double crochet

dc = double crochet

W = increase (3 sc in the next stitch)

2hdc-inc = increase (2 hdc in the next stitch)

inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)

dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)

sl st = slip stitch

st = stitch

ch = chain

FO = finish off

[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row

( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

To crochet Christmas Elf amigurumi you need:

– Yarn: cream, green, black, white, red, yellow

– Crochet hook

– Fiberfill for stuffing

– Sewing needle, scissors

– Size eyes: 6mm

Amigurumi Christmas Elf

Free crochet patterns

Head

Start with cream yarn

R 1: 6 sc in mr	[6]
R 2: inc x 6	[12]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6	[18]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6	[24]
R 5: 24 sc	[24]
R 6: (3 sc, inc) x 6	[30]
R 7: 30 sc	[30]
R 8: (4 sc, inc) x 6	[36]
R 9-11: 36 sc (3 rounds)	[36]
*Insert the eyes between rounds 9 10, 5 sts apart*
R 12: (4 sc, dec) x 6	[30]
R 13: (3 sc, dec) x 6	[24]
R 14: (2 sc, dec) x 6	[18]
Stuff with fiberfill
R 15: (1 sc, dec) x 6	[12]
R 16: dec x 6	[48]

Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.

Little Christmas Elf Amigurumi Keychain Crochet pattern by AmiSaigon

Body

Start with green yarn

R 1: 6 sc in mr	[6]
R 2: inc x 6	[12]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6	[18]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6	[24]
R 5-6: 24 sc (2 rounds)	[24]
*Change to black yarn*
R 7: 24 sc	[24]
*Change to green yarn*
R 8: (5 sc, dec, 5 sc) x 2	[22]
R 9: (9 sc, dec) x 2	[20]
R 10: (4 sc, dec, 4 sc) x 2	[18]

Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Little Christmas Elf Amigurumi Keychain Crochet pattern by AmiSaigon

Arm (make 2)

Start with green yarn

R 1: 6 sc in mr	[6]
R 2-5: 6 sc (4 rounds)	[6]

Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Little Christmas Elf Amigurumi Keychain Crochet pattern by AmiSaigon

Leg (make 2)

Start with green yarn

R 1: 6 sc in mr	[6]
R 2-3: 6 sc (2 rounds)	[6]

Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Little Christmas Elf Amigurumi Keychain Crochet pattern by AmiSaigon

Ear (make 2)

Start with cream yarn

Make 5 ch, start 2nd from your hook make:

R 1: 3 sc, W, 2 sc, inc	[10]
R 2: inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc	[16]

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Little Christmas Elf Amigurumi Keychain Crochet pattern by AmiSaigon

Nose

Start with cream yarn

R 1: 6 sc in mr [6]

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Little Christmas Elf Amigurumi Keychain Crochet pattern by AmiSaigon

Coat

Start with red yarn

Make 25 ch, start 2nd ch from your hook make: (1 hdc, 2hdc-inc, 1 hdc, 1 slst) x 8

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Little Christmas Elf Amigurumi Keychain Crochet pattern by AmiSaigon

Hat

Start with white yarn

R 1: 4 sc in mr, 1 slst	[4]
R 2: 1 ch, inc x 4, 1 slst	[8]
R 3: 1 ch, 8 sc, 1 slst	[8]
R 4: 1 ch, dec x 4	[4]
Change to green yarn
R 5: 1 slst, 1 ch, (2hdc-inc) x 4, 1 slst	[8]
R 6: 1 ch, (1 hdc, 2hdc-inc) x 4, 1 slst	[12]
R 7: 1 ch, (1 hdc, 2hdc-inc, 1 hdc) x 4, 1 slst	[16]
R 8: 1 ch, (3 hdc, 2hdc-inc) x 4, 1 slst	[20]
R 9: 1 ch, (2 hdc, 2hdc-inc, 2 hdc) x 4, 1 slst	[24]
R 10: 1 ch, (5 hdc, 2hdc-inc) x 4, 1 slst	[28]
R 11: 1 ch, (3 hdc, 2hdc-inc, 3 hdc) x 4	[32]
*Change to red yarn*
R 12: 1 slst, (1 ch, 1 slst) x 32	[32]

Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.

Little Christmas Elf Amigurumi Keychain Crochet pattern by AmiSaigon

Congratulations on completing your Christmas Elf crochet project! We hope you enjoyed crafting this festive friend as much as we enjoyed designing the pattern. Share your finished elf with us on social media using #AmisaigonCreations to spread even more holiday cheer. Happy crocheting and Merry Christmas!

Little Christmas Elf Amigurumi Keychain Crochet pattern by AmiSaigon

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Little Christmas Elf Amigurumi Keychain Crochet pattern by AmiSaigon

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