Get ready to crochet Santa’s little helpers! The below elf patterns come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you would like to make a quick ornament for your Christmas tree or a bigger amigurumi figure with intricate details, this list of free elf crochet patterns is for you.
Take a look at these free Christmas elf crochet patterns. Happy crocheting!
Elf Girl Amigurumi
Photo credit: talesoftwistedfibers.wordpress.com
This pattern is designed by Serah, Tales of Twisted Fibers.
Suggested Yarn
- Sock Weight Yarn
Hook size: 2.50 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Elf Amigurumi
Photo credit: amidorablecrochet.ca
This elf boy wearing a Christmas tree hat is a fun little project to put you in a festive mood.
Suggested Yarn
- Acrylic Worsted Weight Yarn
Hook size: 2.50 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Christmas Elves Pattern
Photo credit: amigurumibb.com
These nice house elves will bring you smiles and cheer up your holiday season.
Suggested Yarn
- Medium Weight Cotton Yarn
Hook size: 2.00 mm, 2.50 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Holiday Helper Amigurumi
Photo credit: Ruth Hinman
This happy little friend is all dressed up in his holiday best and is excited to help you celebrate the season.
Suggested Yarn
- Fair Isle Yarn Liberty Craft Colors
Hook size: 4.50 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Christmas Elf
Photo credit: Lia Jone
This free Christmas Elf crochet pattern is fun, festive, and surprisingly quick to stitch up.
Suggested Yarn
- Schachenmayr Catania
Hook size: 2.00 mm
Difficulty: Beginner
Christmas Elf Pixie
Photo credit: sweetsofties.com
Christmas Elf Pixie wera a festive red and green outfit, complete with a Santa hat.
Suggested Yarn
- Medium Weight Yarn (e. g. Caron Simply Soft)
Hook size: 2.75 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Christmas Elf
Photo credit: heartandsew.co.uk
This elf looks a bit like Will Ferrell, so Julie, the designer of the pattern, named him Buddy.
Suggested Yarn
- Three Bears Yarn 100% cotton DK
Hook size: 3.00 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Elwood and Edwina Elf
Photo credit: Mary R. Wilson Designs
This pattern is for both Elwood and Edwina Elf.
Suggested Yarn
- Yarn in Green, Red, Gold, Aran, Brown, Pink
Hook size: 2.75 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Jingle the Christmas Elf
Photo credit: neogurumi.blogspot.com
This is a unisex elf doll and can be custom made for either gender.
Suggested Yarn
- Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton in the colors:
- Red (100 yards)
- White (30 yards)
- Brown (30 yards)
- Skin Colr (40 yards)
Hook size: 3.25 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Merry Jingles Elf
Photo credit: pippinpoppycock.com
This elf pattern designed by Pippin Poppycock. The finished amigurumi figure is 3 feet tall.
Suggested Yarn
- Styleacraft Classique Cotton DK
Hook size: 3.50 mm
Difficulty: Advanced
Elf of Santa Claus
Photo credit: katkarmela.com
The basis – the body – is the same for all dolls. You can make different versions by changing the color of the pajamas.
Suggested Yarn
- 100% cotton YarnArt Iris
Hook size: 1.00 mm
Difficulty: Advanced
Eli, the Elf
Photo credit: stellasyarnuniverse.com
This crochet elf is the perfect size to hang on your Christmas tree.
Suggested Yarn
- DK / Light Worsted Cotton Yarn, e.g. Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Hook size: 2.50 mm
Difficulty: Beginner
Elf Wine Cozy
Photo credit: crochet365knittoo.com
This is a very versatile pattern and can be made so many different ways to represent your favorite Christmas character.
Suggested Yarn
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Worsted Weight Yarn
Hook size: 6.00 mm
Difficulty: Beginner
More Free Crochet Patterns and Tutorials
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