Crochet Elf Ornament

If you're looking to add a whimsical touch to your holiday decor, consider crafting a crochet elf ornament! These charming little creations not only bring festive cheer to your tree but also make lovely handmade gifts for family and friends. With just a few basic crochet stitches and some colorful yarn, you can create your own adorable elf ornaments in no time. Get your creative juices flowing by customizing the elf's hat and outfit with different yarn colors and embellishments. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, making these cute ornaments is a fun and rewarding way to spread holiday joy. Be prepared for smiles and compliments when others see your delightful crochet elf creations adorning your tree this holiday season!

Supplies

• 3mm & 4mm crochet hook
• DK weight yarn
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• 5mm Safety eyes
• Toy Stuffing
• Black embroidery thread

Yarn

• Weight – DK / Light Worsted/ #3
• Brand – Style craft Squeeze Me DK
• A – Champagne
• B – Pink
• C – Green
• D – Red
• Total: 49 yards

Gauge

• 3mm hook: 2″ x 2″ swatch = 10 rows of 10 sc
• 4mm hook: 2″ x 2″ swatch = 4 rows of 7 dc

Finished Size

• Width 8cm x Height 13cm

Pattern Notes

• Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in the stitch count
• The last numbers in brackets are the total number of stitches in the round
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. eg. (sc, 2sc) would mean sc in first stitch then 2sc in next stitch
• Change colour while completing the previous stitch.
• Always start in same stitch as slip stitch
• If you have trouble using the MR with fluffy yarn, try making a separate MR with acrylic yarn.

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (UK Translation)

• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• 2dc – 2 dc in 1 space (increase)
• dc2tog – dc 2 together (decrease)
• MR – Magic ring
• R – Round / Row
• sc – Single crochet
• 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
• sc2tog – sc 2 together (decrease)
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches

Skill Level

Easy

Head

Round 1

• Use Champagne (A) yarn & a 3mm hook
• In a MR, ch x 1, sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (8 sts)

Round 2

• 2sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (16 sts)

Round 3

• (2sc, sc) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (24 sts)

Round 4

• sc x 24
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (24 sts)

Round 5

• sc x 24
• Place a stitch marker on the 10th & 15th st
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (24 sts)

Round 6 – 7

• sc x 24
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• Replace R5 stitch markets for safety eyes
• (2 rounds of 24 sts) 

Round 8

• (sc, sc2tog) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (16 sts)

Round 9

• sc2tog x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (8 sts)

Mouth

• With black tapestry thread, sew a mouth over R7
• The mouth should be 2 sts wide

Cheeks

• With Pink (B) yarn, sew some cheeks over R6, on the outside edges of the eyes

Stuffing

• Fill the head with toy stuffing

Body

Round 10

• Change to Green (C) yarn
• 2sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (16 sts)

Round 11

• (2sc, sc) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (24 sts)

Round 12

• (2sc, sc x 2) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (32 sts) 

Round 13

• sc x 5, skip 6 sts, sc x 10, skip 6 sts, sc x 5
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (20 sts) 

Round 14 – 16

• sc x 20
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (3 Rounds of 20 sts) 

Round 17

• sc x 10
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (10 sts) 

Round 18 – 19

• sc x 10
• sl st to first st & ch X 1
• (2 rounds of 10 sts)

Round 20

• Change to Red (D) yarn & ch x 1
• sc2tog x 5
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• (5 sts) 

Second Leg

Round 21

• Attach Green (C) yarn to the crotch and work into R16 unworked sts
• ch x 1, sc x 10
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (10 sts)

Round 22 – 24

• Start stuffing the body
• Repeat R18 – R20 to make the second leg
• Sew up hole between legs as you weave in ends
• (3 rounds) 

Arms

Round 25

• Attach Green (C) yarn to the armpit and work into R12 unworked sts
• ch x 1, sc x 6
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (6 sts)

Round 26

• sc x 6
• sl st to first st
• (6 sts)

Round 27

• Change to Red (D) yarn & ch x 1
• sc2tog x 3
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• (3 sts) 

Round 28 – 30

• Repeat R25 – R27 to make the second arm
• Sew up holes under arms as you weave in ends
• (3 rounds)

Hat

Round 1

• Use Green (C) yarn & a 3mm hook
• In a MR, ch x 2, dc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (8 sts)

Round 2

• (2dc, dc) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (12 sts)

Round 3

• (2dc, dc x 2) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (16 sts)

Round 4

• (2dc, dc x 3) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (20 sts)

Round 5

• (2dc, dc x 4) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (24 sts)

Round 6

• (2dc, dc x 5) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (28 sts)

Round 7

• Change to Red (D) yarn
• sc x 28
• sl st to first st, fasten off & weave in ends
• Sew hat to the elf head and add a hanging loop using Red (D) yarn
• (28 sts) 

Collar

Round 1

• Use Red (D) yarn & a 4mm hook
• ch x 17 then start in second ch from hook
• (sl st x 2, ch x 3) X 8 times
• sl st in last ch & fasten off
• Sew around the neck and weave in ends