Crochet Elf On The Shelf
Crochet Elf On The Shelf is a delightful and creative way to add a touch of magic to your holiday decor. This charming crochet version of the beloved Elf On The Shelf brings a homemade and cozy feel to the tradition. With its intricate details and personalized touches, a crochet Elf On The Shelf makes for an adorable addition to any Christmas setup. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking for a fun project or simply want to inject some handmade charm into your home, this whimsical creation is sure to bring joy and smiles all season long.
3.5mm hook
All crochet terms are in the US style
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
2sc = 2sc into the next stitch
2tog = crochet next 2 stitches together.
Head
(1) Ch 4, join into ring. Make 6 sc into ring.
(2) 2sc in each stitch.
(3) *Sc next stitch, 2sc into next stitch* 6 times.
(4) *Sc in next 2 stitches , 2sc in next st* 6 times.
(5)*Sc in next 3 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* 6 times.
(6) *sc in next 4 stitches, 2sc in next stitch * 6 times.
7) sc into each stitch
8) sc into next 5 stitches, 2sc* 6 time
9-16) sc into each stitch
17) sc into next 5 stitches, 2tog* 6 times s
18) sc into each stitch
19) sc into next 4 stitches, 2tog* 6 times
20) sc into next 3 stitches, 2tog*6 times
21) sc into next 2 stitches, 2tog *6 times
21) sc, 2tog * 6 times
22) sc into each stitch. Change to red.
Body
23) sc, 2sc* 6 times
24) *Sc in next 2 stitches , 2sc in next st* 6 times.
25) *Sc in next 2 stitches , 2sc in next st* 6 times.
26)*Sc in next 3 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* 6 times.
27) *sc in next 4 stitches, 2sc in next stitch * 6 times.
28-45) sc into each
46) sc into the next 7 stitches, 2tog, 2tog, sc into next 14 stitches, 2tog, 2tog, sc into last 7 stitches. STUFF. sew bottom edge of body closed.
Arms
(1) Ch 4, join into ring. Make 6 sc into ring.
(2) 2sc in each stitch.
3-4) sc into each stitch
5) *sc into next 5 stitches, 2sc* 2 times
6) sc into each stitch
7) *sc into next 5 stitches, 2tog* 2 times
8) *sc into next 4 stitches, 2tog* 2 times. Change to red
9) *sc, 2sc, sc into next 2 stitches, 2sc* 2 times
10-21) sc into each stitch. Lightly stuff arm
22) squish end if the arm flat and slip stitch the centre loops together as shown in figure 1. Sc into each of the outer loops as shown in figure 2, ensuring you have 14 stitches at the end of the row.
23-36) sc into each stitch. Cast off, lightly stuff then sew the end closed. Sew to side of body.
Legs
1) Chain 7, 2hdc into 2nd chain from hook, dc into next 2 chains, hdc, sc, sc chain 1, sc into last chain, turn work and working in back loops of base chain sc, hdc, dc, dc, 2hdc.
2) 2sc into next 2 stitches, sc into next 4 stitches, 2sc, sc into ch1 space, 2sc, sc into next 4 stitches, 2sc into last 2 stitches.
3) sc into back loop of each stitch
4) sc into next 10 stitches, 2tog, sc into last 9 stitches.
5) sc into next 8 stitches, 2tog, 2tog, sc into last 8 stitches.
6) sc into next 5 stitches , *2tog* 4 times, sc into ladt 5 stitches
7) sc into each stitch
8) sc into next 6 stitches, 2sc* 2 times,
9-21 sc into each stitch.
Very lightly stuff leg.
22)Squish leg flat from side to side and slip stitch the inner loops together to close the leg. sc into each of the outer loops of the stitches. Ensure you have 16 stitches at the end of the row.
23) working in the front loops sc into next 7 stitches, 2sc* 2 times.
24-35) sc into each stitch
36) *sc into next 7 stitches, 2tog * 2 times. Cast off. Lightly stuff top of leg, sew edge closed and sew to bottom of body.
Hat
1) 4sc into magic circle
2) sc, 2sc
3) sc, 2sc* 3 times
4) sc in each stitch
5) sc into next 2 stitches , 2sc* 3 times
6) sc in each stitch
7) sc into next 5 stitches , 2sc* 5 times
8) sc into next 6 stitches , 2sc* 2 times
9) sc into next 7 stitches, 2sc* 2 times
10) sc into next 4 stitches, 2sc, sc into next 8 stitches, 2sc* sc into last 4
11) sc into next 9 stitches, 2sc* times
12) sc into next 5 stitches, 2sc, sc into next 10 stitches, 2sc* sc into last 5
13) sc into next 7 stitches, 2sc* 3 times
14) sc into next 8 stitches, 2sc* 3 times
15) sc into next 9 stitches, 2sc* 3 times
16) sc into next 10 stitches, 2sc* 3 times
17) sc into next 11 stitches, 2sc* 3 times
18) sc into next 12 stitches, 2sc* 3 times
19) sc into next 13 stitches, 2sc* 3 times. Change to white.
20) sc into next 14 stitches, 2sc* 3 times
21) sc into next 15 stitches, 2sc* 5 times
Collar
1) Chain 19, *hdc into next 2 chains starting 2nd chain from hook, 2hdc* repeat 5 times
2) chain 1 (turning chain) *hdc into next 3 stitches, 2hdc* repeat 5 times
3)chain 1 (turning chain) *hdc into next 4 stitches, 2hdc* repeat 5 times
4)chain 1 (turning chain) *sc, hdc, tc, picot, hdc, sc, slip st into front 3 loops* repeat 6 times. Cast off
Place collar around neck and sew ends together.
Hair
(1) Ch 4, join into ring. Make 6 sc into ring.
(2) 2sc in each stitch.
(3) *Sc next stitch, 2sc into next stitch* 6 times.
(4) *Sc in next 2 stitches , 2sc in next st* 6 times.
(5)*Sc in next 3 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* 6 times.
(6) *sc in next 4 stitches, 2sc in next stitch * 6 times.
7) sc into next 5 stitches, 2sc* 6 time
8) sc into each stitch
9)sc into next 6 stitches, 2sc* 6 time
10) sc into each stitch
11) hdc into next 3 stitches, dc into next 3 stitches, tc into next 6 stitches, dc into next 3 stitches, hdc into next 3 stitches, sc into next 30 stitches.
From this point on you will be working in rows.
12) sc into next 26 stitches
13) chain 1 (turning chain) 2tog, sc into next 22 stitches, 2tog
14) chain 1 (turning chain) 2tog, sc into next 2 stitches, 2tog
15) chain 1 (turning chain) 2tog, sc into next 18 stitches, 2tog
16) chain 1 (turning chain) 2tog, sc into next 16 stitches, 2tog
16) chain 1 (turning chain) 2tog, sc into next 14 stitches, 2tog . Cast off. Sew to head.
Ears
1) chain 4 join into a loop, make 5hdc into the loop. Cast off, sew to side of head along hairline.
Embroider eyes, mouth and nose.
The finished elf stands approc 20 inches tall from his hat to his feet. Hopefully he will make a delightful friend for your kids all year round.