Designer: PinkPepper Crochet
Instagram: @pinkpepper_crochet
Hi there, amigurumi fans!..
Meet Elliot the Elf, a delightful handmade companion designed by Malaika Rodrigues of PinkPepper Crochet. This charming character brings a sprinkle of festive cheer to your crochet hook, featuring warm ochre, brown, and cream 4 ply yarns that give him his signature cozy look. Using just a 2.5 mm crochet hook, some fiberfill, and a few essentials like safety eyes, a yarn needle, and a small bell, you can easily follow this step-by-step, beginner-friendly guide to create your very own holiday helper. Elliot’s gentle smile and classic elf hat make him the perfect decoration or heartfelt handmade gift.
A big thank you to Malaika Rodrigues for sharing such a magical design that captures the joy of the season in yarn form. Whether you’re a crochet beginner or a seasoned amigurumi artist, this pattern promises a fun and satisfying experience from the first stitch to the final detail. And once you finish your cheerful little elf, make sure to check out the end of the tutorial for even more inspiring amigurumi elf ideas that will keep your crochet spirit glowing all season long!
Materials
1. 4 ply yarn in ochre, brown and cream
2. 2.5 m.m. crochet hook
3. yarn needle
4. pins
5. fiberfil
6. scissors
7. stitch markers
8. 6 m.m. safety eyes
9. small bell
Abbreviations
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
st: Stitch
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st : Slip Stitch
ch : Chain
..in : make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (exp; 3inc, 4inc..).
FLO : Crochet into front loops only
BLO : Crochet into back loops only
Head
With cream yarn,
1. Magic circle, Esc [6]
2. *inc*6 times [12]
3. *sc, inc*6 times [18]
4. *2sc, inc*6 times [24]
5. *3sc, inc*6 times [30]
6. *4sc, inc*6 times [36]
7. *5sc, inc*6 times [42]
8.-16. sc all around [42] (nine rounds)
Place the eyes, 8 stitches apart, between rows 12 and 13.
17. *3sc, 2dec*6 times [30]
18. *1sc, 2dec*6 times [18]
19. sc all around [18] Stuff head.
Continue crocheting the body
