How to Crochet Cute Christmas Elf Plushie for Christmas Gifts
I have not seen such a cute and still easy elf amigurumi other than one I am going to share with you today! So, learn how to crochet this kawaii and cute elf plushie with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial by Hanna that is quick, low-sew, and simply irresistible. You will love how simple it is to crochet this elf with the same chubby body, unique hair and basic hat, and no-sew extremities.
What’s interesting is that you can place this plushie elf on your desk without getting falling thanks to the flat base. Even for the green elf costume, you will learn the clever color-change method. So, try this plush elf whether you are an absolute beginner.
Crochet Christmas Elf Plushie
This elf wear the same signature slouchy hat of elf with the hair crocheted directly. You cannot imagine the charm of this Christmas plushie as a gift to a little one around you. Although the size is between medium and small, the tutor has suggested using it as a keychain. You will also love the smiling embroidery.
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this new elf plushie for beginners, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial!
Know the designer: The designer behind this Christmas elf plushie and the tutorial is @KumoAmu – Hannah’s channel is currently quite new, but her kickstart of festive plushie set tutorials is out of this world. So, I highly recommend following her!
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen instructions.
Material List for Elf Plushie
To follow through with the tutorial, gather the following suggested supplies for crocheting this kawaii elf:
Thin Plush Yarn (50 g / 135 m, in beige, green, orange, and red). You can also use a standard yarn like Milk Cotton, which is a blend of milk protein and cotton fibre!
- You can use 1.5mm yarn thickness.
Hook (2.5 mm)
Advertisement - Continue Reading- 6mm Safety eyes
For the clarity of seeing, the tutor has used standard yarn.
Other Notions:
Scissors
Advertisement - Continue ReadingStuffing (fiberfill for inside the crochet toy)
Stitch marker
- Embroidery fibre
- Embroidery thread
Needles (for sewing parts together)
Crochet Elf Plushie Tutorial
Skill Level & Quick Summary: Beginner. You will crochet this whole elf plushie as two pieces (body and the hat) with nice low-sew techniques. Need the same amigurumi techniques like single crochet, increase and decrease, and the bobble stitch for the arms and legs. The lovely one-sided high smile is added by sewing.
Tutorial-Timing: 40 minutes only
Abbreviations for Elf Pattern
The following are the quick guides for the crochet stitches that the tutor will use for crocheting Hanna’s elf plushie:
ch (chain): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.
sc (single crochet): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, pull through both loops.
sl st (slip stitch): Insert hook, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
dec (decrease): Insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, insert into next stitch, pull up another loop, yarn over, pull through all loops.
Advertisement - Continue Readinginc (increase): Make 2 single crochets in the same stitch.
Advanced Technique:
- BO (bobble): Work 5 incomplete dc in same stitch (leaving last loop of each on hook), yarn over, pull through all loops.
Complete Video Guide
I love her Christmas plushie series, which includes Santa plushie, Christmas tree, and more, in the future like this Santa capybara. The tutorials are described as “beginner-friendly” and “last-minute.” So, follow her library for quick gifts.
