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Elf Doll
Inspired by Elf on the Shelf
Pattern designed by Mary Smith© 2014

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Supplies
 Worsted weight yarn in colors listed. Brand specific colors used in
photo are listed in parenthesis.
 Skin: Lt Peach (Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn: Lt Peach)
 Clothes: Red (Red Heart: Cherry Red)
 Collar, Skirt, Hat: White (Red Heart: White)
 Hair: Brown (Impeccable Big: Chocolate)
 Crochet hook size F/5 (3.75mm)
 Two plastic safety eyes size 6mm with plastic washers
 Yarn needle
 Stitch markers
 Fiberfill or stuffing of your choice.
 Felt: white

Finished doll is about 14” tall standing if using worsted weight yarn.

Abbreviations
 ch - chain
 sc – single crochet
 hdc – half double crochet
 dc – double crochet
 dec – decrease (stitch next 2 stitches together)
 inc – increase (stitch 2 times into the next stitch)
 hdc inc – 2 half double crochet in one stitch
 sl st – slip stitch
 st(s) – stitch(es)
 sk – skip chain or stitch
 R – round
 [ ] repeat work as directed
 ( ) number of stitches you should have at the end of your round
 BLO – back loop only
 FLO – front loop only
 FO - finish off
 MR – magic ring

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Before you begin:

 This amigurumi/plush is worked in continuous rounds. I mark the
beginning of each round with a stitch marker to help keep track of where
I am.
 I use the “magic ring” when starting rounds, there are many youtube
videos teaching how to magic ring or magic circle. This is an alternate
method: ch2, sc x6 (or number of sts noted) in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to
join. Continue on in rounds as noted above.
 Gauge is not important in this project as long as you are consistent with
your tension.
(TIP: Always change colors in the stitch BEFORE the color change by pulling the
new color through the 2 loops, so you begin with the correct color on your
hook!)

Legs – make 2
With red and F hook
R1: MR 4
R2: sc 4
R3: [inc, sc 1] x2 (6)
R4-7: sc 6
R8: inc, sc 5 (7)
R9-11: sc 7
R12: sc 3, inc, sc 3 (8)
R13-14: sc 8
R15: inc, sc 7 (9)
R16: FLO sc 9
R17: sc 4, inc, sc 4 (10)
R18-28: sc 10
FO 1st leg, continue to body with 2nd leg.
I didn’t stuff the legs.

Body
With red yarn and F hook
R1: sc legs closed, through all layers (10)
R2: ch 1, sc in back loops around back and across
front in the front loops. (20)
R3-18: sc 20
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Elf on the left is

alternate face.

R19: [dec, sc 2] x5 (15)

R20: [dec, sc 1] x5 (10)
Change to skin color There are instructions for an alternate face with large
cheeks below. R25 is where you will make the change if you prefer the
alternate face.
R21: sc 10
R22: inc x10
R23-25: sc 20
R26: sc 11, ½ bobble, sc 8 (20) (1/2 bobble instructions
below)
R27-29: sc 20
R30: [dec, sc 2] x5 (15)
Lightly stuff body
Cut white felt ovals and insert 6mm safety eyes into the felt.
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Insert eyes between rows 27 & 28

Using black thread, embroider eyelashes.
Embroider mouth
R31: [dec, sc 1] x5 (10)
Stuff head
R32: dec x5
FO & hide tail

ALTERNATE FACE with large cheeks

R25: sc 8, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 5 (20) (Bobble instructions below)

Bobble Stitch
YO, insert hook into next st, pull yarn through (loops on hook = 3), YO, pull
through 2 loops (loops remaining on hook = 2), [YO, insert hook into the same
st, YO, pull through, YO, pull through 2 loops] x2 (loops remaining on hook =
5), YO, pull yarn through all 5 loops

½ Bobble Stitch
YO, insert hook into next st, pull yarn through (loops on hook = 3), YO, pull
through 2 loops (loops remaining on hook = 2), YO, insert hook into the same
st, YO, pull through 2 loops (loops remaining on hook = 3), YO, pull yarn
through all 3 loops.

Hair
Now it’s time to give your Elf doll some awesome hair!
Take as long a piece of yarn (dk brown) as you can work with. Thread it on
your yarn needle and fold it in half so you can get 2 strands working at the
same time. Started at the back and embroider the hair on to his head. Cover
all the parts that won’t be showing from his hat. Embroider the bottom section
around the back of his head and sides. Also make him some bangs coming out
from his hat.

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Ears – make 2
With skin & F hook
Ch 2
Sl st in 1st ch
FO, leave tail for sewing to head
Sew to head

Hat
With red & F hook
R1: MR 4
R2: sc 4
R3: [inc, sc 1] x2 (6)
R4: [inc, sc 2] x2 (8)
R5: [sc 3, inc] x2 (10)
R6: [inc, sc 4] x2 (12)
R7: [sc 3, inc, sc 2] x2 (14)
R8: [inc, sc 6] x2 (16)
R9: sc 16
R10: [sc 7, inc] x2 (18)
R11: [sc 4, inc, sc 4] x2 (20)
Change to white
R12: [inc, sc 9] x2 (22)
R13: sc 22
R14: [sc 10, inc] x2 (24)
FO leave tail for sewing to head.
Sew to head.

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Collar
With white & F hook
Ch 17, turn
R1: sc 16, ch 1, turn
R2: inc x16, turn
R3: (ch 3, turn & sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd ch, sk next
st, sc in next st) around
FO, leave tail for sewing to body.
Sew to body

Arms – make 2
Begin with white & F hook
R1: MR 4
R2: sc 4
R3: [inc, sc 1] x2 (6)
R4-5: sc 6
Change to red
R6: BLO sc 6
R7: inc, sc 5 (7)
R8-11: sc 7
R12: sc 3, inc, sc 3 (8)
R13-18: sc 8
R19: inc, sc 7 (9)
R20-24: sc 9
FO leave tail for sewing to body.
I didn’t stuff arms.
Sew to body.

Skirt – for girl elf

With white & F Hook
R1: Ch 20, join to make a circle, sc in each ch (20)
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continue in rounds
R2: [inc, sc 3] x5 (25)
R3: sc 25
R4: [inc, sc 4] x5 (30)
R5: [inc, sc 5] x5 (35)
R6: sc 35
R7: [inc, sc 6] x5 (40)
R8-13: sc 40
R14: [inc, sc 7] x5: (45)
R15: [inc, sc 8] x5: (50)
R16: [ch 3, sk the next st, sc in next st] around
FO weave in tail
Embroider red snowflakes on front of skirt.
The skirt just slips on and off. If you want to attach it, don’t weave in tail,
leave a long tail and use that to sew it to the body.

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Congratulations!
Your Elf doll is now complete and ready for play or display. I hope you
enjoyed making this pattern.
Note: Be careful when giving your finished plush to young ones. Your amigurumi
now contains small parts and pieces. If these pieces were to come off, they
could pose a choking hazard to small children and pets.

Additional Information
I am happy to answer any questions or try to help while you are making your
amigurumi toy. Please feel free to contact me at mary@madebymary.biz.
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with Elf on the Shelf and do not claim copyright/ownership of the original
character that inspired this amigurumi. I will not be held liable for sale of this
or any other character inspired item by another party/person.

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