Crochet Pattern: Christmas Elf Doorstop Pattern

Kick open holiday cheer with our free crochet Christmas Elf Doorstop Pattern – because who needs Santa when an elf can hold the door for you?

This giggle-inducing pattern lets you create a merry little elf who not only spreads festive cheer but also stands guard, ensuring your doors stay put amid the holiday hustle. Ideal for crocheters of all levels, this pattern uses bright yarn and easy stitches to crochet your jolly door defender.

Elf Doorstop

 

Spruce up your holiday decor and keep those pesky doors in line with our hilarious Crochet Christmas Elf Doorstop Pattern! Perfect for injecting some holiday humor into any space, impressing guests, or giving a quirky, handmade gift. With this cheerful little guardian, your doors will be well-behaved and your home merrier!

Tip: For extra door-stopping power, stuff your elf with rice or beans – because even elves need a little extra weight to manage the holiday chaos!

Material:

• 1/2 inch self-sealing foam for draft protection
• Safety eyes
• Various colors of yarn (worsted weight recommended for uniformity)
• Crochet hook size 4.5 mm
• Stitch marker

Body Pattern:

Start with a Magic Ring:

• Make a magic ring and work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.

Round 1:

• 2 sc in each stitch around. (Total 12 stitches).
• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.

Round 2:

• 1 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. (Total 18 stitches).

For Round 3:

• 2 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. (Total 24 stitches).

Round 4:

• 3 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. (Total 30 stitches).

For Round 5:

• 4 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. (Total 36 stitches).

Round 6-11:

• 1 sc in each stitch around for the next 6 rows. (60 stitches remain constant).

Commence Decreases:

• Begin a series of decrease rounds mirroring the increase pattern until you reach 12 stitches.

Stuffing:

• Start stuffing the body, ensuring it remains oval for flush fitting against a door.

Head Pattern:

Switch to Skin Color Yarn:

• Switch yarn color to begin the head directly from the body, continuing with amigurumi increases and rounds.

Eye Placement:

• Secure safety eyes between specific rows, determined by your preference for the elf’s appearance.

Further Increases:

• Continue with the pattern of increases for the head until you reach the desired size, matching the body’s width.

Begin Decreases:

• Start decreasing rounds to shape the top of the head.

Stuffing:

• Finish stuffing the head firmly.

Hat and Legs Pattern:

Color Changes:

• Utilize color changes every few rows to create stripes on the elf’s hat and legs.

Legs:

• Craft legs using the self-sealing foam wrapped in crocheted covers to fit the draft stopper’s functional need.
• Ensure the legs are long enough to block drafts effectively.

Hat:

• Create the elf’s hat starting with a magic circle and increase accordingly to create a cone shape.
• Finish with a border pattern and optional jingle bells for decorative purposes.

Finishing Touches:

Face Details:

• Sew on a nose and if desired, a mouth for added character.

Assembly:

• Attach the hat and legs to the body. Ensure legs are securely attached for the draft stopper to function properly.

Decoration:

• Add any additional decorations such as a belt, buttons, or embellishments as desired.