Christmas in July Crochet Elf
Material List
- Loops and Threads® Impeccable™ Yarn (solids: 4.5 oz./128 ga.; 277 yds./253m)
- (Ombres: 3.5 oz./100 ga.; 192 yds./175m; approx. 30 ga. each) – White (Contrast A), Cherry (Contrast B) and Merry Prints (Contrast C)
- Crochet Hook, Size U.S. F or 5 (3.75mm)
- Stuffing
- Beads, Small – Black (2)
- Embroidery Floss – Black
- Scissors
Project Instructions
Stitch Glossary
Approx = Approximate(ly).
Beg = Beginning.
Ch = Chain(s).
Dc = Double crochet.
Hdc = Half double crochet.
Rem = Remain(ing).
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd = Round(s).
Sc = Single crochet.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Tog = Together.
Tr = Treble crochet.
Yoh = Yarn over hook.
INSTRUCTIONS
Body and Head
Note: Join all rnds with sl st to first sc.
With B, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join.
**2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Join. 18 sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Join. 24 sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Join. 30 sc.
6th and 7th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.**
8th rnd: (Skirt Ruffle rnd) Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
9th and 10th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
11th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook -- Sc2tog made. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sts.
12th and 14th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
13th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. 18 sts.
15th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join A. Break B. 12 sts. Do not fasten off.
Stuff Body.
Head: 1st rnd: (Neck Ruffle rnd). With A, ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
Work from ** to ** as given for Body.
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. 18 sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. 12 sc.
Stuff Head.
Next rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 6 times. 6 sc.
Fasten off. Draw yarn through rem sts and fasten securely.
Skirt Ruffle
With Body and Head upside-down, join C with sl st to first rem front loop of Skirt Ruffle rnd.
1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Working in rem front loops, 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 2 dc in each sc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 60 dc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next dc. 1 hdc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. 3 tr in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. 1 hdc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.
Neck Ruffle
With Body and Head upside-down, join C with sl st to first rem front loop of Neck Ruffle rnd.
1st rnd: Ch 1. Working in rem front loops, *1 sc in next sc. (1 hdc. 3 dc. 1 hdc) in next dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.
Hat
With C, ch 30. Join with sl st to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each ch around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 30 dc.
2nd rnd: (Hairline). Ch 1. Working in front loops only, 1 sc in each dc around. Join.
3rd and 4th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
5th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Sc2tog) 5 times. Join. 25 sc.
6th to 8th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
9th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog) 5 times. Join. 20 sc.
10th to 12th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
13th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog) 5 times. Join. 15 sc.
14th to 16th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
17th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog) 5 times. Join. 10 sc.
18th to 20th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
21th rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 5 times. Join. 5 sc.
Pom Pom
Wind B around three fingers approx. 40 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center. Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth round shape. Attach to top of Hat.
Hair
Cut lengths of B 16" (40.5cm) long. Hold Hat upside down and working around rem loops of Hairline row on inside of Hat, knot two strands of B tog into Fringe. Divide Fringe in half and tie into ponytails. Trim Fringe evenly.
Foot and Leg (make 2).
With B, ch 2.
Foot: 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 6 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
3rd and 4th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
5th rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 6 times. Join A. Break B. 6 sc.
Stuff Foot.
Leg: 6th rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join B.
7th rnd: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join A.
Rep last 2 rnds until Leg from beg measures 8" (20.5cm).
Fasten off. Do not stuff Leg.
Hand and Arm (make 2).
With B, ch 2.
Hand: 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 6 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 6 times. Join A. Break B. 6 sc.
Stuff Hand.
Arm: 4th rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join B.
5th rnd: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join A.
Rep last 2 rnds until Arm from beg measures 3½” (9 cm).
Fasten off. Do not stuff Arm.
Finishing.
Sew Arms and Legs to Body. Sew Hat to Head. Sew beads to Head for eyes. With embroidery floss, embroider eyelashes and mouth.

