Christmas in July Yarn Elf
Material List
- Loops & Threads® Impeccable™ Yarn – White (A), Cherry (B) and Kelly Green (C)
- Crochet Hook, F/5 (3.75mm)
- Beads, Small – Black (2)
- Embroidery Floss – Black
Project Instructions
Stitch Glossary
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Beginning.
Ch = Chain(s).
Dc = Double crochet.
Foll = Following.
Rem = Remain(ing).
Rep = Repeat
Rnd = Round(s)
Sc = Single crochet.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Tog = Together.
Tr = Treble crochet.
Yog = 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 rnd: 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 with A. Break B. 12 sts. Do not fasten off.
Stuff body.
Head: 1st rnd: (Neck Ruffle rnd). With A, 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. around. 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: Working in rem front loops, *Miss next sc. 7 tr in next sc. Miss next 2 sc. Sl st in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in same sp as first sl st. 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: Working in rem front loops, 5 dc in next sc. *Sl st in next sc. 5 dc in next sc. Sl st in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 5 dc in last sc. Join with sl st in same sp as first sl st. 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. 25 sc.
6th and alt rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
7th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog) 5 times. 20 sc.
9th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog) 5 times. 15 sc.
11th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 1 sc. Sc2tog) 5 times. 10 sc.
12th rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 5 times. 4 sc.
Pom pom
Wind A around 3 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" [40.5 cm] long. Hold Hat upside down and working around rem loops of Hairline row on inside of Hat, knot 2 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 rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
5th rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 6 times. Join with A. Break B. 6 sc.
Stuff Foot.
Leg: 6th rnd: With A, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with C.
7th rnd: With C, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with A.
Rep last 2 rnds until Leg from beg measures approx. 8" [20.5 cm].
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 with A. Break B. 6 sc.
Stuff Hand.
Arm: 4th rnd: With A, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with C.
5th rnd: With C, 1 sc in each sc around. Join A.
Rep last 2 rnds until Arm from beg measures approx 3½" [9 cm].
Fasten off. Do not stuff Arm.
Finishing
Sew Arms and Legs to Body. Sew beads to Head for eyes. With embroidery floss, embroider eyelashes and mouth.
Tips
Note: Join all rnds with sl st to first sc.
MEASUREMENT
Approx. 6" (15cm) long excluding legs and hat.
Gauge
16 sc and 17 rows = 4" (10cm).

