This Crochet Christmas Elf Keychain Pattern is the perfect holiday accessory to brighten your festive season. With his cheerful smile, candy cane, and classic red and green outfit, this little elf is an adorable companion for your keys or bags.
How to Crochet Christmas Elf Keychain Pattern
This easy-to-follow pattern will guide you in making a cute amigurumi Christmas Elf keychain. It’s great for gifting or for adding some handmade charm to your holiday decorations.
Crochet Christmas Elf Keychain Pattern
Materials:
Red, green, and white yarn (for the elf’s outfit)
Beige yarn (for the skin tone)
Brown yarn (for hair)
Black yarn (for the belt)
Gold or beige yarn (for the belt buckle)
2.5 mm crochet hook
6 mm safety eyes
Keychain ring
Stuffing
Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
MR: magic ring
Head and Body
Round 1: With beige yarn, MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 3:1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4-7: Sc around. (18 sts)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4. Attach a small piece of yarn for the nose.
Round 8:1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 9: Dec around. (6 sts) Stuff the head and continue to the body.
Round 10: Switch to green yarn for the elf’s outfit. Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 11:1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Rounds 12-15: Sc around. (18 sts)
Round 16: Switch to black yarn for the belt. Sc around. (18 sts)
Round 17: Switch back to green yarn. 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 18: Dec around. (6 sts) Stuff the body and fasten off.
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: With beige yarn, MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Switch to green yarn. Sc around. (6 sts)
Rounds 3-5: Sc around. (6 sts) Fasten off and sew onto the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: With red yarn, MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Rounds 2-3: Sc around. (6 sts) Fasten off and sew to the bottom of the body.
Hat
Round 1: With red yarn, MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2:1 sc, inc repeat around. (9 sts)
Round 3: Sc around. (9 sts)
Round 4:2 sc, inc repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 5: Sc around. (12 sts)
Continue in this pattern, increasing every few rounds, until the hat is the desired length.
Add a white yarn border to the hat and a small pompom to the top. Attach to the elf’s head.
Ears (Make 2)
Round 1: With beige yarn, ch 4.
Round 2: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, then 1 sc. Sl st into the last ch. Fasten off and sew the ears to each side of the elf’s head.
Candy Cane Accessory
Round 1: With white yarn, ch 18.
Round 2: Switch to red yarn, sl st in each ch across to create stripes. Fasten off and curl into a candy cane shape. Sew to the elf’s hand.
Belt Buckle
With gold or beige yarn, embroider a small square on the elf’s belt to resemble the buckle.
Assembly
Attach the keychain ring to the top of the elf’s hat.
Ensure all pieces are securely sewn together, and stuffing is evenly distributed.
Your festive Christmas Elf keychain is now ready to add holiday cheer wherever you go!
Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.
