Elf Gift Buddy
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
This Elf Gift Buddy is small in size but big on festive spirit! Its little basket is perfect for tucking in candy, gift cards, or a bit of chocolate, making every present extra magical.
Skill Level: Beginner
This crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms, complete with clear instructions and video tutorial to help you along the way. Elf Gift Buddy is crocheted in the round/continuous spirals without joining the rounds. I suggest using a stitch marker or different color yarn to keep track of each round. Elf Gift Buddy is crocheted in super bulky chenille yarn and is approximately 3 inches tall. Be aware that size may vary depending on the yarn and hook size used. Gauge is not particularly important, just be consistent with the tension you are using. And most importantly, have fun!
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Elf Gift Buddy Pattern Essentials
Supplies
- Super bulky (6) weight yarn Premier Parfait Chunky
- Emerald (green) (~13 yards/10 grams)
- Yellow (~16 yards/12 grams)
- Black (~3 yards/2 grams)
- Small amount of yellow for buckle
- G (4.0mm) crochet hook (buckle)
- H (5.00mm) crochet hook
- Yarn/Darning needle
- Scissors
- Locking Stitch Markers (optional)
- Fabric glue and Pins (optional)
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Techniques
Abbreviations
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch(es)
- inc – increase (add 2 single crochet stitches into a stitch)
- dec – decrease (join 2 single crochet stitches into 1)
- ch – chain
- R1- round 1
- ( ) – repeat this group of stitches
- blo – back loop only
Elf Gift Buddy Pattern Example
If a line is written with a single “inc”, “dec” or “sc” – make one single crochet increase, decrease, or single crochet into one stitch only.
6 sc into a Magic Circle{6 sts}
R1 starts with a magic circle
Alternate way to begin: chain 2, sc 6 times in 2nd chain from hook {6 sts}
(inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
(2 single crochets in one stitch, then single crochet in the next stitch) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
(dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
(join 2 single crochets into 1, and then single crochet in next 2 stitches) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
Right Hand Elf Buckle Crochet Along Video Tutorial
Left Hand Elf Buckle Crochet Along Video Tutorial
Full Free Pattern Below↓
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Using color yellow and a G/4mm hook
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Two options for assembly: Sew buckle in place by leaving two long tails or weave in all yarn ends and glue on the buckle (my preferred way).
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Make a slipknot and Chain 8
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Connect with a slip stitch to the top of the first chain, making sure not to twist your chain.
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R1: Ch 1, sc into the same st as the slip stitch (I like to mark this sc with a stitch marker), 3 sc in next st, (sc in next st, 3 sc in next st) 3 times, sl st to first sc of R1 (the marked stitch) {16 sts}
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Do not fasten off. Create a seamless join by leaving a long tail and pulling the yarn through the last stitch. Thread the tail onto a yarn needle, move over a stitch and insert the needle under both loops (from outside to inside). Then insert the needle through the center of the V of the last crocheted stitch (from outside to inside) to complete the join. If sewing in place, leave the yarn tails. If glueing in place, weave in all ends and set the piece aside until assembly.
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If you like Elf Gift Buddy, make sure to check out my Reindeer Gift Buddy Free Crochet Pattern.