Crochet Christmas Star Elf Amigurumi: Free Pattern & Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

Hey crafty friends! With the festive season just around the corner, what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by crocheting your own adorable Christmas decorations? Today, I’m so excited to share one of my favorite projects with you: the Crochet Christmas Star Elf! 🎄✨

These little cuties are the perfect mix of a classic gingerbread man and a festive Christmas star, making them a unique and charming addition to your tree. They also make wonderful handmade gifts for friends, family, or teachers. Whether you're a beginner looking for a fun challenge or an experienced crocheter seeking a quick and satisfying project, this pattern is for you!

In this post, you'll find the complete written pattern, a list of materials, and the full step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through every stitch. So grab your hook, pick your favorite festive yarn, and let's get started!

Materials You'll Need

Here’s everything you’ll need to bring your star elf to life:

• Yarn: Acrylic or Cotton yarn (DK or Worsted weight) in the following colors:
  • Main color for the body (e.g., Red or Green)
  • Accent color for the belly/stripes (e.g., Green or White)
  • Skin-tone color for the head (e.g., Light Pink or Beige)
  • Brown for the hair
  • Color(s) for the hat (e.g., Red, White, Green)
• Crochet Hook: 2.5mm (or a size that matches your yarn weight)
• Safety Eyes: 6mm or 8mm black safety eyes
• Fiberfill/Stuffing: For stuffing the head and body
• Wooden Beads: Small beads for the hands and feet (optional)
• Small Pom-poms or Buttons: For decorating the body
• Ribbon: For making a small bow
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• ch: Chain
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• (...): Repeat the instructions in parentheses as directed

Free Crochet Star Elf Pattern

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

Star Body (Make 2 identical pieces)

Start with your main body color (e.g., Red or Green).

• Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
• Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
• Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
• Round 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
• Round 6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
• Round 7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
• Round 8: (6 sc, inc) * 6 (48)

Now, we will create the five points of the star directly from this circle.

• Star Points: 
• Round 1: - 10 sc
• Round 2: - Skip first stitch 9 sc
• Round 3 - Skip first stitch 8 sc
• Continue by skipping first stitch until 1 stitch left.

Fasten off the first star piece. For the second star piece, do not fasten off. Place both pieces together with the wrong sides facing each other and single crochet them together around the edges. Before you fully close it, add a good amount of fiberfill stuffing. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Head

Use the skin-tone yarn.

• Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
• Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
• Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
• Round 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
• Rounds 6-9 (4 rounds): 1 sc in each st around (30)
• Round 11: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
• Round 12: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, about 5-6 stitches apart. Begin to stuff the head firmly.

• Round 13: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
• Round 14: dec * 6 (6)

Finish stuffing. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Use the yarn needle to weave the tail through the front loops of the final 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the end.

Hat

Start with your main hat color (e.g., Red or Green).

• Round 1: 5 sc in MR (5): 1 sc in each st around (4)
• Round 2: 5 sc, inc (7)
• Round 3: (6 sc, inc)  (8)
• Keep making one inc in each row until you have 28 stitches

For the decorative brim (optional), switch to your accent colors and work a few more rounds. You can create stripes or a simple border.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing if needed.

Full Video Tutorial

Feeling a bit stuck? Watch the full video tutorial below where I show you every single step in detail. Sometimes seeing it in action makes all the difference!

Assembly and Final Touches

1. Hair: Before attaching the hat, create the hair. Wrap brown yarn around two fingers multiple times, tie it in the middle, and cut the loops. Sew or glue this small bunch of hair to the top of the head.
2. Attach Head & Hat: Sew or glue the hat securely onto the head, covering the hair anchor point. Then, sew or glue the completed head onto the center of the star body.
3. Decorations: This is the fun part!
   • Glue small white pom-poms or buttons down the center of the star body.
   • Add a small wooden bead to the end of each of the 5 points of the star to create hands and feet.
   • Tie a festive ribbon into a small bow and glue it at the elf's neck.
   • Add a tiny pom-pom to the tip of the hat.

And there you have it – your very own Crochet Christmas Star Elf! I absolutely love how customizable these are. You can play with different color combinations, add stripes, or even embroider a little smile.

I'd love to see your creations! Share a photo on Instagram and tag me so I can see your beautiful work. If you enjoyed this tutorial, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fun and easy crochet projects. Happy Crocheting!