Add some Christmas magic with this fun elf door ornament crochet pattern, designed to bring festive cheer to your home.
This charming ornament, with its adorable wreath and candy cane border, is sure to make you smile. Whether you’re new to crochet or a seasoned pro, this pattern is quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying.
Key Takeaway
Create a magical Christmas with this delightful elf door ornament crochet pattern, perfect for yarn addicts looking to use up scrap yarn and complete a quick, festive project.
Why You’ll Love This Elf Door Ornament Crochet Pattern
- Scrap Buster: Perfect for using up leftover yarn.
- Versatile: Ideal for ornaments, appliques, garlands, and gift toppers.
- Instant Gratification: Can be finished in less than an hour.
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About the Pattern
The elf door ornament pattern is straightforward and beginner-friendly. The door features half double crochet stitches with a single crochet border. The wreath is made separately and attached with glue or sewn on for extra durability, especially if children are around. Feel free to get creative with different color combinations!
Materials
- DK weight yarn in yellow, red, white, green, and a small amount of dark brown (e.g., Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Mustard Yellow, Pillar Red, Paper White, Slate Green, and Coffee Bean)
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Fabric glue or hot glue
- Yarn/twine for hanging
- Yarn needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| hdc-inc | half double crochet increase |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st/s | stitch/es |
| […] | repeat instructions in brackets |
| (…) | indicates stitch count at end of round |
Special Stitches
- Standing single crochet: Start with a slip knot on your hook. Insert the hook in the stitch indicated by the pattern. Yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
Finished Size
The finished elf door measures approximately 2.25″ tall (6cm). The size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Pattern Instructions
Door (yellow)
- R1: Ch 12, hdc in the third ch from hook and next 8 chs, 5 hdc in the last ch. Working down the other side of ch – [hdc] x10 (24)
- R2: Ch 2, turn. [Hdc] x10, [hdc-inc] x5, [hdc] x9 (29)
- R3: Ch 2, turn. [Hdc] x10, inc, [hdc, inc] x4, [hdc] x9 (34)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Border (starting with red)
This round is worked alternating colors. Work 1 red sc, 1 white sc, 1 red sc, 1 white sc, etc. All color changes take place in the last yarn over of the previous color. Keep your stitches a bit looser than normal.
Join yarn in the back loop only with a standing sc and change to white in the last yarn over, BLO [sc] x33 (34).
Fasten off and weave in ends. Gently stretch and shape the door until it lies flat and even. If it continues to curl, you might want to block it.
Wreath (green)
- R1: 8 sc in magic ring (8) – don’t pull the ring closed all the way. You want to leave a hole for the center of the wreath.
- R2: Sl st in the first sc, ch 1, sl st in the same st. [Ch 1, sl st in the next st] x7.
Fasten off leaving a long tail if you want to sew the wreath on, otherwise weave in ends. Thread some red yarn through a couple of sts from R1 and tie in a bow. Trim ends.
Finishing
Using dark brown yarn, make 2 sts side by side for the door handle, 2 hdc sts long and 6 sts up from the bottom of the door. Glue or sew the wreath to the door centered over R1 and R2. Attach a hanging loop to the top of the door.
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