Free Christmas knitting patterns for elf toys, decorations, and toys for Christmas holidays. Most patterns are free. Updated 12/20/24
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Free Patterns
Christmas Elf
Elf toy with stocking cap, striped legs, and green jacket. Knit flat and seamed. Height from base of feet to top of head is 39cm / 16 inches. Height from base of body to top of head (seated) is around 20cm / 8 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Frederica Patmore and Imogen Cooper
Elf or Gnome Slippers
Fun Christmas slippers designed to look like Santa's elf or a gnome. Knit flat, mostly in garter stitch. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Amber Krueger
Elf on the Shelf
Cheerful Christmas elf companion toy in red outfit and hat. Knit flat. Available in 3 heights: 10.7(16, 20.5) inches / 27(41, 52) cm. Elf on the Shelf 2580 by Sirdar. A kit is also available
Elf Slippers
Curled toe slippers perfect for your favorite Santa's elf. Sizes Women’s Small (Medium, Large). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rae Blackledge as Elfkin and excerpted from her book 25 Stylish Knitted Slippers
Christmas Ida Doll
Adorable doll in pig tails with a Christmas elf outfit including striped hat, dress, and boots. All are knitted flat on straight knitting needles and seamed. The hair is knitted and sewn into place. Size 25cm / 10” tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Little Elves
Easy elf toy or ornament knitted flat and seamed. The hat, arms and feet are knitted separately and sewn on. Great for scrap DK weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Jingle all the Way Socks
The ultimate Christmas socks! Curly toed elf socks with a double cuff with points, cheerful stripes, a Jojo-heel, a funny curly toe. Add jingle bells to complete the look for Santa’s helpers! 5 sizes. Designed by Jolijn Copier Designs. Fingering weight yarn. Available in English and Dutch.
Jingles the Elf
Easy Santa's elf is knit flat and seamed. Sizes: 26 cm / 10 in. tall. Designed by Amanda Berry. DK weight yarn.
Red-Nosed Reindeer, Elf, and Snowman
These holiday tree ornaments are knit flat on two needles. Size: 5 Inches tall. Designed by L.T.Marshall. May only be free for a limited time.
- Get the free REINDEER knitting pattern
- Get the free SNOWMAN knitting pattern
- Get the free ELF knitting pattern
- See more of L.T. Marshall's ornament, toy and holiday patterns
Elf Socks
Free for a limited time, not sure how long. Christmas socks with sawtoothed cuff inspired by elf hats and Christmas trees above a candy cane striped leg and foot. 4 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Penney.
Elf, Gingerbread Man, and Christmas Pudding
Three ornaments for your Christmas tree, all knit flat. Elf ornament in dress, hat, and stockings is 20 cm / 7.87” with the loop. Gingerbread ornament with candy cane and bobble buttons is 23 cm / 9.06” with the loop. Christmas Pudding ornament is 16 cm / 6.3” with the loop. I think you could also leave off the frosting decoration and create a holly topped bauble. Designed by Au Bout du Pré for Hobbii. Fingering and Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free Elf knitting pattern
- Get the free Gingerbread knitting pattern
- Get the free Christmas Pudding knitting pattern
Essential Christmas Knits Ebook
Set of Christmas patterns including a Christmas Stocking, Elf Hat, Santa Hat, Holly Christmas Puddings and Robins garland, toy robin, tea cosy, and, of course, a chocolate orange cover. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Patterns for Purchase
Christmas Elf
Size of finished toy: 26cm/10 inches. Knit flat. Designed by Midaami292
Tree Doll, Elves, Snowman
Christmas toys and dolls including a Christmas Tree Doll knit flat and about 34 cm (13 inch) tall, Elf girl and boy knit flat and about 28 cm (11 inch), and Snowman girl and boy knit flat and 28 cm (11inch) tall. Sold individually. Designed by CSKraft
Rudolph, Elf, and More
Ornaments or toys including Rudolph the Reindeer, Elf, Wreath, Bell, and Candy. Knit flat on standard straight needles and seamed. Figures are 17cm (7in) tall. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Meemoodolls.
3D Christmas Stockings
Christmas stockings with instructions for Santa, Elf, Fairy, and Snowman faces. The stockings and faces are knitted flat. The faces are assembled and then stitched to the stocking before it has been sewn up. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Pat Alinejad
Christmas Mobile
Hanging ornaments you can use on the tree or create a mobile Christmas decoration. Includes instructions for Santa, Angel, Gingerbread man, Snowman, Elf. Plus instructions for how to make the mobile. The patterns are knit flat and seamed and are very easy to follow with clear instructions and photos. The figures measure between 13 - 15.5cm (5 - 6 inches). Designed by RosiesDesignStore.
