Crochet Girl Elf Jingle Bell Ornament
The holiday season is all about adding touches of warmth, whimsy, and personal charm to your home. What better way to elevate your festive decor than with a crochet girl elf jingle bell ornament?
Perfect for Christmas trees, wreaths, or even as thoughtful gifts, this DIY craft is a delightful way to spread holiday cheer.
The Girl Elf crochet ornament pattern is free in the post below, or you can find an ad-free print friendly version (that includes all photo tutorials) on Ravelry, or on Etsy (aff).
Why Crochet Ornaments Are Perfect for the Holidays
Crochet ornaments combine the coziness of handmade crafts with endless creative possibilities. The girl elf jingle bell ornament is particularly enchanting because:
- Personalization: You can customize the elf’s colors, hairstyle, and accessories to match your holiday theme.
- Unique Appeal: Unlike mass-produced ornaments, each crochet creation carries its own charm.
- Sustainability: Handmade decorations are eco-friendly and reusable year after year.
An Heirloom Set: A set of crochet Christmas ornaments would make a wonderful housewarming gift or Christmas gift, combine any of our free crochet ornament patterns to create an heirloom collection.
Jingle Bell Alternatives
If you don’t have jingle bells and can’t find them anywhere close to you, here are a few great alternatives (see photos of all options near the end of this blog post):
- Big Yarn Pom: The cheapest alternative is to make a big yarn pom and they’re super easy to make with the help of yarn pom makers!
- Shatterproof Ornaments (plain): Another great options is to use a small 2.5″ diameter shatterproof ornament and hot glue the crocheted character to the top of it. You can find these ornaments in dollar stores and big box stores. If you have neither, there are lots of options on Amazon too.
- Shatterproof Ornaments (decorative): Same as option 2 above, but these are a little pricier. Amazon has several fun shatterproof ornaments that are more decorative. I think they’ll add a fun twist to the ornaments. Here are a few examples of what I’m referring to: Option 1, Option 2, and Option 3.
Creative Ways to Use Your Crochet Girl Elf Ornament
- Tree Decor
Hang the ornament among twinkling lights for a playful and magical effect. - Gift Toppers
Tie the elf ornament to wrapped presents for a personalized touch that doubles as a keepsake. - Wreaths & Garlands
Add a whimsical flair to your front door or mantel with these unique decorations. - Party Favors
Crochet several ornaments and give them away at holiday gatherings or office parties.
How To Get The
Crochet Girl Elf Ornament Pattern
Option 1: Scroll down for the free crochet ornament pattern right here in this blog post.
Option 2: Purchase the ad-free printable PDF from one of my shops:
Tips for Success
- Experiment with Colors: Traditional red and green are classic, but pastel shades or metallic yarns can make your ornament stand out.
- Work in Batches: If gifting these ornaments, work on multiple at once to save time.
- Learn Basic Amigurumi: This technique is perfect for making small, 3D crochet items like your elf ornament.
This crochet girl elf jingle bell ornament was designed as part of the 2024 Ultimate 12 Days of Christmas Ornament Crochet Along & Giveaway hosted by myself and Blackstone Designs!
Crochet Along with other crocheters in our community Right HERE.
Yarn
I used Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love & Basic Stitch for my crochet jingle bell ornament. Both yarns are worsted weight, 100% acrylic yarns. The main reason I chose these yarns is because the colors were perfect for a girl elf ornament.
Other worsted weight yarns can be substituted.
Crochet Girl ELf Jingle Bell Ornament – Free Pattern
The crochet jingle bell ornament pattern is free below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.
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Materials
- Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 / Yarn, Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love & Basic Stitch were used for the samples in the photos.
- See Pattern Notes below for exact yardage of each color.
- Crochet Hook: G/6/4.00mm; or size needed to obtain gauge (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hands since switching).
- Locking Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- (2) 6mm black safety / craft eyes
- (1) Jingle Bell 2″ – 2.5″ diameter (optional)
- Jingle Bell alternative: make a big yarn pom!
- Shatterproof Ornaments: See the section “Jingle Bell Alternatives” above.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- invsc2tog: invisible single crochet decrease
- Rnd: round
- RS: right side
- SM: stitch marker
- FLO: front loop only
- yo: yarn over
- Join yarn with a standing single crochet
Experience Level
- Easy
Gauge
- In sc with a 4.00mm crochet hook: 4 sts = 1″; 5 rows = 1.125″
Size
- One Size: 3.75″ W (fingertip to fingertip) x 2.75″ H (not including jingle bell or hanging loop)
Special Stitches
- Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (invsc2tog): Insert hook into the FLO of stitch indicated, insert hook into the FLO of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all loops on hook.
- Join yarn with a standing single crochet: Begin with a slip knot on your hook, insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw thru both loops on hook.
Pattern Notes
- Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
- Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love & Basic Stitch were used for the samples pictured in the photos.
- Pound of Love Yarn: 100% Premium Acrylic, (1,020 yards / 454 g / 16 oz / 932 m).
- Basic Stitch: 100% Acrylic, (185 yards / 100 g / 3.5 oz / 170 m)•
- Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
- Colors & Yardage
- Pound of Love Cherry (Red): 30 yards
- Pound of Love Wintergreen: 10 yards
- Basic Stitch Ivory (skein tone): 30 yards
- Basic Stitch Hazelnut (hair): 3 yards
- Pink for lips: 8″
- Girl Elf Jingle Bell Ornament Construction: This jingle bell ornament is crocheted in a few pieces, then assembled. First, you’ll crochet the elf’s head and work her arms directly onto it. Next, you’ll crochet her hat, collar, and ears. Then add facial features, attach her ears and hair, stuff the head and cinch it closed. After that, make and attach a hanging loop. Lastly, attach the girl elf to the top of the jingle bell (or pom pom, or bauble).
- Jingle Bell Alternatives: See the section above with the title “Jingle Bell Alternatives” for a few different options.
Girl Elf Jingle Bell Ornament Pattern
Girl Elf Head
Note: Girl Elf’s head is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Rnd 1 (RS): With skin tone yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnds 5 – 10: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
Rnd 11: (invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 6 times. (18 sts)
Switch to Red yarn on the last pull through of the last stitch of Round 11.
Do not fasten off red. Fasten off skin tone yarn, leaving an 18″ tail of yarn for attaching the head to the jingle bell later. Continue on to the 1st Arm.
1st Arm
Note: Girl Elf’s arm is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Rnd 1 (RS): With red yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, FLO sc in each of the next 4 sts along the last rnd of the head, ch 4. (4 sc + 4 chs)
Rnd 2: Connect the ch to the 1st red sc of the previous round with a sc in the 1st st, sc in each of the remaining 3 sts and 4 chs around. (8 sts)
Rnds 3 – 5: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)
Optional: Switch to skin tone yarn on the last pull through of the last stitch of round 5.
Rnd 6: With skin tone yarn, sc in each st around. (8 sts)
Rnd 7: Invsc2tog 4 times. (4 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail yarn of to close the tip of the hand closed. With a yarn needle and tail of yarn, close the top of the hand. Weave in ends Continue on to 2nd Arm.
Arm should measure approximately .75″ W x 1.5″ L (when laid flat).
2nd Arm
Note: Girl Elf’s arm is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Rnd 1 (RS): Skip 5 sts along the edge of the head, from the 1st arm, then with red yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the FLO of the next st along the edge of the head, FLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 4. (4 sc + 4 chs)
Rnd 2: Connect the ch to the 1st red sc of the previous round with a sc in the 1st st, sc in each of the remaining 3 sts and 4 chs around. (8 sts)
Rnds 3 – 5: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)
Optional: Switch to skin tone yarn on the last pull through of the last stitch of round 5.
Rnd 6: With skin tone yarn, sc in each st around. (8 sts)
Rnd 7: Invsc2tog 4 times. (4 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail yarn of to close the tip of the hand closed. With a yarn needle and tail of yarn, close the top of the hand. Weave in ends Continue on to Girl Elf’s Collar.
Arm should measure approximately .75″ W x 1.5″ L (when laid flat).
Girl Elf’s Collar
Rnd 1 (RS): With green yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the FLO of the 3rd st to the left of one of her arms, FLO sl st in each of the next 2 sts, ch 4, skip over the arm, FLO sl st in the next st past the arm, FLO sl st in each of the next 4 sts, ch 4, skip over the next arm, FLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Join with a sl st to the BLO of the 1st sl st. (18 sts)
Rnd 2: (ch 4, sl st into the 2nd ch from your hook, ch 1, skip the next ch, dc in the next ch, skip each of the next 2 chs from Rnd 1, BLO sl st in the next ch) 4 times, ch 4, sl st into the 2nd ch from your hook, ch 1, skip the next ch, dc in the next ch, skip each of the next 2 chs from Rnd 1. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. 5 points on the collar created.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Girl Elf Hat.
Girl Elf Hat
Gauge: In sc with a 4.00mm crochet hook: 4.5 sts = 1.25″; 4.5 rows = 1.25″
Note: The Elf hat is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Set-Up: With red yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 26, being careful not to twist the ch, sl st to the back hump of the 1st ch. (26 chs)
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sc in each ch around. Do not join. (26 sts) Begin working in a spiral and use a scrap piece of yarn to mark the beginning and end of each round. Move this scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Rnd 2: (invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 11 sts) 2 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 3: (invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 4 sts) 4 times. (20 sts)
Rnd 4: (invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 8 sts) 2 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 5: sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Rnd 6: (invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 4 sts) 4 times. (15 sts)
Rnd 7: (invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 4 times. (12 sts)
Rnd 8: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 9: (invsc2tog, sc in the next st) 4 times. (8 sts)
Rnds 10 – 13: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)
Rnd 14: (invsc2tog) 4 times. (4 sts)
Rnd 15: Sc in each st around. (4 sts)
Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn to close the tip of the hat. With a yarn needle and tail of yarn, close the tip of the hat. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Pom-Pom for the Elf’s Hat.
Pom-Pom for Elf’s Hat
Wrap green yarn around your finger approximately 20 times. Cut the yarn and carefully slide it off your finger. Cut a piece of white yarn and tie it around the center of the yarn. Knot to secure it. Cut through the loops of yarn on each side. Trim to create a round pom-pom. Attach the pom-pom to the tip of the Elf’s hat.
Girl Elf Hat Trim
Rnd 1 (RS): With green yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in a stitch near where you joined the foundation ch of the Girl Elf Hat, sc in each st around the edge of the hat. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (26 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in the first st, (ch 1, sl st in the next st) work from ( to ) 25 times, ch 1. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (26 sl sts + 26 ch-1s)
Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn long enough to attach the hat to the elf’s head later. Continue on to the Girl Elf Ears.
Girl Elf Ears (Make 2)
Row 1: With skin tone yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work (2 sc, hdc) into the 2nd ch from your hook. (3 sts)
Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn to attach the ear to the Girl Elf’s Head. Make the second ear, then continue on to the Girl Elf’s Facial Features.
Girl Elf’s Facial Features
Eyes
I used (2) 6mm black plastic safety eyes for the Girl Elf. You can also embroider eyes with black thread or yarn.
With the collar facing you, as shown below, center the safety eyes on her face between Rounds 6 & 7, with 2 stitches between them.
Nose
With a 12″ long piece of skin tone yarn and a yarn needle, create a nose on the Girl Elf by going back and forth horizontally around one stitch in a round beneath her eyes (see photos below). This creates a small bump for a nose.
Continue on to the Mouth.
Embroider Mouth
Cut a piece of pink (or red, or black) yarn 12″ long. Pull apart the plies and use only 2 plies to embroider the mouth (or use embroidery floss).
With a yarn needle and 2 plies of a 12″ piece of red yarn, embroider a mouth as shown in the photo below. Weave in ends.
Continue on to Blush (optional), or Attaching Girl Elf’s Ears.
Blush
I added pink cheeks to my Girl Elf by lightly dabbing a Q-tip in my blush (make-up ) and rubbing it in a gentle circle on her cheeks.
Attaching Girl Elf’s Ears
With yarn tail & a yarn needle, sew each ear onto the side of the Elf’s face as shown in the photos above. I positioned my ears in line with the eyes and nose. Continue on to Girl Elf’s Ponytails.
Girl Elf’s Ponytails
The Girl Elf’ ponytails are made with small yarn tassels.
Wrap yarn around 3 fingers, 4 times.
Attaching Girl Elf’s Hat
Position Girl Elf’s hat on her head as shown. Using yarn tail and a yarn needle, attach the hat to her head. Weave in ends.
Girl Elf’s Bangs
With a yarn needle and length of the same yarn you used for her hair, stitch on bangs. I started just above one of the eyes and stitched 3 strands to each side of her face, towards her ears.
Girl Elf Eyelashes
You can either use black thread, or pull apart the plies in a piece of black yarn.
Create eyelashes as shown in the photo to the above
Continue on to Attaching the Girl Elf to the bell.
Attaching the Girl Elf to the Jingle Bell
If you did not use your ends to stuff your Girl Elf, or you feel she needs more stuffing, add batting to her head or more yarn scraps.
Do not fasten off. Use the same tail of yarn to secure your Girl Elf to the top loop of the jingle bell. Once she’s snug, secure the yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. Continue on to Elf hat Finishing.
If you’ve chosen to use a bauble to finish your Girl Elf, you will need to secure her to the top of the bauble with hot glue.
Elf Hat Finishing
Bend the Elf’s hat to the left, as shown in the photo below. Use a 12″ piece of red yarn & a yarn needle and tack stitch the hat together so that the tail of the tail of the hat stays down. Weave in ends. Continue on to Hanging Loop.
Hanging Loop
With any color yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, create a chain that is 6″ long. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch.
Hanging Loop Alternative
You could also use a 6″ piece of ribbon as a hanging loop, instead. Then attach it to the top of the Elf’s hat, with a needle and thread.
Jingle Bell Alternatives
Related: If you enjoyed making this Girl Elf Christmas ornament, I think you’ll love Mrs. Claus Jingle Bell Ornament.
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