How to Make an Elf Belly Flatware Holder – Free Crochet Pattern

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Decorating for the Holidays can be a lot of fun! Every room of the house can be a little more magical with the right decor pieces! So, let’s add some whimsy to your holiday dinners too, with the Elf Belly Flatware Holder!

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There are multiple finishing options for this Elf! You can add faux buttons or real buttons, faux jingle bells or real ones, change up the yarn colors, add a belt… whatever your heart desires (and that’s why the Christmas Elf is so much fun!)

Also available are the Snowman Belly Flatware Holder, Santa Belly Flatware Holder, and Gingerbread Belly Flatware Holder.

Let’s get started on the Elf Belly Flatware Holder!

Materials

Worsted Weight 100% Cotton Yarn (#4) 

-Green [2 oz/100g]

-Red [Scraps]

-Yellow [Scraps]

-Black [Scraps]

I/9/5.50mm Hook

H/8/5.00mm Hook

Yarn Needle

Optional: Mini Jingle Bells

Optional: ¼-½” Buttons (2-3)

Gauge

7 sts x 6 rows = 2”

Gauge is not critical for this project

Finished Measurement

3.5″W x 9″H 

Stitch Guide

arnd = around

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

dec = single crochet decrease

sc = single crochet

sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)

Skill Level

Easy

WRITTEN IN U.S. TERMS

Notes

• There are two looks for this holder with multiple finishing options (faux jingle bells, real jingle bells, belt, no belt, buttons, no buttons or any combination of)
• Some materials are listed as optional; jingle bells and buttons can be used, but they may not be washable. This pattern does include instructions for faux bells and buttons. 
• Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
• The first 4 rows (red collar) only use a I/9/5.50mm crochet hook.

Instructions

With Red + I Hook,

R1. Ch 11, sc in the back bump of the 2nd ch and in each ch across, turn (10)

R2. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (10)

R3-4. Repeat R2

With Green + H Hook,

R5. Working BLO across: Ch 1, sc across, turn (10)

R6. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (10)

R7-41. Repeat R6

COLLAR

With Red + H Hook,

Attach yarn to 1st unworked front loop on row 4, *ch 4, sc in back bump of 2nd ch, hdc in back bump of 3rd ch, dc in back bump of 4th ch, (sl st to next front loop on row 4)2X * 5X; Fasten.

FAUX JINGLE BELLS  (Make 5)

With Yellow + H Hook,

Make magic ring, ch 1, 4 sc in ring, do not join (4)

BUTTONS (Make 2-3)

With Yellow + H Hook,

Make magic ring, ch 1, 4 sc in ring, do not join (4)

BELT

With Black + H Hook,

R1. Ch 24, join to form a ring; Working in back bump of the chains: sc arnd, sl st to join, do not turn (24)

R2. Ch 1, sc arnd, sl st to join; Fasten. (24)

BUCKLE

With Yellow + H Hook,

R1. Ch 14, join to form a ring; Working in the back bump of the chains: Ch 1, *sc x 4, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc* 2X, sl st to join in the 1st sc; Fasten (18)

Finishing

• Fasten collar spikes down to the front of the holder.
• Fold between rows 16 & 17, making sure the collar spikes are on the right side. Pin into place as needed. <Pocket created>
• Insert hook in bottom right corner, through both layers, and single crochet in the same space and in the end of each row up the side, in each stitch across the top, and in the end of each row down the left edge. Fasten. Do not crochet across the top of the pocket.
• Attach belt buckle to the front center of the belt. Wrap belt around the bottom of the pocket. Note: You can permanently attach this in place or leave it loose so it can be removed easily. 
• Optional: Attach “faux jingle bells” to the bottom of the collar spikes.
• Optional: Attach buttons to the front center, approximately 1/2″ apart.

And that’s how you make the Elf Belly Flatware Holder!

Loving the Elf theme?

You can get a matching Elf Belly Pot Holder pattern right here on this blog!

Happy Crocheting!

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