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Dobby House Elf Amigurumi Pattern

Dobby House Elf Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Dobby House Elf Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you step-by-step to crochet a Dobby-inspired house elf amigurumi with removable clothing. Each body part is made separately in continuous spirals for easy assembly. It includes instructions for head, body, arms, legs, ears and a simple removable clothing body.

Dobby House Elf Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed stitch counts are given at the end of each round, and helpful assembly and safety tips are included. The pattern uses a 3.5mm hook with DK weight yarn for a compact, sturdy finish.

Why You'll Love This Dobby House Elf Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures so much character with simple shapes and clever shaping. I enjoy how the separate clothing piece gives the toy personality and allows for customization. I love that the pattern uses continuous spirals — it makes the fabric smooth and the shaping predictable. As a maker, I appreciate the clear stitch counts and step-by-step rounds which help me stay confident while crocheting. This pattern is one I reach for when I want a satisfying weekend project that looks delightful when finished.

Dobby House Elf Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Dobby House Elf Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Dobby House Elf Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Dobby House Elf Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to change the look of this pattern by swapping yarn colors; try pale pastels for a softer Dobby or bright tones for a playful twist.

I often change the clothing yarn to stripes or textured yarn to give the outfit more visual interest and a cozier feel.

If you want a larger or smaller toy try changing the yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn and a larger hook will make a chunky cuddly version while fingering weight yarn makes a tiny collectible.

I sometimes replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for toys meant for babies to increase safety and give a handmade look.

For extra poseability consider adding a length of thin wire inside the limbs before closing them up, ensuring ends are well wrapped and secure.

To personalize the elf, embroider tiny features like freckles or eyebrows, or add accessories such as a mini scarf, hat or tiny socks.

I like to vary the stuffing level to alter the character; firmer stuffing creates a more structured doll while softer stuffing makes a cuddlier friend.

Try using faux fur or boucle yarn for a textured hair or beard if you want a different character altogether while keeping the same body pattern.

Make a family set by adjusting size and color: small for keychains, medium as toys, and large as display pieces — they make sweet gifts together.

If you enjoy sewing, create removable outfits with buttons or snaps so you can change Dobby's wardrobe and create seasonal looks for holidays and gifts.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the use of a stitch marker will make it easy to lose track of the start of rounds; always place a marker at the first stitch to keep accurate counts. ✗ Not stuffing gradually can create lumps or uneven shapes; add stuffing little by little and shape as you go to maintain smooth curves. ✗ Sewing pieces with large visible stitches can look untidy; use small, neat whipstitches and hide tails by threading the needle through the body before snipping. ✗ Overtightening embroidered features like the mouth can distort the face; use gentle, even tension and test placement before securing permanently. ✗ Forgetting to leave long tails for sewing means redoing ends later; always leave the recommended long tail at the end of each section for neat assembly.

Dobby House Elf Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own adorable Dobby house elf amigurumi with this clear, photo-supported crochet pattern. You will create a removable clothing piece and all body parts worked in spirals, perfect for gifting or keeping. The pattern uses DK weight yarn and a 3.5mm hook, and includes assembly and safety notes to help you finish a neat, safe toy.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Dobby House Elf Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    100g DMC wooly merino wool in tan (main pale merino wool for body and head)
  • 02
    A small amount of brown DK yarn (for the mouth)
  • 03
    50g Patons Smoothie DK yarn in slate grey (for main clothing body)
  • 04
    Toy stuffing (small amount to fill head, body, arms and legs)
  • 05
    Two safety eyes (size not specified in pattern images)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Steel yarn needle
  • 02
    Crochet hook size E / 3.5mm
  • 03
    Sharp scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Toy stuffing
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Head :

Infos :

Begin using the pale merino wool, using a 3.5mm hook. The stitch count for each round is given at the end of the row in brackets. This pattern is worked in a continuous spiral round, expanding from the initial magic circle. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each row, to help you keep count as they expand.

Round 1 :

Make a magic circle of 6 stitches (6)

Round 2 :

Make 2 single crochets (2sc) in each stitch (12)

Round 3 :

Make 1sc in each stitch (12)

Round 4 :

Make 1sc in each stitch (12)

Round 5 :

Make 1sc in each stitch (12)

Round 6 :

Make 1sc in each stitch (12)

Round 7 :

Make 1sc in the first stitch, and 2sc in the next. Repeat for the round – (1sc, 2sc). (18)

Round 8 :

Make 1sc in the first two stitches, then 2sc in the next. Repeat for the round (1sc x 2, 2sc). (24)

Round 9 :

(1sc x 3, 2sc) repeat for the round (30)

Round 10 :

(1sc x 4, 2sc) repeat for the round (36)

Round 11 :

(1sc x 5, 2sc) repeat for the round (42)

Round 12 :

(1sc x 6, 2sc) repeat for the round (48)

Round 13 :

(1sc x 7, 2sc) repeat for the round (54)

Round 14 :

(1sc x 8, 2sc) repeat for the round (60)

Round 15 :

(1sc x 9, 2sc) repeat for the round (66)

Round 16-18 :

1sc in each stitch (66)

Round 19 :

Make 1sc in the first nine stitches, then single crochet two stitches together (sc2tog). Repeat for the round (1sc x 9, sc2tog). (60)

Round 20 :

(1sc x 8, sc2tog) repeat for the round (54)

Round 21 :

(1sc x 7, sc2tog) repeat for the round (48)

Round 22 :

(1sc x 6, sc2tog) repeat for the round (42)

Info :

Pull the last stitch out to form a large loop to help keep your place.

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crochet yarnYou will now need to attach your safety eyes. The outer eye pushes through the crochet head in a screw fashion. The back which holds it in place is pushed in at the rear of the pattern in the same manner. If you are unsure of your eye placement try pulling a thread of yarn through each of your desired places first. This will give you an idea whether they are evenly placed before you comit to stretching the stich gap out with the actual eye piece.

Round 23 :

(1sc x 5, sc2tog) repeat for the round (36)

Round 24 :

(1sc x 4, sc2tog) repeat for the round (30)

Round 25 :

(1sc x 3, sc2tog) repeat for the round (24)

Round 26 :

(1sc x 2, sc2tog) repeat for the round (18)

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Pull the last stitch out to form a large loop to help keep your place. You will now need to stuff the head.

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Start with the long nose, using the butt of your crochet hook to make sure the stuffing is pushed right down to the end. Pad it well, leaving just a little space for you to work your last couple of rows.

Round 27 :

(1sc x 1, sc2tog) repeat for the round (12)

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Add the final stuffing if you feel it is required to give the toy the right shaped head.

Round 28 :

sc2tog until closed (6)

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Slip stitch to join and leave a long tail for sewing the sections together later.

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Now set your crochet Dobby's head to one side somewhere safe, and begin work on his body.

— Body :

Infos :

To make your crochet Dobby toy's body you will need to use the same equipment as for his head, starting with the pale merino wool and 3.5mm hook. As with the head, his body pattern is worked in a continuous spiral round, expanding from the initial magic circle. Stitch markers will help you to keep count of your rows as they expand.

Round 1 :

Make a magic circle of 6 stitches (6)

Round 2 :

Make 2 single crochets (2sc) in each stitch (12)

Round 3 :

Make 1sc in the first stitch, and 2sc in the next. Repeat for the round – (1sc, 2sc). (18)

Round 4-5 :

Make 1sc in each stitch (18)

Round 6 :

Make 1sc in the first two stitches, then 2sc in the next. Repeat for the round (1sc x 2, 2sc). (24)

Round 7 :

(1sc x 3, 2sc) repeat for the round (30)

Round 8 :

(1sc x 4, 2sc) repeat for the round (36)

Round 9-14 :

Make 1sc in each stitch (36)

Round 15 :

(1sc x 5, 2sc) repeat for the round (42)

Round 16 :

(1sc x 6, 2sc) repeat for the round (48)

Round 17 :

(1sc x 7, 2sc) repeat for the round (54)

Round 18-23 :

Make 1sc in each stitch (54)

Round 24 :

Make 1sc in the first seven stitches, then single crochet two stitches together (sc2tog). Repeat for the round (1sc x 7, sc2tog). (48)

Round 25 :

(1sc x 6, sc2tog) repeat for the round (42)

Round 26 :

(1sc x 5, sc2tog) repeat for the round (36)

Round 27 :

(1sc x 4, sc2tog) repeat for the round (30)

Round 28 :

(1sc x 3, sc2tog) repeat for the round (24)

Round 29 :

(1sc x 2, sc2tog) repeat for the round (18)

Info :

You will now need to stuff your toy's body. Fill it with toy stuffing, but make sure not to overfill the body. It should have a certain amount of 'squidge' to it when you hold it, rather than being completely rigid.

Round 30 :

(1sc x 1, sc2tog) repeat for the round (12)

Round 31 :

sc2tog until closed (6)

Info :

Slip stitch to join and leave a long tail for sewing the sections together later. Now set your crochet Dobby's body to one side with his head, as we won't be joining any parts together until we have them all ready.

— Arms :

Infos :

Crochet Dobby's arms and legs are slightly different patterns, so make just two of these. Use the same body wool colour and your 3.5mm hook. Again we will be working in an increasing spiral.

Round 1 :

Make a magic circle of 6 single crochet stitches (6)

Round 2 :

Put 2sc in each stitch until the end of the row (12)

Round 3 :

Make 1sc in the first stitch, and 2sc in the next. Repeat for the round – (1sc, 2sc). (18)

Round 4-5 :

Put 1sc in each stitch (18)

Round 6 :

(1sc x 1, sc2tog) repeat for the round (12)

Round 7-29 :

Put 1sc in each stitch. Remember to mark the first stitch of row 7 to keep count of the rows.

Info :

Slip stitch to join and leave a long tail for sewing it on later. Fill the leg with toy stuffing, using the end of your hook to push it down to the hand pad. Leave top of the arm empty for later attaching it to the body, approximately the width of your thumb.

— Legs :

Infos :

We will be making two legs for Dobby, and as with the arms it's important that they are the same length as each other. These will have bigger feet sections than the arms hand sections, and will be slightly longer too.

Round 1 :

Make a magic circle of 6 single crochet stitches (6)

Round 2 :

Put 2sc in each stitch until the end of the row (12)

Round 3 :

Make 1sc in the first stitch, and 2sc in the next. Repeat for the round – (1sc, 2sc). (18)

Round 4 :

Make 1sc in the first two stitches, then 2sc in the next. Repeat for the round (1sc x 2, 2sc). (24)

Round 5-7 :

Put 1sc in each stitch (24)

Round 8 :

(1sc x 2, sc2tog) repeat for the round (18)

Round 9 :

(1sc x 1, sc2tog) repeat for the round (12)

Round 10-31 :

Put 1sc in each stitch. Remember to mark the first stitch of row 7 to keep count of the rows.

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Slip stitch to join and leave a long tail of yarn. As you did with his arms, fill your crochet Dobby toy's legs with stuffing, leaving just a small space at the top for later sewing in.

— Ears :

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To make your Dobby toy some ears you will need to crochet two cones. These will then be pushed flat to form the right shapes for his characteristic elven ears.

Round 1 :

Make a magic circle of 4 stitches (4)

Round 2 :

Make 2sc in each stitch (8)

Round 3 :

Make 1sc in each stitch (8)

Round 4 :

(1sc, 2sc) repeat for the round (12)

Round 5 :

Make 1sc in each stitch (12)

Round 6 :

(1sc x 2, 2sc) repeat for the round (16)

Round 7-9 :

Make 1sc in each stitch (16)

Round 10 :

(1sc x 3, 2sc) repeat for the round (20)

Round 11-19 :

Make 1sc in each stitch (20)

Info :

Fold the ear in half along the length of the cone, and without stuffing sew the open bottom edge together using your yarn needle. Leave a long tail for attaching it to the head later.

— Joining Together :

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Before you begin sewing Dobby together lay out all of his individual parts in the manner that you want him to be the joined in. This will enable you to make sure that it is all in proportion before you begin committing them together. Joining your dobby toy togetherYour long tails left at the end of each section will be used to neatly sew each part together. The most important thing to do is ensure that the stitches are small, neat and discreet.

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When you have sewn each piece together, pass the threaded needle a few times through the body and then cut off the length of yarn. Pull the yarn tight before snipping so the loose end should ping back into the body and be hidden from view.

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Once he is complete you can if you wish sew a mouth on for him using your dark brown yarn and needle. Be careful here, as pulling too tightly can disfigure the face or cause stuffing to stick out. I still recommend this instead of sewing a mouth before stuffing during the crocheting phase, because your finished head shape can alter unexpectedly when stuffed, leaving the features looking somewhat odd or uneven.

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So now you should have a complete but rather naked Dobby the House Elf. We are going to dress him in his original garb of a sack.

— Clothes :

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The design I made for crochet Dobby's clothes is very simple, to match the outfit he wears in the first book he appears in. It will look before it is complete like a rectangle with two small rectangles cut out, which will form arm holes for the Dobby toy.

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 14 stitches, plus 2 to form the first sc. Put 1sc in each chain from the 3rd loop.

Round 2 :

*Chain 2 to form the first sc. Put 1sc into each remaining stitch of the row.

Round 3-5 :

Repeat from *

Round 6 :

Chain 2 to form the first sc. Sc once in the next 10 stitches. Chain 2.

Round 7-9 :

Ch2 to form the first sc. Then sc once into each of the next 10 stitches.

Round 10 :

Ch2 to form the first sc. Sc once into each subsequent stitch. Chain 6 at the end of the row.

Round 11 :

*Sc into the 3rd stitch from the hook, then sc once into each stitch to the end of the row. Ch2 at row's end.

Round 11-17 :

Repeat from *

Round 18 :

From the 3rd stitch from the hook, sc once in the first 10 stitches. Chain 2.

Round 19-21 :

From 3rd stitch from the hook, sc once into each of the 10 stitches. Ch2 at the row's end.

Round 22 :

From 3rd stitch from the hook, sc once into each stitch. Chain 6 at the end of the row.

Round 23 :

*Sc into the 3rd stitch from the hook, then sc once into each stitch to the end of the row. Ch2 at row's end.

Round 24-27 :

Repeat from *

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Decide which face of the garment you want to be displayed, and threading your yarn needle with a long tail of single crochet the opposite sides of the rectangle together. Pull the sleeve over the body of your toy and now make the shoulder straps.

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Make a chain of 8 stitches, put a single crochet into the 3rd stitch from the hook. Single crochet in each remaining stitch to the row's end. Leave a long tail at each end. Sew the straps on to each shoulder corner of the main body clothing piece, fixing them at a point which is snuggly fitted but allows the clothes to be removed if you want.

— Alternative Clothes & Safety :

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The clothing used in this pattern is Dobby's original get-up. Part of the fun of this toy is you can pretty much go crazy with his outfits. Crochet Toy Safety: Please note that handmade crochet toys are not safety tested. Although I have used safety eyes in this pattern, which have a reduced chance of coming away from the toy and presenting a choking hazard, this risk is not entirely removed in their use.

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Making your toy safe: The safest way to do eyes for babies is to stitch them in place, which if done carefully can absolutely retain the charm of the toy's facial features. Using official safety tested toy stuffing is another good way to help your crochet Dobby toy be a little safer for kids. I do not recommend letting a child under the age of three play with a crochet toy unsupervised.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach safety eyes by pushing the outer eye through the crocheted head in a screw fashion, then fix the backing at the rear of the head; test placement first by pulling a thread through desired positions.
  • Sew head to body using the long tail left at the end of the head; use small neat stitches and pass the threaded needle a few times through the body to secure before hiding the tail.
  • Position and sew arms to the body at the armhole openings, leaving the top of the arm unstuffed before attaching; secure with neat whipstitches and hide ends inside the body.
  • Sew legs to the bottom of the body, spacing them evenly and ensuring they are the same length; use the long tails left to stitch them securely and weave in ends inside the body.
  • Fold each ear cone in half along its length and sew the open bottom edge together without stuffing, then attach to the head using the long tail left for placement.
  • Pull the clothing sleeve over the completed body, then sew the opposite sides of the rectangle together and attach clothing straps to the shoulder corners so the outfit is removable.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round so you can keep accurate count as rounds expand.
  • 💡Stuff body parts gradually and avoid overfilling to keep a soft, squeezable structure rather than a rigid toy.
  • 💡When attaching safety eyes for toys intended for small children, consider stitching eyes in place instead of using safety eyes for extra safety.
  • 💡Leave long tails at the end of each section to make sewing parts together neat and secure.

This charming Dobby house elf amigurumi is a delightful weekend make with removable clothes and a lot of personality. The separate pieces and clear stitch counts make assembly straightforward, while safety and finishing tips help you create a durable handmade friend. Happy crocheting and have fun dressing your new little companion! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 20-25 cm tall when using the recommended DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook, though sizing will vary slightly with tension and yarn.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will change the toy's final size; adjust hook size accordingly and expect to alter stuffing amounts and clothing fit.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you are comfortable with single crochet, increases and decreases worked in continuous spiral rounds.

How do I make the toy safe for small children?

For increased safety, stitch eyes in place rather than using safety eyes, use officially tested toy stuffing, and avoid small detachable accessories if the toy is for a child under three.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and working pace.