We found them sitting on the mantle showing off their new hats and... we also found their pattern notes. I am sure they wouldn't mind if we shared the pattern in case any other elves out there with the internet would like to look like a Teenage Mutant Ninja turtle too! I wonder-- do elves get dressed up for Halloween??
In any case, here is the pattern!
This pattern is worked in the round.
Use a stitch marker at the end of the round to keep your place.
Pattern was designed for elves that like to hide their elf hat under other hats. If your elf doesn't wear a hat usually, you can probably skip Round 5.
Made using Worsted Weight yarn and a F (3.75mm) hook but please note crochetter is known to crochet rather tight so you may want to go up a hook or two to a G or H.
Terms are in American Crochet Standard
ch - chain
sc - Single crochet
Using Green yarn
Round 1- ch2. 6sc into the first ch (6 sc)
Round 2- 2sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Round 3- *2sc in the first sc, 1sc in the next sc*; repeat around (18 sc)
Round 4- *2sc in the first sc, 1sc in the next 2 sc* repeat around (24 sc)
Round 5- *2sc in the first sc, 1sc in the next 3 sc* repeat around (30 sc)
Round 6- *2sc in the first sc, 1sc in the next 2 sc* repeat around (40 sc)
Rounds 7-12- Sc around in each sc (40 sc)
Cut yarn and finish off.
Round 13- Attach your ninja color (red, orange, purple, or blue) Sc around in each sc (40 sc)
Round 14- sc in the next 8 sc; ch 8, skip 3sc and sc in the next sc around (34 sc and 2 CH8 spaces)
Cut yarn and finish off.
You could attach a bit of the ninja color to the back of the hat to tie a knot (like a bandana would have). This step is optional.