Christmas Elf Girl Dolly Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Zoë Halstead
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Garter , Short Row Shaping

What you need to know

Is your shelf in need of an elf? Choose Zoë Halstead's basic dolly pattern, suitable for beginner knitters.

If you have a youngster with a lovable sense of mischief, Bernadette the Elf is the perfect handmade stocking filler to keep them company during the holidays – and beyond! This elf girl pattern by Zoë Halstead is surprisingly easy to make, with simple shaping, stripes and embroidered facial features adding heaps of character, and giving you plenty of time to get her finished before that 24th December deadline!

What do I need?

Yarn: King Cole Pricewise DK, shade 272 Grass, shade 9 Red, shade 55 Gold, one 100g ball of each, King Cole Dollymix DK, shade 149 Flesh, shade 1 White, one 25g ball of each, King Cole Cuddles DK, shade 1175 White, one 50g ball
Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm
Tapestry Needle
Toy stuffing
Bells: small, gold, three
Embroidery thread: black, pink
Fine jewellery wire
Toy safety eyes: 6mm, black, two

Sizing

30cm tall

Top knit tip

Filling your toy might be one of the final steps towards completion of your project, but it’s definitely one of the most difficult! Too much stuffing and your work will be uneven and lumpy; too little and it will look deflated. Try gently stuffing as you sew to avoid creating hard-to-reach areas that will prove tricky later on, and remember to use lots of small pieces of filling as opposed to one big wad. Your toy will be soft and cuddly in no time!

Meet the designer

Author Zoë Halstead specialises in knitting and needlepoint. She has most recently worked as a consultant for DMC but has been a knitting designer for over 15 years. If you enjoyed making her elf pattern, why not download this traditional toy soldier set next? You can view more of Zoë's designs here.

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