I was looking for an elf hat to finish of an outfit. But, I didn’t fancy spending all night, in a hot bar, wearing a woollen hat! This teeny tiny novelty elf hat is great for attaching to a headband or for just clipping in place with some hair grips.

YOU WILL NEED offcuts of red and green DK yarn (or similar weight), a 3.50 mm hook, a needle for neatening ends, a jingly bell and a small amount of stuffing.

GAUGE 4sts and 4 rows to 5 cm (1”) in UK dc/US sc

This pattern is written in both UK and US terms.

UK Version - Page 2
US Version - Page 4

SPECIAL STITCHES/METHODS

Double loop magic ring :

Video instructions can be viewed here if required.

Picot: 2ch, ss in 2nd ch from hook. If you find it difficult to work a ss, a dc will give a very similar effect.

Pattern is fully tested.