Christmas Elves by Tanya Oakley

Christmas Elves

Knitting
August 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 9 rows = 1 inch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
300 - 500 yards (274 - 457 m)
English
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Son of a nutcracker is one of my all time favourite lines from the movie Elf. But are these mischievous Christmas elves naughty or nice? That’s for you to decide.

7 page written pattern with photo’s for your reference. Written in English and worked flat on 2 needles
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 12” tall from base of foot to top of the head. The legs, torso and head are worked in one piece with the arms added later.

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Gauge isn’t important, your work just needs to be compact so that stuffing doesn’t show through.

MATERIALS NEEDED:
Needles UK No 10 (3.25mm) US 3 UK No 8 (4mm) US 6
Tapestry/Darning needle for sewing up
Toy stuffing
12mm eyes
Gauge 7sts x 9 rows = 1”

SUGGESTED COLOURS: DK/8ply
20g red
10g white
40g green
25g skin tone
5g black
Length any colour yarn for buckle
Any colour combinations or yarn can be used