Little Elira Elf by Claire Fairall Designs

Little Elira Elf

Knitting
October 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
Doll - including hat 20cm/"8" tall
English
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Meet Elira the Elf, a merry little mischief-maker who’s just waiting to bring her festive cheer right into your home!

With her bright colours and festive spirit, she’s the perfect handmade touch to make your season extra special.

Elira is as cute as she is quick to make. Worked flat with simple shaping and quickly seamed, she’s the kind of project you can make in just a couple of cozy evenings by the fire.

Perfect for gifting, decorating, or keeping all to yourself (because who says elves are just for kids?), Elira is here to make your holiday season sparkle, one stitch at a time.

Whether you’re new to knitting or experienced in toy making, this quick pattern will help you craft a merry little helper in no time. Happy knitting!

Size- 20cm /8” tall
Needle size: one pair of –
3mm (UK 11 /US 2)
Tension 3 mm needles and Stylecraft DK yarn.
26sts x 30 rows = 10cm (4”) stst. Square

Recommended yarn: -

Stylecraft simply DK –
Toy 1844 3g/12m/10yds.
Green 1116 12g/36m/39yds.
White 1001 2g/6m/7yds.
Poppy 1047 4g/12m/14yds.
Citron 1263 1g /3m/3.5yds.

You will also need-
Toy stuffing
1m brown yarn to embroider eyes.
Blunt sewing up needle