We just want to give Spirit a good squeeze, and we can’t be the only ones. Sachiyo Ishii’s elf is almost too cute with his happy grin, pointy ears and eagerness to ensure Christmas goes off without a hitch. Use basic stitches to knit him, then dedicate some time for the making up to get it right. A gold bell, mini pom-poms and curly hair make the ideal finishing touches.