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I hope you have fun knitting this delightful decoration, that has been designed to have many uses. It can be made into a Christmas tree decoration, soft and cuddly toy or a finger puppet. It could also be flled with chocolates, sweets or small treats and given as a gift or party favour. It are also ideal for a charity fundraising project. Happy knitting!
Materials
Sarah Double knitting wool (various colours) Knitting needles size 314mm (UK size 10) Sewing needle Good quality washable toy stuffing
Abbreviations
K P st(s) beg tog inc dec yb yf sl st-st g-st m-st Beginning Together Increase by knitting into the front and back of the stitch Decrease by knitting two stitches together 2tog Knit two stitches together 2tog Purl two stitches together Yarn back (take yarn to the back before working the next stitch) Yarn forward (bring yarn to the front before working the next stitch) Slip 1 stitch (stitch is passed from the left needle to the right needle without being knitted, slip purl-wise) Stocking stitch (1 row knit, 1 row purl) Garter stitch (every row knit) Moss stitch ( knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch) Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread through remaining stitches on needle, draw up tightly and fasten off.
Casting off
Always cast off knit wise unless otherwise stated.
Working in stripes
When knitting different coloured stripes, carry yarns up side of work.
Embroidered stitches
Thread sewing needle with yarn and knot end of yarn. Take needle through the stuffed toy and bring it out at the position required. Pull yarn to draw the knotted end right inside the stuffing. Now work the embroidered stitches. Insert the needle back into the toy at the same place and bring the needle point back up at the opposite end of the stitch. Loop the yarn around the needle and pull the needle through. Repeat the procedure to make a row of chain stitches.
Twisted cords
To make a twisted cord from a single length of yarn, cut a strand of yarn four times as long as the measurement required. Knot one end round a door knob, chair leg or hook and knot a loop in the other end to fit around the index finger of your right hand. Now keeping the yarn taught, twist your finger round and round in a clockwise direction. Keep twisting until when relaxed, the strand of yarn begins to curl back on itself. Fold cord at centre, bringing ends together. Allow yarn to twist tightly and knot ends. The bow on the tree is made from a twisted cord.
Rows worked in double yarn
There are occasions where one or more rows are worked using double yarn, changing back to a single strand of yarn for subsequent rows. When changing from double to single yarn, treat the two loops on each stitch on the previous row as one stitch when working the next row.
Toy safety
These characters have been designed for young children, so please ensure that attached pieces are sewn on very securely and seams are tightly finished off. If a twisted cord is tied in a bow, sew through bow so that it can not be undone if pulled. Use only new, hygienic, washable stuffing that conforms to current safety standards.
Size
Finished height: Approximately 12cm Raising funds for Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales and Marie Curie Cancer Care
Body and head
With dark green cast on 22 sts Row 1 K4, (inc, K3) 4 times, K2 (26 sts) Row 2 Purl Row 3 K3, (inc, K5) 3 times, inc, K4 (30 sts) Rows 4 - 10 Beg with a P row, st-st 7 rows Rows 11 - 12 Change to red, beg with a K row, st-st 2 rows Rows 13 - 18 Change to light green, beg with a K row, st-st 6 rows Row 19 K6, (K2tog), K14, (k2tog), K6 (28 sts) Row 20 Purl Row 21 K6, (K2tog), K12, (K2tog), K6 (26 sts)
Row 22 Purl
Row 23 Shape head row Change to peach K6, (K2tog), K10, (K2tog), K6 (24 sts) Rows 24 -32 Beg with a P row, st-st 9 rows Row 33 K5, K2tog, K10, K2tog, K5 (22 sts) Row 34 Purl Row 35 K4, K2tog, K10, K2tog, K4 (20 sts) Row 36 Purl Row 37 K2tog to end (10 sts) B &T
Hat
With red cast on 28 sts Row 1 (K1, P1) repeat to end (m-st) Row 2 (P1, K1) repeat to end (m-st) Rows 3 - 8 Change to light green, beg with a K row, st-st 6 rows Row 9 (K1, K2tog) 9 times, K1 (19 sts) Rows 10 - 12 Beg with a P row, st-st 3 rows Row 13 (K1, K2tog) 6 times, K1 (13 sts) Row 14 Purl Row 15 (K1, K2tog) 4 times, K1 (9 sts) Row 16 Purl Row 17 K2tog, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K2tog (5 sts) Row 18 P2tog, P1, P2tog (3 sts) B& T
With peach cast on 5 sts Row 1 K1,(inc) 3 times, K1 (8 sts) Row 2 Purl Row 3 Knit Row 4 P2tog, purl to end (7 sts) Row 5 K2tog, knit to end (6 sts) Row 6 P2tog, P2, P2tog (4 sts) Row 7 K2tog, K2tog (2 sts) Row 8 P2tog B& T With right side of st-st outside fold ears in half and over sew row ends of each ear together. Over sew across cast on sts.
Ruffle
With dark green cast on 23 sts Row 1 Knit Row 2 Purl Row 3 K1, (pass yarn under and over the tip of right hand needle to make a stitch, K2tog) to end Rows 4 -5 Beg with a P row, st-st 2 rows Row 6 Cast off.
Sew cast on and cast off edges together with K side of st-st outside.
To Make Up
Join the side edges of the Elf, working down from gathered top of head, using the appropriate colour yarn. Leave cast on edge open and turn right side out. To make the head, work a gathering thread through every stitch on shape head row, draw up and stuff head. Join the side edges of the hat, working down from gathered top of hat. Position and sew the hat onto the Elf's head. Sew the ears onto the sides of the head, with the folded edges of the ears facing towards the Elf's face. Position and sew the collar onto the Elf's neck. Embroider black eyes, a red nose and a gold buckle and buttons.
