This Knit Elf On The Shelf is absolutely adorable! With its bright colors and charming details, it captures the joyful spirit of the holiday season perfectly. The creator has done a fantastic job of combining simple knitting techniques to bring this little elf to life, making it a heartwarming addition to any festive decoration.
Knit Elf On The Shelf Pattern
The cute face, cozy hat, and the special touches like the pom pom and collar really make it stand out. It's clear a lot of love and care went into making this elf, and it's sure to bring smiles to everyone who sees it. What a delightful creation!
Materials:
- Red and white Bernat premium yarn
- Straw-colored yarn (for the face)
- Pom pom for the hat
- 22-needle knitting machine
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stuffing
- Safety eyes and black yarn (for eyes and nose)
- Stitch markers
- Hot glue gun (optional for pom pom)
- Thread (matching yarn colors)
Instructions:
Head and Body:
- Face: Start by threading straw-colored yarn on the machine and setting the counter to zero. Cast on and knit 18 rows.
- Body: Cut the straw-colored yarn and switch to red yarn. Reset the counter to zero again. Knit 28 rows for the body.
- Legs: Without cutting the yarn or resetting the counter, continue to knit an additional 45 rows for the legs, totaling 73 rows.
- Cast Off: When you reach row 73, cut off a long tail of yarn and cast off all stitches.
Arms (Make 2):
- Arm Body: Cast on with red yarn and knit 28 rows.
- Cuff: Cut the red yarn, then change to white yarn. Knit 7 rows for the cuff.
- Cast Off: Cut off a tail and cast all stitches off.
Assembling Head and Body:
- Turn the knitted tube inside out and align the jog-less join.
- Count down 28 rows from the top of the face and mark the points on both sides to indicate the division between the body and the legs.
- Stuff the legs lightly, enforcing the shapes, then sew up the body using mattress stitch up to the stitch markers.
- Sew up the head part along the sides.
Assembling Arms:
- Stuff the arms lightly, just like the legs, creating a slightly flattened shape.
- Match the red part of the arms (body) with the white cuffs and sew each side using mattress stitch.
- Sew the arms onto either side of the body, making sure to align them correctly.
Beanie:
- Brim: Cast on with waste yarn and knit 14 rows.
- Beanie: Cut off the waste yarn and switch to the white yarn. Knit 14 rows, then switch to red yarn. Knit 15 rows with the red yarn.
- Finishing: Remove the waste yarn, roll the bottom to create the brim and close the top of the beanie tightly.
- Sew the beanie onto the elf's head and add a faux fur pom pom on top using a hot glue gun if desired.
Collar:
- Cast on with white yarn and knit 10 rows, then cast off.
- Fit the collar around the neck and sew it in place.
- Cut a fringed edge for additional detail.
Face Features:
- Sew on safety eyes or use black yarn to make the eyes.
- Embroider a nose with straw-colored yarn.
Finishing Touches:
Trim any excess fur from the pom pom, arrange the elf's hat, and style as desired. Tuck in all loose ends and add a touch of blush to the cheeks if you'd like.
Now you have your knit Elf On The Shelf! Remember to be creative with your embellishments and personalize your elf for that extra special touch.
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