$ 5.00

US English pattern by Janine Holmes at Moji-Moji Design. Includes step-by-step pictures.

Christmas is such a busy time and you probably need all the help you can get. With that thought in mind why not crochet up some little helpers in the form of these colorful elves?

This frolicsome foursome are very good at decorating trees, wrapping presents and baking delicious batches of mince pies - if they're in the mood, of course. The problem is that elves are notoriously mischievous and very excitable in the run up to Christmas so please don't be surprised if your own elves end up doing none of these things and simply rush around causing trouble instead. Either way they'll make a delightful addition to your festive decorations or would be ideal to give as gifts. They're bound to liven up your life one way or another whatever they end up getting up to!

Pattern includes instructions for all four elves. There are two girls in dresses and two boys in pant suits.

Each elf measures approx. 8" (20 cm) tall, (including hats) when made with light worsted weight (DK/8 ply) yarn and a size C (2.75 mm) hook.

Suggested safety eye size - 6 mm

This pattern is written in American crochet terminology and includes a handy stitch conversion chart so you can translate to British crochet terms instead should you wish to.

Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, increase, (invisible) decrease, half double crochet, double crochet, back loops only, front loops only, triple crochet, picot stitch
Measurement: 8" (20 cm) tall