Monday 15 December 2014

Elf

My most recent crochet make is an elf that I made for my little boy. I made it so that we can participate in 'Elf on the shelf' this year. The elf that you can buy is a little freaky looking and just seeing a picture of it scared my little one last year so I sought out an alternative.



After this photo, I reread the pattern and noticed that I was using the wrong size eyes, so quickly changed them for the right size!



I used a 4mm crochet hook and Rico Creative Cotton Aran in the colours red, green, white and nature.





I love working in cotton as it gives a lovely definition to the stitches!



I added a pom pom to the hat and hooked up a scalloped collar instead of the one that was in the pattern.

I loved making this and the pattern was extremely easy to follow. My son absolutely loved it which was a relief considering his reaction to the official elf that you can buy!

If you would like to make this elf yourself, you can purchase the pattern from the Button Beautiful etsy shop.

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