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Ernie the Elf

For Christmas cuddles!

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS

YOU WILL NEED

□ DROPS Merino Extra Fine (100% wool, 50g/105m) 1 ball of each

Yarn A Red (11)

Yarn B Off White (01)

Yarn C Powder Pink (40)

Yarn D Black (02)

Yarn E Olive (41)

Yarn F Pistachio (26)

Yarn G Forest Green (31)

□ A pair of 3.25mm needles

□ Tapestry needle

□ Toy filling

□ White thread

□ Red colouring pencil

□ 9cm (3½in) diameter circle cardboard base (optional)

TENSION

22sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles

MEASUREMENTS

57cm (22½in) tall from foot to top of hat (when sitting on shelf)

ABBREVIATIONS

For a full list see page 95 in Simply Knitting magazine

ELF TOY BODY AND HEAD

Begin at base.

Cast on 14 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn G.

Row 1 Purl.

(Inc in every st) to end. [28 sts]

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