Jolly Wee Elf Using Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift
The Design
“Have your elf a merry little Christmas…”
Our wee friends love to help you celebrate the holidays. And they’ve certainly dressed up for the occasion! These handmade pals are fun, festive, and full of cheer. Popped in a stocking, presented with a package, perched among the boughs of your tree—the more you make, the merrier!
We’ve come up with a few colorways of Jamieson’s tweedy, fingering-weight Shetland Spindrift. A classic, 100% pure Shetland wool yarn, it’s lightweight and lofty. The complex, heathered shades are perfect for a whole neighborhood of Wee Elves!
Three skeins of Shetland Spindrift will give you a wee gathering of 12 tiny elves—or 6 larger elves if you hold Shetland Spindrift double for the DK-weight version. On this page, we also offer Crewel Wool for face color and washer packs (darning needle included).
If you already own the Jolly Wee Elf pattern, click on the Free Adaptation tab to see the modifications for using Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift yarn.
The Details
FINISHED SIZE
Tiny wee elf: Approx. 3½"/9cm tall, or desired height.
Larger wee elf: Approx. 4½"/11.5cm tall, or desired height.
YOU WILL NEED
3 skeins Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift (115 yds/105m each): 1 each of three colors.
3 skeins Appleton Crewel Wool (27 yds/25m each): 1 skein each in colors Caramel, Sugar Cookie, and Cocoa for face.
Package of twelve 3/8" zinc washers (1" diameter) and tapestry needle.
Free adaptation for Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift yarn.
Shown in colorways Greenwich (722 Mirage, 259 Leprechaun, 423 Burnt Ochre), Kensington (101 Shetland Black, 249 Fern, 187 Sunrise), and Notting Hill (126 Charcoal, 343 Ivory, 103 Sholmit).
YOU'LL ALSO NEED
Jolly Wee Elf pattern.
Tiny wee elf: US 1½ (2.5mm) double-points (set of five), or size to obtain gauge.
Larger wee elf: US 3 (3.25mm) double-points (set of five), or size to obtain gauge.
One locking marker.
Wool batting or polyester stuffing.
GAUGE
Tiny wee elf: 28–32 sts=4"/10cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round.
Larger wee elf: 24-26 sts=4"/10cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round.
Note: Gauge is not critical, but you want a firm fabric so your stuffing does not show through.
KNITTER'S NOTE:
If using Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift for the DK-weight version of our elves (aka the "larger wee elf"), simply hold yarn double throughout body, hat and scarf. Appleton Crewel needs to be held quadruple stranded for the face. Our kit here (with three skeins of Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift) yields approximately six larger wee elves.
Digital Jolly Wee Elf pattern. (Download.)
Printed Jolly Wee Elf pattern. (Requires shipping.)
Free adaptation explaining how to use Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift. (Download)
Pack of 12 washers and a darning needle.
Appleton Crewel - Caramel.
Appleton Crewel - Cocoa.
COLOR:.
COLOR: 101 Natural Black.
COLOR: 232 Blue Lovat.
COLOR: 198 Peat.
COLOR: 101 Shetland Black.
COLOR: 103 Sholmit.
COLOR: 104 Natural White.
COLOR: 187 Sunrise.
COLOR: 249 Fern.
COLOR: 526 Spice.
COLOR: 722 Mirage.
COLOR: 259 Leprechaun.
COLOR: 423 Burnt Ochre.
COLOR: 1400 Mirrydancers.
COLOR: 102 Shaela.
COLOR: 105 Eesit.
COLOR: 272 Fog.
COLOR: 107 Mogit.
COLOR: 190 Tundra.
COLOR: 1190 Burnt Umber.
COLOR: 230 Yellow Ochre.
COLOR: 998 Autumn.
COLOR: 429 Old Gold.
COLOR: 791 Pistachio.
COLOR: 231 Bracken.
COLOR: 235 Grouse.
COLOR: 587 Madder.
COLOR: 879 Copper.
COLOR: 236 Rosewood.
COLOR: 596 Clover.
COLOR: 239 Purple Heather.
COLOR: 598 Mulberry.
COLOR: 165 Dusk.
COLOR: 610 Purple.
COLOR: 1390 Highland Mist.
COLOR: 147 Moss.
COLOR: 788 Leaf.
COLOR: 106 Mooskit.
COLOR: 343 Ivory.
COLOR: 425 Mustard.
COLOR: 770 Mint.
COLOR: 525 Crimson.
COLOR: 141 Camel.
COLOR: 785 Apple.
COLOR: 620 Lilac.
COLOR: 764 Cloud.
COLOR: 562 Cyclamen.
COLOR: 999 Black.
COLOR: 1160 Scotch Broom.
COLOR: 150 Atlantic.
COLOR: 240 Yell Sound Blue.
COLOR: 126 Charcoal.
COLOR: 1390 Highland Mist.
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