The pattern is Santa Christmas Elf and it’s a free pattern on Ravelry.
Whatcha' Knitting? December 2022
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Too cute
I made up another, simple and quick pattern, this time it’s for what I’m calling Little Purrmaids - cats with mermaid tails! I’m doing them as Christmas gifts (just moved onto a boat, and been making some new friends in the marina). This one was for a non-boaty friend. The little flags are from the semaphore alphabet and represent the person’s initial.
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Wow that’s very nice! I love it. The personal touch with the flag is great 
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Thank you, Snowball! 
I have cast off the main body of a nordic card for my son.
Yes it’s bright, clashing, garish, just what I was after - for those who don’t know about my son’s love of colour, this is his idea of pure joy!
Lots of ends to weave in, shoulders to seam, button band and neckband to add, and then the sleeves to knit and set in… so still a long way off being finished but I thought I’d share my progress. I am very pleased as it seems I have chosen the right size (not what was on the pattern) and I’ve made a stretchy bouncy fabric which is a really big step for me getting that colourwork to feel as good as plain knit.
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It’s going to be a great success, Creations. Lovely colors and stranded work!
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Thank you
I love the colors! I love your knitting! Beautiful work.
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Wow! Your knitting and stranded work are impeccable!
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I love those colours!
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Hello folks,
Lots of interesting projects as usual!
I saw some red and green wool lying next to each other on my kitchen table and decided to cast on some Christmas socks on the spur of the moment. I won’t actually give these to the recipient until “Christmas in July” because it is too hot for wool socks here at Christmas.
After I had done half a sock, I started to wonder about dye from the red wool running, but I tested it and it was fine (Opal Uni). Phew.
The colours are heathered brown/grey, red, natural and dark green. There is Opal, Regia, and a bit of Lana Grossa, which are my favourite sock yarn brands. (I also like CoBaSi for non-wool socks.)
A bit more muted but I think my friend will like them.
My wreath is rather small so the sock looks big but it is a normal adult size.
Hope you all have a nice holiday season if applicable, or a nice summer or winter season.
Cheers,
Sarah in Australia
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He looks very nice with your Portmeirion dishes in the background!
Ooh, I do like the granny square stars. I might make a few in the hot weather when I don’t feel like picking up a big piece or any wool and put them away for next year.
That looks incredible 
well done
Creations,
This sweater is simply gorgeous! Your son will LOVE it!
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Great socks - I’m in 2 pairs of thermal socks and still have cold toes! It’s so shivery where I am. Your socks look so professional.
Thanks for all the encouraging comments everyone.
I just finished my first stranded amd steeked colorwork priject. A cardigan for my 3 yr old. The pattern is off but I’m pleased with the finished project. Just need to put a zipper in it yet
I’m also knitting another stranded colorwork cardigan for my 10 yr old daughter. Working on the first sleeve now.
Aannddd I’m knitting a hat for my husband. I’m using lettilopi and plotulopi. I’m really enjoying the process on this one!
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Beautifully worked! Steeking seems like walking off a cliff but it works so nicely. You’ve done well.
Thanks for posting the photos.
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