Christmas Fairy by Claire Fairall Designs

Christmas Fairy

Knitting
August 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
14.5cm/6” tall
English
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This sweet little Christmas Fairy will look lovely tucked in among your festive decorations or hanging from your Christmas tree.

This decorative doll is an easy knitting projects, suitable for confident beginners.

The lace skirt and wings are an ideal first lace project, using only yarn over stitches and an easy 4 row repeat.

This fairy is knitted flat using basic stitches. Colour photos guide you through making up and finishing your doll. I also include alternative detailed instructions for embroidered eyes.

(To make a smaller version use 4ply yarn and 2.00mm (UK 14 /US 0) needles).

Fairy size 14.5cm/6” tall
Needle size 2.75mm (UK 12 /US 2)
Tension - 26sts x 32 rows = 10cm (4”) st.st. Square

Recommended yarn: - Paint Box Yarns Simply DK
Vanilla Cream (107) Paper White (100)

Small quantities of
Rose Red (113)
Buttercup Yellow (122)
If you are using an alternate yarn, check the recommended needle size for your yarn and use a needle 2 sizes smaller. This will give a close textured stocking stitch which will hold its shape well when stuffed

You will also need-
Large eye sewing needle
5mm toy safety eyes
Toy stuffing