Little Elf

 Just off the needles! I had intended to make a little fairy, being so close to Christmas and all, but as I was puting her together, she decided she'd rather be an elf, which was ok with me!

 I haven't made many dolls before, and I know I need to find a way to make faces properly. I wasn't quite sure what I was doing with her face, so it's not really where I want it to be.

 That being said, I'm really pleased with how her body turned out. Her legs are slightly shaped, which I like, and her hands are ok too. Her skirt is light and flowy, which is cute.
But what I really like about her is her hair.

 I've never put hair like this on a doll before. It's takes a fair amount of time to do, but is well worth the effort! I'll certainly be keeping this in mind to use for the future, and I love this colour as a hair colour.

 She sits well and is a cute addition to my knitting collection. Making this has been a learning curve, and I can use most of the techniques for other projects in the future! Overall, I'm pleased with what I've learned, including the neck, and making her head stand up.

Oh, and her name is Gráinne! :)