Little Elves: detailed Benzie color guides – kits available!

Little Elves is the third pattern in my 'Twas the Night Ornament Series. Here are the detailed felt/floss/sequin/bead color guides for you below, so that you can easily make Little Elves that look like my Benzie felt samples!

Benzie Design has long been one of my favorite places to purchase wool-blend felts. They have stellar customer service, quick shipping, and their felt, floss, sequins and beads are an absolute joy to work with! They will be very happy to help you with what you need.

First, some handy links to get you started:

To buy the Little Elves pattern: mmmcrafts.etsy.com

To buy the Classic or Retro felt palettes shown here:
Benzie 'Twas the Night felt palettes

To buy the helpful notions kit:
Benzie 'Twas the Night notions kit

To shop their beautiful sequins & beads:
Benzie Sparkle & Shine page

OK! Here are the color guides:

Classic Red Little Elf Boy:

BENZIE FELT COLORS:*

Ecru: Tunic trim, collar, torso, sleeve/boot cuffs 
Carmine: Tunic, sleeves
Coral: Knickerbockers

Peacock: Hat
Swan: Legs

Graphite: Belt, boots
*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

Hat: DMC 321, DMC BLANC, DMC D168, 5 mm gold jingle bell

Collar, tunic trim: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Tunic: DMC 3845 (including number on back), 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins (sleeves), 5 mm iridescent clear cupped sequins (skirt), Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Belt: DMC BLANC, 8 mm brassy gold cupped sequin, 5 mm aqua cupped sequin, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass bead

Boots: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads, Benzie Blue glass beads

Hanging loop: DMC 5283
*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread

Classic Red Little Elf Girl:

BENZIE FELT COLORS:*

Ecru: Coat trim, sleeve/boot cuffs 
Carmine: Coat, sleeves, boots
Coral: Dress

Peacock: Scarf, mittens
Swan: Hat, body/legs

Blush Metallic: Mailbag (This Benzie felt is not included in the Classic palette. Sub in Coral if you like.)

*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

Hat: DMC 321, DMC BLANC, Benzie Red glass beads, 5 mm gold jingle bell

Coat trim: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Coat: DMC 3845 (including number on back), DMC BLANC, 5 mm iridescent cupped sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Dress: DMC 3845, DMC 321, DMC BLANC, 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Mailbag: 5 mm iridescent cupped sequin, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass bead, DMC 5282

Boots: 5 mm white mini poms, Benzie Blue glass beads

Hanging loop: DMC 5283

*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread

Classic Blue Little Elf Boy:

BENZIE FELT COLORS:*

Ecru: Tunic trim, collar, torso, sleeve/boot cuffs 
Peacock: Tunic, sleeves
Mustard: Knickerbockers

Swan: Hat, legs

Graphite: Belt, boots
*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

Hat: DMC 321, DMC 3844, DMC D3852, 5 mm red mini pom

Collar, tunic trim: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Tunic: DMC 3852 (including number on back), 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins (sleeves), 5 mm iridescent clear cupped sequins (skirt), Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads (on sequins), Benzie Red glass beads

Belt: DMC BLANC, 8 mm brassy gold cupped sequin, 5 mm red cupped sequin, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass bead

Boots: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads, Benzie Blue glass beads

Hanging loop: DMC 5283
*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread

Classic Mustard Little Elf Girl:

BENZIE FELT COLORS:*

Ecru: Coat trim, sleeve/boot cuffs 
Mustard: Coat, sleeves, boots
Swan: Dress

Peacock: Hat, boots

Carmine: Scarf, mittens
Bronze: Body/legs

Silver Metallic: Mailbag (This Benzie felt is not included in the Classic palette. Sub in Ecru if you like.)

*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

Hat: DMC 3852, DMC 321, Benzie White glass beads, 5 mm silver jingle bell

Coat trim: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Coat: DMC 3844 (including number on back), DMC BLANC, 5 mm iridescent cupped sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Dress: DMC 321, DMC 830, DMC BLANC, 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Mailbag: 5 mm iridescent cupped sequin, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass bead, DMC 5283

Boots: 5 mm yellow mini poms, Benzie Red glass beads

Hanging loop: DMC 5283

*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread

Retro Pink Little Elf Boy:

BENZIE FELT COLORS:*
Ecru: Tunic trim, collar, torso, sleeve/boot cuffs 
Flamingo: Tunic, sleeves
Marigold: Knickerbockers

Julep: Hat, legs

Graphite: Belt, boots
*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

Hat: DMC D168, DMC 3608, DMC 900, 5 mm silver jingle bell

Collar, tunic trim: 5 mm iridescent cupped sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Tunic: DMC 991 (DMC BLANC for number on back), 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins (sleeves), 5 mm iridescent clear cupped sequins (skirt), Benzie Red glass beads

Belt: DMC BLANC, 8 mm silver cupped sequin, 5 mm orange cupped sequin, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass bead

Boots: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads, Benzie Foxglove glass beads

Hanging loop: DMC 5283
*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread

Retro Pink Little Elf Girl:

BENZIE FELT COLORS:*
Ecru: Coat trim, sleeve/boot cuffs 
Flamingo: Coat, sleeves
Marigold: Dress

Julep: Hat, body/legs

Chartreuse: Scarf, mittens
Graphite: Boots

Silver Metallic: Mailbag (This Benzie felt is not included in the Classic palette. Sub in Flamingo if you like.)

*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

Hat: DMC 3608, DMC 900, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent beads, 5 mm silver jingle bell

Coat trim: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Coat: DMC 900 (including number on back), DMC BLANC, 5 mm iridescent cupped sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Dress: DMC 991, DMC 718, DMC BLANC, 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Mailbag: 5 mm metallic pink cupped sequin, Benzie Foxglove glass bead, DMC 5283

Boots: 5 mm pink mini poms, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Hanging loop: DMC 5283

*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread

Retro Mint Little Elf Boy:

BENZIE FELT COLORS:*

Ecru: Tunic trim, collar, torso, sleeve/boot cuffs 
Julep: Tunic, sleeves
Moss: Knickerbockers

Chartreuse: Hat, legs

Graphite: Belt, boots
*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

Hat: DMC 991, DMC D3852, DMC 602**,  7 mm pink mini pom (5 mm works great too)

Collar, tunic trim: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Tunic: DMC 936 (including number on back), 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins (sleeves), 5 mm iridescent clear cupped sequins (skirt), Benzie Foxglove glass beads

Belt: DMC BLANC, 8 mm brassy gold cupped sequin, 5 mm kelly green cupped sequin, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass bead

Boots: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads, Benzie Foxglove glass beads

Hanging loop: DMC 5283
*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread

**Actual color in photo is 3607 but 602 is a better match

Retro Mint Little Elf Girl:

BENZIE FELT COLORS:*

Ecru: Coat trim, sleeve/boot cuffs 
Moss: Coat, sleeves, boots
Julep: Dress, hat

Flamingo: Scarf, mittens
Chartreuse: Body/legs

Gold Metallic: Mailbag (This Benzie felt is not included in the Classic palette. Sub in Ecru if you like.)

*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

Hat: DMC 936, DMC 602, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent beads, 5 mm gold jingle bell

Coat trim: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Coat: DMC 959, DMC BLANC (including number on back), 5 mm iridescent cupped sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Dress: DMC 936, DMC 602, DMC BLANC, 5 mm iridescent cupped sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Mailbag: 5 mm metallic lime green cupped sequin, Benzie Clover glass bead, DMC 5282

Boots: 5 mm pink mini poms, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads

Hanging loop: DMC 5283

*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread

I hope these guides were helpful! (Looking for other color guides? Check here.) The way I've combined these Benzie Classic and Retro felt colors are just a few of the possibilities! Feel free to follow these guides exactly or come up with your own lovely color variations. I'd love to see what you make. :-) Here's the IG hashtag:

#twasthenightornaments