Father Christmas has a big fluffy beard knitted in an eyelash yarn. He can decorate your Christmas tree or stand on your mantelpiece, and bring some festive handmade joy to your home.

Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, this toy is knitted in DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round).

NEEDLES
A pair of 3.75mm straight single pointed knitting needles (US 5)

RECOMMENDED YARN
Father Christmas is made in acrylic DK yarns for the head and body (double knitting/light worsted weight), and a 100% polyester eyelash DK yarn for the fluffy beard.


NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling and beads for eyes

SIZES
One size only - 15cm tall.

TECHNIQUES
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, and seaming to finish.

PATTERN INFO
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 4 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2014 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.