Create your own charming crochet Christmas train with this detailed PDF pattern!

ABOUT THE PATTERN:
This pattern includes step-by-step instructions for making a complete Christmas train set featuring a locomotive, matching carriages, flatcar, Santa Claus, Christmas tree and gift boxes! Perfect for Christmas home decoration, nursery decor, handmade gifts, playroom displays or train-loving little ones.

It’s a standard, printable PDF file, available in ENGLISH language (US terms).

MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED:

• Crochet hooks: 5.00 mm, 3.00 mm, 2.00 mm
• Yarns: BRAIDED CORD 3 mm – for the train; SCHEEPJES CAHLISTA; 100% cotton; 50 g = 85 m (1.76 oz = 93 yds) - for the smokestack (chimney), Santa Claus, gift boxes and Christmas tree; SCHEEPJES CATONA; 100% mercerized cotton; 50 g = 125 m (1.76 oz = 137 yds) – for the train car couplers (joining).
• Soft stuffing (like fiberfill etc.)
• Plastic canva – to stiff the train construction
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Pins
• Scissors
• Buttons x 4 – to make the carriage couplers
• Floral stem wire – to support the wheels
• Diagonal cutting pliers or sharp scissors – to adjust and cut the floral wire length
• 8 mm black safety eyes – for the Santa Claus
• A piece of a cardboard (e.g. milk carton) – to stiff the Santa’s soles
• Strong thread (e.g. dental floss) - to shape the Santa’s face
• Beads, pearls and other embellishments – to decorate the tree
• Hot glue gun – for the assembly process

FINISHED SIZE:
By following the instructions and using the recommended materials, you’ll create a train measuring 73 cm (28.7 inch) in length. Size may vary depending on yarn and hook used, crochet tension and crochet technique.

With love,
Beata (aPinchOfCotton)