This Lil’ Stuffies Advent Countdown is knit in the round, (Intermediate Level), using Magic Loop (or double pointed needles). Stuffies are approx. 4” tall (without hats) and stuffies and pouches are created using #3-light wt. (DK wt.) yarn. Needles: size 3 (3.25mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles (if using Magic Loop). The legs, body, arms, and head are all knit on as you work along. There are 24 stuffies (6 each of Gingers, Gnomes, Snow Pals, and Angels) and 24 pouches.
Approx. yardage:
GINGERS: Body Color: 35 yds for each (Cygnet DK-Mocha 432 or Sirdar Snuggly Doubleknitting-Toffee 0530)
Decorative Color Yarns (white, red, green): Small amounts
GNOMES: Body Color: 25 yds for each (Hayfield Bonus DK-Biscuit 0963)
White, Red, Green Colors: 30 yds of each for each
SNOW PALS: White, Red, Green Colors: 30 yds of each for each
Orange & Black Colors: Small amounts
ANGELS: Body Color: 15 yds for each (Cygnet DK-Mocha 432, Sirdar Snuggly Doubleknitting-Toffee 0530, Hayfield Bonus DK-Biscuit 0963, Hayfield Bonus DK-Sand 0597)
Gown Color: 25 yds for each
Wings Color: 10 yds for each
Hair Color: 15 yds for each
POUCHES: 60 total yds for each
• Small Amount of Yarn for Eyes and Nose
• Narrow Ribbon (for hanging stuffies) cut into 9” pieces
• Narrow Ribbon (for pouches) cut into 13” pieces
• Desired Decorations: Bells, Buttons, Pom Poms, etc.
• 8 ½” x 11” Piece of Cardstock (for numbers)
• Six 25” Chenille Stems (for angel halos)
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needle & Long Straight Pins
• Removable Stitch Markers, Ring Markers
• Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing