There’s nothing like mixing new decorations with old ones to give that feeling of seasonal warmth! This traditionally styled Nutcracker amigurumi will stand smartly to attention as part of a festive shelf arrangement or perhaps displayed on the mantle

The Nutcracker makes a wonderful Christmas decoration or toy - The perfect addition to a Christmas Eve box for the children with the classic story of the ‘The Nutcracker’. Or maybe for a ballet fan just before going to see the magical ‘Nutcracker’ on stage somewhere near you during the holiday season.

Pattern Specifications:

Yarn: 4ply / yarn weight #2

Mercerised cotton yarn - Scheepjes Catona used in photographs.
25g / 62m Nude (Shade 255)
25g / 62m Jet Black (Shade 110)
25g / 62m Cornflower Blue ( Shade 511)
25g / 62m Hot Red (Shade 115)
10g / 25m Marshmallow (Shade 518)

Metallic 3/4ply Thread:
Scheepjes Lizzy 25g / 101m Gold (Shade 03)

You will also need:
2 x 6mm black eyes
Polyester toy filler
Small amount of cream or white roving yarn
Scissors
A yarn needle
(Optional) Blusher

Hook: 3.25mm (US size D/3)

Gauge: 5dc = 2cm / 0.79inch

Obtaining the correct gauge is not critical to this project but if your gauge does not match then your finished item will be a different size.

Pattern will work in other hooks and yarns though
finished size will be different.

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This pattern is (c) designed by Heather Gibbs 2019 and is for Personal use only, not for resale. Patterns are not to be copied, sold or distributed. However, you are welcome to donate, gift as well as sell any of your finished items (if you are an Individual Crafter). If you sell your work online, please credit the work as appropriate and link to my pages where you can: www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com