These knitted traditionally styled Nutcracker Soldier dolls are the perfect size to hang on your Christmas tree, or stand smartly to attention, in a group on your festive shelf. This digital instant download pattern is for dolls that are quick and easy knitting projects, suitable for confident beginners. The Nutcrackers are knitted flat using basic stitches. 18 photos guide you through making up and finishing your decorations. I also include alternative detailed instructions for embroidered eyes. The same Instructions are used for all three sizes, the smallest version (14cm /5.5” tall) uses 4ply yarn and 2.00mm (UK 14 /US 0) needles. The large (16cm /6.25”) and midsize dolls (16cm /6.25”) use different size needles and DK yarn. This smallest size is ideal for decorations to hang on your Christmas tree. Please note the images show the smallest Nutcrackers dolls knitted in cotton 4 ply Why not take a look at my other Christmas Knitting patterns? https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ClaireFairallDesigns?section_id=22027409 Here are all the Pattern Details- Less than 10g of each colour are used for each Nutcracker ornament, making this great stash busting project. Small Nutcracker Doll 4ply yarn Nutcracker doll- size-14cm /5.5” Needle size 2.00mm (UK 14 /US 0) and 3.00mm (UK11/ US 3) Gauge- 32sts x 44 rows = 10cm (4”)2.75mm. stst. Square Midsize Nutcracker Doll DK yarn -Nutcracker doll -size-16cm /6.25” 2.75mm (UK 12 /US 2) and 3.5mm (UK10/ US 3) Gauge-26sts x 32 rows = 10cm (4”)2.75mm. stst. Square Large Nutcracker Doll DK yarn -Nutcracker doll -size-18cm /7” 3.5mm (UK 10 /US 3) and 4.0mm (UK8/ US 6) Gauge-20sts x 26 rows = 10cm (4”) 3.5mm stst. Square Recommended yarn: - For Smallest decorations Yarns and Colours- Must Have Minis Pure Black (100), Sunglow (013), Cardinal (031) Turquoise (065), Peony Leaf (086), Cream (002) For large and midsize decorations- Paint Box Yarns Simply DK Pure Black (101), Buttercup Yellow (122), Rose Red (113), Kingfisher Blue (134), Grass Green (129), Vanilla Cream (107) All sizes Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK yarn- Milky-0630 If you are using an alternate yarn, check the recommended needle size for your yarn and use a needle 2 sizes smaller. This will give a close textured stocking stitch which will hold its shape well when stuffed You will also need- Large eye sewing needle Toy safety eyes- Large doll 6mm, Midsize doll -5mm, Small doll -4mm Pair of compasses to draw small circles Thin card (such as a cereal box) Toy stuffing If you would prefer a printed copy of this pattern please follow this link to my printed pattern Section https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ClaireFairallDesigns?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22027409 Please note- My patterns are only available in English.
