Santa

Knitting Pattern PDF

All parts are knitted flat and sewn up at the end. No circular knitting is required.

I have used 4-ply (fingering) cotton yarn, however, you can use DK (8-ply) with slightly larger needles (3-3.5mm). If you would like to use DK, you will need about 30g of red. The doll will come out about 25cm with DK. If you are a loose knitter, I recommend using DK with fine needles (2.75-3mm).

The cotton swab is inserted into the neck area for extra stability. Omit it if you like. You can use safety eyes instead of mushroom-shaped beads. Attach them before stuffing the head if you are using them. You can use coloured fleece if you dislike the stuffing showing through the stitches.

Yarn

Small amounts unless indicated.

4-ply (fingering)

·        [A] 20g red

·        [B] 8g peach

·        [C] 5g dark brown

·        [E] mint

·        [F] white

Fleecy DK

·        [G] white

·        [H] Cream

Yarn used

·        A, E & F: Rowan Summerlite 4-ply, 50g per 175m, 100% Cotton

·        B: Sirdar Snuggly 4-ply, 50g per 226, 55% Nylon, 45% Acrylic

·        G & H: Patons Baby Smiles Fairy Tale, 25g per 85m, 100% Polyester

Tools & Supplies

·        2.75mm knitting needles

·        A small amount of yellow 4-ply

·        Chenille needle

·        Stitch holder

·        Cotton swab

·        5mm mushroom-shaped beads

·        Cotton thread

·        Toy stuffing