In Victorian Days, Christmas Crackers were very popular. They were made with wrapping papers so the recipient would pull on each end and break the paper to get to the gift inside. Thus, the sound of the paper tearing apart was how the name Christmas Cracker was made.
I have designed a permanent Christmas Cracker that can be used year after year. You simply untie the end to remove the present(s).

This pattern includes 2 different designs. One with the appliqued snowman using sport or dk weight yarn and another that has lots of texture with worsted weight yarn.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Sport Weight Yarn in any color - Approx 60 yds
Sport Weight Yarn in White - Approx 2 yds
4mm Hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Cardboard tube (toilet paper roll)
Ribbon and Beads (Optional)
Hot Glue Gun (Optional)