This cutie-pattootie design is perfect to bring some Christmas fun to your tree and home this festive season. Wrap around your tree, a chair or anywhere you want this cutie to bring joy.

This is part of the Christmas hugging series.

This santa is designed to be a Christmas ornament only. Please be mindful of child interaction - always take choking hazards into consideration, especially with eyes, buttons and bells. The elf’s arms and legs are quite long and can wrap around a small child. Please always
remember: Safety First.

Pattern uses US terminology and is worked in the round.

Skill level - Intermediate

Material list:
Any yarn of your choice – We used Colourspun DK Cotton and eyelash/feather/fluffy white yarn
2.5mm hook or hook compatible with yarn used.
Needle for needle join and sewing in ends.
Scissors
Stitch markers
Tweezers for stuffing
2 x 12mm safety eyes
Polyfil toy stuffing - approx. 45 grams
Pins with big heads
3 x black 12mm buttons
Slicker dog/cat brush (for brushing our the beard)

You are more than welcome to work the pattern in any yarn of your choice. However, depending on the yarn and tension, you may have a size difference.

In the prelude (beginning pages) of the pattern you will find detailed stitch tutorials, yarn quantities and many many more bits of useful info!

Throughout the written pattern there are detailed photo tutorials.

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