There are many and varied tellings of the Nutcracker story. In some of them, one describes the Mouse King as an evil character, who summons up an army of mice to do battle with The Nutcracker.

My own version of this classic tale sees the joyful Mouse King place healing hands on The Nutcracker, mending his injury and releasing the Prince within…

Mouse King is seamless in construction. There is very limited sewing up required! The robe is worked separately and stitched in place on completion, along with the crown and tail. This is a 7 page pattern with many clear helpful photographs, and tutorial.

Produce your own ballet! Create the other characters!
Here is The Nutcracker.
And the delicate Clara Doll is available too!

Yarn:

Rowan Super Fine Merino 4ply
(100% wool, Fingering weight, 165 m/181 yds per 50 g):

(A) 1 x 50g in Black (shade 273)
(B) 1 x 50g in Blush (shade 266)
(C) 1 x 50g in Polar (shade 261)
(D) 1 x 50g in Fresh (shade 267)
(E) 1 x 50g in Tomato (shade 272)

Needles:

1 set of 2.5 mm (US 1½) (or size required to achieve gauge) ― circular or DPNs to work small diameter in the round

Beads:

Debbie Abrahams Beads:
15 x size 6, code 748 (Black)

Craft Beads:
2 x 6mm (¼˝) black beads (eyes)

Notions:

• 1 Stitch Marker

• 2 Lockable Stitch Markers

• Waste yarn to use as stitch holders

• Darning needle

• Toy stuffing

• (optional) Stuffing fork