Santa & Mrs. are knit in the round, using Magic Loop or double pointed needles. The base/body/feet or legs/body, arms and head are all knit on as you work along. The clothing is not removable. They are approx. 9” tall, and Santa sits upon a round, festive seat cushion. Santa & Mrs. would be a wonderful decoration for Christmas!
They are created using #4-Worsted Wt. (Aran/10-ply) yarn:
SANTA: Body Color: 60 yds. (Phildar Charly-Meringue) Red Color: 130 yds. (Red Heart With Love-Holly Berry) White Color: 120 yds. (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice-White, Bernat Baby Blanket Tiny-Snow Cap) Black Color: 30 yds. (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice-Black) Hair/Beard Color: 50 yds. (To create wavy hair, yarn must be Acrylic) (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice-White)
MRS.: Body Color: 50 yds. (Phildar Charly-Meringue) Red Color: 80 yds. (Red Heart With Love-Holly Berry) White Color: 90 yds. (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice-White, Bernat Baby Blanket Tiny-Snow Cap) Shoes Color: 15 yds. (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice-Black) Hair Color: 50 yds. (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice-White)
SEAT CUSHION: Black Color: 40 yds. (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice-Black) Red Color: 40 yds. (Red Heart With Love-Holly Berry) White Color: small amount
• Size 4 (3.5mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles (if using Magic Loop) or Double Pointed Needles
• Safety Eyes: 8mm or embroidery thread/yarn
• Embroidery thread or yarn for mouth & nose
• 2” diameter Plastic Canvas Circle (For base of Mrs.: could be cut from rectangle piece)
• 2 ½” Plastic Canvas Circle (For Santa’s Seat: could be cut from rectangle piece)
• Crochet Hook (for attaching hair)
• Access to Iron & Board (for creating wavy hair)
• Ring Stitch Markers & Removable Stitch Markers
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needle & Long Straight Pins
• Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing
• Button for “Buckle”- ¾” for belt
• Optional Decorations: miniature bells, holly, lights, etc.
• Optional: 2.25” doll glasses
NOTE: #3-Light Wt. (DK wt.) yarn may be substituted, using Size 3 (3.25mm) Needles. However, this will produce a smaller finished item.