From now until the end of December 2020, get my eleven Amigurumi Christmas patterns on Ravelry for just $14 by using this promotion:

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Crackers - a British Christmas custom:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_cracker
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Each year, I look at the mound of torn paper and foil on my dining table from our Christmas crackers and feel guilty about such ostentatious waste.

ButterflyLove’s squeaky Christmas crackers are designed to be used and re-used each year and increase the fun as, instead of a one-time-only ‘BANG!“, your guests can squeak their way through Christmas dinner as much as they like. Perfect for your kids’ table!

You can also knit them up as Christmas tree decorations and stocking stuffers.

The ButterflyLove Squeaky Christmas Cracker pdf knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions and handy hints along the way. It is suitable for a beginner/intermediate knitter.

You can also contact me at any point if you need technical advice or have any other queries.

What you will need:

2 knitting needles (US3/3.25mm or size required to match tension square)
1 stitch holder
DK yarn in green, red and yellow or gold
Plastic toy eyes
Toy squeaker
Acrylic toy stuffing (polyfil)
1 tapestry needle for sewing up

Skills used:

Casting on and off
Increasing
Decreasing
Yarn over

Stitches used:

Stocking stitch

Why not checkout the rest of the ButterflyLove knitting pattern collection at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterflyLove1?section_id=6641225

This pattern is sold on the condition that it will be used for personal use only, e.g. making gifts for family and friends, not for commercial purposes.