Amigurumi Nutcracker

Amigurumi Nutcracker is part of Pretty Little Things, Issue 29 - CHRISTMAS IN JULY, which is available in print via Scheepjes Retailers and as a digital download (eBook). **Measurements** 20cm tall (using suggested yarn) **List of materials** * Scheepjes Catona (100% Mercerised Cotton; 50g/125m) - Yarn A: 255 Shell x 1 ball - Yarn B: 249 Saff ron x 1 ball - Yarn C: 390 Poppy Rose x 1 ball - Yarn D: 110 Jet Black x 1 ball - Yarn E: 410 Rich Coral x 1 ball * Scheepjes Furry Tales (100% Polyester; 100g/57m) - Yarn F: 970 Snow White x 1 ball * 2.5mm crochet hook * 2 x 7mm safety eyes * Scrap of white yarn to edge eye * Stitch markers * Polyester stuffing **Pattern notes** Nutcracker (Arms, Legs, Body, Hat sections) is worked using amigurumi method: work sts continuously in a spiral without closing each round with ss. Mark fi rst st of each round with st marker, moving it up as you go. Moustache Pieces are worked separately and attached in Face section; Face and other embellishments are embroidered using straight sts. Beard and Hair are tied around sts of Body/Head at end. Where colour change is indicated, change to new yarn in last yoh of previous st, then fasten off previous yarn, continuing with new. Gently knot ends of previous and new colours together at WS of work (no need to weave these in as they will be hidden). Rounds after colour changes begin with ss to make colour change more subtle.