A proud Nutcracker in his red uniform and hat – a festive kitchen helper and Christmas decoration by Svetlana Zabelina.

Use it as a potholder, coaster, table mat, wall decoration or appliqué – or make two, sew them together and stuff for a small pillow.

This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.

LANGUAGE:

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The pattern is in English.

SKILL LEVEL:

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Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:

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Approx. 18 × 20 cm (7 × 8 inches).

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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Colour change

Single crochet

Increasing

Decreasing

Slip stitch

Crab stitch

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

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•    Cotton yarn Sport / 5 ply (115 m / 50 g): 15 g red, 12 g white, 10 g black, 5 g pink and 5 g yellow.

•    Hooks 1 mm and 2 mm.

•    Sewing needle.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN:

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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).

15 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.