A proud knitted Nutcracker soldier in a red uniform with golden trim, a black tricorn hat with a golden tassel, white curls, white trousers and tall black boots – he even has a wide mouth for a nut. A classic Christmas decoration and a lovely present for ballet and fairy-tale fans.

A knitting pattern by Svetlana Zabelina with step-by-step instructions, tips and process photos.

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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About 23–24 cm (9–9.5 inches) tall.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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Basic knitting stitches

Knitting flat; hat brim, arms, legs and nose flat or in rounds (both versions are in the pattern)

Simple crochet edging with metallic yarn

Basic sewing of knitted pieces

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

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•    Any DK yarn: red, white and black 10 g each and leftovers of yellow, cream and golden metallic yarn (the toy shown is Kartopu Flora).

•    Toy eyes (12 mm).

•    Polyester stuffing.

•    Knitting needles 2.5 mm (US 1) and a crochet hook.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN:

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All abbreviations are explained in the pattern.

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