Christmas Skittles Crochet-Along: Part One

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Heather Gibbs
Needle Type

Crochet Hook

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What you need to know

Join our three-part Christmas skittles crochet-along and create a game you'll treasure year after year!

Christmas just isn’t Christmas without games. You stuff yourself silly, watch the Queen’s speech, then… anyone for Uno? Monopoly? Well, we thoroughly recommend that you add a handmade touch to proceedings this year. We’ll be sharing six skittle patterns, plus a stripy ball so you and yours can gleefully knock them down. In this first part, there’s a classic Father Christmas and his beloved wife. Both use basic stitches and simple shaping, so they’re lovely patterns to take on. Half trebles are used to create the scalloped shaping on the beard and apron, and you’ll be making bobbles for the noses.

You can find Parts 2 and 3 here:
Part 2
Part 3

Sizing

Father Christmas skittle height: 22cm
Mrs Claus skittle height: 17.5cm

What you need

Yarn, DK: Frosty Pink, White, Classic Red, Festive Purple, Red Sparkle, Leafy Lime, Bright Gold, one 25g ball of each
Hook, 3.5mm
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Stuffing
Black safety eyes, four, 8mm

Meet the designer

Heather Gibbs is a talented crochet designer known for her vibrant, fun, and modern patterns. With a passion for playful designs and easy-to-follow instructions, she inspires crocheters of all skill levels. If you enjoyed making this Skittles crochet pattern, make Heather's party dog crochet pattern next.

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