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Christmas Food Knitalong: Part Six - Gingerbread Man and Candy Cane Knitting Pattern
Christmas Food Knitalong: Part Six - Gingerbread Man and Candy Cane Knitting Pattern

Christmas Food Knitalong: Part Six - Gingerbread Man and Candy Cane Knitting Pattern

Designer: Susie Johns
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What you need to know

We’ve reached the final sweet treat in our foodie knitalong, and what a way to finish! This snappy fellow will take pride of place in your hamper of goodies. We love his shiny buttons and ric-rac trim. Why not attach a loop to the candy cane so you can hang it on your Christmas tree? Don’t forget to share your photos of your finished projects on our Facebook page. Find us at facebook.com/letsknitmag

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Sizing


Mince Pie: 8cm diameter x 2cm tall
Hot Chocolate: 12cm wide (incl handle) x 10cm tall (incl marshmallows)
Yule Log: 13cm long x 6cm deep
Bundt Cake: 16cm diameter x 6cm tall
Christmas Cake: 12cm long x 10cm tall
Christmas Pudding: 8.5cm diameter x 10cm tall
Gingerbread Man: 19.5cm wide x 22cm tall
Candy Cane: 17.5cm tall (when curved)

What you'll need


Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash DK, shades (A) 1961 Camel, (B) 863 Cordovan, (C) 862 Walnut Heather, (D) 871 White, (E) 263 Gold Fusion, (F) 848 Blueberry, (G) 809 Really Red, (H) 802 Green Apple, (I) 817 Aran, one 100g ball of each, Black DK, small amount
Needles: 3mm
Craft foam
Safety toy stuffing
Sewing needle and black thread
Safety toy eyes or buttons: black, two per project
Ric-rac: 40cm
Pipe cleaners: 20cm long, three
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle
NOTE: this is all the yarn and equipment needed for every part of the knitalong

Stitches and skills used


Knit
Purl
k2tog
Cast on
Cast off
Kfb
skpo
Changing colour

Meet the designer


Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more. If you like this festive feast, we think you'll love Susie'sknitted full English breakfast. You can find more of Susie's designs here.

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Susie Johns

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