Father Christmas Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight, Crochet Hook
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Garter , Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Made with DK yarn, download and knit Sachiyo Ishii's knitted Santa Claus toy this Christmas.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without him, and that’s all the reason you need to knit this cuddly Santa. Complete with a fluffy beard and fur-trimmed outfit, he deserves to have pride of place in your festive display. When swapping between two yarns on a row, twist them together to avoid unsightly holes - see our panel for more information.

What do I need?

Yarn: Hayfield Bonus DK, shades (A) 963 Biscuit, (B) 977 Signal Red, (C) 965 Black, one 100g ball of each, (D) White Fleecy DK, one small ball, Light Brown DK, Yellow DK, small amounts
Needles: 3.5mm
Crochet hook: 3mm
Stitch holder
Safety toy stuffing
Beads: 6mm, black, two
Thread: black
Sewing needle
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Height: 28cm including hat

Meet the designer

Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii is a regular designer for Let’s Knit Together. She is an expert at creating knitted toys – George the Pig is one of her most popular designs on our site.

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