Mrs Claus Cushion Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Amanda Berry
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

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

Knit Amanda Berry's Mrs Claus cushion for your festive display and bust your DK yarn stash!

While Mr Claus prepares for the big day, his faithful companion Mrs Claus makes sure that everything else is in order. From rounding up reindeer to triple-checking the naughty and nice list, every Christmas runs smoothly under her watchful eye. Amanda Berry's cosy cushion is the ideal project to whip your intarsia skills into shape. Made up in three separate pieces, the simple instructions will help guide newbies through their colourwork journey.

Sizing

16cm x 33cm

What do I need?

Yarn: DK, shades Pink, White, Red, Grey, Green, Blue, 25g of each
Needles: 4mm
Safety toy stuffing
Pom-pom maker
Google eyes
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Cast off
Purl (p)
Knit into front and back (kfb)
Knit two together (k2tog)

Meet the designer

Amanda Berry is toy knitting expert and has been designing for our crafty titles for many years, as well as working with larger shops and brands. She is a master when it comes to creating cute characters from dolls to animals. If you like this pattern, knit Amanda'sSanta Claus cushion to complete the set. You can find more of Amanda's designs here.

How to access this pattern

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