Santa Claus Cushion Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Amanda Berry
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
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 Santa-shaped cushion from DK yarn to decorate your home for Christmas

Amanda Berry's fun Christmas cushion knitting pattern features a cute nose and hat bobbles which you can create with your pom-pom maker. There's a little but of intarsia colourwork on the front of the cushion which is perfect if you are looking to improve your knitting repertoire. Just use a smaller ball of yarn for each colour section on the row. Use m1L and m1R increases for professional-grade shaping.

Sizing

19cm x 35cm

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 (k)
Make one right (m1R)
Make one left (m1L)
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, we think you'll love Amanda'sRobbie Robin toy. You can find more of Amanda's designs here.

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