Santa Toy Knitting Pattern PDF Father Christmas Decoration DK 40cm

Knit a cheerful Christmas Santa with this detailed digital knitting pattern. Measuring approximately 40cm (16in) tall when completed, this generously sized Santa makes a lovely festive decoration, handmade gift or keepsake.

Santa features a traditional red suit with white knitted trims, a black belt with a yellow buckle, chunky black boots, mittens, a shaped beard, embroidered smile and a long knitted hat finished with a stuffed pom-pom.

The legs, body and head are worked in one piece from the bottom upwards. The remaining pieces are knitted separately and sewn into position, making this an enjoyable project for knitters comfortable with shaping, sewing and assembling knitted toys.

Pattern details:

• Finished height: approximately 40cm

• Yarn: DK, 8ply or Light Worsted #3

• Knitting needles: 3.25mm (US 3)

• Worked flat using straight knitting needles

• Written instructions in English

• Uses stocking stitch, garter stitch, increases and decreases

• Includes instructions for Santa’s body, arms, beard, nose, coat details, belt, buckle, boot trims, hat and pom-pom

Materials required:

• Red DK yarn – approximately 100g

• White DK yarn – approximately 40g

• Flesh-coloured DK yarn – approximately 30g

• Black DK yarn – approximately 30g

• Small amount of yellow yarn

• Toy stuffing

• Two small black buttons

• Black safety eyes, or the eyes may be embroidered

• Stitch holder and sewing needle

Please note that this listing is for a digital PDF knitting pattern only. No finished toy, yarn or materials will be supplied.