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Santa Ornament Knitting PatternGillian Costa
Materials:Sportweight yarn in red, white, black, and pink Size 3 US (3.25 mm) double pointed needles-set of 4 Needle and thread Cotton balls Gauge: Not vital Size: Approx 6" tall and 2½" wide Instructions With Black, CO 24 sts. Divide evenly. Join and mark beg of round. Knit 3 rnds for boots. With Red, knit 9 rnds for pants. With White, knit 3 rnds for fur trim on coat. With Black, knit 2 rnds for belt. With Red, k3, with White k6, with Red k6, with White k6, with Red k6 for cuffs, tummy and back. Rep last rnd once more. With Red, knit 5 rnds for chest and arms. Decrease For Neck Cont with Red, *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. Rep this rnd once more - 8 sts Change to Pink yarn for head and face. *k2, k into front and back of next st; rep from * around Rep this rnd once more - 24 sts With Pink, knit 8 rnds for head. With White, knit 3 rnds for hat fur trim. With Red, knit 4 rnds for hat. Decrease For Top Of Hat Rnd 1: *K5, k2tog; rep from * around Rnd 2: *K4, k2tog; rep from * around Rnd 3: *K3, k2tog; rep from * around Rnd 4: *K2, k2tog; rep from * around Rnd 5: *K1, k2tog; rep from * around Rnd 6: K2tog around BO rem sts. Finishing Stuff the tube with cotton balls and push the cotton balls around until you are satisfied with Santa's shape. Sew seam on each side for arms and one between legs to give the appearance of legs and arms with needle and thread. Attach tiny white pom pom on his hat. Sew on eyes, a red nose, a beard (loops of white yarn around the face), buttons, and a belt buckle. See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help. |