Create a unique and whimsical leggy nutcracker with this crochet pattern. Perfect for holiday decorations or a fun gift!
Materials:
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in red, white, and black
Crochet Hooks: US G/6 (UK 8 / 4.00mm)
Stuffing
Scissors
Yarn needle
Black embroidery floss
Abbreviations:
Ch - chain
Sc - single crochet
Inc - increase
Dec - decrease
Sl st - slip stitch
Fo - fasten off
Legs (make 2):
With black yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the ring, join with a sl st (6)
Rnds 2-12: sc around (6)
Stuff the legs lightly
Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing
Body:
With red yarn, ch 6
Rnd 1: starting from 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, continue to sc on the other side of ch, 3 sc in last ch, join with a sl st (10)
Rnds 2-8: sc around (10)
Stuff the body
Rnd 9: *sc, inc* repeat around (15)
Rnds 10-15: sc around (15)
Attach the legs to the body
Stuff the body more
Rnd 16: *sc, dec* repeat around (10)
Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing
Head:
With white yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the ring, join with a sl st (6)
Rnds 2-5: sc around (6)
Stuff the head lightly
Rnd 6: *sc, inc* repeat around (9)
Rnds 7-8: sc around (9)
Embroider facial features
Rnd 9: *sc, dec* repeat around (6)
Fo, leaving a tail for sewing
Attach the head to the body
Assembly:
Sew the head to the body
Embroider details and design on the body and head using black embroidery floss
Your leggy amigurumi nutcracker is now ready!
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