This is a knitting pattern for stuffed toy Santa. The toy is knitted entirely in the round. If you don’t like sewing up, this pattern is for you.

MATERIALS: beige DK yarn approximately: 10 - 15 g
red DK yarn approximately: 50 - 60 g
white DK yarn approximately: 10 - 15 g
black DK yarn approximately: 10 g

KNITTING GAUGE:
24 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 2.5 mm needles.

Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight enough to make sure the stuffing would not show through the stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 28 cm/ 11’’
The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension.

NEEDLES:
1 x 2.5 mm double pointed needles

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
2 x 8 mm safety eyes
Removable sts markers
Stuffing
Scissors

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knits Stitch
Purl stitch
Work in the round
Cast off
Mattress stitch

Difficulty level: intermediate to advanced!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!