Amigurumi Advent 2019 Eng

A 24-part Mystery Crochet-Along
by airali design and irene strange

It’s the most
wonderful time
of the year…
the time
for making,
reflecting and
celebrating!
This year, join
us as we fill up
the festive stocking
with treats for
all our loved
ones,
Let the crochet
adventure begin!
Welcome to the Amigurumi Advent 2019
We are so pleased to have you with us for the festive countdown!

Below is what we need to know before starting this Mystery Crochet-Along.
The adventure will begin on December 1st, with new parts released every day
at around 9AM GMT. The last part will be released on December 24th.
It’s up to each individual maker if they want to make all 24 mystery ornaments or
just their favourites - we want this to be a festive and relaxing experience for all, and
an opportunity to get creative and have some fun with the little makes!
Be sure to tag your makes with #amigurumiadvent2019 to be featured in

our stories and a chance to win some fun surprises throughout the month.
We hope you will enjoy our new Festive amigurumi adventure!
Ilaria and Irina
AIRALI DESIGN IRENE STRANGE

Ilaria is a crochet designer and blogger, and has two Irina is a crochet designer with a sketchbook full of odd
amigurumi books under her belt - Amigurumi Winter characters waiting to come to life. She is a frequent
Wonderland and Amigurumi Globetrotters. She loves contributor to several UK crochet magazines and blogs.
drawing quirky characters and transforming them into When not crocheting away she likes to drink many cups
crochet toys. When not busy designing away Ilaria of tea, potter around at the allotment with the kids or curl
enjoys collecting yarn, long walks and gelato - yum! up with a good book somewhere cozy!
airalidesign.com/en irenestrange.co.uk
@airali_gray @irenestrange
Amigurumi Advent 2019 by Airali design and Irene Strange

What is included in the Mystery CAL? What yarn should I use?
The Amigurumi Advent 2019 includes: The MCAL is designed to work with DK weight cotton
• 24 mystery parts (revealed daily from the 1st to yarn, but like all amigurumi projects it can be made in
24th of December, advent-style) any yarn and hook.
• 1 bonus make to start (the Christmas Stocking!)
• 2 colour palettes to choose from Using bulkier yarns will result in bigger toys, lighter yarns
• surprises from the designers and Paintbox Yarns will produce smaller toys - it really depends on personal
• lots of fun! preference. Each make will need a small amount of yarn,
great for using up odd bits from the stash!
For those joining the MCAL via Ravelry the daily
updates will be sent out through the Ravelry pattern Note! The Christmas Stocking made in a single colour
update tool, with each part presented as a separate yarn uses 80gr/200m/219yds of DK weight cotton.
PDF file. Click the update pattern icon in your individual
Pattern Library to update the PDF. The yarn you will see used throughout the MCAL
is Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g,
For those joining the MCAL on LoveCrafts.com 125m/137yds) in these colour palettes:
the PDF pattern file will be re-uploaded each day with
the latest part added on to make the file longer. PASTEL MERRY
403 Champagne White x3 404 Misty Grey x3
Join us in the dedicated Ravelry group set up for this 409 Light Caramel 409 Light Caramel
MCAL and over on Instagram, where we will be on hand 410 Soft Fudge 411 Coffee Bean
to answer any questions and chat all things crochet. 425 Pistachio Green 428 Racing Green
456 Vintage Pink 416 Red Wine
All patterns will be written in US crochet terms with 424 Mustard Yellow 424 Mustard Yellow
clear written instructions and step-by-step photos to 436 Duck Egg Blue 440 Sailor Blue
help complete each make. 437 Dolphin Blue 441 Royal Blue
Other Notions
Browse our FAQ page or
• 3mm crochet hook
send us an email for any questions!
• safety eyes or black beads. Approx 7 pairs in
small size, 5 or 6 mm diameter, adjust the size
if using different yarn weight. You can also use
black thread to embroider the eyes)
• black embroidery thread
• gold embroidery thread (optional)
• tapestry needle
• toy stuffing
• chenille pipe cleaners
You may need some additional materials like: small

pieces of cardboard or recycled plastic, craft wire
for ornament hooks.

December 1 sun
2 MON 3 tue 4 wed 5 Thu 6 FRI 7 sat 8 sun
16 mon 17 tue 18 wed 19 Thu 20 FRI 21 sat 22 sun
30 MON 31 tue
notes

the advent begins
ON DECEMBER 1ST
see you all soon!

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#AMIGURUMIADVENT2019
Stitch Guide
The following stitches and terms will be used throughout
the MCAL. All patterns will be written in US crochet terms.
Chain Stitch (ch) Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc)
Single Crochet (sc) Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc)
Increase (inc) Crab Stitch (cr st)
Invisible Decrease (inv dec / sc2tog) Bobble - worked as dc4tog in a single

stitch.
Magic Ring
Front Loop Only (FLO)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Back Loop Only (BLO)
Double Crochet (dc)
Skip (sk)
Treble Crochet (tr)
Round (rnd) - worked in a continuous
Slip Stitch (sl st) spiral, unless otherwise instructed
Row - worked flat, turning work at the

end of each completed row.
of each row
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This crochet pattern is part of the Amigurumi Advent 2019 by Airali design and Irene Strange
This pdf is strictly for personal, non-commercial use. Copy, distribution or commercial use of this pattern or any of its parts are not allowed.
For any information contact: amigurumiadvent@gmail.com
Chain STITCH (ch)
1. Start with a loose knot, 2. Tighten the yarn around 3. Holding the starting knot, 4. Repeat the number of
put the hook through the hook. wrap the yarn around the times needed to set up
the knot. hook (yarn over) and pull the starting chain.
one loop through the loop on
hook - 1 chain is made.
Single Crochet (sc)
1. Put the hook under both 2. Yarn over and pull through 3. Yarn over again and pull 4. Single crochet is made.
top loops of the stitch. to the front of work (two yarn through both loops on
loops on hook) hook to complete the st.
Increase (inc) Decrease (dec/sc2tog)
1. The increase st is two 2. Then work a second sc 1. A decrease st combines 2. Now yarn over again and
single crochet sts worked into the same st space - the two sts into one. Put the pull a loop through all loops
into one. Start by working a increase will look a bit like hook through the first st, on hook - this is the decrease
single crochet into the st. the letter W! yarn over and pull a loop stitch.
through, then put the hook
through the second st, yarn
over and pull a loop through
- you will have 3 loops on
hook.
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Invisible Decrease (inv dec / sc2tog)
1. Put the hook through the 2. Yarn over and pull a loop 3. Yarn over again, pull yarn 4.This decrease blends in
front loops of the two sts. through the two front loops. through all loops on hook. better with the overall look
of amigurumi when the piece
is stuffed.
Magic Ring
There are a several different ways to make the magic ring, this is one of our favourites for a neat
beginning but feel free to use your preferred method!
1. Take your yarn tail and 2. Put the hook under both 3. Yarn over. 4. Pull yarn under both
wrap it twice around a finger. strands of yarn. strands, yarn over again.
5. Pull yarn through the loop 6. Repeat steps 2 - 5 the 7. Pull on the two strands 8. Magic ring is completed,
already on hook - this is a needed number of times, e.g. and the yarn tail to tighten carry on work in the first
set up st similar to a ch1 and “Start 6sc in a magic ring”, the ring. true stitch of the ring in
doesn’t count in stitch total, then take the ring off the a continuous spiral.
all stitches after this will be finger.
true sc stitches.
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HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
1. The half double crochet 2. Put the hook through the 3. Pull yarn through to the 4. Pull yarn through all loops
is a little taller than a sc. To st and yarn over again. front - you will have 3 loops on hook to finish the st.
start, yarn over. on hook, yarn over again.
DOUBLE CROCHET
1. Double crochet is a little 2. Pull yarn through - three 3. Yarn over again and pull 4. The three stitches side by
taller than half double loops on hook. Yarn over and through all loops on hook. side - dc, hdc, sc.
crochet. Begin the same way. pull through the first 2 loops.
Slip Stitch (sl st) FRONT/BACK LOOPS
1. Insert hook into the next 2. Pull a loop through all sts Working in FRONT LOOP - Working in BACK LOOP -
st, yarn over and pull yarn on hook to complete. insert your hook under the insert your hook through
through. front loop of the next stitch the centre of the stitch and
(the loop closest when under the back loop to the
holding the work), complete back, then complete the
the needed stitch in this loop, needed stitch, leaving
leaving the back loop free. the front loop free.
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CRAB STITCH (CR ST), aka Reverse Single Crochet
1. Put the hook in the previ- 2. Pull yarn through to the 3. Pull the yarn through all 4. This stitch will look like
ous st along the Rnd and other side and yarn over loops on hook and move onto little bumps along the edge
work backwards, yarn over. again. the next st. when completed.
BOBBLE (DC4TOG)
1. Start making a dc but do 2. Repeat until you have 5 3. Yarn over and pull a loop 4. Push on the back of the
not complete the last yarn loops on hook - 4 incomplete through all 5 loops on hook - bobble to round it out.
over, keeping the loop on dc and the main working this completes the bobble.
hook. loop.
CHANGING COLOURS
For a neat colour
change within a round
we will use the next
colour to complete
the last stitch of the
previous colour like so.
This way the “correct” 1. Pause just before 2. Use the next colour to 3. Carry on crocheting
completing the last st close the last stitch. with the new colour for the
colour loop will sit on before the colour change. needed number of sts.
top of the next stitch.
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FRONT POST DOUBLE CROCHET
1. To start find the post of the 2. Working from the front, 3. Yarn over again and pull 4. Now you have 3 loops on
next st and yarn over. put the hook under the post the loop around the post hook complete the stitch as a
and out the other side. through to the other side. regular double crochet.
BACK POST DOUBLE CROCHET
1. To start find the post of the 2. Working from the back, put 3. Yarn over again and pull 4. Now you have 3 loops on
next st and yarn over. the hook under the post and the loop around the post hook complete the stitch as a
out the other side. through to the other side. regular double crochet.
TREBLE CROCHET
1. The Treble Crochet is a 2. Put the hook through the 3. Yarn over and pull yarn 4. Complete the stitch as
little taller than a double. To stitch and yarn over again. through the first two loops regular double crochet.
start yarn over twice. round. - now you have 3 loops on
hook.
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Stocking
#AMIGURUMIADVENT2019 BY AIRALI DESIGN AND IRENE STRANGE
materials and notes

yarn Size
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, 32 cm / 12 ½ in tall, 13.5 cm / 5 ¼ in wide
125m/137yds) in colours: if made using the suggested yarn
Pastel palette Special stitches

white (403 Light Champagne) FPdc: front post double crochet
green (425 Pistachio Green) or your preferred colour BPdc: back post double crochet
Merry palette Construction

grey (404 Misty Grey) The Christmas Stocking is worked in one piece toe
red (416 Red Wine) or your preferred colour up (from the tip of the toe to the ribbed cuff), with a
gap for adding the heel at the end.
decorate the stocking using all the other colours
from the chosen palette Note
The Christmas Stocking made in a single colour
materials yarn uses 80gr/200m/219yds of DK weight cotton.
3 mm crochet hook
tapestry needle
pompom maker (optional)
instructions
Toe 1 2 3
Starting in contrasting colour ( green or red).
Ch11.
Rnd 1: start in second ch from hook, 9sc along the
ch, 5sc in last ch, continue on the other side of the
chain, 8sc, 4sc in last ch [26]
Continue working in rounds, use a stitch marker to
mark the last st of the round and move it up while 4 5 6
working.
Rnd 2: (10sc, 1inc, 1sc, 1inc) repeat 2 times [30]
Rnd 3: (11sc, 1inc, 1sc, 1inc, 1sc)
repeat 2 times [34]
Rnd 4: (12sc, 1inc, 1sc, 1inc, 2sc)
repeat 2 times [38]
Rnd 5: (13sc, 1inc, 1sc, 1inc, 3sc) Foot and leg
repeat 2 times [42] Change to main colour ( white or grey),
Rnd 6: (14sc, 1inc, 1sc, 1inc, 4sc) continue working in rounds.
repeat 2 times [46] Rnd 13 - 23: hdc in all 54 st - 11 rounds {img 1}
Rnd 7: (15sc, 1inc, 1sc, 1inc, 5sc) Hdc until the middle point of the toe {img 2}.
repeat 2 times [50] Rnd 24: ch27, skip 27st, 27hdc [27ch + 27hdc]
Rnd 8: (16sc, 1inc, 1sc, 1inc, 6sc) {img 3-6}
repeat 2 times [54] Rnd 25: 27hdc along the ch, 27hdc [54] {img 7}
Rnd 9 - 12: sc in all 54 st - 4 rounds Rnd 26 - 49: hdc in all 54 st - 24 rounds {img8}
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Ribbing 7 8 9
Close the last round making 1sc, 1slst {img 9}, turn.
Rnd 50: ch3 (count as 1st), 53dc, slst to join [54]
{img 10-11}
Rnd 51 - 58: ch2 (count as 1st), (1FPdc, 1BPdc)
around, slst to join - 8 rounds {img 12}
{Optional} for a neater edge add one round of 10 11 12
(1FPsc, 1BPsc) around, slst to join. Fasten off and
weave in the ends. Fold the ribbing {img 18}.
Heel
Complete the heel working the gap created
between rounds 23 and 24 {img 19}.
13 14 15
Join contrasting colour ( green or red) in first
skipped st of round 23 {img 20}.
Rnd 1: 27sc, 1sc into the side of the hdc {img 21},
27sc on the other side of the foundation ch, 1sc into
the side of the hdc [56] {img 22-24}
Rnd 2: (dec, 23sc, dec, 1sc) repeat 2 times [52]
Rnd 3: (dec, 21sc, dec, 1sc) repeat 2 times [48] 16 17 18
Rnd 6: (dec 2 times, 11sc, dec 2 times, 1sc) repeat
2 times [32] {img 25}
Rnd 7: (dec 2 times, 7sc, dec 2 times, 1sc) repeat 2
times [24] 19 20 21
Rnd 8: (dec 2 times, 3sc, dec 2 times, 1sc) repeat 2
times [16]
Rnd 10: dec 6 times [6] {img 26}
Fasten off, using a needle pick up all the front loops
of the 6 sts and pull tight to close {img 27}.
22 23 24
Hanging Loop
Make in contrasting colour ( green or red).
Rnd 1: ch48, slst in first ch to join in a circle (check
that the chain isn’t twisted!), sc in back bump along
the ch [48]
Rnd 2-3: sc in all 48 st - 2 rounds 25 26 27
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing the loop inside
the stocking, a few cm below the top edge.
how to decorate your stocking...

on next pages!
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stocking decorations
Follow the instructions on next page

to decorate your stocking with crochet bobbles,
a pocket or festive holly!
crochet bobbles
bobbles
pocket!
pompoms
monochrome + holly
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Bobbles 28 29 30
Make as many as you like in your preferred colours.
To make a bobble:
Ch3, dc3tog into 1st ch, ch1 to close {img 28-33}
Fasten off the yarn, leaving a short yarn tail for
securing the bobble to the stocking. Pull on the
start and end tail a little to tighten up the chains. 31 32 33
Next arrange the bobbles over the stocking in your
preferred pattern. Using a tapestry needle or a
crochet hook pull the yarn tails through to the inside
of the stocking, tie the two ends together to fix the
bobble in place {img 34-37}.
34 35 36
Holly
Make the berries in pink or red, start like
single bobbles: (ch3, dc3tog in first ch) repeat 3
times - 3 bobbles joined together.
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Holly leaf 37 38 39
Make in / green.
Ch8, start in second ch from the hook.
Rnd 1: 2slst, (1sc, 1dc, ch2, slst in second ch from
hook, 1hdc in same st) repeat 2 times, make the
following stitches in last ch: 1sc, 1dc, ch2, slst in
second ch from hook, 1hdc, 1sc. Continue on the
other side of the foundation ch, (1dc, ch2, slst in
second ch from hook, 1hdc in same st, 1sc) repeat 2
times, 2slst. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Pocket
Make in your preferred colour.
Ch20, start in third ch from the hook.
Row 1: 18hdc, turn [18]
Row 2-7: ch2, 18hdc, turn [18]
Row 8: ch2, 18dc, turn [18]
Row 9: ch2, (1FPdc, 1BPdc) repeat 9 times, turn [18]
Row 10: ch2, (1BPdc, 1FPdc) repeat 9 times, turn
[18]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the pocket
to the stocking. Fold the last 2 st on each side of the
foundation chain to get a roomy pocket.
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POmPOm 40 41 42
Make as many as you like in your preferred colours.
Follow the instruction on your pompom maker or
use a fork to make small and cute pompoms.
Cut a small piece of yarn and lay it between the 2nd
and 3rd fork prong {img 40}. Wrap the yarn around
the prongs of your fork (centre your wraps in the 43 44 45
middle, leaving space at the bottom and top of the
fork) {img 41}. Cut your yarn and hold the wrap in
place {img42} then tie the yarn-wrap together in a
tight knot {img 43}.
Slip the yarn bundle off the end of your fork, cut the
loops {img 44} and roll the pompom between your
palms to round it out. Finally go around the pom
pom and trim off any uneven ends {img 45}.
Room for
more ideas?
TASSELS,
METALLIC BOBBLES,
EMBROIDERED SNOWFLAKES
OR ADDING STRIPES
AND PATTERNS AS YOU GO
... are just a few ideas to create

a unique and festive stocking
that can’ t wait to be filled
with mini amigurumi!
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This crochet pattern is part of the Amigurumi

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Advent 2019 by Airali design and@airali_gray
Irene Strange @irenestrange
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Day 1
dachshund
WHO’S THE BEST AT SNIFFING
OUT YUMMY TREATS? A LITTLE
DACHSHUND, OF COURSE!
These instantly recognisable

quirky dogs are known to
be curious, brave and (in
our opinion) absolutely
adorable...
materials and notes

yarn materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, a pair of black beads or small safety eyes
125m/137yds) in colours:
Size
Pastel palette 8 cm / 3 ⅛ in long
green (425 Pistachio Green) if made using the suggested yarn
brown (410 Soft Fudge)
+ colours for scarf Construction
Body and legs are worked in one piece, head, ears
merry palette and tail sewn to the body.
beige (409 Light Caramel)
brown (411 Coffee Bean) Special stitches and techniques
+ colours for scarf Skipping stitches to create leg shapes.
instructions
head 1 2 3
Make in green or beige.
Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (1sc, 3sc in next st) three times [12]
Rnd 3-6: sc in all 12 st - 4 rounds
Rnd 7: inc 6 times, 6sc [18]
Rnd 8-12: sc in all 18 st - 5 rounds {img 1}
Add safety eyes between rounds 7-8, either side of 4 5 6
the increases form round 7 {img 2}.
Rnd 13: (dec, 1sc) six times [12]
Add toy stuffing.
Rnd 14: dec six times [6]
Fasten off, pick up all front loops with a needle and
pull tight to close {img 3}. 7 8 9
Body
Make in green or beige.
Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12]
Rnd 3-4: sc in all 12 st
Rnd 5: 3sc in next st, 2sc, 3sc in next st, 8sc [16] Rnd 13: sc in all 15 st {img 7}
Rnd 6: 1sc, 3sc in next st, 4sc, 3sc in next st, 9sc Rnd 14: 3sc, 3sc in next st, 2sc, 3sc in next st, 8sc
[20] {img 4-6} [19]
Rnd 7: ch1, skip 5 st, 2sc, ch1, skip 5 st, 8sc - we Rnd 15: 4sc, 3sc in next st, 4sc, 3sc in next st, 9sc
made the back legs [12] [23] {img 8}
Rnd 8: 1sc in chain space, 2sc, 1sc in chain space, Rnd 16: 3sc, skip 5 st, 2sc, skip 5 st, 3sc, ch4, skip
8sc [12] 5 st - we made the front legs and the gap for the
Rnd 9-11: sc in all 12 st - 3 rounds neck [12= 8st + 4ch] {img 9}
Rnd 12: (inc, 3sc) three times [15] Rnd 17: 8sc, 4sc along the ch [12]
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Rnd 18: dec 6 times [6] 10 11 12

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing up the leg
gaps, pick up all the front loops from last round and
pull tight to close. With the same yarn tail or scrap
yarn in same colour sew up the front and back legs
{img 10-11}.
13 14 15
Neck
Attach green or beige to the first skipped st
from the neck gap {img 12}.
Rnd 1: 5sc along the skipped st, then work along
the other side of the gap making 7sc evenly around
the edge [12] {img 13}
16 17 18
Rnd 2: 6slst, 6sc [12]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing to the head.
Add stuffing to the body through the neck opening.
Place the head over the neck opening, choose which
way you want the dachshund to look and sew in
place {img 14}.
19 20 21
Ears
Make in / brown.
Ch6, start in second ch from hook.
Rnd 1: 4sc, 4sc in last ch, turn and work along the
other side, 4sc [12]
Rnd 2: ch1, carry on working in the round, starting
moreoptions?
colour
in 1st st from last round, 4sc, inc 4 times, 4sc [16]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. Sew the ears to
either side of the head {img 15-16}.
Embroider the nose on the tip of the head in brown

{img 17-18}.
Tail
Make in / brown.
Ch5, start in second ch from hook.
Row 1: 4 sl st [4] {img 19}
Fasten off and sew to the body.
Scarf
Make in your preferred colours.
Ch36, fasten off 1st colour.
Row 1: attach new colour to the first ch, 36 sc,
fasten off 2nd colour.
Row 2: attach new colour to the first st, 36 sc,
fasten off.
Use yarn scraps to add a fringe either side of the
scarf and trim to size.
Tie the scarf around the dachshund’s neck to keep

him warm in the cold!
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Day 2
gingerbread man
SO CRUNCHY, SWEET AND FUN
the gingerbread is a welcome

guest at any table, even that
of a queen! Best keep an eye
on this one in case he decides
to go for a run…
materials and notes

yarn Size
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, 8 cm / 3 ⅛ in tall if made using the suggested yarn
Construction
Pastel and merry palette Head, body and legs are worked in one piece.
beige (409 Light Caramel) Arms and details are sewn to the body.
decorate the gingerbread using all the other colours
from the chosen palette
materials
a pair of black beads or small safety eyes
black embroidery thread
gold embroidery thread (optional)
instructions
1 2 3
Head and body
Starting from the head in beige. Ch4.
Rnd 1: starting in second ch from hook, inc in next
ch, 1sc, 4sc in last ch. Continue working on the
other side of the foundation ch, 1sc, inc in last st
[10] {img 1}
Rnd 2: (inc, 3sc, inc) repeat 2 times [14] 4 5 6
Rnd 3: (inc, 5sc, inc) repeat 2 times [18]

Rnd 4: (inc, 7sc, inc) repeat 2 times [22] {img 2}
Rnd 9: (dec, 7sc, dec) repeat 2 times [18]
Rnd 10: (dec, 5sc, dec) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 11: sc in all 14 st {img 3} 7 8 9
If you are using safety eyes, insert them between
rounds 7 and 8 approx 5 stitches apart.
* Some safety eyes have long stems, try trimming

them with scissors or pliers if they are too long!
10 11
Rnd 12: (inc, 6sc) repeat 2 times [16]
Rnd 13: sc in all 16 st
Rnd 16: 16sc (or until you reach the middle of
the neck {img 4}) Leave the remaining stitches
unworked. Continue making the first leg. Fasten off, pick up all the front loops and pull to
Rnd 17: skip 10 stitches, 8sc [8] {img 5-7} close {img 9-10}. Add toy stuffing to head, body and
Rnd 18-19: sc in all 8 st - 2 rounds {img 8} first leg, keeping it flat {img 11}.
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Skip 1 stitch from round 16 and join beige yarn {img 12 13 14

12}.
Rnd 1: 8sc, leave the remaining stitch unworked [8]
Add more stuffing if needed. Fasten off, pick up all
the front loops and pull to close {img 13}.
Then use the same tail to sew the little gap 15 16 17
between the legs {img 14}.
Arms
Make 2 in beige.
18 19 20
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing {img 16}.
Sew the arms between rounds 11 and 13 of the
body {img 17-18}.
If you’re using black beads or black thread to

embroider the eyes, position them between rounds
7 and 8 approx 5 stitches apart. Then use the same 21 22
thread to add a tiny mouth between the eyes {img
19-20}.
Bow tie
In your preferred colour.
Work the following stitches in a magic ring: (ch2,
2hdc, ch2, slst into the ring) repeat 2 times, pull to Decorate your gingerbread man using as many
close the magic ring. Wrap the tail in the middle of colours as you like, there are a couple of examples
the bow. {img 22} and the embroidery stitches used below.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the bow tie
to the gingerbread man {img 21}.
fly stitch fly stitch
straight stitch
french knot
french knot
straight stitch
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Day 3
trumpet
MUSIC, MUSIC EVERYWHERE…
Listen out for the warm

and rich sound of the
brass bands performing
in the towns and villages,
whatever the weather!
materials and notes

yarn Size
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, 5.5 cm / 2 ⅛ in long
Pastel and merry palette Construction

yellow (424 Mustard Yellow) Worked in one piece, no sewing required!
materials Special stitches and techniques

toy stuffing TR: treble crochet
BLO: back loop only
instructions
Make in yellow. 1 2 3
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: 6sc in blo [6]
Rnd 3: sc in all 6 st [6]
Rnd 4: inc, 5sc [7]
Rnd 6-8: 3sc, 1tr, 3sc - 3 rounds {img 1-4}
4 5 6
Rnd 9: ch7 {img 5}, 1slst inserting the hook 3
rounds below {img 6}, turn, 7sc along the ch {img 7}
(we made the handle!), 7sc [7] {img 8}
Rnd 10: inc, 6sc [8]
Rnd 13: (inc, 3sc) repeat 4 times [20] {img 9} 7 8 9
Rnd 14: 1slst, 20sc in blo (last one on the slst) [20]
Add a tiny bit of toy stuffing only in the pipe, not in
the bell {img 11}.
Rnd 15: (dec, 3sc) repeat 4 times [16]
Rnd 17: (dec, 1sc) repeat 4 times [8] 10 11 12
Fasten off, pick up all the front loops and pull to
close {img 12}.
Push rounds 15-17 inside the bell and use the
leftover tail to sew it in place {img 13-15}.
13 14 15
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Day 4
candy cane
LEGEND HAS IT...
in the 17 th century the choirmaster at

the Cologne Cathedral asked a local
candy maker to make ‘‘sugar sticks’’
to keep the children happily busy
during a long service, what a treat!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, a craft pipe cleaner or wire
Size
Pastel merry palette 9 cm / 3 ½ in long before curving into shape
white (403 Champagne White) if made using the suggested yarn
+ your preferred contrast colour
Construction
merry palette Work as a long tube, alternating colour every round,
red (416 Red Wine) then either sew into shape with yarn tail or use wire.
+ your preferred contrast colour
instructions
Start in white or red, change colour on last 1 2 3
loop of last stitch on each round.
Rnd 2: change to contrast colour, sc in all 7 st
Rnd 3: change to starting colour, sc in all 7 st
Rnd 4-21: repeat rounds 2 and 3, ending on a
starting colour {img 1} 4 5 6
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Shape the candy cane

Cut a piece of craft pipe cleaner double the length
of the cane {img 2}. Fold it in half, twisting it for
strength {img 3}. Place pipe cleaner into the cane
tube. Pick up all the front loops with a needle and
sew to close {img 4}.
Curve your cane into desired shape.
Alternatively, add a bit of toy stuffing to the tube,

close the end as above, curve into a candy cane
shape by hand and use the yarn tail to secure the
shape by weaving it through the curved rounds {img 6}.
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Day 5
carol singer
FA-LA-LA-LA-LA LA-LA LA-LA
Did you know carols (and carol singers!)

have been around since Roman times? We
aren’ t singing the same songs now as they
did back then, but the tradition of festive
carols is here to stay!
What’s your favourite?
materials and notes

yarn materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, black embroidery thread
125m/137yds) in colours: toy stuffing
Pastel palette Size

beige (409 Light Caramel) 10 cm / 4 in tall if made using the suggested yarn
pink (456 Vintage Pink)
brown (410 Soft Fudge) Construction
dark blue (437 Dolphin Blue) Head, body and legs are worked in one piece
light blue (436 Duck Egg Blue) starting from the head. Arms and hat are sewn to
yellow (424 Mustard Yellow) the body.
merry palette Special stitches and techniques

beige (409 Light Caramel) BLO: back loop only
red (416 Red Wine) SPIKE STITCH: make a normal single crochet stitch
green (428 Racing Green) inserting the hook one round below
grey (404 Misty Grey)
yellow (424 Mustard Yellow)
light blue (440 Sailor Blue)
instructions
head 1 2 3
Start in beige.
Join pink or red yarn. 4 5 6

Join dark blue or green yarn.
Rnd 15: sc in all 12 st in blo
Join brown or grey yarn.
Add stuffing until half of the legs {img 1}.
Rnd 21: dec 6 times
Join pink or red yarn.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for shaping.
Pick up all the front loops with a needle and pull
tight to close. Sew a seam down the centre of the
pull tight to close {img 3}.
legs, dividing them in two {img 2}.
Sew to either side of the body.
Arms
Embroider eyes and mouth between rounds 7 and 8
Start in beige.
using black thread and a tapestry needle {img 4-6}.
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Hat 7 8 9
Make in light blue or stripes in grey and red.
If you are making a striped hat, use the same colour
for rounds 9 and 10.
Rnd 10: slst in next st (it doesn’t count as first st),
spike st inserting the hook 1 round below in all 18 st
[18] {img 7-8}
13 14 15
Pom pom
Make in yellow or red.
Rnd 1: make ch3 and 8dc in a magic ring, pull tight
to close the ring [8]
Slst in first st, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Pick up all the front loops with a needle and pull 16 17 18
tight to close.
Secure the pompom to the tip of the hat {img 9}.
Hair
Make in brown or yellow.
Wrap the yarn 8 times around 3 fingers and cut to
moreoptions?
colour
get 8 separate strands {img 10}.
Insert the hook in second round of the head above
the eyes, fold 2 strands in half, grab them with the
hook and pass through the loop {img 11}. Then tie
the hair {img 12}. Repeat 4 times {img 13}.
Put on the hat and cut the hair just above the eyes,
then sew the hat on to the head {img 14-15}.
Scarf
Make in yellow or light blue. Ch26.
Row 1: starting in third ch from hook, 24 hdc along
the ch inserting the hook in the back bump {img 16},
ch2, slst in last ch [24]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing the scarf to the
neck {img 17-18}.
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Day 6
snowglobe
WINTER MAGIC IN YOUR HAND
Shake up the globe and watch

the snowflakes gently float
down to the ground, so simple
yet mesmerising!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, a pair of black beads (if making snowman)
125m/137yds) in colours: gold embroidery thread (optional)
small piece of recycled plastic or cardboard
Pastel palette toy stuffing
light blue (436 Duck Egg Blue)
dark blue (437 Dolphin Blue) Size
white (403 Champagne White) 4.5 cm / 1 ¾ in tall if made using the suggested yarn
yellow (424 Mustard Yellow) Construction
Globe and base are worked separately and sewn
merry palette together. Then the decorations are stitched onto the
grey (404 Misty Grey) snowglobe.
red (416 Red Wine)
green (428 Racing Green) Special stitches
dark blue (441 Royal Blue) BLO: back loop only
instructions
Globe
1 2 3
Make in light blue or grey.
Rnd 2: inc 8 time [16]
Fasten off and weave in the end. Stuff firmly {img 1}. 4 5 6
Base
Make in dark blue or red.
Rnd 3: (inc, 1sc) repeat 6 times [18] 7 8 9
Rnd 5: 1slst, 24sc in blo (make last sc on the slst)
[24]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing {img 2}.
Join the blue or red yarn in a remaining loop of Tree decoration
round 5 and slst all around the base {img 3-4}. Embroider trees in green and add some gold
Cut a circle from a recycled piece of plastic or french knots between the branches, use img 7-9 to
cardboard and insert it into the base before stuffing take inspiration.
{img 5}. Then sew the globe to the base {img 6}.
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Snowman decoration 10 11 12
Make in white.
Head: work 6 sc in a magic ring. Fasten off leaving
a tail for sewing.
Body: work 8 hdc in a magic ring. Fasten off
leaving a tail for sewing.
Stitch the head and body of the snowman onto the 13 14 15
globe and use the leftover yarn tails to add french
knot snowflakes. Stitch the scarf in pink {img 10-
11}.
Wrap a thread of yellow or dark blue yarn

twice around the base and the globe and make a
bow {img 12-15}.
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Day 7
nutcracker
A FESTIVE GOOD LUCK CHARM
The classic wooden nutcracker

is a real festive icon!
Wouldn’ t it be magical if he
came to life just like he does in
the ballet?
materials and notes

yarn materials
Size
Pastel palette 10 cm / 4 in tall if made using the suggested yarn
beige (409 Light Caramel) Hat, head, body and legs are worked in one piece,
brown (410 Soft Fudge) hair and arms are sewn to the body.
white (403 Champagne White)
Special stitches and techniques
merry palette BLO: back loop only
light blue (440 Sailor Blue)
brown (411 Coffee Bean)
instructions
Hat, head and body 1 2 3
Start in pink or light blue.
Rnd 8: change to yellow, sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 9: change to beige, working in blo (inc 3
times, 3sc) two times [18] {img 1} 4 5 6
Rnd 10 - 14: sc in all 18 st - 5 rounds

Rnd 15: (2sc, dec 3 times, 1sc) two times [12]
Add safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, either
side of the increases form round 7 {img 2-3}.
Rnd 16 - 22: change to starting colour, sc in all 12
st - 7 rounds 7 8 9
Add toy stuffing to the hat, head and body {img 4}.
Rnd 23: (4sc, dec) two times [10]
Rnd 24: sc in all 10 st.
Rnd 25 - 27: change to brown / , sc in all 10
st - 3 rounds {img 5}
Add a little stuffing to the legs.
Rnd 28: dec 5 times Hair
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for shaping. Pick up all Make in white or grey.
the front loops with a needle and pull tight to close. Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Sew a seam down the centre of the legs, dividing Rnd 2: inc 6 times.
them in two {img 6-7}. Rnd 3: (inc 3 times, 3sc) two times [18]
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Rnd 4: sl st in next st, (ch4, sl st in next st) repeat 10 11 12

12 times, skip the last 5 sts {img 8-10}
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Arms
Start in beige.
Rnd 1: start 5 sc in a magic ring [5] 13 14 15
Join pink or light blue yarn.
Sew to either side of the body {img 12}.
16 17 18
Sew the hair to the back of the head {13-15}.
Decorate your nutcracker with yellow or metallic

embroidery down the front of the body, on the
shoulders and on the hat {img 16-18}.
19 20 21
Embroider a bushy mustache or a classic
nutcracker mouth and beard to finish {img 19-21}.
moreoptions?
colour
lazy daisy stitch
straight stitch
french knot
straight stitch
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Day 8
mug
COZY TREAT FOR CHILLY NIGHTS
For those of us in the colder parts

of the world what could be lovelier
than snuggling up under a warm
blanket and enjoying a hot cup of
cocoa!
materials and notes

yarn Size
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, 3.5 cm / 1 ⅜ in tall
Pastel palette Construction

white (403 Champagne White) Worked in one piece, no sewing required!
pink (456 Vintage Pink) Special stitches
FLO:front loop only
merry palette BLO: back loop only
red (416 Red Wine) TR: treble crochet
materials
small piece of recycled plastic or cardboard
toy stuffing
instructions
Mug
1 2 3
Make in white or red.
Rnd 4: sc in all 18 st in flo {img 1 }
Rnd 10: ch5 {img 2}, slst inserting the hook 4 4 5 6
rounds below {img 3-4}, 5sc along the ch {img 5}
(we made the handle!), sc in all 18 st [18 + handle]
{img 6}
Rnd 12: sc in all 18 st in blo {img 7}
Join / brown yarn, fasten off and weave in the 7 8 9
previous colour {img 8}.
Cut a circle from a recycled piece of plastic or
cardboard and insert it into the base {img 9}.
Add toy stuffing to fill only half of the mug {img 10}
10 11 12
Rnd 15: dec 6 times [6]
pull tight to close {img 11}. Push rounds 13-15 inside
the mug and use the brown tail to stitch it in place
{img 12-13}.
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Heart 13 14 15
Make in pink or grey.
Rnd 1: make the following stitches in a magic ring,
1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1tr, 1dc, 1slst, 1dc, 1tr, 1dc, 1hdc,
2sc [12] Slst in first st, fasten off leaving a tail for
sewing the heart on to the mug {img 14-15}.
Add a bit of toy stuffing inside the mug if you like

your chocolate to be hot!
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Day 9
mouse
WATCH OUT, THERE’S MISCHIEF ABOUT!
This little Mouse King is still in

training. He can get up to all kinds
of trouble when no one is looking,
but for now he’s happy to join in the
festive fun!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Pastel palette Size

beige (409 Light Caramel) 7.5 cm / 3 in tall if made using the suggested yarn
dark blue (437 Dolphin Blue)
+ leftovers for embroidery Body, legs, tail and arms are worked in one piece.
Head and ears are worked in one piece. Then head
merry palette and body are sewn together.
red (416 Red Wine) Special stitches
yellow (424 Mustard Yellow) FLO: front loop only
+ leftovers for embroidery
instructions
Head 1 2 3
With ears worked as you go.
Make in beige or grey.

Rnd 9: we’re making the ears, in next st working
in FLO make (1hdc, 3dc, 1hdc) {img 1}, continue
working in both loops, 4sc, in next st working in FLO 7 8 9
make (1hdc, 3dc, 1hdc), continue working in both
loops, 12sc [18 + 2 ears] {img 2}
Rnd 10: 1sc in remaining loop behind the ear {img
3}, 4sc, 1sc in remaining loop behind the ear, 12sc
[18] {img 4}
If you are using safety eyes, insert them between If you are using black beads, sew them between
rounds 5 and 6, in line with the outer edge of the rounds 5 and 6 in line with the outer edge of the
ears. Add toy stuffing {img 5}. ears, pull the thread between the beads to add
Rnd 12: (dec, 1sc) repeat 6 times [12] shape {img 7}.
Rnd 13: dec 6 times [6] Use pink or beige yarn to stitch the nose
Fasten off, pick up all the front loops and pull to inserting the needle across the middle of the magic
close. ring and round 2 {img 8-9}.
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Arms 10 11 12
Make 2 in beige or grey.
Fasten off and weave in the end (use the leftover
tail as stuffing). Set aside {img 10}.
13 14 15
Body
With legs, tail and arms are worked or added as
you go. Make in beige or grey starting with the
legs.
Leg
16 17 18
Fasten off and weave in the end (use the leftover
tail as stuffing).
Set the first leg aside and make the second leg, at
the end of round 3 continue with the body.
Rnd 4: bring the first leg close to the second {img 19 20
11}, 6sc on the first leg, 6sc on the second leg [12]
{img 12}
Rnd 5: 1sc, ch10, skip 1ch, 9slst along the chain,
1sc in same st (we’re making the tail in the middle
of an increase {img 13-14}), 3sc, (inc, 3sc) 2 times
[15 + tail] 21 22 23
Rnd 6: 1sc, bend the tail towards you and continue
working 14sc [15]
Rnd 10: we’re attaching the arms while working
(4sc, flatten the last round of the arm and place
it close to the body, 3sc inserting the hook in both
layers of the arm and the body {img 16}) repeat 2
times, 1sc [15 + 2 arms] {img 17-18}
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Add toy stuffing
then sew the head to the body {img 19-20}.
Crown
Make in yellow. Ch18.
Rnd 1: slst in first ch to make a ring {img 21}, ch1,
(1sc, ch2, slst in second ch, 1sc) repeat 9 times [9
points]
Fasten off, merge last stitch with the fist one
invisibly and weave in the ends {img 22-23}.
Button
Make in yellow.
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Set it aside.
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Cape 24 25
Make in dark blue or red. Ch21.
Row 1: slst in sixth ch from the hook to make an
eyelet {img 24} (check the size of the button loop
trying to pass the button through it. If it’s too small,
add more chains), (inc, 2sc) repeat 5 times along the
chain, turn [20 + buton loop] 26 27 28
Row 2-4: ch1, sc in all 20 st, turn - 3 rows
Fasten off and weave in ends {img 25}.
Use your chosen colours to embroider leaves and

berries* across the last round of the cape {img 32}
or embellish as you like.
29 30 31
* Leaves are lazy daisy stitches {img 26-28},

berries are french knots {img 29-31}.
Sew the button to the other side of the button loop.
32 33
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Day 10
Pretzel
EDIBLE TREE DECORATIONS? YES PLEASE!
In 16 th century Austria pretzels

proudly decorated Christmas trees,
and many bakeries have the pretzel
symbol above their doors today!
materials and notes

yarn Size
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, 5.5 cm / 2 ⅛ in diameter
Pastel merry palette Construction

brown (410 Soft Fudge) Worked in round as a long tube and twisted like a
real Pretzel.
merry palette
materials
decorate using white or beige yarn
instructions
1 2 3
Make in / brown.
Rnd 2-48: sc in all 6 st - 47 rounds (or approx 25
cm / 10 in long)
Do not stuff. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Pick up all the front loops and pull to close, do not
cut the remaining tail {img 1-2}. 4 5 6
Shape the Pretzel

Form a U-shape {img 2}.
Pick up the two ends and twist them around each
other {img 3-6}. Fold the twisted section to the
bottom of the U {img 7}. 7 8 9
Use some pins to keep the shape and sew using the
brown tail of yarn.
Then sprinkle with salt… french knots or small
straight stitches in white thread {img 8-9}.
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Day 11
ice-cream
LEGEND HAS IT...
in the 17 th century the choirmaster at

the Cologne Cathedral asked a local
candy maker to make ‘‘sugar sticks’’
to keep the children happily busy
during a long service, what a treat!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, toy stuffing
Size
Pastel merry palette 6 cm / 2 ½ in tall if made using the suggested yarn
pink (456 Vintage Pink) Construction
or your preferred flavour colour Ice cream is made in two pieces sewn together.
merry palette
or your preferred flavour colour
instructions
Top 1 2 3
Make in pink (strawberry flavour) or
brown (chocolate flavour).

Fasten off, add toy stuffing until firm {img 1}.
Cone
Make in brown or beige. 7
Fasten off, turn wrong side out {img 2-3}.
Add stuffing to the cone. Place the cone over the
opening and sew together with the top so that the
cone fully covers the last round of the top {img 4}.
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Weave in the ends. Use other colours from the palette
to embroider colourful sprinkles on top with short
straight stitches {img 5-7}. #amigurumiadvent2019
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Day 12
hobby horse
GIDDY UP, GIDDY UP!
Often the simplest toys can bring hours

more joy to play-time than any flashy
beeping buzzing gadget, some may see a
stick but we see adventure!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, a pair or small safety eyes or beads
125m/137yds) in colours: small stick or wire (optional)
toy stuffing
Pastel palette
light blue(436 Duck Egg Blue) Size
white (403 Champagne White) 10 cm / 4 in tall if made using the suggested yarn
pink (456 Vintage Pink) Construction
Head worked in one piece from the nose, the other
merry palette details are sewn on after.
grey (404 Misty Grey) FLO: front loop only
dark blue (441 Royal Blue)
instructions
head 1 2 3
Start in white or beige.
Change to light blue or brown.
Rnd 5-6: sc in all 12 st 4 5 6
Rnd 7: ch4 {img 1}, start in 2nd ch from hook, inc,

2sc along ch {img 2}, sc in all 12 st along the main
round, 2sc along the other side of ch, inc in last ch
{img 3}, carry on working in the round [20]
Rnd 13: dec, 6sc, dec 2 times, 6sc, dec [16] 7 8
Fasten off. Add safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7,
approx 7 stitches apart {img 5-6}.
Add toy stuffing to head and neck {img 7}.
Mane
Make in brown or grey.
Attach yarn to bottom corner of the neck opening,
pinch the edges together flat and work through both
layers to seam together the edges {img 8}.
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Row 1: work 8sc along the seam, carry on the 9 11 12

mane a little over the head, work 3 inc, sl st, turn
[15] {img 9-10}
Row 2: (ch3, sl st in next st) repeat 14 times [14
3ch loops]
Fasten off, weave in the ends.
13 14 15
Ears
Make in light blue or brown.
Rnd 1: make a magic ring, work the following into
the ring, 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc [5]
Fasten off, pull the ring tight to close and sew to
either side of the mane {img 12-13}.
16 17 18
Stick
Make in brown or beige.
Rnd 2: sc in all 5 st in flo
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. 19 20
Sew the stick to the bottom of the head {img 14-16}.
Bridle
Make in pink or dark blue.
Ch15, sl st to join into the ring {img 17}, ch30, sl st in
3rd st along the first chain {img 18}.
Place the smaller loop over the nose and larger
over the stick and neck, use the yarn tails to secure
in place {img 19-20}.
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Day 13
Pickle
A NEW KIND OF HIDE AND SEEK
A Christmas Pickle, really?

Hide the pickle on your tree the night
before Christmas, and whoever spots it
first on Christmas morning will have
extra good luck for the next year!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Size
Pastel merry palette 6.5 cm / 2 ½ in long
green (425 Pistachio Green) if made using the suggested yarn
merry palette Construction

green (428 Racing Green) Worked in one piece, add bumps over the surface
after the piece is completed.
instructions
Make in / green. 1 2 3
Rnd 7-8: sc in all 13 st - 2 rounds {img 1} 4 5 6

Add toy stuffing {img 3}.
Fasten off, pick up all the front loops and pull tight
to close {img 4}.
Add the bumpy texture along the side of the pickle
by working short straight stitches over the same
spot {img 5-9}.
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Day 14
panettone
THE PERFECT FESTIVE TREAT
Panettone is festive must - the light

fluffy dough is like a treasure trove full
of delicious candied zests and raisins.
It’s so popular over 117 million panettone
are baked in Italy every year in time for
the season!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, small piece of recycled plastic or cardboard
Pastel palette Size

brown (410 Soft Fudge) 4.5 cm / 1 ¾ in tall in tall
dark blue (437 Dolphin Blue) if made using the suggested yarn
+ leftover yarn for details
Construction
merry palette Worked in one piece, no sewing required!
beige (409 Light Caramel) Special stitches
yellow (424 Mustard Yellow) FLO:front loop only
+ leftover yarn for details BLO: back loop only
instructions
Starting in / brown. 1 2 3
Join dark blue or beige yarn.
Fasten off and weave in the previous colour.
Rnd 9: slst in all 16 st in flo {img 1}
Rnd 10: sc in all 16 st in blo (of the slst of the
round 9) {img 2}
Rnd 11-14*: sc in all 16 st - 4 rounds {img 3}
Rnd 15: in blo, (dec, 2sc) repeat 4 times [12]
Add toy stuffing. Cut a circle from a recycled piece *to create
Work in tapestry crochet using the chart below
a classic panettone mould motif. Or create
of plastic or cardboard and insert it into the base your own design using the blank grid!
{img 4}.
Wrap a thread of yellow or red yarn twice around

the mould and make a bow {img 6}.
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Day 15
wreath
TIME TO DECK THE HALLS!
We love a festive door topped with a pretty

wreath, be it evergreens and berries or
something more unexpected.
The tradition of twisting vines and twigs
into this shape can be traced back to Roman
times and beyond, so this one is here to stay!
materials and notes

yarn
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, materials
Pastel palette Size

light blue (436 Duck Egg Blue) 6 cm / 2 ½ in diameter
white (403 Champagne White) if made using the suggested yarn
Construction
merry palette Work as a long tube, sew the ends together after
dark blue (441 Royal Blue) stuffing. Decorate over the top.
or red (416 Red Wine)
+ gold thread (optional)
instructions
Wreath 1 2 3
Make in light blue or dark blue.
Chain 10, join to make a ring.
Rnd 1: carry on work in a spiral, 10sc around the
ring [10]
Rnd 2-33: sc in all 10 st - 32 rounds (about 15 cm
/ 6 in)
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing {img 1}. 4 5 6
Add toy stuffing evenly to the tube and sew the

ends together to form a big ring {img 2-3}.
Decorate the top of the wreath with french knots in
white {img 4-5} or stars in yellow and gold thread
{img 6-7}.
7 8 9
Bow
Make in your preferred colour.
Ch37, work in back bump of the chain.
Row 1: start in second ch from hook, 36sc along
the ch, turn [36]
Row 2: ch1, sc in all 36 st 10 11 12
Fasten off, weave in the ends {img 8}.
Fold into a bow shape and pin over the seam of the
base {img 9-10}, use the same colour yarn to fix the
bow in place, then wrap a few rounds of yarn tail
over the wreath and bow to finish {img 11-12}.
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Day 16
ice skates
PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES
Every winter many ice rinks pop up all over

the towns, complete with bright lights and
music - so take to the ice and show us your
moves!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Size
Pastel palette 6.5 cm / 2 ½ in tall if made using the suggested yarn
light blue (436 Duck Egg Blue) Construction
white (403 Champagne White) Boot is made in one piece, the steel is sewn to the
sole.
merry palette
beige (409 Light Caramel) BLO: back loop only
grey (404 Misty Grey) SPIKE STITCH: make a normal single crochet stitch
inserting the hook one round below
instructions
Boot 1 2 3
Start in dark blue or brown. Ch6.
Rnd 1: skip the first ch from hook, 4sc along the ch,
5sc in last ch, continue working on the other side of
the foundation ch, 3sc, 4sc in last st [16] {img 1}
Rnd 2: (5sc, inc 3 times) repeat 2 times [22]
Fasten off the first colour.
Join light blue or beige. 4 5 6
Rnd 3: sc in all 22 st in blo {img 2}

Rnd 6: 3sc, (dec, 1sc) repeat 4 times, 7sc [18] {img 4}
Rnd 7: 3sc, dec 4 times, 7sc [14] {img 5}
Rnd 8: 3sc, dec 2 times, 7sc [12] {img 6}
Add toy stuffing to the boot, stuff lightly. If the sole
bulges, cut an oval piece from a cardboard and
insert it inside the boot before stuffing {img 7}.
Rnd 12: 1slst (do not count as st), working in blo,
(1sc, skip 1 st) repeat 6 times [6] {img 8}
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eyelets 10 11 12
Make 2 in light blue or beige.
Ch7, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing the chains
on the instep, use sewing pins to try the position
before sewing in place.
Arrange the chain strips between rounds 5 to 11
of the boot with a 2 stitch gap between them {img 13 14 15
10-15}.
* If you find this little detail a bit fiddly, you can skip
it and sew the shoelace on the instep instead!
Boot cuff
16 17 18
We are working on the remaining loops of round 12
of the boot.
Join white or grey yarn from the inside of the
first loop on side of shoelace {img 16}
Row 1: ch1, 11sc along the border, leave the
remaining st unworked {img 17-18}, turn [10]
Row 2: 10sc spike stitches inserting the hook 19 20 21
under row 1 {img 19-20}, ch2, slst in same stitch
Steel blade
Make in white or grey. Ch10.
Row 1: skip 2 ch from hook, 8hdc along the ch, ch2, 22 23 24
slst in same ch [10]
Fasten off and sew the blade along the foundation
chain of sole {img 22-23}.
Use a long tail of white or grey yarn to tie the

shoe lace {img 24-27}.
25 26 27
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Day 17
acorn
FROM LITTLE ACORNS…
It’s no wonder acorns and other woodland

symbols have long been linked with the
magic of winter celebrations, beautiful
mighty oaks grow from these teeny tiny nuts.
Let’s add one to our collection!
materials and notes

yarn materials
125m/137yds) in colours: gold embroidery thread (optional)
Pastel palette Size

beige (409 Light Caramel) acorn is 4 cm / 1 ½ in tall
brown (410 Soft Fudge) if made using the suggested yarn
green (425 Pistachio Green)
+ leftover yarn for embroidery Construction
Acorn is made in one piece.
merry palette
beige (409 Light Caramel) Special stitches and techniques
brown (411 Coffee Bean) BLO: back loop only
green (428 Racing Green) FLO: front loop only
+ leftover yarn for embroidery
instructions
Acorn 1 2 3
Start in beige.
Join / brown yarn.

Rnd 8: slst in all 15 st in flo [15] {img 1-2}
Rnd 9: working in blo, (inc, 2sc) repeat 5 times [20]
{img 3}
Rnd 12: dec 10 times [10] 7 8
Rnd 13: dec 5 times, ch4, skip first ch from hook,
3slst along the ch {img 6}
Fasten off leaving a tail for closing the gap and
weave in the tail.
Use gold and/or leftover thread to stitch on the

acorn cap {img 7-8}.
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Leaf 10 11 12
Make in / green. Ch11.
Row 1: start in second ch from hook, 10sc along
the ch, turn
Rnd 1: ch3, hdc in third ch from hook, skip 1st,
1slst {img 10-11},
(ch4, skip 2ch, 2hdc, skip 1st, 1slst) repeat 2 times 13 14 15
{img 12},
ch5, skip 2ch, 3hdc, skip 1st, 1slst {img 13},
ch4, skip 2ch, 2hdc, skip 1st, 1slst in row end
{img 14-15}
ch3, hdc in third ch from hook, 1slst in row end
{img 16}
16 17 18
continue on the other side of row 1
ch4, skip 2ch, 2hdc, skip 1st, 1slst {img 17},
ch5, skip 2ch, 3hdc, skip 1st, 1slst,
(ch4, skip 2ch, 2hdc, skip 1st, 1slst) repeat 2 times,
ch3, hdc in third ch from hook, skip 1st, 1slst in last
st, 1slst in row end {img 18}, ch4 {img 19}, skip first
ch from hook, 3slst along the ch {img 20} 19 20 21
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Day 18
nesting doll
SMILES AND ROSY CHEEKS ALL AROUND
These fun little nesting dolls are called

Matryoshkas
Line them up in a row on a shelf or above
the fireplace and admire the hand-drawn
decorative motifs on their shawls and
dresses!
materials and notes

yarn materials
125m/137yds) in colours: small safety eyes or black beands (optional)
Pastel palette Size

pink (456 Vintage Pink) 6 cm / 2 ½ in tall if made using the suggested yarn
dark blue (437 Dolphin Blue) Construction
+ leftovers for embroidery Worked in one piece with sewn on detail.
merry palette Special stitches

red (416 Red Wine) FLO: front loop only
+ leftovers for embroidery
instructions
Body 1 2 3
Start in pink or red.
Rnd 9: sc in all 21 st 4 5 6

Rnd 13: 13sc, 1sc in / dark blue, 13sc
Rnd 14: 12sc, / 3sc in dark blue, 12sc {img 2}
Rnd 15: 11sc, / 5sc in dark blue, 11sc {img 3}
Change to / dark blue.
Rnd 16-18: sc in all 27 st - 3 rounds Face
Make in beige.
* If you are using safety eyes make the face first,

adding safety eyes through face and body before
starting body decreases. Rnd 3: (inc, 1sc) repeat 7 times [21]
Rnd 19: in flo (dec, 1sc) repeat 9 times [18] Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Add toy stuffing {img 4}. Place the face over the top part of the body {img 5}
Rnd 21: dec 4 times, skip last st [5] and stitch all around the shape through the front
Fasten off, pick up all front loops and pull tight to loops of the last round {img 6}.
close.
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Use other colours to embroider the eyes, rosy 7 8 9

cheeks and smile, decorate the body with french
knots and lazy daisy leaves {img 7-11}.
10 11 12
* You can also use small black beads or safety eyes

instead of stitching the eyes {img 12}.
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Day 19
swan
AN ELEGANT REVERIE
A graceful swan gliding along the still

surface of the water is such a beautiful sight!
No wonder these birds inspired Swan Lake,
one of the world’s favourite festive ballets.
materials and notes

yarn materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, small safety eyes or black beads
125m/137yds) in colours: a pipe cleaner or wire
blush for cheeks
Pastel palette toy stuffing
yellow (424 Mustard Yellow) Size
8 cm / 3 in tall when neck is curved
merry palette if made using the suggested yarn
Worked in one piece with feathers added on top.
Special stitches
SC3TOG: sc decrease over 3 stitches
instructions
head and body
1 2 3
Make in white or grey.
Rnd 8: 5sc, dec 3 times, 4sc [12] 4 5 6
Rnd 9: 2sc, skip 6 st, ch4, 4sc [10] {img 1-2}
Rnd 10: 2sc, work 4sc over the chain, 4sc [10]
Rnd 12: 6sc, dec 2 times [8] {img 3}
Rnd 23: 1sc, 3sc in next st, 6sc [10] 7 8 9
Rnd 24: 2sc, 3sc in next st, 7sc [12]
Rnd 29: 7sc, 3sc in next st, 12sc [22] {img 5}
Rnd 30: sc in all 22 st neck, add stuffing to the body {img 6-7}.
Rnd 31: 7sc, sc3tog, 12sc [20] Rnd 34: (dec, 1sc) repeat 5 times [10]
Rnd 32: sc in all 20 st Rnd 35: dec 5 times [5]
Rnd 33: (dec, 2sc) repeat 5 times [15] Fasten off, pick up all the front loops and pull tight
Add a little bit of stuffing and pipe cleaner to the to close.
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Add safety eyes through the gap at the start of the 10 11 12

neck (or sew on beads at the end {img 12}), add
stuffing to the head. Fold the head down over the
neck and stitch in place with same colour yarn {img
8-9}.
Beak 13 14 15
Make in yellow.
Rnd 3: 3sc, skip 2st
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing {img 10}.
Sew the beak to the tip of the head {img 11}.
16 17 18
Add black beads if you are not using safety eyes

{img 12}.
Feathers
Make in white or grey.
Attach yarn to the body around round 31 {img 13}, 19 20
approximately 5 stitches along from the increase.
Work through the surface of the body.
Row 1: (ch4, sl st in next st) repeat 11 times {img
14}
Work additional rows of feathers for a more frilly
look.
Crown
Make in yellow. Ch8.
Rnd 1: sl st in first ch to make a ring {img 16},
ch1, (1sc, ch2, sl st in second ch, 1sc) repeat 4 times
[4 points]
Fasten off, merge last stitch with the first one
invisibly and weave in the ends {img 17}.
Sew the crown to the top of the head {img 18}.
Add a bit of pink blush to the cheeks to finish {img

19-20}.
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Day 20
yule log
FROM ROARING FIRES TO CHOCOLATE ROLLS
The custom of burning a Yule Log decorated

with holly, pinecones or ivy can be traced
back to medieval times and beyond. But
these days we prefer eating our Yule Logs to
burning them!
materials and notes

yarn Size
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, 5 cm / 2 in long if made using the suggested yarn
Construction
Pastel palette Worked flat in rows and rolled up to assemble.
green (425 Pistachio Green)
merry palette
red (416 Red Wine)
green (428 Racing Green)
instructions
Yule Log 1 2 3
Start in / brown. Ch13.
Row 1: skip 1st ch from hook, sc in all 12ch, turn
[12]
Row 2-24: ch1, 12sc, turn - 23 rows
Change colour to white or beige.
Row 25: ch1, 11sc, skip last st, turn
row 26-40: ch1, 11sc, turn - 15 rows 4 5 6
Fasten off {img 1}. Fold the beige section onto the
brown with a little bit of brown overlapping.
Roll up like a swiss roll, pin in place with a
dressmakers pin and sew down the edge {img 2-5}.
Holly Berry 7 8 9
Make 3 in pink or red.
Rnd 1: start 5sc in a magic
{img 6-7}. Sew to the top of the log side by side.
Holly Leaf
10
Make 2 in / green. Ch3.
Row 1: slst in 1st ch, (ch3, slst in 1st ch) repeat 2
times, now work back along the chain, (sl st in next
ch, ch3, slst in same ch) repeat 2 times {img 8-9}
Fasten off. Sew to the top of the log.
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Day 21
TV set
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
Heartwarming or funny, old or new,

everyone must have a favourite Christmas
movie. Spend the weeks running up to the
big day revising the classics, indulging in
festive romance and outsmarting tricksy
burglars!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, small piece of recycled cardboard
Pastel palette Size

dark blue (437 Dolphin Blue) 5.5 cm / 2 ¼ in wide
yellow (424 Mustard Yellow) if made using the suggested yarn
green (425 Pistachio Green) Construction
white (403 Champagne White) Worked in one piece with details added on top.
merry palette
green (428 Racing Green)
instructions
TV box 1 2 3
Start in / dark blue.
Rnd 3: (1sc, 3sc in next st, 1sc) repeat 4 times [20]
{img 1}
Rnd 4: (3sc, 3sc in next st, 2sc, 3sc in next st, 3sc)
repeat 2 times [28] {img 2} 4 5 6
Change to yellow.
Rnd 6: slst in all 28 st
Rnd 7: (4sc, inc in next st, 4sc, inc in next st, 4sc)
repeat 3 times [32] {img 3}
Rnd 8-11: sc in all 32 st - 4 rounds 7 8
Rnd 12: (4sc, dec 2 times, 2sc, dec 2 times, 2sc)
repeat 2 times [24]
Add a bit of stuffing to the screen section, place a
small piece of card over the top {img 4}.
Rnd 13: (3sc, dec 4 times, 1sc) repeat 2 times [16]
Rnd 14: (3sc, dec 2 times, 1sc) repeat 2 times [12]
Add more stuffing. Feet
Rnd 15: dec 6 times [6] Make 4 in brown or grey, work into the base.
Fasten off, pick up all the front loops and pull tight Row 1: attach yarn, ch2, 1dc in same place, slst in
to close. same place {img 5-8}
Fasten off, weave in the ends.
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Antennae 9 10 11
Make 2 in brown or grey, work into the top.
Row 1: attach yarn, ch7 {img 9}, slst in 3rd ch from
hook, slst in each st down to base, slst in base
Decorate the screen with a scene from your favourite 12 13 14

movie, or stitch on one of these motifs, adding
snowflakes and anything else you want!
Tree
Make in / green. Ch3.
Row 1: 3hdc in 3rd ch from hook, turn [3]
15
Row 2: ch1, 2slst, ch2, 4tr in same st [4] {img 11}
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing the tree to the TV
screen {img 12-13}.
Snow
Make in white. Ch10, start 2nd ch from hook.
Row 1: 5sc, 2hdc, 2dc [9]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing {img 14}.
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Day 22
cookie roller
TIME TO ROLL OUT THE PASTRY!
The closer we get to the celebrations the busier

things get in the kitchen, a decorative rolling
pin with embossed designs helps bakers add
that extra special touch!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Size
Pastel palette 10 cm / 4 in long if made using the suggested yarn
beige (409 Light Caramel) Construction
brown (410 Soft Fudge) Handles and rolling pin worked separately and sewn
together.
merry palette
red (416 Red Wine) Special stitches
beige (409 Light Caramel) FLO: front loop only
brown (411 Coffee Bean) COLOURWORK: colour change technique on page 12
instructions
Handles 1 2 3
Make 2 in dark blue or red
Rnd 6: 5sc, sl st in last st 4 5 6
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. Add a little

stuffing to the tops {img 1}.
Rolling Pin
Start in beige or brown
Rnd 3: sc in all 16 st [16] * Work in tapestry crochet using the chart below or
create your own design using the blank grid!
Rnd 4: in flo sl st in all 16 st {img 2}
Rnd 6-16: sc in all 16 st, following colourwork
pattern repeat - 11 rounds {img 3-4}
Rnd 18: in flo sl st in all 16 st
to close. To finish sew the handles to either side of
the rolling pin {img 6}.
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Day 23
jingle bell
JINGLE ALL THE WAY
Is it our imagination or can you hear

the bells jingling away in the distance?
This happy and bright sound is sure to
put everyone into a jolly festive mood!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, black thread
Pastel palette Size

yellow (424 Mustard Yellow) 4 cm / 1 ½ in diameter
+ your preferred colour if made using the suggested yarn
merry palette Construction

grey (404 Misty Grey) Worked in one piece.
+ your preferred colour
Special stitches and techniques
FLO: front loop only
instructions
Bell
1 2 3
Make in yellow or grey.
Rnd 7: slst in next st, in flo 24sc (last one on the
slst) [24] {img 1} 4 5 6
Rnd 8: working on the remaining loops from
previous round, sc in all 24 st {img 2-3}
Add toy stuffing.
Rnd 12: dec 8 times, slst in next st, ch9 {img 5}, 7 8 9
skip first ch from hook, 8slst along the ch
[8 + string]
to close {img 6}. Insert the needle in the string and
stitch it to the bell to make a hanger {img 7-8}.
10 11 12
Using black thread, make 4 french knots between
rounds 4 and 5, six stitches apart {img 9}. Then
make 2 straight stitches to form an X {img 10}.
String
Make ch55 in your preferred colour.
Tie the string to the bell {img 11-12}.
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Day 24
shooting star
DAZZLE AND SHINE
What’s this bright light dashing across

the night sky, is it Santa in his sleigh or
is it a shooting star? Quick, make a wish
before it flies beyond the horizon!
materials and notes

yarn materials
Size
Pastel palette 7.5 cm / 3 in long if made using the suggested yarn
+ your preferred colour Construction
Worked in pieces: 2 stars and the tail.
merry palette
red (416 Red Wine) Special stitches and techniques
+ your preferred colour FLO: front loop only
BLO: back loop only
instructions
Star 1 2 3
Make 2 in yellow or red.
Rnd 3: (slst in next st, ch4 {img 1}, skip first ch
from hook, 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc {img 2}, continue working
along round 2, slst in next st {img 3}) repeat 5 times
[5 points] {img 4} 4 5 6
Fasten off the yarn for the first star and weave in
the end. Do not fasten off the second star, place the
stars wrong sides together - we are joining them
together in next round.
Rnd 4: inserting the hook in both layers {img 5},
(1sc between the points, 3sc along the side up to 7 8 9
the tip, 1sc into the tip, 3sc along the other side
down to the base) repeat 3 times {img 6}, work
on the next 2 points inserting the hook only in the
upper star - it creates a pocket between the stars to
insert the tail {img 6-9}
10 11 12
Tail
Make in your preferred colour or colours. Ch7.
Row 1: skip the first ch from hook, 6sc along the
ch, turn [6]
Row 2: ch3, skip the first ch from hook, 2sc along
the ch, working in blo, 6sc, turn [8]
Row 3: ch1, working in flo, 8sc, turn [8] Fasten off and weave in ends {img 10}.
Row 4: ch1, working in blo, 8sc, turn [8] Insert the tail between the stars {img 11}, add a bit
Row 5: ch1, working in flo, 6sc, leave remaining of stuffing and sew the last 2 points of the stars
stitches unworked [6] along the edge {img 12}.
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Make them even more special with a lovely tag!

Print this page, cut the tags and add a string or a tail of yarn
christmas
Stocking
HANDMADE WITH LOVE
handmade
with love CHRISTMAS 2019
merry
Christmas
HANDMADE WITH LOVE
to...................
from.............
HANDMADE WITH LOVE
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Thank you
for taking part in THIS year’s Amigurumi Advent!
We loved seeing your makes throughout the 24 days,
TOGETHER WE HAVE MADE LOTS OF WONDERFUL FESTIVE MINIS, WE HOPE YOU
HAVE ENJOYED THIS AMIGURUMI ADVENTURE AS MUCH AS WE DID!
Your opinion is very important to us,

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We wish you all a VERY
Merry Christmas &

a Happy New Year!
Ilaria & Irina
xxx
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bonus
champagne flute
THREE… TWO… ONE… HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thank you all for joining us on this year’s

Amigurumi Advent adventure. We wish
you a very happy New Year full of joy,
laughter and crochet!
Ilaria and Irina xxx

materials and notes

yarn materials
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g, small piece of recycled plastic or cardboard
Pastel palette Size

light blue (436 Duck Egg Blue) 6.5 cm / 2 ½ in tall if made using the suggested yarn
beige (409 Light Caramel) Construction
Worked in one piece from the bottom up.
merry palette
grey (404 Misty Grey) Special stitches
yellow (424 Mustard Yellow) BLO: back loop only
beige (409 Light Caramel) FLO: back loop only
DC4TOG: stitch guide on page 12
instructions
Glass 1 2 3
Start in light blue or grey.
Rnd 3: (inc, 1sc) repeat 6 times [18] {img 1}
Cut out a small piece of card {img 2}, to insert into
the base after round 4.
Rnd 4: 18sc in flo [18] {img 3} 4 5 6

Rnd 6: dec 6 times [6] {img 4}
Change to beige or yellow.
Add a bit of stuffing to the bottom of glass {img 6}.
Change to white or beige for bubbles or back Rnd 24: sc in all 12 st
to glass colour for no bubbles. Rnd 25: dec 6 times [6] {img 7}
Rnd 20-21: sc in all 12 st - 2 rounds Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Pick up all the front
Rnd 22: 12sc in blo [12] loops with a needle and pull tight to close.
Rnd 23: sc in all 12 st Tuck last few rounds into the glass and secure with
Change to liquid colour. yarn tail {img 8-9}.
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Bubbles 10 11 12
Make in white or beige.
Rnd 1: (ch3, dc4tog in first ch, ch1) repeat 6 times
{img 10-11}
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew the bubble strip
*
down the side of glass {img 12}.
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A 24-part Mystery Crochet-Along

by airali design and irene strange

We are so pleased to have you with us for the festive countdown!

Be sure to tag your makes with #amigurumiadvent2019 to be featured in

We hope you will enjoy our new Festive amigurumi adventure!

Ilaria and Irina

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Chain Stitch (ch) Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc)

Single Crochet (sc) Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc)

Increase (inc) Crab Stitch (cr st)

Invisible Decrease (inv dec / sc2tog) Bobble - worked as dc4tog in a single

Row - worked flat, turning work at the

Chain STITCH (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Increase (inc) Decrease (dec/sc2tog)

Invisible Decrease (inv dec / sc2tog)

HALF DOUBLE CROCHET

Slip Stitch (sl st) FRONT/BACK LOOPS

CRAB STITCH (CR ST), aka Reverse Single Crochet

FRONT POST DOUBLE CROCHET

BACK POST DOUBLE CROCHET

materials and notes

Pastel palette Special stitches

Merry palette Construction

how to decorate your stocking...

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Follow the instructions on next page

... are just a few ideas to create

This crochet pattern is part of the Amigurumi

These instantly recognisable

materials and notes

Rnd 18: dec 6 times [6] 10 11 12

Embroider the nose on the tip of the head in brown

Tie the scarf around the dachshund’s neck to keep

the gingerbread is a welcome

materials and notes

Rnd 3: (inc, 5sc, inc) repeat 2 times [18]

* Some safety eyes have long stems, try trimming

Skip 1 stitch from round 16 and join beige yarn {img 12 13 14

If you’re using black beads or black thread to

fly stitch fly stitch

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Listen out for the warm

materials and notes

Pastel and merry palette Construction

materials Special stitches and techniques

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in the 17 th century the choirmaster at

materials and notes

Shape the candy cane

Curve your cane into desired shape.

Alternatively, add a bit of toy stuffing to the tube,

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Did you know carols (and carol singers!)