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Sleepy Santa Wreath

NEW KNIT ALONG

Also needed:Removable stitch markersStitch holdersPolystyrene wreath 35cm in diameter1cm googly sew in eyes (optional)Toy stuffing

Schedule through November:4th - Shopping list

11th - Part one (wreath and sheep)

18th - Part two (Santa and trousers)

25th - Part three (Santa’s outfit)

Our latest Craft Along is perfect for getting you in the festive spirit! It’s made in 3 parts, we will be releasing each stage in the run-up to December.

The wreath is knitted using Tinsel and Glitz DK to bring a little Christmas sparkle! It can be made with or without Santa.

Santa makes a great toy, which children (and adults?) will enjoy dressing up. Pull the hat down over Santa’s eyes and pop him up on the wreath for a well-earned rest after a busy night delivering presents.

Size:Wreath measures approx. 35cm (13.75in) in diameter.Santa Measures approx. 30cm (12in) tall excluding hat.

King Cole Yarn in the following ranges and colours:

Sleepy Santa WreathDesigned by Jane Burns

November 4th 2019

Tinsel:Emerald 216 x 1

Glitz DK:Navy 3274 x 1Diamond White 483 x 1Merlot 3389 x 1Jet 480 x 1

Big Value DK 50g:Koala 4024 x 1

Dolly Mix:Blush 149 x 1 ball

SHOPPING LIST

Find our tutorial on youtube

Needles:Straight needles and DPN’s 3.25mm (UK 10, USA 3)Straight needles 4mm (UK 8, USA 6)Straight needles 6mm (UK 4, USA 10)

Tension for DK yarns:24 sts and 34 rows to

10cm (4in) over st st using 3.25mm needles

22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over st st using

4mm needles

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Abbreviations

alt alternate

approx. approximately

beg. begin(ning)

cm centimetres

DPN’s double pointed needles

in(s) inch(es)

K knit

kfb knit front and back in same st (inc)

m metres

m1 make 1, pick up loop laying between last st just worked and next st, and K into back of loop (inc).

mm millimetres

MB make bobble. Knit into front, back, front, back and front of next stitch (to make five sts), turn, P5, turn, K5, turn, P5, turn. Slip each newly-made stitch over the original stitch. Knit this stitch

P purl

pm place marker

rem remain(ning)

rep repeat

RS right side

sl slip

ssk slip 1, slip 1, knit these 2 slipped stitches together through back loops

st(s) stitch(es)

st st stocking stitch

tog together

WS wrong side

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Wreath and Sheep

WREATH COVER

Wreath CoverWith 6mm needles and Tinsel yarn, cast on 31 sts.Row 1 (RS): Knit.Row 2: Purl.Repeat rows 1 & 2 until piece measures 36cm from cast on edge, ending after WS row.Change to Navy yarnRow 1: (K1, m1) four times, (k2, m1) 11 times, (m1, k1) five times. 51 stsChange to 4mm needlesRow 2: Purl.Row 3: Knit.Repeat rows 2 & 3 until piece is long enough to stretch around the wreath.Cast off.Sew cast off and cast on edges together.Place piece around Wreath, bring side edges of piece together and mattress stitch seam closed.

INSTRUCTIONS WEEK ONE NOVEMBER 11th

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Wreath and Sheep

SHEEP

Body (make three)With 3.25mm needles and White yarn, cast on 13 sts.Row 1 (WS): Knit.Row 2: K5, (MB, k3) twice.Row 3: Knit.Row 4: K3, (MB, k3) twice, MB, k1.Row 5: Knit.Row 6: K5, (MB, k3) twice.Cast off.

Head (make three)Starting with Ears*With 3.25mm needles and Jet yarn, cast on two sts.Row 1: Purl.Row 2: Kfb, k1. Three sts**Cut yarn and slide this piece to the other end of needle for later.Work from * to ** once more, DO NOT CUT YARN. Cast on second Ear onto the same needle that is holding the stitches for the first Ear.

Joining Ears to HeadRow 1: P3, cast on two sts, p3 sts from first Ear. 8 stsRow 2: K2, ssk, k2tog, k2. 6 stsRow 3: Purl.Row 4: Knit.Row 5: Purl.Row 6: K1, ssk, k2tog, k1. 4 stsRow 7: Purl.Cast off.

Using image as a guide and a strand of White yarn, embroider on eyes and mouth. Sew Head to Flat piece at beg of each Sheep Body.

Legs (make three)With 3.25mm needles and Jet, cast on 20 sts. Cast off.Fold piece in half at an angle and using picture as a guide sew to centre back of Sheep Body.

Finishing WreathUsing the image as a guide, sew Sheep into position. Using White yarn embroider on ZZZ.

INSTRUCTIONS WEEK ONE NOVEMBER 11th

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Santa and Trousers

SANTA

INSTRUCTIONS WEEK TWO NOVEMBER 18th

Head and BodyStarting at the bottomWith 3.25mm needles and White yarn, cast on 40 stsRows 1-6: Beg with a knit row, work in st st.Row 7: K15, (k1, m1) ten times, k15. 50 stsRows 8-18: Beg with a purl row, work in st st.Row 19: K15, (ssk) five times, (k2tog) five times, k15. 40 stsRow 20: Purl.Change to Blush yarnRows 21-30: Beg with a purl row, work in st st.Row 31: (K2tog) five times, (ssk) five times, (k2tog) five times, (ssk) five times. 20 stsRow 32: Purl.Row 33: Knit.Row 34: Purl.Row 35: K1, (m1, k2) twice, k1, (m1, k2) twice, k1 (m1, k2) twice, k1, (m1, k2) twice. 28 stsRow 36: Purl.

Row 37: K1, (m1, k2) three times, (k2, m1) three times, k2, (m1, k2) three times, (k2, m1) three times, k1. 40 stsRows 38-48: Beg with a purl row, work in st st.Row 49: K16, pm (being certain it can be removed later), k8, pm (being certain it can be removed later), k16. Knit over the markers on the next row so they are trapped in place. These mark the eye sockets.Rows 50-56: Beg with a purl row, work in st st.Row 57: (K3, k2tog) eight times. 32 stsRow 58: Purl.Row 59: (K2, k2tog) eight times. 24 stsRow 60: Purl.Row 61: (K1, k2tog) eight times. 16 stsRow 62: (P2tog) eight times. 8 stsCut yarn leaving a long tail, using a tapestry needle thread through rem eight sts and pull tight to close top of Head. Fasten off.

Arms (make two)With 3.25mm needles and Blush, cast on 12 sts.Rows 1-36: Beg with a knit row, work in st st.Row 37: (K2tog) six times. 6 stsLeave a long tail, using a tapestry needle thread through rem six sts and pull tight to close Hand.Sew side seam closed stuffing as you work, sew top of Arm closed flat.

Legs (make two)With 3.25mm needles and Blush, cast on 32 sts.Rows 1-6: Beg with a knit row, work in st st.Foot shapingRow 7: K8, (ssk) four times, (k2tog) four times, k8. 24 stsRow 8: Purl.Row 9: K6, (ssk) three times, (k2tog) three times, k6. 18 stsRow 11: K3, (ssk) three times, (k2tog) three times, k3. 12 stsRow 12-42: Beg with a purl row, work in st st.Change to White yarnRows 43-52: Beg with a knit row work in st st.Cast off.

Fold Leg bringing side edges together, sew from toe to heel. Stuff the foot, sew Leg seam stuffing as you work.

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Santa and Trousers

SANTA

Beard*With 3.25mm needles and White yarn, cast on two stsRow 1: Kfb, k1. 3 stsRow 2: K1, m1, k1, m1, k1. 5 stsRow 3 and alt rows: Knit.Row 4: K1, m1, k3, m1, k1. 7 sts**Row 6: K1, m1, k5, m1, k1. 9 stsRow 8: K1, m1, k7, m1, k1. 11 stsRow 10: K1, m1, k9, m1, k1. 13 stsRow 12: K1, m1, k11, m1, k1. 15 stsRow 14: Knit.Row 16: K1, m1, k13, m1, k1. 17 stsRow 18: Knit.Row 19: Knit.Cast off.

Moustache pieces (make two)Work as Beard from * to **. Seven stsRows 5-11: Knit.Row 12: K1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1. 5 stsRow 13: Knit.Row 14: Ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 stsRow 15: P3tog.Cut yarn, pull through rem st.

NoseWith 3.25mm needles and Blush yarn, cast on seven sts.Row 1: Knit.Row 2: Purl.Rows 3-8: Beg with a knit row, work in st st.Cut yarn leaving a long tail, using a tapestry needle thread through 7 sts on needle, work running st along the side edge, along the bottom edge and then back up to the other side. Place the cast on tail inside the Nose and pull tight to form Nose, secure with sts.

INSTRUCTIONS WEEK TWO NOVEMBER 18th

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Santa and Trousers

SANTA

Making up Santa Sew from Head to Bottom, stuffing as you work. With seam at Centre Back, fold cast on edge flat and using image as a guide, pin Legs into position. Sew seam closed, attaching legs as you go. Sew on Arms.Eyes:Using Blush yarn, insert sewing needle into marker st, sew through head bringing sewing needle out at second marker. Work one small stitch to secure. Work needle back through head to first marker, pull yarn gently to produce eye sockets. Once you are happy with your shaping, secure with small stitches and thread yarn through to back of head and cut. You can either use sew in eyes or embroider these into the eye sockets.Using image as a guide, sew on Nose, Beard and Moustache, leaving the ends of the Beard and Moustache loose so you can style them.

INSTRUCTIONS WEEK TWO NOVEMBER 18th

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Santa and Trousers

TROUSERS

First Leg*With 4mm needles and White yarn, cast on 24 sts.Row 1: (K1, p1) 12 times.Row 2: (P1, k1) 12 times.Row 3: (K1, p1) 12 times.Row 4: Purl.Change to Merlot yarnRows 5-36: Beg with a knit row, work in st st.Place markers at beg and end of final row worked**.Leave on holder.

Cast on Second Leg and work from * to **.To join legs, knit across 24 sts on needles, knit across 24 sts on holder. 48 stsNext row: Purl.

WaistRows 1-8: Beg with a knit row, work in st st.Row 9: (K4, k2tog) eight times. 40 stsChange to White yarnRow 10: Purl.Row 11: (P1, k1) 20 times.Row 12: (K1, p1) 20 times.Row 13: (P1, k1) 20 times.Cast off.Join back waist band and sew down to markers. Sew Leg seams closed.

Braces (make two)With 3.25mm DPN’s and Merlot yarn, cast on three sts. *DO NOT turn, slide sts to other end of needle, k3; rep from * until piece measures 18cm. Cut yarn and pull through three sts on needle. Using the image as a guide sew to back and front of Trousers crossing the straps at the back.

INSTRUCTIONS WEEK TWO NOVEMBER 18th

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Complete the outfit

JACKET

INSTRUCTIONS WEEK THREE NOVEMBER 25th

BodyWith 4mm needles and White yarn, cast on 42 sts.Row 1: (K1, p1) 21 times.Row 2: (P1, k1) 21 times.Repeat rows 1-2 once more.Row 5: (K1, p1) 21 times.Row 6: Purl.Change to Merlot yarnRows 7-16: Beg with a knit row, work in st st.Change to Black yarnRows 17-20: Knit.Change to Merlot yarnRows 21-24: Beg with a knit row, work in st st.Separating for armholesRow 1: K10 turn and work on these ten sts only (slide the rem 32 sts onto a holder).Row 2: Purl.Repeat rows 1 & 2 twice more.Row 7: Knit.

Leave these 10 sts on hold.Slide next 22 sts back onto needle (these form the back of the Jacket).Row 1: K22.Row 2: PurlRepeat rows 1 & 2 twice more.Row 7: Knit.Slide these 22 sts onto holder.Slide next 10 sts back onto needles.Row 1: K10.Row 2: Purl.Repeat rows 1 & 2 twice more.Row 7: Knit.Join fronts and back.Purl across all 42 stsShoulder shapingNext row: (ssk) five times, (k2tog) five times, k2, (ssk) five times, (k2tog) five times. 22 stsNext row: Purl.

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Complete the outfit

JACKET

CollarChange to White yarnRow 1: (K2, m1) ten times, k2. 32 stsRow 2: (K1, p1) 16 times.Row 3: (P1, k1) 16 times.Repeat rows 2 & 3 once more.Cast off.

Sleeves (make two)With 4mm needles and Merlot yarn, cast on 18 sts.Rows 1-28: Beg with a knit row, work in st st.Change to White yarnRow 29: Knit.Row 30: (P1, k1) nine times.Row 31: (K1, p1) nine times.Repeat rows 30 & 31 once more.Row 34: (P1, k1) 9 times.Cast off.

Jacket Edging (both alike)With 4mm needles, White yarn and RS facing, pick up and knit 24 sts along open edge of Jacket.Row 1 (WS): (P1, k1) 12 times.Row 2: (K1, p1) 12 times.Repeat rows 1 & 2 once more.Row 5: (P1, k1) 12 times.Cast off.

INSTRUCTIONS WEEK THREE NOVEMBER 25th

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Complete the outfit

HAT

HatWith 3.25mm needles and White yarn, cast on 41 sts.Rows 1-5: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.Row 6: Purl.Change to Merlot yarnRow 7: (K5, m1, k1) six times, k5. 47 stsRows 8-16: Beg with a purl row, work in st st.Row 17: K2, (k2, k2tog) ten times, k5. 37 stsRows 18-24: Beg with a purl row, work in st st.Row 25: (K1, k2tog) 12 times, k1. 25 stsRows 26-30: Beg with a purl row, work in st st.Row 31: K6, (k2tog) six times, k7. 19 stsRows 32-36: Beg with a purl row, work in st st.Row 37: (K2tog) nine times, k1. 10 stsRows 38-44: Beg with a purl row, work in st st.

Row 45: (K2tog) five times. 5 stsChange to White yarnRow 46: Purl.Row 47: Kfb in every st. 10 stsRow 48 and every alt row: Purl.Row 49: K1, m1, (k2, m1) four times, k1. 15 stsRow 51: K1, m1, (k3, m1) four times, k2. 20 stsRows 52-58: Beg with a purl row, work in st st.Row 59: K1, k2tog, (k2, k2tog) four times, k1. 15 stsRow 60: (P1, p2tog) five times. 10 stsRow 61: (K2tog) 5 times. 5 stsCut yarn leaving a long tail for making up, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off. Stuff bobble if desired, sew side seam closed.

INSTRUCTIONS WEEK THREE NOVEMBER 25th

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REINDEER SLIPPERS

Slippers (make two)Starting at the sole, with 4mm needles and Koala yarn, cast on 34 sts.Row 1: Purl.Row 2: Knit.Repeat rows 1 & 2 twice more.Row 7: Purl.Row 8: K9, (ssk) four times (k2tog) four times, k9. 26 stsRow 9: Purl.Row 10: K7, (ssk) three times, (k2tog) three times, k7. 20 stsRow 11: Purl.Row 12: K4, (ssk) three times, (k2tog) three times, k4. 14 stsRow 13: Purl.Rows 14-20: Knit.Cast off loosely.

Nose (make two)With 3.25mm needles and Merlot yarn, cast on five sts.Row 1: Knit.Row 2: Purl.Repeat rows 1 & 2 once more.Row 5: Knit.Cut yarn leaving a long tail, using a tapestry needle thread through five sts on needle, work running st along the side edge, along the bottom edge and then back up to the other side. Place the cast on tail inside the Nose and pull tight to form Nose, secure with sts.

Main Antler (make four)With 3.25mm DPN’s and Black yarn, cast on three sts. *DO NOT turn, slide sts to other end of needle, k3; rep from * until 10 rows have been worked. Cut yarn and pull through three sts on needle.

Small Antlers (make four)Work as Main Antler, until 5 rows have been worked. Cut yarn and pull through three sts on needle.

Making up SlippersSew bottom of sole closed sewing from sole to beg of garter stitch edging.Sew Small Antler to Main Antler approx. halfway down. Using image as a guide, embroider on eyes, sew on Nose and Antlers.

INSTRUCTIONS WEEK THREE NOVEMBER 25th

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FinishingIf you choose you can sew Santa into position permanently or add a couple of sewing pins with large heads to hold him on to the Wreath. Don’t forget to pull his hat over his eyes for his well-earned snooze.

INSTRUCTIONS WEEK THREE NOVEMBER 25th