Hoooked: Fritz the Nutcracker - DIY Crochet Kit

Every year, the Nutcracker comes to life on Christmas Night. Now is your chance to crochet your own Christmas Nutcracker inspired by the story of E.T.A. Hoffmann, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. The Christmas Nutcracker is constructed by crocheting different parts which are later sewn together.

The designer, Lemon Yarn Creations by Andreia Ferreira from Companhia das Agulhas in Portugal used Eco Barbante Milano Yarn to create this wonderful project. The pattern includes step-by-step photos and several video tutorials that will help through the process.

This kit contains:

Eco Barbante Milano Solid:

• 1 x Almond 50gr
• 1 x Noir 50gr
• 1 x Ultramarine 50gr
• 1 x Ruby 50gr
• 1 x Lotus 50gr

Leftovers Eco Barbante Milano Solid in Curry for small pieces

4mm crochet hook

Printed Patterns in English, Dutch, German, Spanish, and French

You will also need:

Recycled cotton filling (approx. 35 g)

Tapestry needle

Scissors
Stitch markers

Sewing pins

Please note:

Our pattern uses UK crochet terms.

UK = US

Double Crochet (dc) = Single Crochet (sc)

Half Treble (htr) = Half Double (hdc)

Skill level description:

Beginner – crocheters who are familiarising themselves with the basic crochet techniques
Easy – confident beginners with knowledge of basic crochet stitches who want to venture out into pattern reading
Intermediate – crocheters with a broad crochet experience, and with good ability to follow more intricate patterns
Advanced – crocheters with extensive crochet experience, familiar with a wide range of crochet techniques and stitches