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Captain the Nutcracker Amigurumi Pattern
A little nutcracker soldier in a red jacket with gold buttons, a black belt and a tall black hat.
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Finished size6.5 in (16 cm)
Skill levelEasy
YarnWorsted (4)
Hook3.5 mm (E-4)
Parts7 parts
Eyes8 mm safety eyes
What you get
- Captain the Nutcracker as an 11-page PDF pattern in English, plus the same pattern in French, German and Spanish (4 PDFs)
- Round-by-round tables for all 7 parts (117 rounds), with stitch counts and a tick box for every round
- Step-by-step stitch pictures: magic ring, single crochet, increase, invisible decrease and more
- 9 assembly steps showing where each part goes, with 3D views from the front and the side
- Yarn amounts for all 4 colors (red, beige, black and gold), the materials list, gauge and a quick test swatch
- A "common mistakes and how to fix them" page and a project card for your notes
About this pattern
Captain is a nutcracker soldier with a red jacket and arms, gold buttons, a black belt, black legs and a tall black hat. The tall hat is its own part, sewn on top of the head. 7 parts and 117 rounds, about 6.5 in (16 cm) tall: a classic Christmas decoration for a shelf or a mantel.
Finished at about 6.5 in (16 cm) tall, it is quick enough to make more than one before the holidays: stocking stuffers, tree buddies or handmade gifts.
The parts
- Body
- Head
- Hat
- Buttons × 3
- Belt
- Arms × 2
- Legs × 2
Yarn and materials
| Worsted yarn | Used for | About |
|---|---|---|
| Red | body, arms | 35 g (55 yd / 55 m) |
| Beige | head | 20 g (40 yd / 35 m) |
| Black | hat, belt, legs | 25 g (40 yd / 35 m) |
| Gold | buttons | 5 g (5 yd / 5 m) |
- 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Stitch marker, yarn needle, pins, scissors
- 2 safety eyes, 8 mm
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Questions
Which yarn colors do I need for Captain?
You need 4 colors of worsted weight (4) yarn: about 35 g (55 yd / 55 m) of red for the body and arms, about 20 g (40 yd / 35 m) of beige for the head, about 25 g (40 yd / 35 m) of black for the hat, belt and legs and about 5 g (5 yd / 5 m) of gold for the buttons. You also need about 25 g of fiberfill and 2 safety eyes (8 mm).
How tall is Captain, and how many parts are there?
About 6.5 in (16 cm) tall. You crochet 7 parts (body, head, hat, 3 buttons, belt, 2 arms and 2 legs), 117 rounds in all, then follow 9 assembly steps to put Captain together.
Is Captain a good first amigurumi?
Yes, if you are happy with a slightly longer project. Captain uses only basic stitches (single crochet, increases and decreases in the round), but with 7 parts and 117 rounds it takes longer than our easiest toys. For a very first toy, a shorter one from our easy amigurumi patterns for beginners is quicker.
Which languages are included?
You get four PDFs: English, French, German and Spanish. The English version uses US crochet terms, and the stitch page lists the UK names too.
How do I get the pattern?
Right after checkout you get an email with your download links. You can download your PDFs again from that email any time.
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