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The final part of the pattern describes how to add his hair and beard using white Scheepjes Furry Tails yarn before smartening him up with a scissor trim!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: To make a supersized character choose Scheepjes Big Darling! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"partHeading h2\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall nutcracker (20 cm high):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScheepjes Catona\u003c\/strong\u003e (100% Mercerised Cotton; 50g\/125m)\u003cbr\u003eYarn A: 255 Shell x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn B: 249 Saff ron x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn C: 390 Poppy Rose x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn D:110 Jet Black x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn E: 410 Rich Coral x 1 ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScheepjes Furry Tales\u003c\/strong\u003e (100% Polyester; 100g\/57m)\u003cbr\u003eYarn F: 970 Snow White x 1 ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5mm crochet hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 7mm safety eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrap of white yarn to edge eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyester stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBig nutcracker (75 cm high):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScheepjes Big Darling \u003c\/strong\u003e(100% Polyester; 150 g\/90 m)\u003cbr\u003eColour A: 415 Piglet x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eColour B: 404 Teddy Bear x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eColour C: 427 Cherry x 2 balls\u003cbr\u003eColour D: 410 Panda x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eColour E: 420 Pickle x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eColour F: 401 Ice Bear x 1 ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 mm crochet hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 22 mm safety eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyester stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kate McCully","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52267304714583,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/0730\/9399\/files\/29.PLTCROCHET.jpg?v=1771585090"},{"product_id":"yarn-the-after-party-61-sparkle-the-unicorn-12690","title":"YARN - The After Party 61 - Sparkle the Unicorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eLet your creativity soar when you embark on a magical crochet journey and bring Sparkle the Unicorn to life! Nienke Jongstra designed this \u003ca\u003eenchanting speckled\u003c\/a\u003e creature with a rainbow mane, cascading tail of spirals and a gentle, ethereal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured here in Scheepjes Catona, this pattern is also ideal for for yarns in the Scheepjes Darling family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"partContentText partContentText1 coreContent coreContent1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"partHeading h2\"\u003eMaterials Catona Version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScheepjes Catona (100% Mercerised Cotton)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn A\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 Bridal White (1 x 50g\/125m ball plus 1 x 25g\/62.5m ball)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x 10g\/25m ball Catona in each of the following colours:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn B\u003c\/strong\u003e 179 Topaz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn C\u003c\/strong\u003e 114 Shocking Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn D\u003c\/strong\u003e 282 Ultra Violet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn E\u003c\/strong\u003e 411 Sweet Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn F\u003c\/strong\u003e 205 Kiwi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn G\u003c\/strong\u003e 253 Tropic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn H\u003c\/strong\u003e 511 Cornflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn I\u003c\/strong\u003e 527 Midnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn J\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 Jet Black (or scrap yarn for eyes and nostrils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5mm crochet hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyester stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"partHeading h2\"\u003eMaterials Little Darling Version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScheepjes Little Darling (100% Polyester)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn A\u003c\/strong\u003e 401 Ice Bear (4 x 50g\/90m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn B - I \u003c\/strong\u003eScheepjes Little Darling Colour Pack Veggie Patch (8 x 25g\/45m) + 1 ball 408 Bluefish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn J\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 410 Panda\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 mm crochet hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyester stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch markers\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nienke Jongstra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52305396138327,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/0730\/9399\/files\/61.-Sparkle-the-Unicorn-1.jpg?v=1776367677"},{"product_id":"yarn-the-after-party-64-finn-the-dodo-3659","title":"YARN - The After Party 64 Finn the Dodo","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn memory of the long-time extinct dodo bird, endemic to the island of Mauritius, designer Mike Brooks has brought Finn the Dodo to life through crochet. Made using Scheepjes Metropolis, see just how this premium blend yarn becomes the ideal match for soft, cuddly Amigurumis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is also ideal for yarns in the Scheepjes Darling family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"partContentText partContentText1 coreContent coreContent1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"partHeading h2\"\u003eMaterials Little Darling version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScheepjes Little Darling \u003c\/strong\u003e(100% Polyester; 50g\/90m)\u003cbr\u003eYarn A: 409 Koala x 5 balls\u003cbr\u003eYarn B: 428 Crab x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn C: 402 Bumble Bee x 3 balls\u003cbr\u003eYarn D: 401 Ice Bear x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn E: 410 Panda x 1 ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 mm crochet hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyester filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 16mm black safety eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"partContentText partContentText1 coreContent coreContent1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"partHeading h2\"\u003eMaterials Metropolis Version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScheepjes Metropolis\u003c\/strong\u003e (75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 50g\/200m)\u003cbr\u003eYarn A: 079 Munich x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn B: 036 Tehran x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn C: 076 Sevilla x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn D: 030 Toulouse x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn E: 080 Hamburg x 1 ball (or oddments)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3mm crochet hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyester filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 8mm black safety eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mike Brooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52305401479511,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/0730\/9399\/files\/64.-Image-7.jpg?v=1776367953"},{"product_id":"jumbo-knit-scarf-13894","title":"Jumbo Knit Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeed a project you can finish in a day or two? 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Truly Scrumptious yarn used double makes a surprisingly quick-to-crochet project. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr choose the big and beautiful Big Darling chenille yarn for a super snuggly finish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Darling Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheepjes Big Darling (100% Polyester ; 150g\/90m)\u003cbr\u003eYarn A 411 Capybara x 3 balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheepjes Little Darling 100% Polyester; 50g\/90m\u003cbr\u003eYarn B 415 Piglet x 1 ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheepjes Little Darling Sprinkled Gradient 100% Polyester; 50g\/90m\u003cbr\u003eYarn C Frost x 1 ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruly Scrumptious Version - Beige Colourway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheepjes Truly Scrumptious 50% Recycled Polyester (Recycled Plastic Bottles), 50% Acrylic; 100g\/108m)\u003cbr\u003eYarn A 311 Chai Shortbread x 5 balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheepjes Scrumptious 50% Recycled Polyester (Recycled Plastic Bottles), 50% Acrylic; 100g\/300m\u003cbr\u003eYarn B 308 Grapefruit Curd Tart x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn C 335 Raspberry Rock Candy 335 x 1 ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruly Scrumptious Version - Peach Colourway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheepjes Truly Scrumptious (50% Recycled Polyester (Recycled Plastic Bottles), 50% Acrylic; 100g\/108m)\u003cbr\u003eYarn A 332 Orange Cheesecake x 5 balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheepjes Scrumptious (50% Recycled Polyester (Recycled Plastic Bottles), 50% Acrylic; 100g\/300m)\u003cbr\u003eYarn B 330 Cotton Candy Meringue x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eYarn C 314 Blue Glazed Doughnut x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5mm, 3.5mm and 7mm crochet hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400g polyester stuffing (item no. 240131-10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Stitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrap of black yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beginner level pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe written pattern and schematic for the Cuddly Croissant Cushion appears in YARN Bookazine 17 - Patisserie, published by Scheepjes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Banga Vaicekauskiene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52305444340055,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/0730\/9399\/files\/BigDarlingCroissantCushion_3_1.jpg?v=1772738431"},{"product_id":"sally-the-strawbasaur-13938","title":"Sally the Strawbasaur","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn imaginative amigurumi fusion of fruit and dinosaur! 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