K008 Santa and Snowman Christmas Pillow cases with pillows

LANGUAGE: English

ABOUT THIS PATTERN
Pattern written using USA terminology

This pattern is easy to follow with step-by-step instructions (12 pages with detailed instructions, tips, photos illustrating the process)

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Basic knitting stitches and basic sewing

IN ROWS and in ROUNDS
The pillows are worked flat.
The decorative elements (noses) can be worked either flat or in the round (both variants are given).

FINISHED SIZE: Approx. for pillows 40 cm x 45 cm / 15.7-17.7 inches

MATERIALS AND TOOLS
• Yarn – I used “Atlantic” by Nako (60% acrylic, 40% wool, 245/100g):

• 2 g of orange, 8 g of light blue, 20 g of pink, 125 g of red, 130 g of white, 145 g of blue.
  • 2.5 mm knitting needles
  • Four round buttons for the eyes – I used 16-18 mm in diameter (you can use read-made eyes instead).
  • 10 red and 10 blue buttons for the pillows.
  • Some decoration – big Christmas buttons in the shape of the nose and carrot, etc. (optional – you can knit them instead, instructions are included).
  • Big button to insert in the nose if you decide to knit it;
  • Transparent glue.
  If you want to make the pillows:
  • A piece of fabric – I used 100 cm x 130 cm.
  • Stuffing.