What you'll need
| One size only: | 10½ inches (plus 1¼" if mounted on base) |
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Scheepjes Catona - 5 colors
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5 |
Product Description
All around the world, the winter holidays are reflected in the spirit of the Nutcracker ballet. With a sly smirk and regal apparel, the Mouse King, leader of the armies of mice, is a must-have to complete your holiday scene. Worked primarily in the round and almost completely seamles, the Mouse King is a toy knitter’s dream project. With six photo tutorials to help you along, including step-by-step tutorials for his crown and jacket …this project will be a cinch, even for a less experienced knitter. You can also knit up an easy doll stand, so that your Mouse King can be part of your holiday displays. A detailed photo tutorial will walk you through the steps to make your stand perfect. Ideal for any knitted doll, once you have the pattern, you can whip up stands for all your creations!
Mouse King Knitted Doll by Sophia Minakais
Project Overview
The Mouse King is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Sophia Minakais as part of the 2019 Holiday Nutcracker Collection. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished knitted doll standing 10½ inches tall (or 11¾ inches with an optional base). The Mouse King character features an arrogant expression perfect for holiday mantle display and makes an excellent decorative piece inspired by classic Nutcracker ballet themes.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a three-dimensional knitted doll character—the Mouse King from the Nutcracker Collection. The finished doll is a standalone decorative figure suitable for holiday displays, seasonal decor, or as a collectible piece. The character design emphasizes facial features and distinctive styling that capture the personality of the evil Mouse King character.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Mouse King pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. Construction utilizes double-pointed needles (DPNs) for working in the round, a common method for creating seamless three-dimensional knitted forms like dolls and amigurumi-style projects. The pattern involves shaping through increases and decreases to form the doll's body, head, and facial features. Stuffing techniques are incorporated to create a firm, dimensional finished piece.
Stitches and Construction Methods
While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the pattern excerpt, the intermediate skill level indicates use of standard knitting stitches combined with shaping techniques. The construction method uses DPN knitting to create seamless pieces that are subsequently assembled. Tapestry needle work is essential for seaming pieces together and weaving in yarn ends, creating a polished finished doll.
Materials Required
- Yarn: 4-ply fingering weight yarn totaling approximately 180 yards across five colors: 50 yards off-white, 10 yards light pink, 55 yards black, 30 yards red, and 35 yards gold
- Recommended Yarn: Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 68 yards per 25g skein) in colors #105 Bridal White, #110 Jet Black, #192 Scarlet, #246 Icy Pink, and #383 Ginger Gold
- Needles: US 3 (3.25mm) double-pointed needles
- Additional Supplies: Tapestry needle for finishing and assembly, ½ ounce wool stuffing (Mountain Meadow Wool Stuffing recommended)
Yarn Weight and Gauge
The pattern uses 4-ply fingering weight yarn, which creates fine, detailed work suitable for small-scale doll projects. The specified gauge is 6 stitches per inch, which should be achieved with US 3 needles. This gauge ensures proper sizing and finished dimensions of 10½ inches in height.
Skill Level and Difficulty
Rated as intermediate knitting, this pattern assumes crafters have foundational knitting knowledge including basic stitches, working with double-pointed needles, and shaping techniques. The intermediate classification reflects the complexity of creating a three-dimensional doll form with multiple color changes and assembly requirements, making it suitable for knitters with some project experience.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 15 |
| Designer: | Sophia Minakais |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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