Finally get to share Nutcracker, it's been so long, years? Regardless, too long. Since it's been so long, I've gathered a lot of goodies for ya'll.
I've not always loved the nutcracker, ballet or the solider statues. During Covid hallucinations I came to love it dearly. I'll post my "story" below everything here.
This
fun 6 wedge shawl is worked flat with columns instead of knit
dividers. The center back panel actually has the soldier, he can be
decked out in all manner of styles. The kit comes with loads of gold
trims for him as well as Kid Silk black for his hat and white for
hair and beard. Along with silk for his hat to shine and blue and red for the rest of
the uniform. The top border is a Christmas ribbon candy, Sugar Plum
fairy is on 4 of the divider columns. There are twirl candy sticks
and lollipops as well as wrapped candy on the collar. Did I say
collar? Yes indeed, with "candy on top”. Enough different things to
keep the most experienced knitter full of enjoyment and the newbies
to “just keep knitting”, to see what’s next. It's going to be
fun, come out and play.
Without further ado, I give you yaaaaarrrn. This is a new base you've not worked with to date. It's got a lovely hand due to being 19.5 microns, standard is 21, itchy wool is 25, so you see how it goes. This stuff's got a similar hand to cashmere and feels like putting your hands into butter.
YARN: Fairy Soft Sock, 100% SW merino 19.5 mic, 435 yards/100grams, 5 hanks come in kit. It was a tight squeeze, if your a loose knitting and would like 6 hanks there's one in Extras below. If you have any questions or special requests please feel free to email me.
SHAWL YARN
Mouse King
Sugar Plum Fairy
Clara
Snow King
OTHER YARNS
Kid Silk Black, 20 yards
Bamboo Fur white, 15 yards
Siren Silk Sock mini, black, red, blue, 90 yards each
BEADS
SHAWL: I have several I'll be pulling from, they are all clear of one sort or another. Kits will have 680 comes in 40g, shawl needs about 637ish.
SOLDIER: Eyes are 2mm gold bead, qty 6
SUGAR PLUM FAIRY: Crystal glass faceted round 4mm, qty 18
NOTIONS
All are gold metallic trims, all around ¼” wide. Several trims for epaulets, for decorating the solider.
Top
row
Bottom
left to right
Not
in photo
Here's the beginning of the trims kits. Aren't they adorastinkingble!
FOBS and markers
Double ended lobster with 5 snowflake loops.
Fob and all SM's Starting upper left with the flake lobster follow the fob through the candy cane, Merry Christmas, peppermint to Let it Snow ending with a wreath.
To the fob I attached all the stitch markers. I found Christmas candies for you in glass lamp work 3 lobsters 4 loops.
Stitch Markers 11 more loops
If you like I can make up a Chunky Monkey bracelet, see Extras below.
GOODIES
Acrylic key rings, go to first 8 peeps to order.
These ornaments to the next Peeps.
Everyone gets one strand of lights for your YF nest area. I'd love to see your nest, on Ravelry or FB or email me a photo.
FREEBIES
I love finding little things for you to enjoy.
These small wooden nutcracker ornaments go out randomly, there are only 3. After I wrap everything up, I don't even know who gets what.
Earrings, I couldn't leave these behind, only one pair.
These lil guys are printed on both sides and on a light/medium weight card stock.
I made a commemorative ornament for you too. They are thick and coated/sealed to last a long time. I was able to make enough for the first 11 people.
ORDER HERE extra shipping needed outside USA see Extras below
My Story
When
I was in the hospital with Covid a few years back, I had vivid
hallucinations. In my head the pediatrics ward was hosting the
Nutcracker, everyone was dressed up, RN’s, orderlies, doctors, all
were in costume. One man was dressed in black and green sorta like a
jester. He looked just like Issac, the bartender from Love Boat, I
can still see his outfit, emerald green puffy “round hose” which
is the paneled bloomers thing. Under all this he was covered black
tights. The outfit was complete with a great jester hat and slippers.
Like the bloomer they were green, black panels and gold trims as well
as bells. There were presents under the tree and I was trying to
catch up with Clara (AKA Marie). When my senses returned, I was so
disappointed to find out that hospital did away with pediatrics 17
years back. Issac, was no where to be found and no one was in
costume. The RN’s brought me back to consciousness with a loud
holler of Merry Christmas. And I was bummed, missed time and had to
crash down in reality. After I spending time in Clara’s world
nothing can compare. So, in honor of that “dream?” I give you, my Nutcracker shawl.
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