Santa, an elf, a reindeer, a snowman and a Christmas tree, each one sized to slip over a fingertip. It is a complete amigurumi crochet kit for beginners: you crochet the pieces and stitch them together into a little keepsake you made yourself.
Puppets have been used for storytelling for thousands of years, and a set of Christmas finger puppets turns any evening into a holiday show. Every amigurumi starts with a magic ring and a spiral of single crochet stitches; once you know those two things you can make almost any shape.
Why this kit: a full set of characters from one kit; small pieces that work up quickly, so the whole set fits into a few cozy evenings; and practice yarn and video tutorials, so the family can make them together.
Kit includes: brown, white, dark brown, red, cream, black, green, bright green and yellow yarn, practice yarn, a crochet hook, a yarn needle, stitch markers, a basic manual and crocheting instructions, in a Christmas gift box. Video tutorials are available to follow along. Not included: scissors.
Start with the video tutorials and practice the basic stitches on the practice yarn, then follow the pattern one piece at a time: crochet each part in rounds, mark the start of every round with a stitch marker, then sew the parts together with the yarn needle. The finished pieces are decorations for adults and teens, not toys for young children, as small parts can be a choking hazard.
Finished size: about 2.6-3.5 in (6.5-9 cm) tall. It is a natural fit for grown-up-led story time or a mantel, and makes a thoughtful gift for grandparents, a teacher or a family that loves holiday stories.
