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Knibbles Santa Knitting Pattern
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Materials: Double Knitting/Light Worsted 10-15g red, oddment of white, flesh and black
Finished Size: Approximately 12cm tall without the cord
Skill Level: Beginner
Time Estimate: A Couple of Hours (Explain Skill & Time)
Published: 30 September 2025
Pattern Number: KBP-653
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Bring holiday cheer to your knitting basket with the Knibbles Santa Knitting Pattern from Knitting by Post. This cheerful Santa is designed for beginner knitters, uses scraps of DK (double-knitting) yarn, and makes a compact toy or tree-ornament approximately 12 cm tall. Ideal as a festive gift, stocking filler or a quick seasonal make.
A Knibbles Knitting Pattern is a quick, bite-sized project perfect for using up yarn scraps. Designed to be fun and fast, these mini makes are tiny toys and knitted ornaments.
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| Needle Size | 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3 |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Knitting Skills | Cast on |
| Yarn Weight | This pattern uses any brand of Double Knitting yarn. Double Knitting is also known as Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g |
| Equipment | Yarn Sewing Needle |
| Craft | Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles |
| Designed by | Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists. |
| Media | Instant Digital PDF Download. You can read from and carry your knitting pattern on your mobile device or print it at home yourself. |
| Tension | 26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with double knitting yarn |
| Character | Christmas |
| Knitting Style | All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed. |
| Colour | Black |
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What yarn should I use for Knitting by Post patterns?
All patterns are written for Double Knitting (DK) yarn, but any consistent yarn type will work.
We recommend acrylic yarn for durability and bright colours.
Can I use my own knitting supplies?
Yes – you only need yarn, needles, and stuffing.
We sell patterns only, so you can choose any brand of needles or haberdashery.
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Yes – you may sell your hand finished toys at craft fairs or online. We withold the right to prevent any manufacturing processes to be used for mass production. If you aren't sure, please drop us a line here.
Where can I get help with knitting techniques?
We provide free guides on how to sew toy heads and eyes, add a nose, and read knitting patterns.
Extra support is available on our website blog.
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Download this language guide as a PDF here International Knitting Key.🇬🇧 All our patterns are written in English. Use this key to translate our abbreviations and materials.
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| English | 🇩🇪 DE (German) | 🇫🇷 FR (French) | 🇪🇸 ES (Spanish) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Terminology | |||
| Cast on | Anschlagen | Monter | Montar |
| sts (stitches) | M (Maschen) | m (mailles) | p (puntos) |
| k (Knit) | re M | end. | der. |
| p (Purl) | li M | env. | rev. |
| inc (Increase – knit into front & back) | 1 M zun (aus 1 M 2 str.) | augm (tricoter 2 fois la m.) | aum (tejer 2 veces el p.) |
| increase into every stitch | In jede Masche 1 M zunehmen (verdoppeln) | Faire une augmentation dans chaque maille | Hacer un aumento en cada punto |
| k2tog (Decrease) | 2 M re zus | 2 m ens end. | 2 p jun der. |
| Purl 1 row | 1 Reihe links stricken | Tricoter 1 rang à l'envers | Tejer 1 vuelta del revés |
| Next: (k1, k2tog) to end | Nächste: (1 re, 2 re zus) bis zum Ende wiederholen | Suivant : répéter (1 end, 2 ens end) jusqu'à la fin | Siguiente: repetir (1 der, 2 jun der) hasta el final |
| Starting with a purl row, st-st xx rows | Mit einer Rückreihe (links) beginnen, xx Reihen glatt rechts stricken | En commençant par un rang envers, tricoter xx rangs en jersey | Empezando con una vuelta del revés, tejer xx vueltas a punto jersey |
| Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight | Faden durch die restlichen Maschen ziehen und festziehen | Passer le fil à travers les mailles restantes et serrer | Pasar el hilo por los puntos restantes y tirar fuerte para cerrar |
| Cast off | Abketten | Rabattre | Cerrar |
| 2. Yarn (Garn / Laine / Lana) | |||
| Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g | Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8-fädig oder Nr. 3. Lauflänge ca. 300 Meter pro 100g | Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply ou N°3. Environ 300 mètres pour 100g | Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8 cabos o N.º 3. Debería tener unos 300 metros por cada 100g |
| Chunky Chunky is also known as Bulky, 16ply or No.5 yarn. It should be about 150 metres per 100g | Chunky Chunky ist auch bekannt als Bulky, 16-fädig oder Nr. 5 Garn. Lauflänge ca. 150 Meter pro 100g | Chunky Chunky est aussi appelé Bulky, 16ply ou fil N°5. Environ 150 mètres pour 100g | Chunky Chunky también se conoce como Bulky, 16 cabos o hilo N.º 5. Debería tener unos 150 metros por cada 100g |
| 3. Stuffing (Füllung / Rembourrage / Relleno) | |||
| Toy Stuffing Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing | Füllwatte Füllwatte für das Innere. Auch bekannt als Bastelwatte oder Wollfüllung | Rembourrage Rembourrage pour l'intérieur. Aussi appelé Ouate de rembourrage ou Fibre | Relleno Relleno para juguetes (interior). También conocido como guata, fibra o relleno de lana |
| 4. Needles (Nadeln / Aiguilles / Agujas) | |||
| 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3 | 3mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 11 oder US-Größe 3 | Aiguilles à tricoter droites 3mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 11 ou US 3 | Agujas rectas de 3mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 11 o una talla US 3 |
| 4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 7 or a US size 7 | 4.5mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 7 oder US-Größe 7 | Aiguilles à tricoter droites 4.5mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 7 ou US 7 | Agujas rectas de 4.5mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 7 o una talla US 7 |
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