Nutcracker
This delightful Nutcracker cross stitch pattern captures a classic toy soldier in his bold ceremonial uniform, complete with a tall hat, rich red and gold coat, and smart blue trousers. He stands proudly upright, ready to become a cherished piece of festive décor.
Perfect for the Christmas season, this pattern suits anyone who loves traditional holiday imagery. Whether you are stitching a gift for a loved one or treating yourself to a seasonal project, this little soldier is sure to earn a place of honour on the wall each December.
- Christmas
- Festive
- Holiday
- Nutcracker
- Soldier
- Toy
- Winter
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Pattern details
- Size count
- 50 × 100
- Colours
- 9
- Stitches
- 2,275
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Finished size by fabric count
| Fabric count | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 14 per inch | 3.6 × 7.1 in | 9.1 × 18.1 cm |
| 16 per inch | 3.1 × 6.3 in | 7.9 × 15.9 cm |
| 18 per inch | 2.8 × 5.6 in | 7.1 × 14.1 cm |
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Thread shopping list
9 thread colours, sorted by the amount you'll need. Lengths are based on 16 stitches per inch.
| Length | DMC | Anchor | Madeira | Cosmo | J&P Coats | Presencia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 m(900 stitch) | 310Black | 403Black | 2400Black | 600Black | 8403Black | 0007Black | |
| 1.4 m(323 stitch) | 317Pewter Gray | 400Pewter Grey Dark | 1801Steel Grey Medium | 2154Light Dark Gray | 6008Blue Mist Dark | 8785Pewter Grey | |
| 97 cm(224 stitch) | 902Garnet Very Dark | 22/72/897Garnet | 0810Antique Mauve Dark | 226/247Dark Grayish Brown | 3083Rose Wine Very Dark | 2171Garnet Very Dark | |
| 78 cm(181 stitch) | 3774Desert Sand Very Light | 778Flesh Very Light | 2308Flesh Light | 423Sheep Skin | 2331Chicory Light | 1969Shell Pink Ultra Very Light | |
| 64 cm(147 stitch) | 817Coral Red Very Dark | 13Coral Dark | 0212Christmas Red Dark | 2241Oxblood Red | 2322Apricot Dark | 1490Salmon Very Dark | |
| 61 cm(141 stitch) | 3830Terra Cotta | 5975Terracotta Dark | 2606Peach Ultra Very Dark | 465/466Light Cinnamon Stick | 3337Apricot Very Dark | 1661Rose Deep | |
| 57 cm(131 stitch) | 977Golden Brown Light | 363/1002Golden Brown Light | 0201Tangerine Light | 145Radiant Yellow | 5307Topaz Medium | 7726Golden Brown Medium | |
| 52 cm(121 stitch) | 522Fern Green | 860Fern Green Medium | 1510Fern Green Very Light | 317Leaf Green | 6017Juniper Medium Light | 4478Pistachio Green Medium | |
| 46 cm(107 stitch) | 3821Straw | 305Topaz Very Light | 2411Straw | 701Bright Reddish Yellow | 2290Canary Yellow Medium | 1062Topaz | |
CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so use the DMC column for those brands.CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so the codes above cover them too.
These lengths include the thread lost to tails and travelling, so they are what to buy rather than what ends up on the fabric. A spare skein of your main colours is still worth having, because dye lots vary between batches and matching one part way through is the hard part.
HobbyTub also converts to Ariadna, CXC, Gamma, Luca-S and Sullivans. Pick your brand when you start the project.
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