Featuring candy cane arms, gumdrop buttons, a cupcake hat, and a peppermint cane, this Candyland Nutcracker is sure to impress while sitting on your mantel during the holiday season!

The pattern is worked in the traditional amigurumi style using a 2.75mm hook and light weight cotton yarn (6mm hook and fur yarn for the hair and moustache). The pattern is written in US terminology. The final piece is approximately 36cm tall.

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