Yo-Yo related: December 2007 Archives

I made a few changes--of course--from the pattern directions.  I made "scrappy red yo-yos" instead of all one multi-red print as suggested.  I used white flannel for his beard. I used dark blue wooden beads for his eyes.  I used a lighter print for the cuffs of sleeves and pants instead of natural muslin.  I also tucked some white poly batting under his hat and then pulled it forward to create his hair.  I like Santa with a full head of fluffy white hair.

The pattern is NOT difficult at all and Santa is absolutely ADORABLE!!  This sweet Santa will be sure to become a family heirloom.

He does take some time to make unless you have a stack of red yo-yos in the right sizes already made up.  Now, having done one, I see how I could probably make 3 or more in the same or even less time the next time but that probably won't happen until next summer.  Perhaps I should mark the calendar to start making red yo-yos in July.