Our Nutcracker in Red Christmas stocking carries a nutcracker in red, hooked in wool. The loops are pulled through the backing one at a time, so the face carries a raised pile you can feel.
It goes up on the same hook every December and becomes part of how the room looks. Hang a row of different designs and the mantel looks collected rather than bought as a set.
A nutcracker soldier's head and shoulders fill this one, worked in raised loops on a patchwork ground of forest green, cranberry and gold, with a black shako and gold medallion, curling white beard and a pine bough at the foot, under a chunky red loop-pile cuff. The dimensional texture gives it real presence beside flatter stitched stockings.
Specifications
Size: 13x21
Material: 100% Wool
Details: Hooked wool
Care: Spot clean only, blotting with a soft cloth, mild soap and cool water. Do not machine wash, tumble dry or dry clean.
Hooking is slow work and it shows, in dense wool loops that stand up off the surface and hide the wear flat fabrics show. These are made in limited seasonal quantities. The wool is why this one goes back into the box every January instead of into the bin. A thoughtful gift for the family that unpacks the same decorations every December, and a good reason to keep one yourself.