Santa’s Little ’Hopper

Hook: Tiemco 2312, size 8.
Thread: Black 6/0 (140 denier).
Body and head: Red, white, and tan 2-millimeterthick sheet foam.
Stocking cap: Red, 2-millimeter-thick sheet foam.
Wing: Synthetic ribbon of your choice.
Back legs: Red standard Ultra Chenille and white, ball-head sewing pins.
Front legs: Tan micro Ultra Chenille.
Beard: White calftail.
More stuff: Gel or gap-filling superglue, Flexament, black E-Z Shape Sparkle Body, a black permanent marker. And don’t forget new or recycled earring wires.