Nutcracker by Alan Dart

Nutcracker

Knitting
November 2009
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in over stocking stitch using 3mm needles
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
15 inches tall (with base), 13.5 inches tall (without base)
English
This pattern is available from alandart.co.uk for £2.50.

From Simply Knitting 61:

The tale of the Nutcracker defending Clara from an army of mice, then taking her to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy, has captured imaginations for generations. Now you can bring the story to life. Even if you were never a ballet-mad little girl yourself, you may well know boys and girls who’d love to receive their very own knitted soldier.