Knit a Snowman

pink snowman

When finished the snowman measures approximately 18 inches (46cm) x 10 inches (26cm). I’ve included three different colours of hats and scarves to go with the snowman.

You will need:

1 100g ball of double knit white sparkly yarn.
1 ball of double knit pink sparkly yarn.
1 ball of double knit blue sparkly yarn.
1 ball of metallic gold yarn.
Orange yarn for the nose.
Knitting needles size 4.5mm (UK 7. US 7).
Filler for stuffing.

Method:

The snowman is knitted entirely in garter stitch (plain knit stitches, no purl).

Using the white yarn cast on 30 stitches.
Knit 11 rows.
Row 12 Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the row. (You should now have 32 stitches).
Row 13 Knit.
Row 14 Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the row. (34 stitches).
Row 15 Knit.
Row 16 Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the row. (36 stitches).
Row 17 Knit.
Row 18 Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the row. (38 stitches).
Row 19 Knit.
Row 20 Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the row. (40 stitches).
Row 21–90 Knit.
Row 91 Knit 2 stitches together at the beginning and end of the row. (38 stitches).
Row 92 Knit.
Row 93 Knit 2 stitches together at the beginning and end of the row. (36 stitches).
Row 94 Knit.
Row 95 Knit 2 stitches together at the beginning and end of the row. (34 stitches).
Row 96 Knit.
Row 97 Knit 2 stitches together at the beginning and end of the row. (32 stitches).
Row 98 Knit.
Row 99 Knit 2 stitches together at the beginning and end of the row. (30 stitches).
Row 100 Knit.
Row 101–145 Knit.
Now slip the 30 stitches on to a piece of yarn. Tie this secure ready for stitching together later.
Knit 2 of these to make the front and back of the snowman.

snowman 1

Sew the snowman:

With right sides together, use white yarn to sew the 2 pieces of the snowman together along the side seams. (Leave a gap in the bottom seam for stuffing).

snowman 4

Pull the 30 stitches on the yarn tight and secure to make the shape of the top of the head.
Turn right sides out.
Stuff the snowman with lightweight filler.
Sew the gap on the bottom shut.
Tie a piece of white yarn around the neck area and tighten it to form the shape of the snowman. Secure the yarn.

snowman 6

Make the Hat:

Cast on 30 stitches using the pink, blue or gold yarn. (All the hats are the same pattern).
Knit until the hat measures 3.5 inches (9cm).
Next row knit 1, knit 2 together and repeat this to the end of the row. You should have 20 stitches left).
Knit the next row.
Knit 1, knit 2 together and repeat to the last 4 stitches at the end of the row. Knit 2 together. Knit 2 together. (13 stitches).
Knit the next row.
Knit 1, knit 2 together and repeat until the last 3 stitches at the end of the row. Knit 2 together, knit 1. (6 stitches).
Bind off.
Knit 2 of these to make the front and back of the hat.
With right sides together, sew the side seams together using yarn. Gather the top of the hat with a running stitch and pull tight to close the gap on the top.
Turn the hat right sides out.
Add a pom pom on top and turn up the brim of the hat. Put the hat on the snowman. This will help you to decide where to sew the eyes on.

Sew the face:

Use the blue yarn to sew the eyes and mouth.
Use the orange yarn to sew the nose.

Make the Pink Scarf:

Cast on 10 stitches using the pink yarn.
Knit rows until the scarf measures 22 inches long (56cm).
Bind off.
Gather the ends of the scarf and sew white pom poms on.

pink snowman

Make the Blue/White Scarf:

Cast on 10 stitches using the blue yarn.
Knit 10 rows.
Change to the white yarn.
Knit 10 rows.
Continue knitting the blue and white stripes until the scarf measures approximately 22 inches long (56cm).
Bind off.

blue snowman

Make the Gold Scarf:

Cast on 10 stitches using the gold yarn.
Knit rows until the scarf measures 22 inches long (56cm).
Bind off.

gold snowman