Free Knitted Bean-Bag Snowman Pattern
Knit Cute Christmas Stand-Up Figurines Using Scrap Yarn
Dec 12, 2008
These snow-people make remarkably cute gifts for Xmas, Solstice, winter, or any other wintery occasion. Three snowman patterns are available, by permission of Knit Picks, and all can be made using scrap yarn and craft items.
Lumpy the Snowman
Knit Picks, the online website that is “passionately committed to affordable luxury knitting” has created and graciously issued the snowman patterns at no charge to the website’s visitors. The following pattern is named, “Lumpy.” “Slim” and “Rosy,” are accessible to anyone who visits the stie.
Materials
- Yarn: Figurine requires approximately 50g / 231 yards of White / Ivory Wool Sock Yarn (Size 1). Striped Scarf & Hat require scraps of sock yarn (Size 1) in two colors of knitter's choice: MC and CC (Main color and contrasting color.)
- Needles: US Sizes 1 / 2.5mm and 3 / 3.25mm: 16 inch circular or set of 4 dpns.
- Notions: Stitch markers, sewing thread, & needle to attach accessories, small crochet hook.
- Stuffing: Polyester Craft Stuffing or scrap yarn. Note: When stuffing snowmen, pack about medium full—enough to stand up well, but not so tight that they won’t felt.
Gauge
- Figurine: 28 stitches = 4 inches on US 3 / 3.25mm
- Scarf & Hat: 8 stitches = 1 inch on US 1 / 2.5mm
Size
Approximately 3¼” tall after felting.
Directions
- Lower Body Section
Cast-On 6 stitches (any method is fine,) join to knit in the round, and knit one row. Place marker to mark beginning of round.
Row 2: *K1, m1* to end. (12sts)
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: *K1, m1* to end. (24sts)
Row 5: *K4, m1* to end. (30sts)
Row 6: *K7, m1, k8, m1* twice. (34sts)
Row 7: *K8, m1, k9, m1* twice. (38sts)
Row 8: *K9, m1, k10, m1* twice. (42sts)
Row 9: *K21, m1* twice. (44sts)
Row 10: K11, m1, k22, m1, k11. (46sts)
Row 11: *K23, m1* twice. (48sts)
Row 12: K12, m1, k24, m1, k12. (50sts)
Rows 13-16: Knit.
Row 17: *K23, k2tog* twice. (48sts)
Row 18: Knit.
Row 19: K11, k2tog, k22, k2tog, k11. (46sts)
Row 20: Knit.
Row 21: *K21, k2tog* twice. (44sts)
Row 22: K10, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k10. (42sts)
- Upper Body Section
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: *K21, m1* twice. (44sts)
Rows 3-5: Knit.
Row 6: K10, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k10. (42sts)
Row 7: *K19, k2tog* twice. (40sts)
Row 8: *K4, k2tog, k5, k2tog* 3 times, k1. (3sts)
Row 9: *K6, k2tog, k7, k2tog* twice. (30sts)
Row 10: *K5, k2tog, k6, k2tog* twice. (26sts)
- Head Section
Row 1: *K13, m1* twice. (28sts)
Row 2: K7, m1, k14, m1, k7. (30sts)
Row 3: *K15, m1* twice. (32sts)
At this point, stuff the body section.
Rows 4-5: Knit.
Row 6: K7, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k7. (30sts)
Row 7: *K13, k2tog* twice. (28sts)
Row 8: K6, k2tog, k12, k2tog, k6. (26sts)
Row 9: *K2, k2tog, k3, k2tog* twice, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog. (20sts)
Row 10: *K1, k2tog* 5 times, k2, k2tog, k1. (14sts)
Now, stuff the head.
Row 11: *K2tog* to end. (7sts)
Draw yarn tail through remaining stitches and pull snug, securing end. Follow finishing directions.
- Finishing
Using a crochet hook or darning needle, draw the two yarn ends inside the snowman. Felt the snowmen lightly, either by hand or machine, by agitating in alternately hot and cold water. They should shrink to about 70% of their knitted size.
When felting is complete, remove and reshape, allowing to air dry. To make the sections appear more distinct, wrap a rubber band around the necks / waists while drying.
Once dry, trim off any long fuzzy bits. Use beads, buttons or embroidery to create the snowman’s faces. Attach a loop to hang (optional).
- Snowmen Accessories
Striped Scarf
Using MC and 2 dpns, CO 56sts. Do not join.
Cut MC, join CC and knit 1 row.
Cut CC, join MC and knit 1 row.
Cut MC, join CC and knit 1 row.
Cut CC, join MC and BO.
Add fringe on edges as desired.
Beanie
With MC, CO 32, and join to knit in round.
Place marker to mark beginning of round.
Work 2 rows in 1x1 ribbing.
Change to CC, knit 2 rows.
Change to MC, knit 2 rows.
K2tog across row (16sts).
Knit 1 row.
K2tog across row (8sts).
Cut yarn and draw yarn tail through. Weave in ends.
- Alternate Sizes
To make larger, toy-sized snowmen, simply use thicker yarn and needles.
Knit Picks and Suite101 wish everyone a happy holiday season.
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