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Snowmen
by Knit Picks Design Team

Note: When stuffing snowmen, pack about medium full, enough to stand up well,
but not so tight that they won’t felt

“Slim”
Slim is a tall gentleman snowman with three distinct sections. Approx. 4” tall
after felting.

Lower Body Section

CO6, join to knit in the round, and knit one row. Place marker to mark beginning of
round.
Row 2: *K1, m1* to end. (12 sts)
Row 3: Knit. Finished Sizes (after felting):
Row 4: *K1, m1* to end. (24 sts) Slim: 4 inches tall
Row 5: *K4, m1* to end. (30 sts) Rosy & Lumpy: 3¼” tall
Row 6: *K7, m1, k8, m1* twice. (34 sts)
Row 7: *K8, m1, k9, m1* twice. (38 sts) Yarn:
Row 8: *K9, m1, k10, m1* twice. (42 sts) Knit Picks Palette(100% Peruvian Highland
Row 9: *K21, m1* twice. (44 sts) Wool ; 231 yards/50 g):
Row 10: K11, m1, k22, m1, k11. (46 sts) Snowmen: White 23728 1 ball
Row 11: *K23, m1* twice. (48 sts)
Row 12: K12, m1, k24, m1, k12. (50 sts) Needles
Rows 13-16: Knit. US 3 (3.25 mm): DPNs
Row 17: *K23, k2tog* twice. (48 sts) If necessary, adjust needle size to obtain
Row 18: Knit. correct gauge.
Row 19: K11, k2tog, k22, k2tog, k11. (46 sts)
Row 20: Knit. Notions
Row 21: *K21, k2tog* twice. (44 sts) Black square beads for face & buttons (optional)
Row 22: K10, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k10. (42 sts) Stuffing
Row 23: *K5, k2tog* to end. (36 sts)
Gauge:
Upper Body Section 28 sts/38 rows = 4 inches - Exact gauge is not
Row 1: *K4, k2tog* to end. (30 sts) important, but be sure that the gauge is loose
Row 2: *K15, m1* to end. (32 sts) enough to aid the felting process.
Row 3: *K8, m1* to end. (36 sts)
Row 4: *K18, m1* to end. (38 sts)
Row 5: K9, m1, k20, m1, k to end. (40 sts) (revised 9/8/2008)
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: *K20, m1* to end. (42 sts)
Rows 8-10: Knit.
Row 11: *K19, k2tog* to end. (40 sts)
Row 12: K9, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k to end. (38 sts)
Row 13: *K17, k2tog* to end. (36 sts)
Row 14: *K7, k2tog* to end. (32 sts)
Row 15: *K6, k2tog* to end. (28 sts)
Row 16: *K5, k2tog* to end. (24 sts) *C50709*
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Row 1: Knit. Stuff body section.
Row 2: *K12, m1* twice. (26 sts) Row 9: K7, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k7. (32 sts)
Row 3: K6, m1, k14, m1, k6. (28 sts) Row 10: *K14, k2tog* twice. (30 sts)
Row 4: *K14, m1* twice. (30 sts) Row 11: *K6, k2tog, k5, k2tog* to end. (26 sts)
Row 5: K7, m1, k16, m1, k7. (32 sts) Row 12: *K2, k2tog, k3, k2tog* twice, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog. (20 sts)
Row 6: *K16, m1* twice. (34 sts) Row 13: *K1, k2tog* 5 times, k2, k2tog, k1. (14 sts)
Rows 7-8: Knit,. Stuff head.
Stuff body section. Row 14: *K2tog* to end. (7 sts)
Row 9: K7, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k7. (32 sts) Draw yarn tail through remaining
Row 10: *K14, k2tog* twice. (30 sts) stitches and pull snug, securing end.
Row 11: *K6, k2tog, k5, k2tog* to end. (26 sts) Follow finishing directions.
Row 12: *K2, k2tog, k3, k2tog* twice, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog. (20 sts)
Row 13: *K1, k2tog* 5 times, k2, k2tog, k1. (14 sts) “Lumpy”
Stuff head. Lumpy is a spring snowman who
Row 14: *K2tog* to end. (7 sts) may have once looked like Slim, but
Draw yarn tail through remaining stitches and pull snug, securing now his sections are slowly melting
end. Follow finishing directions. together and becoming less distinct.
Approx. 3¼” tall after felting.
“Rosy”
Rosy is a petite & curvaceous snow-woman with a generous body Lower Body Section
section. Approx. 3¼” tall after felting. CO6, join to knit in the round, and
knit one row. Place marker to mark
Body Section beginning of round.
CO6, join to knit in the round, and knit one row. Place marker to Row 2: *K1, m1* to end. (12 sts)
mark beginning of round. Row 3: Knit.
Row 2: *K1, m1* to end. (12 sts) Row 4: *K1, m1* to end. (24 sts)
Row 3: Knit. Row 5: *K4, m1* to end. (30 sts)
Row 4: *K1, m1* to end. (24 sts) Row 6: *K7, m1, k8, m1* twice. (34 sts)
Row 5: *K4, m1* to end. (30 sts) Row 7: *K8, m1, k9, m1* twice. (38 sts)
Row 6: *K7, m1, k8, m1* twice. (34 Row 8: *K9, m1, k10, m1* twice. (42 sts)
sts) Row 9: *K21, m1* twice. (44 sts)
Row 7: *K8, m1, k9, m1* twice. (38 Row 10: K11, m1, k22, m1, k11. (46 sts)
sts) Row 11: *K23, m1* twice. (48 sts)
Row 8: *K9, m1, k10, m1* twice. (42 Row 12: K12, m1, k24, m1, k12. (50 sts)
sts) Rows 13-16: Knit.
Row 9: *K21, m1* twice. (44 sts) Row 17: *K23, k2tog* twice. (48 sts)
Row 10: K11, m1, k22, m1, k11. (46 Row 18: Knit.
sts) Row 19: K11, k2tog, k22, k2tog, k11. (46 sts)
Row 11: *K23, m1* twice. (48 sts) Row 20: Knit.
Row 12: K12, m1, k24, m1, k12. (50 Row 21: *K21, k2tog* twice. (44 sts)
sts) Row 22: K10, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k10. (42 sts)
Rows 13-18: Knit.
Row 19: *K23, k2tog* twice. (48 sts) Upper Body Section
Row 20: Knit. Row 1: Knit.
Row 21: K11, k2tog, k22, k2tog, k11. (46 sts) Row 2: *K21, m1* twice. (44 sts)
Row 22: Knit. Rows 3-5: Knit.
Row 23: *K21, k2tog* twice. (44 sts) Row 6: K10, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k10. (42 sts)
Row 24: K10, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k10. (42 sts) Row 7: *K19, k2tog* twice. (40 sts)
Row 25: *K5, k2tog* to end. (36 sts) Row 8: *K4, k2tog, k5, k2tog* 3 times, k1. (34 sts)
Row 26: *K4, k2tog* to end. (30 sts) Row 9: *K6, k2tog, k7, k2tog* twice. (30 sts)
Row 27: *K3, k2tog* to end. (24 sts) Row 10: *K5, k2tog, k6, k2tog* twice. (26 sts)

Head Section Head Section

Row 1: Knit. Row 1: *K13, m1* twice. (28 sts)
Row 2: *K12, m1* twice. (26 sts) Row 2: K7, m1, k14, m1, k7. (30 sts)
Row 3: K6, m1, k14, m1, k6. (28 sts) Row 3: *K15, m1* twice. (32 sts)
Row 4: *K14, m1* twice. (30 sts) Stuff body section.
Row 5: K7, m1, k16, m1, k7. (32 sts) Rows 4-5: Knit.
Row 6: *K16, m1* twice. (34 sts) Row 6: K7, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k7. (30 sts)
Rows 7-8: Knit.
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Row 7: *K13, k2tog* twice. (28 sts) Rows 3-5: Knit.
Row 8: K6, k2tog, k12, k2tog, k6. (26 sts) Row 6: Purl.
Row 9: *K2, k2tog, k3, k2tog* twice, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog. (20 sts) Rows 7-12: Knit.
Row 10: *K1, k2tog* 5 times, k2, k2tog, k1. (14 sts) Row 13: *K4, k2tog* 3 times. (15 sts)
Stuff head. Row 14-19: Knit.
Row 11: *K2tog* to end. (7 sts) Row 20: Kfb across. (30 sts)
Draw yarn tail through remaining stitches and pull snug, securing Row 21: Knit.
end. Follow finishing directions. BO in purl.
Weave in ends, and gently hand felt the hat. Reshape and let dry.
Finishing for all Snowmen
Using a crochet hook or darning needle, draw the two yarn ends Capelet
inside the snowmen. Felt the snowmen lightly by agitating in CO 32, do not join.
alternately hot and cold water, either by hand or machine. They Work two rows in seed stitch.
should shrink to about 70% of their knitted size. When felting is Purl 1 row.(WS)
complete, remove and reshape, allowing to air dry. To make the Next row: K8, pm, m1L, k16, m1R, pm, k8.
sections appear more distinct, you can wrap a rubber band around the Purl 1 row.
necks/waists while drying. Next Row: K to marker, sm, m1L, k to marker, m1R, sm, k to end.
Repeat these last two rows 3 more times (42 sts)
Once dry, trim off any long fuzzy bits. Use beads or embroidery to Purl 1 row.
Work 2 rows in seed stitch. BO.
Yarn: Weave in ends and block lightly. Attach yarn at collar for a tie closure,
Knit Picks Palette (100% Peruvian Highland Wool ; 231 or use a decorative hook and clasp.
yards/50 g):
Top Hat: Black 23729 Striped Scarf
Capelet & Ear Muffs: Garnet Heather 24015 Using MC and 2 DPNs, CO 56 (do not join).
Striped Scarf & Beanie: Ivy: 23999; Tumeric 24251 Cut MC, join CC and knit 1 row.
Long Skinny Scarf: Navy 24001 Cut CC, join MC and knit 1 row.
Cut MC, join CC and knit 1 row.
Needles & Gauge: Cut CC, join MC and BO.
Top Hat Add fringe on edges as desired.
Size 3 (3.25mm) DPNs (or needles to get same gauge as
snowmen) Beanie
Capelet, Striped Scarf & Beanie With MC, CO 32, and join to knit in round.
Size 1 (2.5mm) 16” circular needle or 2 DPNs, or size Place marker to mark beginning of round.
needed to get 8 sts/inch Work 2 rows in 1x1 ribbing.
Ear Muffs & Long Skinny Scarf Change to CC, knit 2 rows.
Size 0 (2.0mm) DPNs (gauge unimportant) Change to MC, knit 2 rows.
K2tog across row (16 sts).
small crochet hook Knit 1 row.
K2tog across row (8 sts).
Notions Cut yarn and draw yarn tail through. Weave in ends.
Stitch markers
Decorative clasp (optional) Long Skinny Scarf
Sewing thread & needle to attach accessories to Work I-cord for approx. 18 inches or to reach length desired, BO.
snowmen (optional)
I-Cord Directions:
Using 2 DPNs CO 3 sts, do not turn. Slide stitches to other end of
create your snowman faces/buttons, and attach a loop of yarn or needle and work stitches by bringing working yarn behind, making
ribbon for hanging, if desired. sure to pull first stitch tight. Continue knitting in this fashion without
Snowmen Accessories turning work.
These accessories are a great way to use up leftover bits of sock yarn!
Yarn requirements are not given because you only need a few yards to Ear Muffs
make each item. Note that for the Top Hat your yarn must be feltable Work 2 inches of I-cord & BO, leaving a generous yarn tail. Roll
(no superwash). the I-cord into a circle and sew together using yarn tails and crochet
hook. Repeat for second ear muff. Attach the two ear muffs with a
Top Hat single crocheted chain.
CO9, join to knit in the round, and knit one row. Place marker to
mark beginning of round.
Row 2: Kfb across. (18 sts)
Alternate Sizes
To make larger, toy-sized snowmen, all you need to do is use thicker
yarn and needles. The following is a list of thicker yarns appropriate
for snowmen, the requirements, and what size snowmen they’ll yield.

Wool of the Andes Worsted “White”

2 balls yields approx. 3 snowmen
Approx. size = 6” tall for Slim & 4½” tall for Rosy & Lumpy

Bare Peruvian Highland Wool Bulky

3 hanks yields approx. 4 snowmen
Approx. size = 7½” tall for Slim & 6” tall for Rosy & Lumpy.

Abbreviations cont continue pat pattern sl1k slip 1 kwise

dec decrease(es) pm place marker sl1p slip 1 pwise
“ inches DPN(s) double pointed pop popcorn sm slip marker
( ) rep inst bet ( )’s as needle(s) pr previous row ssk sl, sl, k these 2 sts tog
many times as noted fl front loop(s) prev previous sssk sl, sl, sl, k these 3 sts
afterward foll follow(s)(ing) psso pass slipped stitch tog
* rep inst foll single * as inst instructions over st st stockinette stitch
directed K, k knit pwise purlwise sts stitch(es)
* * rep inst bet * *’s as k2tog knit two sts together R row tbl through back loop
many times as noted kfb knit through the front rem remain(ing) tfl through front loop
after and the back of the stitch rep repeat tog together
[] rep inst bet [ ]’s as kwise knitwise Rev st st reverse stockinette w&t wrap & turn (see
many times as noted LH left hand stitch specific instructions in
after lps loops RH right hand pattern)
alt alternate m meter rnd(s) round(s) WE work even
approx approiximately M1 make one stitch RS right side WS wrong side
beg begin/beginning MC main color sk skip wyib with yarn in back
bet between mm millimeter(s) sk2p sl 1, k2tog, pass wyif with yarn in front
BO bind off ndl(s) needle(s) slipped stitch over yd(s) yard(s)
CC contrast color oz ounce k2tog: 2 sts dec yfwd yarn forward
cm centimeter(s) P up pick up skp sl, k, psso: 1 st dec yo yarn over
cn cable needle P, p purl sl slip yon yarn over needle
CO cast on p2tog purl 2 sts together sl st slip stitch(es) yrn yarn around needle