Gather your yarn and knitting machine, and let's bring Jingles the Snowman to life! This project is a cozy adventure from start to finish, allowing you to make a festive friend straight from a winter wonderland. With simple white and teal yarn, a sprinkle of jingle bells, and a dash of creativity, you'll knit your very own snowy companion.
Knit Jingles The Snowman
Based on the video link provided, here is a step-by-step pattern to create "Jingles the Snowman" using a circular knitting machine and the method described by Shelly. Please note, these instructions are paraphrased for clarity and brevity.
Materials Needed
Yarn:
- Karen Latte Cakes in Ivory (approximates a winter white) and Velvet Teal (or any preferred colors for the body and accessories).
Equipment:
- 46 or 48 needle circular knitting machine (such as an Addi or Sentro), yarn needle, scissors.
Stuffing:
- Fiber fill for the body.
Decoration:
- Small jingle bells, buttons for eyes (16mm recommended or to preference), black and orange yarn for facial features, sewing needle and thread.
Snowman Body
Cast On:
- Start with the white yarn. Cast on by going front to back around the needles, creating a loose base. Make sure the last white and first black needles are aligned with the yarn feeder.
Knitting:
- Set your row counter to zero and begin knitting. Knit 60 rows with the white yarn.
Color Change to Teal:
- After 60 rows, change to teal yarn. Knit one row to create a drawstring line. Do not count this in your pattern rows. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail.
Continue With Teal:
- After adding the drawstring row, continue with teal yarn, knitting 2 rows.
Change Back to White:
- Switch back to white yarn, knitting 3 rows.
Repeat Pattern:
- Continue the pattern of 2 rows teal, 3 rows white until you complete 20 patterned rows (80 rows in total on the counter).
Cast Off:
- Use a yarn needle to thread through the loops for a drawstring cast-off, securing the last row.
Snowman Head and Body Assembly
Creating the Head and Body Sections:
- Use the drawstring method for both the bottom and top of the knitted tube to create separate head and body sections. Adjust stuffing to match the sizes closely.
Facial Features:
- Use black yarn for eyes and mouth, and orange yarn for the carrot nose. Embroider or attach as you prefer.
Finishing Touches:
- Attach small jingle bells as buttons down the front or any other preferred decorations.
Accessories
Beanie:
- Using chosen colors, knit a small beanie using the circular knitting machine. Start with a drawstring cast on, knit 30 rows, do a few color changes if desired for patterns, and finish with a drawstring cast-off. Attach a jingle bell at the top.
Scarf:
- Use a clover wonder knitter or similar tool for an i-cord. Knit until the scarf is a suitable length to wrap around the snowman's neck. Attach jingle bells for extra decoration.
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