This happy Snowman on Skis is knit in the round, (Intermediate Level), using Magic Loop (or double pointed needles). He freely stands at approx. 10” (without hat), with skis and poles, and hat and scarf to keep him warm. The legs, body, arms and head are all knit on as you work along. The boots are not removable. Snowman on Skis is a delightful holiday decoration!
He is created using #3-light wt. (DK wt.) yarn and size 3 (3.25mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles (if using Magic Loop).
SNOWMAN: WHITE: 110 yds. (Cygnet Kiddies Supersoft DK-208 White) BLACK: 50 yds. (Red Heart Babyhugs Light-Ink)
HAT: COLOR A: 40 yds. (Red Heart Babyhugs Light-Lilac) COLOR B: 20 yds. (Red Heart Babyhugs Light-Pool)
SCARF: COLOR C: 30 yds. (Red Heart Babyhugs Light-Lilac) COLOR D: Small Amount (Red Heart Babyhugs Light-Pool)
SKIS & POLES: COLOR E: 70 yds. (Red Heart Babyhugs Light-Lilac) COLOR F: 20 yds. (Red Heart Babyhugs Light-Pool)
• Size 3 (3.25mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles (if using Magic Loop) or Double Pointed Needles
• 8mm Safety Eyes (or embroidery thread/yarn)
• Embroidery Thread/Yarn for Mouth
• Plastic Canvas (cut from rectangle):
2 rectangles 2” x 7” (for skis)
2 ovals 1 ½” x 2 ½” (for bottom of boots)
• 2 non-bending plastic drinking straws (cut to 5 ¾” long for ski poles)
• Access to hair blow dryer (for shaping ski tips)
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needle & Long Straight Pins
• Removable Stitch Markers, Ring Markers
• Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing