Snake ( a wire skeleton inside) - knitting pattern
(knitted round)
Designed by Tetyana Korobkova
The toy is knitted round and that is why the pattern is recommended for Advanced
Beginner Knitters.
Toy related knit stitch
The finished elephant size is approximately 5,5 inches (14cm) tall. Lenght - 21.7 "
(55 cm)
Abbreviations
K = knit
P = purl
Sts = stitches
Kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
K2tog = knit 2 together
CO = cast on
RND = round
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Materials needed
4 double-pointed needles in a size suitable for the yarn weight you are using. I
recommend using needles a size or two smaller than the yarn calls for, to
produce a firm fabric. İ used Needles size 2 (3mm)
Light green yarn
Red ribbon
Toy stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch holder
Piece of the White thin felt for eyes
2 beads for eyes
All time İ am working in the round. This help avoids the ugly seams .
Body
Body and head are one piece . Cast on 6 stitches. Distribute among 3 needles and join
to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker.
RND1: Kfb ( 6times) ( 12 sts )
RND2: Kfb, K1 (6times) (18 sts )
RND3: Kfb, K2 (6times) ( 24 sts )
RND4-16: 13Rnds K all ( 24 sts )
RND17: K2tog, K6 (3times ) ( 21 sts )
RND18: K all ( 21 sts)
RND19: K2tog, K5 (3times ) ( 18 sts )
RND20-22: 3Rnds K all ( 18 sts )
RND23: K2tog, K1 (6times ) ( 12 sts )
RND24: K2tog, K2 (3times ) ( 9 sts )
Stuff the head of the snake.
RND25-164: 140Rnds K all ( 9 sts )
RND165: K2tog, K1 (3times ) ( 6 sts )
RND166-195: 30Rnds K all ( 6 sts )
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Now we need to do a wire skeleton.
Take 1 piece of thick wire (120 cm).
Bend it in the middle.
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Put this wire inside the body.
Stuff the body with toy stuffing
İf you have more wire than the body of the snake – cut it.
Cut yarn and thread through six remaining sts (add more stuffing if required).
Weave in ends.
Eyes.
Cast on 6 stitches. Distribute among 3 needles and join to work in the round, being
careful not to twist sts. Place marker.
RND1: Kfb ( 6times) ( 12 sts )
RND2: Kfb, K3 (3times) ( 15 sts )
RND3-11: 9 Rnds K all ( 15 sts )
Bind off.
Stuff it.
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Lower jaw
Knitted flat.
Cast on 3 stitches.
Row1: Kfb, K1, Kfb (5 sts)
R0w2: K all ( 5 sts)
Row3: K1, Kfb, K1, Kfb, K1 (7 sts)
R0w4: K all ( 7 sts)
Row5: K1, Kfb, K3, Kfb, K1 (9 sts)
R0w6: K all ( 9 sts)
Bind off.
FİNİSHİNG SNAKE.
Cut the piece of the white thin felt for eyes
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Choose the right place for it
And stitch it accurate to the head with white or green thread.
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Embroider a black strip between two eyes.
Sew on 2 beads for eyes
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Choose the right place for the Lower jaw
And sew on it to the head
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Cut the piece of red ribbon
And sew on it inside of the mouth
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You can also glue the eyelashes.
That’s all 8)))
Enjoy it!!!
Do not (re)sell, including translations to other languages; do not redistribute,
including publishing on the internet.
You may feel free to sell the finished products on your local bazaar,craft fairs,etc.
You are not allowed to sell them on the internet. Thank you!
Don’t forget to show me your finished toys, please!
If you have any question or find any mistake in the pattern, please feel free to contact
me:
My e-mail: deniza17@gmail.com
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