Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Winter Buddy Pattern



I just used some worsted-weight Red Heart that I had on-hand for this cute little Snow-person. Worked in the round in single crochet, it’s a very quick project and is great for beginners or last minute gifting.

You can also use a baggie filled with sand as part of the stuffing for the Bottom Snowball and he becomes a very festive doorman. (I suggest staying away from fillings like beans and rice because they can attract bugs over the years.)

Note: I sewed the buttons onto my snowman after I had finished making him. If you want, you can sew the buttons on prior to stuffing the individual snowballs. (I just like doing the accessorizing last.)

Pattern:

Bottom Snowball

R1: (Using the Magic Ring Method) Work 6 Single Crochets. (6 SC)

R2: Work 2 SC in each SC around. (12 SC)

R3: (SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(18 sts)

R4: (SC in next 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(24 sts)

R5: (SC in next 3 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(30 sts)

R6: (SC in next 4 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(36 sts)

R7: (SC in next 5 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(42 sts)

R8: (SC in next 6 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(48 sts)

R9: (SC in next 7 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(54 sts)

R10: (SC in next 8 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(60 sts)

R11 - R13: Work even in SC. (60 sts)

R14: (SC in each of next 8 SC, decrease 1 SC) 6 times.
(54 sts)

R15: (SC in each of next 7 SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(48 sts)

R16: (SC in each of next 6 SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(42 sts)

R17: (SC in each of next 5 SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(36 sts)

Fasten off (leaving enough of a tail to sew on Middle Snowball) and tuck-in loose ends. Stuff with fiber-fill, set aside.

Middle Snowball

R1: (Using the Magic Ring Method) Work 6 Single Crochets. (6 SC)

R2: Work 2 SC in each SC around. (12 SC)

R3: (SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(18 sts)

R4: (SC in next 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(24 sts)

R5: (SC in next 3 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(30 sts)

R6: (SC in next 4 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(36 sts)

R7: (SC in next 5 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(42 sts)

R8: (SC in next 6 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(48 sts)

R9 - R12: Work even in SC. (48 sts)

R13: (SC in each of next 6 SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(42 sts)

R14: (SC in each of next 5 SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(36 sts)

R15: (SC in each of next 4 SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(30 sts)

R16: (SC in each of next 3 SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(24 sts)

R17: (SC in each of next 2 SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(18 sts)

Fasten off (leaving enough of a tail to sew on Head) and tuck-in loose ends. Stuff with fiber-fill, attach to Bottom Snowball, set aside.

Head

R1: (Using the Magic Ring Method) Work 6 Single Crochets in contrast color. (6 SC)

R2: Work 2 SC in each SC around. (12 SC)

R3: (SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(18 sts)

R4: (SC in next 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(24 sts)

R5: (SC in next 3 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(30 sts)

R6: (SC in next 4 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times.
(36 sts)

R7 - R11: (Switch to main color.) Work even in SC. (36 sts)

R12: (SC in each of next 4 SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(30 sts)

R13: (SC in each of next 3 SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(24 sts)

R14: (SC in each of next 2 SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(18 sts)

R15: (SC in next SC, dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(12 sts)

R16: (dec 1 SC) 6 times.
(6 sts)

Stuff with fiber-fill, thread yarn through remaining 6 SC and pull tight to close hole. Make a small pom-pom & attach to the center of the “hat”. Attach Head to the Middle Snowball, weave in ends, set aside.

(I just embroidered a brim onto the “hat” by overlapping basic stitches along the color change until they bumped-out and gave a bit of a lip.)

Scarf

R1: Ch 70. Fasten off, cut yarn leaving a 3 inch tail. (70 sts)

R2: SC into each ch. Fasten off, cut yarn leaving a 3 inch tail. (70 sts)

R3: SC into each ch. Fasten off, cut yarn leaving a 3 inch tail. (70 sts)

Add fringe to scarf ends, trim to 1.5”. Tie onto Snowman.

Finishing

Determine button alignment and sew onto Snowman.

Ta-Da!! Now you have a cute little winter buddy.

^_^

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