Scarf - Snake
I used Lion Brand Jiffy about 6 oz, (Sport weight would work as well)
Needles: US 11 (8 mm)
Red yarn for tongue
Black yarn (embroider eyes), or Buttons/ Beads to sew on for eyes, whichever is preferred
Crochet hook for tongue, and sewing needle and thread or embroidery needle for eyes
This whole project is worked in a Garter Stitch, and would be good for beginners. Feel free to play around with switching colors and such!
Stitches used:
k: knit
kfb: knit one in the front of loop and one in the back of the loop on the same stitch, an increase.
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together, a decrease.
Start Tail:
Cast on 3 stitches
Knit 5 rows
kfb, k, kfb (5 sts)
Knit 5 rows
k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1 (7 sts)
Knit 5 rows
k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1 (9 sts)
Knit 5 rows
k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1 (11 sts)
Knit 5 rows
k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1 (13 sts)
Knit until project measures around 42" or desired length
Shape Neck:
k1, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k1 (11 sts)
k1, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k1 (9 sts)
k1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1 (7 sts)
Knit 2 rows
k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1 (9 sts)
k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1 (11 sts)
k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1 (13 sts)
Knit 15 rows
Shape Snout:
k1, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k1 (11 sts)
Knit 3 rows
k1, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k1 (9 sts)
Knit 3 rows
k1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1 (7 sts)
Knit 1 row
k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1 (5 sts)
Knit 1 row
Bind off.
* Embroider or sew on eyes. Take 3 pieces of red yarn double the desired length for the tongue. Fold yarn in half and pull through the middle of the snout with a crochet hook and pull ends through loop to make a tassel of 6 strings. Braid the strings to desired length, knot and cut ends. Weave in other ends of work, and enjoy! Ssssssss!
This project was submitted by R2Dee2Snyder (Danielle Snyder). Thanks Danielle Snyder!
Loved the pattern! I continued the pattern in reverse just for the head and got a double head which I seamed on the sides. The scarf became a puppet as well. My little granddaughters love playing with (and occasionally wearing) their snakes. thanks for a simple and fun project.
This is very cute, my daughter will love it!