Easy Snakes Knitting Pattern Snoo's Knits

Introducing our delightful contoured snake knitting pattern, perfect for knitters seeking an easy yet rewarding project. These charming snakes, with their unique curled designs, are an ideal way to showcase your knitting skills while creating a fun and whimsical decoration or toy. Our technique involves “slipping” certain stitches instead of knitting them, which results in one side of the work being shorter than the other, creating the characteristic curl that gives these snakes their playful shape.

**Size:** From head to tail, these knitted snakes measure approximately 35 cm (13¾ inches), making them a lovely size for cuddling or display.

**Difficulty Level:** Easy – this pattern is great for beginner to intermediate knitters looking to practice their skills.

**Stitches Used:** The pattern features several essential knitting techniques including kfb (knit into front and back), k2tog (knit two together), and slip 1 (sliding a stitch from the left to right needle without knitting or purling). These techniques help in producing the intricate and curvy shape of the snakes.

**Materials Needed:**

• • Green wool (maximum 25g), plus a small amount of pink for the tongue. We recommend using Double Knit yarn (8-6 ply, “light worsted”). Tension square: 10 cm x 10 cm square should equal 24 stitches across and 32 rows.
• • Knitting needles – We used UK size 11 (3.0 mm, US size 2.5) for the main body of the snake.
• • For the forked tongue, a thinner needle is used, UK size 14 (2.0 mm, US size 0).
• • A tapestry needle is essential for weaving in your ends and sewing parts together.
• • A tiny bit of black or dark brown wool will be needed to stitch the eyes, giving your snakes character and charm.
• • Lastly, you will require a small amount of stuffing to give your snakes a plush, huggable feel.

Not only are these contoured snakes easy and fun to make, but they can also serve as a delightful gift for children or a quirky addition to your home decor. Dive into the world of whimsical knitting with this engaging pattern, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating your very own charming snakes!