Shrunken head
If you're looking for a fun and easy knitting project, this charming shrunken head mascot is the perfect choice! Designed for novice and experienced knitters alike, this pattern requires just a few basic techniques and can be knitted flat using 3mm needles. With no complicated shaping or intricate stitches involved, you’ll enjoy the process of creating this whimsical little character.
Materials Needed
To get started on your shrunken head mascot, gather the following materials:
- DK /8ply/ worsted weight yarn
- Medium brown or your chosen color for the head and nose (less than 25g)
- Approximately 25g of your desired color for the hair
- Scrap of white/cream yarn for the plaits
- A pair of 3mm knitting needles
- 2 x bamboo skewers
- Dental floss or white embroidery floss for sewing up the eyes and mouth
- Black eye shadow or a black coloring pencil
- Small odd beads (optional, for added detail)
- Clear multi-purpose glue
Abbreviations Used
Familiarize yourself with these knitting abbreviations to follow the pattern:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- k2tog/p2tog = knit/purl the next two stitches together (this decreases your stitch count by 1 stitch)
- Ss = stockinette stitch (alternate knitting one row and purling the next)
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- inc1 = increase by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch. IMPORTANT: Using any other method of increasing may result in discrepancies in your stitch count.
Get Ready to Knit!
Before you dive into the knitting, double-check that you have all the materials listed above. This delightful shrunken head pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face, and you can express your creativity by choosing your favorite yarn colors. Whether you’re making it as a gift or adding it to your own collection, this project is bound to be a hit. Follow the simple instructions, and soon you'll have a unique shrunken head mascot to show off!
