Snowboys

Snowboys by Phoenixknits

What is Being Made

Snowboys is a downloadable knitting pattern for creating two adorable decorative toy snowmen. Each finished snowboy stands 12 inches high when positioned upright, or measures 8 inches high when sitting. These charming toys are perfect for seasonal decorations, gifts, or as part of a toy collection. The pattern includes instructions for creating complete snowmen with jackets, boots, and facial features.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a beginner-level knitting project designed by Phoenixknits, an independent designer. The pattern uses fundamental knitting techniques that make it accessible to newer knitters while still producing professional-looking finished toys. The construction method involves working in sections, with specific shaping techniques to create the three-dimensional snowman form.

Stitches and Construction Methods

The Snowboys pattern employs several essential knitting stitches and techniques:

• Knit (K) - the primary stitch used throughout the pattern
• Purl (P) - used in combination with knit stitches for textural variety
• Stocking Stitch (Ss) - creates a smooth, classic fabric finish on the main body sections
• Garter Stitch - used for certain sections, created by knitting all rows consistently
• Inc1 (Increase) - a specific increase technique that involves knitting into both the front and back of the same stitch to create a new stitch, allowing for shaping and expanding stitch counts
• Tog (Together) - a decrease method where the stated number of stitches are knitted or purled together to reduce stitch count and create shaping
• TURN - a technique where you knit a stated amount of stitches, then turn your work and knit back over only those stitches in garter stitch, ignoring unworked stitches. This creates shaped sections essential for the snowman's form

Materials Required

The Snowboys pattern calls for DK weight yarn (or equivalent), with specific yardage requirements for each component:

• White DK yarn - less than 100g total for both completed snowboy toys
• Colored DK yarn - less than 25g for each toy's jacket and boots (designer recommends choosing your preferred color)
• Cream or Snuggly snowflake yarn (or equivalent) - less than 25g for each toy, used for decorative snowflake details
• Lilac yarn scraps - for creating the snowboys' noses
• Embellishment options - eye lash, fun fur, or two strands of DK yarn can be used as alternatives for facial features
• Knitting needles - appropriate size for DK weight yarn (specific needle size should be referenced in the full pattern)

Important Pattern Notes

The designer emphasizes that the Inc1 increase method specified in the pattern is essential for proper construction. Using alternative increase methods will result in incorrect stitch counts and may compromise the finished toy's proportions and appearance. Following the exact techniques as written ensures the snowboys will be properly shaped and sized.

Design Details

Each Snowboys toy features distinct elements including a body constructed in white, colored jackets and boots for personality and visual interest, and facial features created with lilac noses and embellishments. The pattern allows for customization through color choices for the jackets and boots, making each snowboy unique while maintaining the classic snowman aesthetic.