Snowman and Snowdog

Snowman and Snowdog Knitted Dolls by Phoenixknits

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from Phoenixknits creates a charming pair of festive Christmas decorations: a snowman standing 9 inches high and a snowdog companion measuring 4½ inches high. These beginner-friendly knitted dolls are designed to add a delightful handmade touch to holiday displays and seasonal decorations.

Craft and Techniques

This project uses the knitting craft exclusively. The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners, making it an excellent introduction to three-dimensional toy construction. The dolls are built using strategic increases to create rounded, dimensional forms that capture the characteristic shapes of snowman and snowdog figures.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes essential beginner knitting stitches including:

• Cast on to establish the foundation stitches
• Knit stitch (k) for basic fabric construction
• Purl stitch (p) for textural variation
• Increases (inc1) worked strategically throughout rows to shape the three-dimensional forms of both figures

Materials and Tools

The pattern requires minimal yarn quantities, making it economical and accessible:

• Less than 100 grams of white DK weight yarn (primary material for both snowman and snowdog bodies)
• Less than 15 grams of red DK weight yarn (for accents and details)
• Less than 10 grams of green DK weight yarn (for additional embellishments)
• Less than 10 grams of black DK weight yarn (for features and details)
• Orange scrap yarn or material (for the snowman's carrot nose)
• A pair of 4mm needles (UK size 8, US size 6) for main construction
• A pair of 3mm needles (UK size 11, US size 3) for finer detail work
• One large twig and approximately a dozen small twigs for the optional brush accessory

Project Overview

Designed by Phoenixknits, this beginner-level pattern provides a complete downloadable PDF guide for creating these delightful holiday companions. The straightforward construction method, combined with the small finished sizes and minimal yarn requirements, makes this an ideal project for knitters new to toy making or those seeking quick, satisfying seasonal creations.