Susie the Snake in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic - Downloadable PDF

Susie the Snake Knitting Pattern by Amanda Berry – Deramores Studio DK Acrylic

Susie the Snake is a charming beginner-friendly knitted toy designed by Amanda Berry and published by Deramores. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern guides knitters through creating an adorable stuffed snake standing approximately 25cm / 10 inches tall. With its bright, cheerful colorwork and straightforward construction, Susie makes a wonderful handmade gift or decorative piece — though the finished toy is not suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts.

What You Are Making

This pattern produces a single finished design: Susie the Snake, a soft, stuffed knitted toy. The snake's body is worked in multiple colors, giving her a vivid, playful appearance. Her eyes are crafted from white felt fabric and 6mm black buttons, adding personality and dimension to the finished piece. The body is stuffed with toy filling to give Susie her three-dimensional, huggable shape.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Deramores Studio DK Acrylic yarn, used across three colorways:

• Yarn A – Peridot (1 x 100g ball): the primary body color
• Yarn B – Rose (1 x 100g ball): a contrasting accent color
• Yarn C – Frost (1 x 100g ball): used in a small amount for the eyes

Because only a small quantity of Frost is required, knitters who already have Deramores Studio DK in their stash may find they need very little of this shade. The use of DK weight yarn keeps the fabric light and easy to work with, making it ideal for newer knitters building their skills.

Additional Materials Required

• A pair of 3.5mm (UK 10–9 / US 4) knitting needles
• Toy filling / stuffing
• White felt fabric
• 2 x 6mm / ¼in black buttons
• Sewing needle and thread
• Yarn needle for sewing up and finishing
• A pair of scissors
• 3 yarn bobbins (to manage multiple colors during knitting)

Needles and Tension

The pattern calls for 3.5mm knitting needles, which is intentionally smaller than the needle size typically recommended on the Deramores Studio DK ball band. This is a deliberate design choice: working at a tighter gauge creates a firmer, denser fabric that holds its shape well and prevents the toy stuffing from poking through the stitches — an important consideration for any knitted toy.

The recommended tension is 22 stitches and 32 rows to 10cm / 4 inches worked in stocking stitch on 3.5mm needles. Checking your tension swatch before beginning is always advisable, particularly for toys where the finished dimensions affect the overall look and proportion of the piece.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Susie the Snake is rated as a beginner knitting pattern, making it accessible to those who are relatively new to the craft while still offering a satisfying and complete project. The techniques involved include:

• Knit (K) – the foundational knitting stitch, used throughout the pattern
• Stocking stitch – the primary fabric stitch, created by alternating knit and purl rows, giving a smooth, classic finish
• K2tog (Knit two stitches together) – a simple decrease technique used to shape the snake's body and taper sections as needed
• Kfb (Knit into the front then back of the same stitch) – a straightforward increase technique used to add stitches and build the snake's form