Knitted Snowman Hat and Scarf Set

Knitted Snowman Hat and Scarf Set

Materials

• 50g of DK weight yarn in gray
• 50g of DK weight yarn in red
• Small amount of white yarn for snowflakes
• 4.0 mm (US 6) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast On
• BO - Bind Off
• k - Knit
• p - Purl
• sts - Stitches

Instructions

Hat

1. CO 60 sts with gray yarn.
2. Ribbing: k2, p2 for 20 rows.
3. Stripe Pattern:
   • Rows 1-10: Knit in gray.
   • Rows 11-20: Knit in red.
   • Repeat rows 1-20 for total of 60 rows, ending with gray stripe.
4. Decrease for Top:
   • Row 1: k8, k2tog, repeat across row (54 sts).
   • Row 2 and all even rows: purl.
   • Row 3: k7, k2tog, repeat across row (48 sts).
   • Continue decreasing in this manner until 6 sts remain.
   • Cut yarn and draw through remaining sts, pull tight to close.

Scarf

1. CO 20 sts with gray yarn.
2. Stripe Pattern:
   • Rows 1-10: Knit in gray.
   • Rows 11-20: Knit in red, incorporating white yarn to create small snowflake designs periodically.
   • Repeat rows 1-20 until scarf measures approximately 24 inches, ending with a gray stripe.
3. BO all sts.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends using the tapestry needle. Block both the hat and scarf to smooth out stitches.

Your charming snowman set is now complete, perfect for decorating your home or as a delightful handmade gift!