Second Knitted Snowman

Finally finished knitting Snowman No.2.

I managed to knit a carrot nose for this one (found a pattern for a penguin's beak and cast on some extra stitches and then knitted some extra rows to make it longer). Very pleased with the result.

The white wool also contains a thin silky thread. I was hoping this would catch the light and create the impression of ice but doesn't quite work out that way.

                               

Cuddly Snowman

Started and completed December 2011

Took this pattern from book "Knitted Wild Animals" by Sarah Keen but I just used the instructions for the body, head and eyes. I had to improvise for the nose and made it out of orange felt. The sewing up could be improved upon but I'm rather pleased with the result.
The sewing up of the knitted parts was much better and a definite improvement on Hippo No.1.

This time I used an aran weight yarn but again on 3 1/4 mm needles. This resulted in a dense feel to the fabric. It was an experiment for me. I think I'll use it for the base again but probably not for the rest. Baby DK is probably best as it's so much more cuddly. A good exercise though and a learning curve too.

                      Snowman

Snowman sporting a mini top hat

Group hug (Snowman and Hippo 1)

 

Group hug (Snowman and Hippos 1 and 2)

Snowman with stripey scarf I knitted back in May.