Do You Wanna Build a Snowman
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requires the use of the self-striping yarn of the same name from
Always Be Kind Yarn

This is a cuff-down sock that uses some basic methods to create a sock that you can add some unique features to. I created this sock using “snowman” self-striping yarn and the details are included to add the face to make them come to life!
This pattern uses a simple k1p1 ribbing, stockinette stitch leg and foot, a no-wrap simple heel and star/round toe. The extra design features could be added by using some alternate stitches assigned when specific colors appear in the self-striping repeats. I hope you enjoy knitting these socks and have fun building your own snowman!
Difficulty level – Advanced Beginner
Skills Required/Techniques Used
• Knit & purl, slip stiches, cast on, pick up bar between stitches, knit 2 together, purl 2 together
• Increasing, decreasing, Inserting a simple no-wrap heel, Round/Star toe
• Bobble stitch (special instructions provided)
• Working in the round -small circ.- can be done with DPNs, magic loop, 9- inch circulars, or with two circular needles (knitter preference), Experience with cuff-down sock knitting

MATERIALS
Yarn: Main Color – socks are made using “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman” colorway from AlwaysBeKindYarn.
• Sample A uses 120 yards or 2 snowman repeats (1 per sock)
o Color A - Black for Toes and Heels -- 60 yards
o Color B – White for foot – 140 yards
• Sample B uses 240 yards or 4 snowman repeats (2 per sock)
o Color A - Black for Toes 30 yards
o Color B – White for foot – 100 yards

• Base yarn is 70% Fine Super-wash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon, 10% Stellina; 420 yds per 100g skein
o Each skein of “Snowman” has 7 + full pattern repeats of 56 yards each
• Substitution would require colorwork in all the colors noted in this self-striping yarn to achieve a similar effect.
Needles: 2.5 mm/US #1.5
o Your choice of DPN, 9” circulars, 2 circulars, or long circular for magic loop to knit small circumference
o Gauge: 9 stiches and 11 rows per inch (36 stitches and 44 rows over 4 inches) – ADJUST # of stitches or needle size to fit your gauge

Size: Women’s US 6/7 Small, 8/9 Medium, 10/11 Large (S/M/L) (9”/23cm Foot circ, 11”/28cm length)
Notions: Stitch markers - 2 removable for marking BOR, MOR and a tapestry needle

7 full pattern repeats (7 snowman) in 1 full skein of yarn. can be used with 1 snowman per sock for the cuff and leg and adding any other fingering weight yarn to the heel and foot to complete the sock. OR, you can put 2 or 3 full snowmen in each sock and repeat the striping pattern multiple times if desired. this pattern is only to provide the directions for making the face appear in the correct place and stacking the stripes in the right order from top down
Black hat, Red, Greeen, Black brim, White with Orange nose, Red scarf, White, Black, White, Black, Blue.

these instructions will also provide details on how to use the left over yarn to make a snowman ornament :)