Snowman Coaster by Mountain Majesty Designs

Snowman Coaster

Knitting
November 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in St st worked in the round, after blocking.
US 7 - 4.5 mm
30 yards (27 m)
Without Hat approximately 4″ (10 cm) in diameter, With Hat approximately 4″ x 6″ (10 x 15 cm)
English
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Have you ever wondered how to knit a seamless flat circle? This coaster pattern will show you!

Building snowmen is one of my favorite parts of winter. This pattern allows you to take part in that tradition in your warm, cozy knitting corner. Transform these coasters into ornaments by inserting an ornament hook through the knit fabric.

The snowman’s hat is knit flat first, and is knitted directly onto the coaster. No seams, and no picking up stitches. This Snowman Coaster is worked seamlessly in the round from the outer cast on edge, decreasing to the center.

I have found working from the outside in helps me to finish projects faster. This way you tackle the largest rounds at the beginning when you are most excited about the project. You build momentum as every round gets smaller and quicker. After the coaster is finished the button eyes are attached, and the smile is embroidered on. A set of these can be worked up very quickly, and would make a great hostess gift for holiday parties.

Skills Necessary:Stretchy cast on, knitted cast on, working in the round, k2tog, color changes, basic embroidery, and attaching buttons
Needles:
• US size 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles (set of 4)
or
• US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle long enough for magic loop
or size to obtain correct gauge

Yarn
Color A: Approximately 20 yds (18 m) 100% cotton worsted weight
Shown in: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Solids & Denim ( 100 % cotton) color: White

Color B: Approximately 11 yds (10 m) 100% cotton worsted weight
Shown in: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Solids & Denim ( 100 % cotton) colors: Black, Dark Pine, Hot Blue, and Red

Color C: Approximately 2 yds (2 m) 100% cotton worsted weight
Shown in: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Solids & Denim ( 100 % cotton) color: Hot Orange

Small amount of yarn or embroidery floss for the smile

Notions:
• Tapestry needle
• 1 stitch marker
• 2 buttons 1/2” (12mm) and thread to attach them
• Stitch holder
• Needle for yarn or embroidery floss used for the smile