Free Pattern of the Week!

This weeks free pattern is Snowman Draft Stopper from KnitPicks.

Finished Measurements Approximately 36” long x 6” circumference, depending on amount of filling.
Needles US 5 (3.75mm) DPNs

This tall, thin snowman will keep the cold air out and the holiday fun in. The top hat, scarf, face, and body are knitted stripes. The eyes, mouth, nose, and buttons are embroidered. After embroidering, sew one end closed, fill with lentils and sew the other end closed. 

Sized to lay the length of the average exterior door, you can easily make it shorter for an interior door or windowsill. 

To facilitate embroidery, roll the top down like you would a tube sock. 

Seed Stitch Pattern (in the round over an odd number of sts) 

Round 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to end of rnd. 

Round 2: *P1, K1; rep from * to end of rnd. 

Repeat these 2 rnds for pattern. 

Stockinette Stitch (in the round) All Rounds: K all stitches . 

Directions 

With C1, CO 39 sts, leaving a long tail to sew the end closed. Arrange 13 sts on each of 3 needles. Place marker and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist the line of sts. Work 3” of St st. Then work 1” in Seed st. Break C1. (Top hat complete.) 

Join MC and work 3” of St st. Break MC. (Face complete.) 

Join C2 and K 1 rnd. Then work 1” in Seed st. Break C2. (Scarf complete.) Join MC and work body in St st until piece measures 33” from beg, or 2–3” short of desired length. (Lentils will weigh down and lengthen the snowman.) Work 1” in Seed st. 

BO all sts, decreasing 1 st so that you have an even number of sts (38) to sew closed, and leaving a long tail. 

Finishing 

Using C1 and C2, embroider the face and buttons using the photo as a guide—or use your creativity to make your own face. Secure ends and weave in, if desired. 

Fold the tube in half, making sure to orient the face on one side, and sew one end closed; weave in end. Working a little at a time, fill the snowman with lentils, stopping 2–3” before it’s completely full. (A measuring cup with a pour spout is helpful for this.) Lay the snowman out and adjust the filling as necessary. Sew the other end closed using the same halves as the first end. Weave in end.

The Original Pattern can be found at http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Snowman_Draft_Stopper__D55678220.html