Knifty Knitter Snowman Patterns

Snowman Patterns for the Knifty Knitter Looms

There are so many adorable snowman patterns available for the Knifty Knitter loom online, I decided to collect them all here. All have photos, so you can see a sample of the finished project. These snowmen are perfect knitted Christmas crafts and gifts.


Photo Credit: Grant MacDonald

Snowman Sweater

Pattern for the Knifty Knitter Looms

This super cute snowman sweater pattern is available at Etsy.com, but it's free. You'll need the green round loom.

Snowman Sweater

Stuffed Snowmen Pattern

for the Knifty Knitter Flower Loom

This pattern comes from the Loom Lore blog where she explains how to make these stuffed snowmen with the flower loom. If you have some extra time, she also has some adorable holiday angels on this blog that can be loom knitted also.

Stuffed Snowman Craft

Frosty the Snowman Hat Pattern

for the Knifty Knitter Looms

How cute is this? Make sure that the kids on your Christmas list are decked out in this Frosty hat this winter season.

Frosty the Snowman Hat Pattern

Stanford the Snowman Pattern

by Sweet Things Di Zia Sara's Blog

This pattern is being sold for $4.00. It features the e-wrap stitch.

Stanford Snowman Pattern

More Snowman Patterns

for Your Knifty Knitter Loom

Loomed Snowmen Trio

This stuffed trio of snowmen is from Bev's Country Cottage. The hat and body of the snowmen is knitted using the blue loom, or smallest loom in the round loom set. For the scarves, they recommend using the "wonder knitter" or crocheting them. Another option that I would suggest is following the instructions for an "I-cord" and simply making the cord slightly wider. It would make a perfect snowman scarf and you can use a loom that you already own. The stitch used to make these snowmen is the e-wrap, also called the twisted stockinette.

Loom Lore: Snowman Cozy

I'd use this cozy from the "Loom Lore" blog to cover candles, or gift jars, but it says it's for toilet paper. The possibilities are endless.

It uses the red Knifty Knitter loom, and the spool loom for the scarf. This snowman cover was also done in the "e-wrap," or twisted stockinette stitch. I love the burgundy color of the hat and scarf.

Free Knifty Knitter Mittens Pattern

This pattern for Knifty Knitter mittens is quick and easy. An adult pair of mittens can be completed in less than a day, by a novice loom knitter.

Pattern for Knifty Knitter Mittens|HS Schulte

The Knifty Knitter blue round loom is used for all sizes of mittens. The blue loom is the smallest in the set of round looms. These mittens are incredibly warm, as they are knitted using two strands of yarn together to create a thick finished knit. The mittens are knitted using the one-over-two stitch, which is an easy stitch for beginners to loom knitting.

Knitting the Thumb for the Mittens

Wrap nine pegs of the loom using the e-wrap and two strands of yarn as one. Continue wrapping back and forth across these nine pegs until each peg has been wrapped three times. One of the most common mistakes a beginner makes when wrapping a loom is to wrap it too tightly. This makes it very difficult to knit off. When e-wrapping the loom, wrap very loosely.

1. Knit-off by pulling the bottom loop on each peg up over the top of the next two loops on the peg. This method of knitting off is called a "one-over-two stitch," or "double stitch." Continue knitting off using the one-over-two stitch for 18 rows. This means that knitting off is done back and forth across the loom 18 times. At the end of each row, knit-off the end peg only once.
2. Cut the tail of the yarn one foot long. Thread the tail through a yarn needle and use this needle to stitch up through each of the remaining two loops on each peg. Once all the loops have been removed from the Knifty Knitter loom, pull the yarn tight to gather up the sewn through edge. Tie the yarn to hold the gather, but do not cut it.
3. Turn the knit so that the wrong side is facing out and stitch the thumb together using the yarn to sew down the length of the thumb.

Knitting the Body of the Mittens

1. E-wrap 22 pegs of the blue Knifty Knitter loom using two stands of yarn as one. Continue wrapping back and forth across these 22 pegs until each peg has been wrapped twice. Begin to wrap the loom a third time, but this time alternate the direction of the e-wrap on every other peg. The top of the "e" should face the outside of the loom on the first peg wrapped and the inside of the loom on the second peg wrapped.
2. After all the pegs are wrapped three times, knit off using the one-over-two stitch. Continue this pattern of wrapping and knitting off until four rows have been knitted.
3. Return to e-wrapping all the pegs with the top of the "e" facing out, as was done with the thumb of the mittens. Use the one-over-two stitch and continue wrapping and knitting off rows until 55 rows have been knitted.

Finishing the Knifty Knitter Mittens

1. Cut the tail of the yarn 2 feet long. Thread the yarn through a yarn needle. Sew up through each loop on the pegs. After sewing through a loop, remove it from the peg.
2. Pull the tail tight and tie a knot in the tail with the top of the mitten gathered. With the mitten turned wrong side out, sew along the side of the mitten to stitch it closed. Just before reaching the half way point, place the thumb along the seam being stitched. The right side of the thumb will be inside the glove. Stitch along the sides of the thumb to attach it to the body of the mitten, then complete the seam to complete the side of the mitten. Some trial and error is often necessary to position the thumb in exactly the correct location along the seam.

Repeat the steps above for the second mitten. The right and left mitten are identical. The pattern above will make mittens large enough for an adult. To alter the pattern for a young adult, reduce the number of pegs wrapped in each row by 2 pegs. Reduce the number of rows knitted by 5 rows. To knit a pair of mittens for a young child, reduce the number of pegs wrapped by 4 pegs. Reduce the number of rows knitted by 10 rows.

Leg Warmers

This pattern is for leg warmers on the small, pink, long loom. The e wrap is used to knit back and forth to create a flat panel of knit. Change the color of the yarn after every 4 rows. After the panel is removed from the loom, it is sewn together. For a teen wrap all 26 pegs. This is a variation of a pattern originally published by Provo Craft. The red round loom can also be used to knit these leg warmers. (I prefer the red round loom because you don't get variations of gap between pegs like you do around the ends of the long looms.)


1. Holding 2 strands of the grey yarn as if they are one, cast on by e wrapping the loom one time.
2. E wrap the loom.
3. Knit.
4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 until you have knitted 4 rows. (When you reach the end peg, knit it twice. Once when you reach the end of the row and again when you start the next row.)
5. Change the color to 2 strands of red yarn and repeat steps 2 - 3 until you've knitted 4 rows.
6. Change the color to grey and repeat steps 2 - 3 until you've knitted 4 rows.
7. After you've knitted 7 red stripes and 8 grey stripes, you will have grey on the loom. Continue on with the 4 more grey rows, for a total of 8 rows to make the grey band.
8. Cast off the loom, by sewing through each loop. (Don't use a crochet cast on or off. It makes the ends to tight to stretch when the leg warmers are put on.)
9. Cut the working yarn to about 24 inches. Turn the grey band under (toward the side of the knit you don't want showing outward). Whip stitch it down to form a cuff.
10. Also with the side of the knit you don't want showing facing outward, sew a seam up the side of the knit.
11. Cut the working yarn and tie a square knot.
12. Turn the leg warmer right side out so the seams are no longer showing.
13. Repeat the steps above for the second leg warmer.

**Note: To make these for a toddler, use 14 pegs and knit a total of rows. 

Garter Stitch

Similar to the crossed knit stitch, the garter stitch is created by alternating each row of the knit. In the garter stitch we alternate rows of knit and purl.

1. Cast On
2. Row 1: Knit all the way across (no wrap stitch seen in video 1)
3. Row 2: Purl all the way across (purl stitch seen in video 2)
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the knit is the desired length.
5. Cast Off

The Crossed Knit Stitch

The crossed knit stitch pattern is created by alternating rows of e wrap stitches with no wrap stitches.

1. Cast on.
2. Row 1: E wrap and knit one row.
3. Knit across another row using the "no wrap."
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 until your reach the desired length.
5. Cast off.

The first video demonstrates the e wrap in step 2.

 The second video demonstrates the no wrap in step 3.

How to Make Cables on a Round or Long Loom

In the photo above, by Elisa Padilla, a series of many cables are knitted on the blue round loom and made into a headband. You can see more of the Elisa's cables as she knits them at the bottom of this page.

These instructions are for a basic left cross cable. Following them will create a sample swatch that can be used to learn the technique. Any yarn or loom can be used to practice. Skills needed are the ability to knit stitch, purl stitch and crochet cast on.

1. Using any round loom chain cast on 8 pegs going clockwise.
2. Rows 1-3: Purl 2, Knit 4, Purl 2
3. Row 4: Purl 2, Use the instructions for "Left Cross Cable" purl 2.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until swatch is the desired length.
   
   Left Cross Cable

1. Bring the working yarn to the inside of the loom and across the next 2 pegs.
2. Then back to the outside and loosely knit the next 2 pegs.
3. Remove the loops from the 2 pegs that you just knitted and place them onto a cable needle. Let it hang on the inside of the loom.
4. Bring the working yarn to the inside of the loom, across all 4 pegs and back to the other side. 
5. Then to the outside before the first skipped peg. 
6. Knit the 2 skipped pegs, then use the tool to move them to the empty pegs. (Keep them in the same order and tighten them to prevent elongated stitches.)
7. Place the stitches from the cable needle on the first 2 pegs you just moved over, making sure the stay in the same order.

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How to Knit an I Cord

An I cord is a long tube of knit used for purse straps, handles, or afghan edging. You can make an I cord using the small 6 peg side of the spool loom. It can also be done using 6 pegs along the edge of a long loom. To make an I cord on the spool loom, simply knit in a continuous spiral until the cord reaches the desired length. To knit an I cord on a long loom, follow these instructions:

1. Crochet cast on 6 pegs around the end of the loom. (You will have 3 pegs on 1 side, 2 pegs on the other side and 1 end peg wrapped, for a total of 6.)
2. Pull the working yarn across the loom and loop it around the first peg you cast on. 
3. Continuing around the loom, e wrap the remaining pegs. 
4. When all the pegs have 2 loops, knit.
5. Continue to knit until your I cord reaches the desired length. I will help to tug on the I cord below the loom occasionally.

Hat Sizing

There are some variations to the size of a hat. The loom, the stretch of the yarn, and the stitch used all influence the correct size. The following sizes work for most hats. The best way for beginners to judge correct loom size is to get started knitting a hat. Advanced loom knitters can achieve the gauge called for in the pattern to perfectly size the hat.

24 peg loom (Knifty Knitter blue)         preemie or doll            9-14 inches
31 peg loom (Knifty Knitter red)          infant or baby              14-18 inches
36 peg loom (Knifty Knitter green)       child or small woman   18-20 inches
41 peg loom (Knifty Knitter yellow)      adult                            20-24 inches
hat loom (Knifty Knitter purple)            adult

Woven Top Hat Pattern for the Knifty Knitter Purple Hat Loom

This is an modified version of the "Flat-Topped Hat" from the Provo Craft booklet "Knifty Knitter Adult Hat Loom Patterns," This hat is flat at the top and begins by weaving the yarns on the loom, rather than knitting. The body of the hat is 9 rows of e wrapped knit. The brim of the hat in the original pattern alternated knit and purl stitches to make a ribbing around the brim. My thoughts are that this would make a great Easter basket if a handle were added. There is a Provo Craft pattern for a backpack that starts much the same with a woven bottom.

• Knifty Knitter Purple Hat Loom
• Wool-Ease Thick and Quick
• Knifty Knitter Hook

1. Before you begin number the pegs on the purple hat loom. Hold the loom with the pegs pointing toward you. The anchor peg should be positioned at the bottom. Peg 1 will be just above the anchor peg and slightly to the right. Continue numbering to 48 in a counter clockwise direction.
2. Measure 20 yards of yarn fold it in half and using two yarns as if they are one prepare the loom.
3. Wrap the anchor peg.
4. Pull the yarn across the loom and wrap peg 24. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Cross the loom back to peg 48. Wrap under and pull yarn across to peg 2.
6. Pull the yarn up to peg 23. Weave over and under to peg 25. 
7. Cross back to 47. Wrap peg. Weave over and under to peg 2.
8. Cross to peg 22. (Continue in this manner until you get to peg 13.)
9. Go around peg 37 and weave back. This finishes the hat top.
10. Ewrap the loom and knit 9 rows.
11. For the brim - Knit 5 rows of ribbing, by alternating knit and purl stitches. (k,p,k,p,k,p,etc.)
12. Crochet cast off.

 

Beginner Scarf Pattern

This beginner scarf can be done on any of the long looms. The scarf is a good project for beginners to get a feel for loom knitting. Like any flat, one panel knit, the edges of this scarf will curl a bit. That can be minimized by wrapping the pegs loosely.

You will need:

• A Knifty Knitter Long Loom
• Knifty Knitter Hook
• Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn

1. Secure the yarn to the anchor peg at the end of the loom.
2. Ewrap the loom to the 12th peg.
3. Reverse direction and wrap the loom back to the 1st peg.
4. Knit off using the hook.
5. Wrap the loom again.
6. Continue wrapping and knitting until the scarf measures 50 inches.
7. Cast off the loom. 
8. Cut 12 inch peices of yarn and tie fringe to the ends of the scarf.

Flat Top Hat Pattern

The flat top hat is flat at the top because it's finished with a horizontal seam, rather than gathered. This pattern is knitted with 2 yarns as if they are one. You can use fun fur for one of the yarns if you wish. For a small woman's hat the green round loom is used. If you like a larger hat, use the purple hat loom, or the extra large yellow loom.

1. Knit 20 rows. 
2. Make a brim by pulling the first row up through the center of the loom. Put the loops back on the pegs. Knit.
   (Now you have a double thickness brim.)
3. Knit 20 more rows.
4. Crochet cast off.
5. Turn the hat inside out. Whip stitch the top closed as a flat seam, or crochet it closed as a flat seam, whichever you prefer.
6. Tie off the yarn. 
7. Turn the hat right side out.

Easy Peasy Rolled Brim Hat for Kids

This pattern is for young kids or babies. The red round loom is used. If you want a slightly larger hat for an older kid, try the green loom.
 
You will need:

• Green Round Knifty Knitter Loom
• Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Yarn (or scrap yarn)

1. Knit 30 rows
2. Cut the working yarn 12 inches long.
3. Using the working yarn and a yarn needle, sew through each loop as you remove it from the loom.
4. Pull it tight to close the hat and tie a square knot.
5. The brim of the hat will naturally roll up.
   
   

Christmas Stocking Pattern for the Knifty Knitter Red Round Loom

This pattern makes a large Christmas stocking to hold plenty of toys from Santa.

What you will need:

• Red Round Knifty Knitter Loom
• Red Yarn
• Dark Green Yarn

1. Using 2 strands of red yarn as if they are one, ewrap all pegs on the red loom twice.
2. Knit a row.
3. Ewrap one more row and knit. Continue until the knit reaches 6.5 inches.
4. Pull the first row of knit up through the inside of the loom and place it on the pegs. Knit. (This creates a cuff on the top of the stocking.
5. Change the yarn color to 2 strands of green. Knit 29 rows, or approximately 8 inches.
6. The next few steps will create the heel of the stocking. Change the yarn color back to 2 strands of red. Wrap to the 15th peg. Knit. Wrap back to peg 1. Knit.
7. Remove the loops from peg 1 and 2. Pull 2 through 1. Place the loop back on peg 2.
   Remove the loops from peg 14 and 15. Pull 15 through 14. Place the loop back on peg 14.
8. Ewrap the heel pegs and knit.
9. Continue to decrease the width of the knit by pulling the loops at the edge of the knit through the previous loop before knitting. (Loop 2 through 3, and loop 13 through 14.) When you've done this 3 times, you will have 3 empty pegs on each side.
10. With the remaining 9 pegs, knit four rows.
11. Now, you'll begin to add stitches, or increase stitch. Each time you knit to the end of a row, add a stitch to an empty peg. When you've done this six times, all the empty pegs will be filled. 
12. Using the green yarn, knit 27 more full rounds. 
13. Change to the red yarn and knit 10 rows. This is the toe of the stocking.
14. Run the working yarn through all the loops on the loom to remove them one by one. Pull the working yarn tight to cinch closed the toe of the stocking. Tie off the yarn.
15. Turn the stocking inside out and use the remaining yarn to stitch the two sides of the heel closed.

Dish Cloths on a Blue Round Knifty Knitter Loom

This pattern is for a dish cloth made using the smallest round loom in the set. It's a quick and easy project, perfect for the beginner. It's recommended that cotton yarn be used. The stitch used is the one-over-two stitch.

What you'll need:
Blue Round Knifty Knitter Loom
Cotton Yarn
Yarn Needle

1. E Wrap the loom time. Reverse wrapping direction and wrap a 2nd time. Reverse direction again and wrap a 3rd time.
2. Pull the bottom loop on each peg over the two loops above.
3. Two loops will remain on the loom. Wrap once again and repeat step 2.
4. Continue wrapping a row and knitting until the knit is about 9 inches.
5. Use the panel stitch cast off to remove the knit from the loom. Begin at the end farthest away from the working yarn. Remove 2 loops. Using a crochet hook, pull the 2nd to the last loop through the last loop. Lift off the 3rd loop, pull the 3rd loop through the 2nd loop. Continue until you've reached the working yarn. Tie a square knot around the last loop.

How to Felt and Dye Wool Using KoolAid

Loom knitted items can be felted. This gives the knit the appearance of a flat piece of felt fabric, rather than knit. To felt an item, use classic wool yarn. The Pattons brand works well for felting. Knit the item much larger than the finished garment. Wash in a machine, or soak in hot water to felt and shrink the item, then lay flat to dry. Here are the instructions for felting an already knitted bag and dying it with KoolAid:

1. Use Pattons wool yarn in Winter White (or other white wool yarn) to make the knitted bag.
2. Use a pan large enough to hold the bag and cover it with water. Place the water in the pan and bring it to a boil.
3. Place the knitted bag in the water and boil it for 2 -3 minutes.
4. Remove the bag from the water.
5. Add the 3 packages UNSWEETENED KoolAid mix to the water. Boil the water, stirring until the KoolAid is dissolved.
6. Place the bag back into the water and continue to boil until all the color has left the water and soaked into the wool instead. The water will be a milky or clear color. If you are using cherry KoolAid, for example, no red will remain in the water.
7. Remove the felted knit from the boiling water and place it in cold water until it has cooled.
8. Squeeze the water out.
9. Return it to boiling water once more and boil for 3 minutes.
10. Return the felted knit to cold water once more until it has cooled again.
11. Wash the felted knit in a washing machine and lay flat to dry.

Here is a pattern for a Felted Bag and Felt Flower

Golf Club Covers for the Blue Round Knifty Knitter Loom

This pattern is for golf club covers, a unique gift for your favorite golfer. You'll be using the e-wrap and any worsted weight yarn. You can change the yarn colors to create stripes as you knit.

• Blue Round Knifty Knitter Loom
• Worsted Weight Yarn
• Yarn Needle
• Pom Pom Maker

1. E-wrap the loom and knit until the length measures 4 inches. 
   
2. Pull the first row up to the pegs and place it back on the loom.
3. Knit. This creates a cuff.
4. E-wrap and knit for 5 1/2 more inches.
5. To make a stripe, change to white yarn and knit for 5 rows.
6. Change back to the original color and knit for 5 rows.
7. Change to white again and knit for 5 rows.
8. Change to the original color and knit 5 more inches. 
9. Use the gathered stitch to remove the work from the loom. To do this cut the working yarn to a length of 10 inches. Thread it through a yarn needle. Starting with the peg closest to the working yarn, thread it through each loop as you pull the loop off each peg. Continue
   
   
   working around the loom in this manner until you have all the loops removed. Pull the
   
   working yarn tight to gather the knit. Tie off the working yarn in a double knot and cut it to a few inches. Use the yarn needle to sew the remaining yarn tail into the under side of the golf club cover. 
10.  The gathered edge is the top of the golf club cover and you can add a pom pom if desired.

Note: As an alternative method of casting off you may cut a separate piece of yarn and passed it through the stitches as they are removed from the loom. Then square knot each end of this yarn on the inside of the cover.

For those of you that haven't made pom poms before, here is a tutorial for making them on the Knifty Knitter pom pom maker. You can use these methods without a pom pom maker by stretching them across a small loom. The pom pom maker just makes it a little easier.

Knitting Stocking Cap with Brim for the Knifty Knitter Round Looms

This is a very basic knitted stocking cap with a brim. It can be made for guys and gals of all ages. The instructions call for a pom pom at the top, which is optional. I recommend the:

• red loom for young children and babies
• green loom for older children and small adults
• yellow loom and purple hat loom for adults.

1. E-wrap the round loom and knit until it reaches 3 inches for the red loom, 4 inches for the green loom, or 5 inches for the yellow and purple looms.
2. Pull up the first row of knit and place it on the loom. Knit to make a double thickness brim. 
3. Change colors and knit another 6 1/2 inches for the red loom, 7 inches for the green loom and 8 inches for the yellow or purple looms.
4. Use the "gathered stitch" to cast off the loom. This creates the top of the hat. Cut the working yarn to 12 inches and thread it through a yarn needle. Starting with the peg closest to the working yarn thread the working yarn through each loop and off the peg.  Pull the yarn tight to gather the top of the hat and tie it in a square knot. Cut the working yarn to a few inches and weave it through the inside of the cap.

Plastic Bag Holder on the Knifty Knitter Yellow Long Loom

This is a knitted holder for plastic bags. It's an attractive way to organize your clutter if you like to store plastic grocery bags for reuse.

You will need:

• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (any color)
• Yellow Long Loom (for a larger bag the green long loom can be used)
• Crochet Hook
• Elastic

1. E-wrap the entire loom.
2. Knit 10 rows. 
3. Pull up the first row and place it back on the pegs. Knit. (This creates a brim or cuff)
4. Continue Knitting for 70 more rows.
5. Crochet cast off. Use the working yarn to chain stitch through each loop after removing it from the peg. A single chain stitch may be inserted between each loop. 
6. Fold the bottom edge up to make a cuff and sew in place on the inside of the work using a yarn needle.
7. Thread an 8" piece of elastic through the bottom cuff and sew the ends of the elastic together.

How to Make Felted Flowers on a Knifty Knitter Spool Loom

These flowers are knitted using wool yarn and the small end of the spool loom. They are knitted as a long tube, approximately 25 inches in length. The tube is then sewn into a flower shape, then the flower is felted. It makes a pretty embellishment for a felted tote bag, or coat pin.

You will need:

• Spool Loom
• Yarn Needle
• Pattons Wool Yarn

1. E-wrap the small end of the spool loom with only one strand of yarn. 
2. Use the no wrap stitch (seen in the video below) for the remainder of the project. Knitting circularly around the spool loom until the knit reaches 25 inches.
3. Cut the working yarn and leave a 10 inch tail.
4. Use a regular needle and thread to sew the tube into the shape of petals. Zig zag the tube, securing it with thread in the center. The finished flower should have roughly 5 petals. 
5. You can sew a small loop of tube into the middle for the flower center. This is how the flower appears with a tube center.
6. Felt the flower by washing it in a washing machine and laying it flat to dry. If you have a high efficiency washing machine, check out these instructions for felting.
7. Embellish with buttons or other items for the center.
   
   For step by step instructions to sew the petals in place, see the ArtMind blog. Note: the flower in these instructions is made in the same design, but using a shorter tube, as it is not to be felted.

If you desire to dye the felted flowers, check out the instructions for dying felted wool with kool aid.