{"product_id":"snemand-1","title":"Snowman pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnowman, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe project is worked top down starting at the snowman’s head, continued in rounds downwards using stockinette stitch.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn, gauge, and recommended needles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the gauge of the ornaments is not crucial, you can skip the gauge swatch and work the\u0026nbsp;ornaments in any yarn and with any needle size you prefer.\u003cbr\u003eAdjust your needle size to the yardage of the yarn; the thicker the yarn and the bigger the needles,\u0026nbsp;the bigger your finished ornament will be. In each of the patterns I have added a small table with\u003cbr\u003edifferent suggestions to the needle size given the yardage of the yarn.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStuffing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Christmas ornaments were originally designed in 2023 to be flat figures without stuffing, It\u0026nbsp;was not until 2024 when I started stuffing my ornaments. You can add stuffing to the ornaments from\u003cbr\u003e2023 – it is just not mentioned in the patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn of your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular needles for casting on (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-pointed needles (dpns).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapestry needle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething to hang the ornament with, such as satin ribbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Stuffing to fill your ornaments with - optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Embroidery) thread, pearls, ribbons, or what you want to decorate your ornament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelevant techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe video tutorials have a Danish voiceover, but YouTube has a subtitle function, where you can\u0026nbsp;pick your desired language.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvisible cast on method. (I refer to a specific technique in the patterns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003em2: Knit 2 sts in 1 st, increasing 1 st.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe- and increase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKtbl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial increase technique when working back and forth. (I have a video tutorial on YouTube, which is specified in the pattern)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial decrease technique when working back and forth. (I have a video tutorial on YouTube, which is specified in the pattern)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vigga og Venner","offers":[{"title":"Dansk","offer_id":57646680572249,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7885\/1417\/files\/IMG_5677_43822237-927e-4f1e-b348-b364369c6faf.jpg?v=1769690192","url":"https:\/\/viggaogvenner.com\/en\/products\/snemand-1","provider":"Vigga og Venner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}