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Snowman Doorstop Knitting Pattern

Name: Snowman Doorstop Knitting Pattern
Brand: Knitting by Post
SKU: KBP-104
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Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 26 customer ratings

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Yarn: Chunky yarn. 150g White, 100g lilac. Oddment of Black. Toy stuffing and 1kg of uncooked rice or sand.
Finished Size: Height is 30cm. Body width is 15cm. All approx.
Skill Level: Easy
Time Estimate: A Weekend Project (Explain Skill & Time)
Published: 8 November 2015
Pattern Number: KBP-104

This snowman doorstop won’t melt, but it will keep your doors from swinging shut. A fun and festive knitting pattern that adds a cozy winter touch to any room.

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Knitting pattern instructions to knit a Snowman Doorstop.

Needle Size	4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 7 or a US size 7
Language	English
Knitting Skills	Cast on Knit – k Purl – p Increase the number of stitches by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch – inc Decrease the number of stitches by knitting 2 stitches together – k2tog Cast off Sewing Pieces Together Inserting Toy Stuffing
Yarn Weight	This pattern uses any brand of Chunky yarn. Chunky is also known as Bulky, 16ply or No.5 yarn. It should be about 150 metres per 100g
Materials	Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing
Equipment	Yarn Sewing Needle
Craft	Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles
Designed by	Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists.
Media	A5 Professionally Printed Leaflet. Your pattern is compact enough to fit on a chair arm or into a knitting bag OR Instant Digital PDF Download. You can read from and carry your knitting pattern on your mobile device or print it at home yourself.
Tension	16 sts x 22 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with chunky yarn
Character	Christmas Decorations
Knitting Style	All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed.
Colour	White

26 reviews for Snowman Doorstop Knitting Pattern

Nancy

Rated 5 out of 5

I made the snowman doorstop and the pattern was great really easy to follow! And the snowman came out so cute!

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ALLISON

Rated 5 out of 5

Bought as present so cannot comment on the use of the pattern but in view that a friend asked me to get a further 2 of these doorstops (already has 2 ...More
Bought as present so cannot comment on the use of the pattern but in view that a friend asked me to get a further 2 of these doorstops (already has 2 others) I am guessing they are great patterns. Ease of purchasing and downloading excellent and a good price.

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Debra

Rated 5 out of 5

Such a lovely pattern! So easy to follow! l did it in DK as a small companion for a large Snowman l did a few years ago. It worked up fast and looks a...More
Such a lovely pattern! So easy to follow! l did it in DK as a small companion for a large Snowman l did a few years ago. It worked up fast and looks adorable!

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Ness

Rated 5 out of 5

Brought this pattern for my mother, she really likes it ....... but now I think we will all be getting one !

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Ruth Ballantyne

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful pattern. So easy to knit and such easy to follow instructions. Lovely to make something so easy yet looks so nice. Very happy with the pa...More
Beautiful pattern. So easy to knit and such easy to follow instructions. Lovely to make something so easy yet looks so nice. Very happy with the pattern and the result.

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Anonymous

Rated 5 out of 5

I have knitted her, was very happy with her.

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Barbara Petty

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely and easy pattern

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Irene Howson

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely pattern . Really enjoying knitting it.

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Sue

Rated 5 out of 5

I loved knitting this little snowman and the pattern comes out looking just the same as the picture. I will definitely be doing him again, plus I have...More
I loved knitting this little snowman and the pattern comes out looking just the same as the picture. I will definitely be doing him again, plus I have done the Santa and he is great as well.

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Jo

Rated 5 out of 5

Loving this pattern. Easy to follow and clear instructions.

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Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely patterns. So easy to use . have made the characters for a Xmas Bazaar.
For our church funds. The people will love them

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Sharon Bowers

Rated 5 out of 5

Knitted as a present for a friend. Really easy to knit and I am pleased with the result. A cute pattern.

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Rita deighton

Rated 5 out of 5

Not knitted yet but looks lovely

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kim

Rated 5 out of 5

Pattern easy to follow and quick to make. really pleased with finished result.

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Margaret

Rated 5 out of 5

Another great pattern. Lovely when finished

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Jane Poulton

Rated 5 out of 5

Such a easy to follow pattern, knitted very quickly (in a day)

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Sam Taylor

Rated 5 out of 5

I used DK yarn so my snowman is a little smaller, I wanted to put him on my mantle piece for Christmas. The pattern is easy to follow. I will be maki...More
I used DK yarn so my snowman is a little smaller, I wanted to put him on my mantle piece for Christmas. The pattern is easy to follow. I will be making more of these because my family and friends want one too.

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Tonda Stewart

Rated 5 out of 5

This is such a simple knit I knit it in DK/sport yarn and usa size 2.5 and it was the perfect size for a mantle decoration or a decoration under a tre...More
This is such a simple knit I knit it in DK/sport yarn and usa size 2.5 and it was the perfect size for a mantle decoration or a decoration under a tree. I am now making my 2nd one love these patterns I will buy each new one as they come out :)

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Anne J

Rated 5 out of 5

This pattern was so easy. Knitted very quickly and looked just like the one pictured. Cannot wait to try the Santa.

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Jan

Rated 5 out of 5

Another great pattern. So easy to follow pattern.

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Anonymous

Rated 5 out of 5

Bullet proof service, quick, easy, efficient

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Olga

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to follow and it knits up quickly. Looks like it should when finished.

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Olga

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to follow and knits up quickly. Looks like it should when finished.

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Anonymous

Rated 5 out of 5

fab and easy to follow patterns as always.

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john

Rated 5 out of 5

We have not tried these patterns personally, but our customers love them all.

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Pauline smith

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely easy patterns,did all the Easter patterns,everyone loved them.must get the elephant pattern ,I hang them on all my door handles,doing the snowm...More
Lovely easy patterns,did all the Easter patterns,everyone loved them.must get the elephant pattern ,I hang them on all my door handles,doing the snowman door stops as presis for friends,thank you for all the patterns

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English	🇩🇪 DE (German)	🇫🇷 FR (French)	🇪🇸 ES (Spanish)
1. Terminology
Cast on	Anschlagen	Monter	Montar
sts (stitches)	M (Maschen)	m (mailles)	p (puntos)
k (Knit)	re M	end.	der.
p (Purl)	li M	env.	rev.
inc (Increase – knit into front & back)	1 M zun (aus 1 M 2 str.)	augm (tricoter 2 fois la m.)	aum (tejer 2 veces el p.)
increase into every stitch	In jede Masche 1 M zunehmen (verdoppeln)	Faire une augmentation dans chaque maille	Hacer un aumento en cada punto
k2tog (Decrease)	2 M re zus	2 m ens end.	2 p jun der.
Purl 1 row	1 Reihe links stricken	Tricoter 1 rang à l'envers	Tejer 1 vuelta del revés
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end	Nächste: (1 re, 2 re zus) bis zum Ende wiederholen	Suivant : répéter (1 end, 2 ens end) jusqu'à la fin	Siguiente: repetir (1 der, 2 jun der) hasta el final
Starting with a purl row, st-st xx rows	Mit einer Rückreihe (links) beginnen, xx Reihen glatt rechts stricken	En commençant par un rang envers, tricoter xx rangs en jersey	Empezando con una vuelta del revés, tejer xx vueltas a punto jersey
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight	Faden durch die restlichen Maschen ziehen und festziehen	Passer le fil à travers les mailles restantes et serrer	Pasar el hilo por los puntos restantes y tirar fuerte para cerrar
Cast off	Abketten	Rabattre	Cerrar
2. Yarn (Garn / Laine / Lana)
Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8-fädig oder Nr. 3. Lauflänge ca. 300 Meter pro 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply ou N°3. Environ 300 mètres pour 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8 cabos o N.º 3. Debería tener unos 300 metros por cada 100g
Chunky Chunky is also known as Bulky, 16ply or No.5 yarn. It should be about 150 metres per 100g	Chunky Chunky ist auch bekannt als Bulky, 16-fädig oder Nr. 5 Garn. Lauflänge ca. 150 Meter pro 100g	Chunky Chunky est aussi appelé Bulky, 16ply ou fil N°5. Environ 150 mètres pour 100g	Chunky Chunky también se conoce como Bulky, 16 cabos o hilo N.º 5. Debería tener unos 150 metros por cada 100g
3. Stuffing (Füllung / Rembourrage / Relleno)
Toy Stuffing Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing	Füllwatte Füllwatte für das Innere. Auch bekannt als Bastelwatte oder Wollfüllung	Rembourrage Rembourrage pour l'intérieur. Aussi appelé Ouate de rembourrage ou Fibre	Relleno Relleno para juguetes (interior). También conocido como guata, fibra o relleno de lana
4. Needles (Nadeln / Aiguilles / Agujas)
3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3	3mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 11 oder US-Größe 3	Aiguilles à tricoter droites 3mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 11 ou US 3	Agujas rectas de 3mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 11 o una talla US 3
4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 7 or a US size 7	4.5mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 7 oder US-Größe 7	Aiguilles à tricoter droites 4.5mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 7 ou US 7	Agujas rectas de 4.5mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 7 o una talla US 7