Slinky snake

Aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrgh! Snake attack!

Like to try your hand at knitting a snake but not sure where to start?

The slinky snake pdf knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions and is suitable for a beginner/intermediate knitter. It's perfect for keen knitters who haven't mastered knitting in the round yet.

What you will need: 2 knitting needles (US3/3.25mm or size required to match tension square), I ball of the main colour yarn or assorted yarn oddments of the same weight if making a stripy snake, 1 oddment of dark wool or two buttons for eyes, 1 oddment of red or pink yarn for the tongue, polyester stuffing (polyfil), 1 tapestry needle for sewing up, Bell - if making a rattlesnake

Skills used: Casting on and off, Increasing and decreasing

Stitches used: Stocking stitch

Safety Note - Do not allow children under 3 years old to handle your plush snake unsupervised as its small parts may pose a choking hazard. Your handmade plush snake may pose a strangulation risk.