This pattern has been a long time coming… As I admit it was a little more challenging to invent than I had anticipated…. But I am pleased with the result.
You can get a clean PDF copy here for download.
You will need:
– 5 x 4mm double pointed needles
– white, orange and black DK (8ply) yarn. Half a ball of white… Scraps of the others.
– 2 goggle eyes – approx 4mm diameter
– 3 black buttons
– stuffing
– black and white thread
– wool needle and a sewing needle
– small piece of white felt
Legs
Cast on 10 in white on 4mm dpn
Stst 6 rows flat.
Make 2
Evenly spread the 2 legs over 4 needles (5stitches on each needle)
You are now onto his body. Keep a stitch marker in the start of this rotation as it will show the middle of his front.
Lower Bulge
Knit each stitch front and back… Over whole rotation. This will leave 10 stitches on each needle.
Knit one rotation
Knit 1, Knit 1 stitch front and back, repeat over the whole rotation, which will put 15 stitches on each needle.
Knit 20 rotations.
K2 tog, knit 1, repeat over whole rotation leaving 10 stitches on each needle.
Knit one rotation
K2 tog over whole rotation leaving 5 stitches on each needle
Knit 2 rotations
You are now starting his middle section.
Middle Bulge
Knit each stitch front and back… Over whole rotation. This will leave 10 stitches on each needle.
Knit 2, knit 1 front and back, knit 4, knit 1 front and back, knit 2. Repeat over the other needles to complete the rotation.
Knit 8 rotations
Knit 2, knit 2tog, knit 4, knit 2 tog, knit 2. Repeat over the other needles to complete the rotation.
Knit 1 rotation
K2 tog over whole rotation leaving 5 stitches on each needle
Knit 2 rotations – this is the neck
Head
Knit 1, Knit 1 stitch front and back, repeat over the whole rotation. This will increase to 7, 8, 7 and 8 stitches on each needle.
Knit 2 rotations.
Knit 1 front and back, knit 1, repeat over whole rotation. This will lead to 10, 11 or 12 stitches on each needle
Knit 1 front and back, knit 1, repeat over first needle, knit needle 2 and 3, Knit 1 front and back, knit 1, repeat over 4th needle. You now have more stitches on the front side of Olaf.
Knit 4 rotations
Knit to the last 2 stitches of the first needle, knit 2 together, knit the second and third needles, knit the first 2 stitches of needle 4 together, knit to end of needle.
K2 tog over the whole rotation.
K2 tog, k2 tog, knit to the last 4 stitches on the rotation, k2 tog, k2 tog.
Knit 10 rotations.
K2 tog over whole rotation
Cut yarn, thread remaining stitches onto yarn, pull to tighten. Stitch the top of his head closed.
Insert 2 twisted yarn hairs on top of his head, and 2 twisted yarn arms on his sides.
Stuff him from the bottom up carefully shaping his face bulges.
Stitch up his legs. Squeeze his feet up to his body to create his foot. Secure with yarn.
Tie 2 white lengths of yarn around his bulges to help him keep his shape.
Using the white thread, shape his mouth with a few stitches, and shape his eyebrow ridge. Stitch on a small rectangle of white felt for his tooth.
Carrot
Cast on 9 stitches in orange.
Stst 8 rows
Knit 3, slip one, k2 tog, psso, knit 3
Purl
Knit 2, slip one, k2 tog, psso, knit 2
Purl
Knit 1, slip one, k2 tog, psso, knit 1
Purl
Slip 1, k2 tog, psso. Cut yarn, pull to tighten. Fold the carrot in half, stitching down the side. Insert a little stuffing and stitch to Olaf’s face.
Stitch on 2 goggle eyes.
Stitch on 3 black buttons.
Ooo I’ll definitely be making this for my little one!
Gah! So cute! So very glad to see this, and I can’t wait to make one!
Adorable!!! Saw it this afternoon and went right to my stash and cast on!!!!
Awesome! I’d love to see your finished Olaf. 😀
Lovely ! ,Thankyou for sharing
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My 4 year old (who doesn’t even like Frozen) says the only thing he wants for Christmas is Olaf, so how fortunate that this pattern showed up on my Pinterest feed today. ❤
This looks so cute! congratulations for making the pattern! Just wondering how did you do the hair and arms? Do you think this is possible on circular needles? I’m not very good with the DPNs thanks!!
Hi there,
Definitely do-able on circular needles- just place a stitch marker in the start of the first row in the round and use the magic loop method. The hair and arms I did by twisting black yarn and then doubling it over itself…. it makes a thicker twisted yarn really.
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Thank you so much ,this is ace
Hello😄 Thanks a lot for this Olaf. I have made a norwegian transfer for yours, and Wonder if its ok tho publish it on norwegian knitting pages on Facebook?
Of course you can! But please include a link back to my original… and if you could send me the link to the pattern in Norweigan, I’ll link it to Ravelry. 😀
Hei Heidi
Har du link til den norske oppskriften?
Mvh Tore
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So cute! What is his finished size (height)?
He stands about 20-25cm tall when finished. 🙂
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I would love to knit this but it says a free pattern but I cannot find anywhere to print this off
There is a free version on the link to Instructables. https://www.instructables.com/Knit-Olaf-the-Snowman/
The instructions are all there with the images, but you will just need to click through the different steps, because thats how that website works. Thanks.
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