Part of the Skill Builder Series, a set of beginner patterns that teach one new skill at a time.

This one introduces two new techniques: felting and i-cord.

Small Sssssnake is a super quick knit that comes together in no time. I made a batch for my daughter’s class, and the kids loved them.

Because this is a felted project, you will need 100% wool.

Stitches used are knit, purl, k2tog, kfb, and i-cord.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Small, squishy, and classroom-tested, this little snake is a friendly way to try felting and i-cord for the first time.

Designed by Julie Anderson of The Byrd’s Nest, an early childhood educator with a Master’s in special education who taught beginner knitting classes through her local Parks and Recreation department.