How can I make the snake from the story of the Gruffalo?

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mymatemarmite · 29/04/2017 13:13

I am making a story sack of the Gruffalo, I have knitted the Gruffalo, owl, mouse and fox. I need a snake but I am unsure how to make it. It doesn't have to be knitted although it would match better with the rest of the set.

Also, I was thinking of making the description of the Gruffalo -ie tusks, teeth, poisonous wart etc.... Any ideas??

Thanks

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Badgoushk · 29/04/2017 13:15

What about getting a dark brown or green pair of toddlers knitted tights and stuffing them?

user1491572121 · 29/04/2017 13:16

uk.pinterest.com/pin/520025088201198467/

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mymatemarmite · 29/04/2017 13:25

Tights might be an idea.

I had looked on Pinterest and saw the spoon puppets which I liked but I'm not great at art!! I am however going to make finger puppets.

Thanks

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mymatemarmite · 29/04/2017 13:26

I also saw a snake made out of a tie, which may work if I could get a similar colour tie.

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RedSandYellowSand · 29/04/2017 13:51

can you take a sock pattern and knit that? I think you do it on 4 needles....

yaela123 · 30/04/2017 11:16

Could this work?

www.our-everyday-art.com/2012/05/knit-toy-snakes.html

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mymatemarmite · 30/04/2017 20:15

Thanks RedSand, I attempted that pattern but it was too small, so have decided to double it and see what happens - I'm half way through knitting it at the moment.

Yaela - love that snake but unfortunately I can't knit with 4 needles, if the one that RedSand doesn't work then I may try and get my MIL to do it.

Thank you

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