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Fabric and sewing · Christmas · Seniors

Rice sock snowman

A chubby, no-sew snowman made from a white sock filled with rice, with a little scarf and button eyes.

Rice sock snowman
LevelIntermediate
AgesWith grandkids ages 6 and up
Time40 minutes
Cost$3 to $8

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How to make it

Safety

Rice, buttons and small parts are choking hazards for children under 3.

  1. Step 1: Fill the sock
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    Fill the sock

    Funnel rice into the white sock until it's about 6 in tall.

  2. Step 2: Close the top
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    Close the top

    Twist the sock above the rice and wrap a rubber band around it.

  3. Step 3: Make the head
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    Make the head

    Push a third of the rice up and add a rubber band below it to make a head.

  4. Step 4: Add the hat
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    Add the hat

    Cut the cuff off a colorful sock. Pull it over the top like a beanie.

  5. Step 5: Tie on the scarf
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    Tie on the scarf

    Tie a felt strip around the neck.

  6. Step 6: Glue on the face
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    Glue on the face

    Glue button eyes and a felt carrot nose. Add 2 buttons down the front.

Edie's tip

Let the grandkids pour the rice and pick the hats while you do the band twisting, or swap if they have stronger fingers.

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