Finger Knit Medusa Snakes
A while back I came across the most amazing Medusa wig (by Outfitters Wig) on Pinterest, and immediately new I needed to make my own version using yarn-y snakes in place of their slimy, rubber sisters. Thankfully, my friend, Jennifer Perkins throws the most amazing Halloween party (you may’ve seen her decorations and tutorials on the Tuesday Morning blog, DIYNetwork.com, Craft Gawker, Treetopia.com, etc.) every year, so I had motivation to make it, and an excuse to wear it (outside of the house.) I found the perfect wig at Goodwill (don’t worry, though; it was brand new, so this will be a lice-free Halloween!), and already had green, kettle-dyed yarn for the snakes in my stash. Along with some small, plastic snakes, a bunch of bobby pins (to haphazardly style the wig with), and the Snuggly Snakes pattern from my latest book, and I was good to go. The result was a maker’s Medusa that had people’s heads’ turning, and eyes averting. Here’s the how-to scoop!
Use the instructions (excerpted from my book, Finger Knitting Fun) to make the snakes, then follow these steps to make then wig ready:
- Use yarn and tapestry needle to whip-stitch underside of snake (tube) closed.
- Feed floral wire through snake body; using pliers, fold wire over a stitch of knitting to secure, then trim excess with wire cutters.
- Using needle and thread, hand sew snake end to the wig cap.
- Bend wire to make snake come alive!
- Repeat process for all snakes. Note: I made my snakes in differing lengths. Play with it and have fun!
Medusa (aka Snuggly) Snakes
Supplies
• bulky yarn scraps
• set of colorful googly eyes OR black beads
• yarn needle
• hot glue gun or fabric glue
• felt scraps
Finished Size
18″ (45.5 cm) long
Make It!
Step 1. Yarn-wrap around four fingers—4 stitches.
Step 2. Finger knit until the piece measures 18″ (45.5 cm).
Step 3. Fasten off.
Step 4. Using a needle and yarn, sew a stitch on the underside of where you want your snake’s head to end to cinch it.
Finish It!
Step 1. Weave in ends.
Step 2. Cut tongue template from felt scrap.
Step 3. Glue on eyes and tongue.
AS SEEN ON
Thank you my 8 yr old granddaughter wanted to be Medusa for Halloween, but we couldn’t think of away to do the hair. So shes going to be super surprised expecially since she fell last week and broke her arm in the elbow joint. I’m sure this will cheer her up.
I’m so glad! Please share a picture of your finished wig. You can either post in on Facebook or just tag @vickiehowell on pretty much any social media forum. 🙂
That’s pretty cool Vickie!
Thank, MK!
I am trying to make the renaissance tunic and have got to the accent border on the right armhole round 6. I am a little confused about this round. Can u help? Thanks terri
Hi, Terri! I don’t have a pattern for a renaissance tunic, so I’m not sure what you’re referring to. Can you post a link?