The TailWith color A, cast on 4 stitches.
Work in an I-cord for 1 inch.
The BodyContinuing with color A, you will now begin working in rows of stockinette stitch.
Row 1: Purl.
Row 2: Knit.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three more times.
Next Row: Purl.
Add the StripeRow 1: Turn work, knit with A.
Row 2: Slide work, knit with B.
Row 3: Turn work, purl with A.
Row 4: Slide work, purl with B.
Repeat Rows 1-4 one more time.
**Increase Row: Turn work, with A, K1, make 1 right (m1R), knit to last stitch, make 1 left (m1L), k1. (2 stitches increased)
Repeat Rows 2-4.
Repeat Rows 1-4 four more times.
Repeat from ** 11 more times. (28 stitches)
Repeat Rows 1-4 until piece measures approximately 65 inches. End the last repeat with Row 2.
Cut B.
Shaping the HeadRow 1: Turn work, purl with A.
Continuing with A, you will now be working back and forth in stockinette stitch.
Increase Row: K8, m1R, k1, m1R, knit to last 9 stitches, m1L, k1, m1L, knit to end. (4 stitches increased)
Next Row: Purl.
Repeat last two rows 6 more times. (56 stitches)
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: Purl.
Decrease Row: K8, ssk, k1, ssk, k1, ssk, knit to last 16 stitches, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, knit to end. (6 stitches decreased)
Next Row: Purl.
Repeat last two rows 4 more times. (26 stitches)
Decrease Row: K8, ssk, knit to last 10 stitches, k2tog, knit to end. (2 stitches decreased)
Next Row: Purl.
Repeat last Decrease Row. (22 stitches)
The MouthCut yarn, leaving an 8 inch tail. Thread tail with a tapestry needle. With the right (knit) side of the fabric facing you and your tail on the left, thread the tail through all 22 stitches, starting with the far right stitch. You'll be creating a circle of stitches like the top of a hat. Pull the tail taut and weave in the end to secure.
The EyesUsing thread to match, sew on two buttons for eyes. I placed mine low towards the mouth and fairly wide apart. Different placement will give your snake a different attitude!
Weave in any remaining ends and you're finished!