The Serpentine Wave Door Draft Excluder Free Pattern

The Serpentine Wave Door Draft Excluder Free Pattern

Add a touch of elegance to your home with this beautifully textured Serpentine Wave Door Draft Excluder. This pattern combines intricate wave-like textures with practical functionality to keep your home cozy and stylish. Perfect for beginners, this project will not only enhance your decor but also provide warmth and comfort during chilly days.

Materials Needed

• Bulky weight yarn in two contrasting colors (e.g., deep navy blue and soft cream)
• US 10 (6.0 mm) knitting needles
• Polyester filling or scrap yarn for stuffing
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Using Color A, cast on 30 stitches onto your knitting needle.
2. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit all stitches across the row.
3. Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches across the row.
4. Row 3: Begin the wave pattern:
   • *Knit 2 stitches, yarn over (yo), knit 2 together (k2tog); repeat from * to the end of the row.
5. Row 4: Purl all stitches across the row.
6. Repeat Rows 1-4: Continue repeating Rows 1-4 until the piece measures the length of your door, ensuring to end with Row 2.
7. Switch Colors: Change to Color B and repeat the pattern (Rows 1-4) until the piece is double the desired length, again ending with Row 2.
8. Bind Off: Once you have reached the desired length, bind off all stitches loosely to maintain elasticity.
9. Fold the Piece: Fold the knitted piece in half lengthwise with the right sides facing each other.
10. Sew Edges: Using a yarn needle, sew the long edge and one short edge closed, ensuring the stitches are tight for durability.
11. Turn Right Side Out: Carefully turn the piece right side out so the seam is on the inside.
12. Stuff the Excluder: Fill the draft excluder with polyester filling or scrap yarn until it reaches your desired firmness.
13. Sew Remaining Edge: Sew the remaining short edge closed securely to keep the stuffing inside.
14. Weave in Ends: Use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends to give your draft excluder a clean finish.

Your Serpentine Wave Door Draft Excluder is now complete! Enjoy the warmth and elegance it brings to your home.