Knit Gnome knitting pattern (English)
The perfect holiday knitting companion!
What could make a gnome or elf cutier and perfect for the holidays than one that knits! Knit Gnome was inspired by an illustration created at the holidays of two gnomes trying to knit stockings. This illustration came about as a holiday version of the much loved Knitster Girl illustrations.
Create a gnome in different sizes by changing the yarn weight and needle size.The pattern includes options for beard and braids.
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The gauge will affect the finished size of your gnome.
Each gnome is approximately:
Height: 11” / 28cm
Width: 4.5”/ 11 cm
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John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers DK held double
or desired DK yarn in following amounts:
Body: 125 m / 137 yds, 50g
Hat colour (H) & Stocking: 63 m / 69 yds, 25 g
Beard, Nose, Hair, and CC : 63 m / 69 yds, 25 g
Changing the weight of yarn or holding yarn double will change the finished size of your gnome. Heavier weight yarn and larger needles will produce a larger gnome, while finer yarn with smaller needles will produce a smaller gnome because of gauge.
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US 4 / 3.5mm DPNs for small circumference knitting
2 pipe cleaners
Polyfill stuffing approx 50g
Tapestry needle
2 cocktail sticks or toothpicks with beads glued to ends for mini knitting needles
Ribbon if making braided hair
Stitch marker
Crochet hook approx 3mm / US D/3