autumn gnome door decoration by Somethinks Design

autumn gnome door decoration

Crochet
September 2022
Sport (12 wpi) ?
3.25 mm (D)
US
English German
This pattern is available from somethinks2design.etsy.com for €4.90.

The cheerful autumn gnome can be easily crocheted from your scraps of yarn in beautiful, bright autumn colors.

As an autumnal decoration for doors and walls, the gnome is sure to immediately create a good mood.

The crochet pattern is also suitable for beginners with a little practice.

Level of difficulty: easy, also suitable for beginners with some practice

Required skills: (US term)
magic ring, slip stitch, chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, double treble crochet

In addition to the written crochet instructions, the PDF file also includes the crochet chart for the autumn leaf and many detailed photos, so you can easily recreate the funny autumn gnome successfully step by step.

Size: Approx. 20 cm wide, 47 cm high (without hanging strap)

Material needed

Standard cotton yarn LL 125m-50g / Sport 12 wpi / 5 ply / fine)
approx. 70 g green or color of your choice
approx. 45-50 g in autumn colors (yellow tones, orange tones, red tones)
approx. 8 g powder/beige for the nose
Crochet hook 3.0 / US size 11 / UK size C

Wool needle, scissors, tape measure
Textile glue or craft glue
DINA4 stiff but thin cardboard (e.g. poster board or writing pad back)
1 white DINA4 sheet
thick, pointed sewing needle
Adhesive tape (ideal: transparent package tape)
36x flower stem wire 20 gauge, 30 cm long
Pliers for wire shortening
some fiberfill