Bee Happy Gonk Gnome by Tanya Oakley

Bee Happy Gonk Gnome

Knitting
February 2023
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
300 - 500 yards (274 - 457 m)
English
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’honey’ look at these bee happy gonk gnomes, perfect for save the bee day. Or any other day they are so adorable.

12 page pattern with photo’s for your reference. Worked flat on 2 needles.

I do allow the finished products from my patterns for charity or by hobby sellers please ensure designer details are also included.

Girl & Boy gonks 9” & 12” tall from top of head to sole of shoe.

Gauge isn’t important just needs to be compact so that stuffing doesn’t show through.

I used James Brett and King Cole Faux Fur but any yarn and colour combinations can be used.

Needles UK No 10 (3.25mm) US 3 & No 8 (4mm) US 6
Tapestry/Darning needle for sewing up
Stitch markers (optional)
Toy stuffing
Pipe cleaners (optional)
4 x 10mm safety eyes - or you can add French knots

Suggested colours the following is for each toy
80g DK (8Ply) for main colour (I used Yellow)
60g DK Black or Brown
25g DK Skin tone
25g DK White
5g Faux Fur for beard – you could use eyelash yarn if you prefer