This Beginner Crochet Gnome exudes whimsy and charm with its playful, striped body and seamless construction. He’s great for using scrap yarn and is easily customized for any occasion. In the images, you’ll see him worked up in worsted yarn, sport yarn, and size 10 crochet thread.

The seamless construction means only stitching the optional embellishments to the hat and then stitching the hat to the body. All other pieces are seamlessly joined as you go.

Work him up as a Holiday Gnome for Valentine’s Day, 4th of July, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, and more. Or make him in school colors to cheer for your favorite school or professional sports teams. And don’t forget, he’s great to give as a special thank you to someone special. The possibilities are endless!

PATTERN INFORMATION

• Your PDF purchase includes written instructions and helpful photographs to aid in construction.
• The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology.
• The pattern is formatted to have one featured image at the beginning of the pattern for reference with all other full-sized images at the end for easy, optional printing.

SKILLS NEEDED

• The skill level needed is advanced beginner.
• The techniques you will need to know include single crochet, single crochet increase, invisible decrease, bobble stitch, reverse single crochet/crab stitch, and the adjustable (magic) ring.
• Hand embroidery is also optionally used in this project.

MATERIALS NEEDED (more specifics are noted within the pattern)

• yarn in your choice of colors (about 100-122 yds/91.4-111.5 m of worsted/aran)
• sport or crochet thread can also be used in this design
• a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook for worsted yarn, a size B/1 (2.25 mm) for sport yarn, and a size 1.50 mm for size 10 crochet thread
• stitch markers
• tapestry needle
• stuffing
• pins
• scissors
• chopstick to help stuff
• embroidery floss and needle (optional)
• items for embellishing the hat (optional)
• Sewing thread coordinating (optional)
• Poly-Pellets (optional)
• Knee-high Nylon Stocking (optional)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted yarn the Beginner Gnome measures approx. 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall.
• Using hook size B/1 (2.25 mm) and sport yarn the Beginner Gnome measures approx. 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall.
• Using hook size 1.50 mm and size 10 crochet thread the Beginner Gnome measures approx. 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall.

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COPYRIGHT
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