The Nutcracker Gnome is sure to add a festive feel to your holiday decor year after year! He’s easily customizable with your choice of yarn color as well as various elements to choose from when decorating his hat.

And, who knows, according to German folklore and tradition, this fun keepsake may even bring good luck and protection to the family. So make one for yourself and make one for those you love. Handmade kindness and creativity is always a great tradition too! Happy Crocheting!

The Nutcracker Gnome is excellent for memorable keepsake gifts, imaginative play, holiday decor, nutcracker collectors, and more!

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 intermediate (but ambitious beginners are always encouraged to try!).
• The techniques you will need to know include: chain, single crochet, standing single crochet, slip stitch, increase, invisible and regular single crochet decrease, working in the back bar of the ch, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, working in the front and back loop only, bobble stitch, picot, the invisible join, looping yarn, and the adjustable (magic) ring.
• Some simple hand embroidery is also used in this project.

MATERIALS NEEDED (specifics are noted within the pattern)

• yarn in your choice of colors (about 311-331 yds/284-303 m of worsted/aran)
• a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
• stitch markers
• tapestry needle
• Poly-fil Stuffing
• pins
• scissors
• chopstick to help stuff
• Dritz Disc Needle Pullers (optional)
• Pet Slicker Brush (optional for brushing the beard and hair)
• Poly Pellets (optional)
• Nylon Stocking (optional for adding Poly Pellets)
• Funnel (optional for adding Poly Pellets)
• Measuring cup (optional for adding Poly Pellets)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) the Nutcracker Gnome measures approximately 14.5 inches (37 cm) tall from the bottom of the foot to the top of the knob on the hat, 13.5 (34 cm) without the knob.

THANK YOU
Thank you for supporting my small business. It means the world! Wishing you a blessed day as you spread kindness and creativity! Happy Crocheting!

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COPYRIGHT
This pattern and its photos are copyright of Jennifer Hayes (Jen Hayes Creations) and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, sell, republish, distribute, or translate this pattern and its images in part or whole. You are welcome to sell any finished items produced from this pattern. Please credit Jen Hayes Creations as the designer and include a link to the pattern listing if selling the finished piece online. Thank you.

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