Product Description
It is three years since the little gnomes found themselves without a home. In that three years they have settled down in my garden and a new generation has appeared, they are more colourful - almost psychedelic - and now come in three different heights and shapes.
Standing 5, 7, and 9 inches high, these little gnomes are knitted flat using DK and Fun fur or eyelash yarns.
The clearly written pattern is easy to follow. They are a very quick knit and ideal for mascots, charity knits and teacher's presents.
Materials needed For each gnome you will need: Less than 25g of fun fur or eyelash yarn in the colour of your choice. Less than 10g of DK/8 ply/11 WPI in flesh for nose and hands Less than 25g in the colour of your choice for hats and feet Scrap of green and yellow for hat flower. A pair of 3.25mm/UK 10/US 3 needles Fibrefill Twig (optional) 2.05 crochet hook (optional)
New Generation Gnomes by Phoenixknits
What is Being Made
The New Generation Gnomes pattern provides instructions for creating three distinct decorative knitted gnome dolls in varying sizes. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Phoenixknits includes directions for making three different gnome styles, traditionally referred to as the Blue gnome, Pink gnome, and Orange gnome throughout the pattern instructions. The gnomes are designed as quick and easy-to-make projects, making them accessible for crafters seeking straightforward doll-making patterns.
Finished Dimensions
- Blue gnome stands 9 inches high to the top of the hat
- Pink gnome stands 7 inches high to the top of the hat
- Orange gnome stands 5 inches high to the top of the hat
Knitting Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting pattern employs fundamental toy-making techniques suitable for crafters with basic knitting experience. The pattern utilizes straightforward construction methods designed to create three-dimensional doll forms. Tension is noted as not critical for these toys, allowing crafters flexibility in sizing: using larger needles will produce bigger gnomes, while smaller needles create smaller versions. The primary consideration is ensuring stuffing does not show through the finished fabric.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- Ss = stocking stitch (stockinet stitch)
- Inc1 = increase one stitch by knitting into the front and back of the next stitch
The pattern emphasizes that the Inc1 increase method specified must be used consistently to ensure the stitch count works out correctly throughout the project. Using alternative increase methods will result in stitch count discrepancies.
Materials
The pattern requires yarn in multiple colors to distinguish the three gnome designs. Crafters may choose their own color combinations, though the pattern identifies the three gnomes by their traditional color names (Blue, Pink, and Orange) for instructional clarity. Knitting needles appropriate to the yarn weight are needed, with size adjustable based on desired finished gnome dimensions. Toy stuffing is required to fill the three-dimensional forms.
Pattern Overview
Designed by Phoeny of Phoenixknits, this eight-page downloadable pattern offers an intermediate-level knitting project perfect for crafters looking to expand into doll and doll accessory creation. The pattern's flexibility in sizing and color options makes it suitable for creating coordinated sets or individual gnome designs.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Phoenixknits |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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