Brother Benjamin Monk Gnome

Brother Benjamin Monk Gnome

What is Being Made

Brother Benjamin Monk Gnome is a knitted doll pattern designed by Phoenixknits. This charming handmade gnome stands approximately 8½ inches tall and features the characteristic pointed hat and bearded appearance typical of monk gnome designs. The pattern is suitable for crafters looking to create a decorative or collectible knitted figure.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project uses knitting as the primary construction method. The gnome is built using flat knitting techniques on 3mm needles throughout the entire pattern. The designer employs strategic increases and turning techniques to shape different sections of the doll, allowing crafters to build the three-dimensional form from a series of flat knitted pieces that are subsequently assembled.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches and shaping methods:

• Inc1 (Increase 1): A specific increase technique where new stitches are created by knitting into both the front and back of the stated stitches. The designer emphasizes that this particular increase method must be used to ensure accurate stitch counts throughout the pattern.
• Knit stitch (k): Basic knit stitches form the foundation of the fabric.
• Purl stitch (p): Purl rows are worked between increase rows to create texture and shape.
• Turn technique: Strategic turning of the work allows the crafter to knit only specific stitches, creating shaping for different body sections without cutting yarn.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Brother Benjamin Monk Gnome pattern requires DK weight yarn or equivalent in multiple colors to create the character's distinct features:

• Dark brown yarn
• Light brown yarn
• Flesh-toned yarn
• Medium brown yarn

Total yarn requirement is less than 50 grams across all colors, with approximately 1 metre length of fun fur yarn available as an optional embellishment. The pattern also calls for 3mm knitting needles used throughout the entire project, 2 chenille sticks for internal structure and posability, and additional notions as specified in the complete pattern instructions.