Knitted gnomes by Sachiyo Ishii

Knitted gnomes

Knitting
August 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
Large, 18cm, mall 10cm
English

Materials
For large gnome
A 5g 4-ply peach
B 5g 4-ply blue
C A small amount 4-ply soft brown
D A small amount 4-ply dark pink
E A small amount of red DK
F A small amount of curly white yarn
• Stuffing
• A pair of 6mm eye beads
• Black cotton thread
For small gnome
A 5g 4-ply peach
B 5g 4-ply soft green
C A small amount of 4-ply soft brown
D A small amount of 4-ply coral pink
E A small amount of red DK
F A small amount of curly white yarn
• Stuffing
• A pair of 4mm eye beads
• Black cotton thread

Tools
• 3.0mm Bamboo Knitting Needles Takumi Single Pointed (23 cm) (Art No. 3011)
• Gold Eye Chenille Needle (No. 18) (Art No. 234/18)
• Double-Ended Stitch Holder, Small (Art No. 351)
• All-purpose sewing needle
• Scissors

About yarn used for samples
• Sirdar Snuggly 4-ply in A Pretty Peach, B Periwinkle, C Soft Brown, D Flowergirl: 50g per 226m, 55% Nylon, 45% Acrylic.

Practical tips
• Leave a long end at the beginning and end of each piece for sewing
• Sew seams with RS facing, using mattress stitch.
• If you are using safety eyes with washers, attach them before stuffing the head.