This Gnome Family is knit in the round, using Magic Loop or double pointed needles. The base/body, feet, arms and head are all knit on as you work along. Mama and Papa are approx. 7” tall (without hat) and Lil’ Gnome is approx. 5 ½” tall (without hat). They are created using #3-light wt. (DK wt.) yarn, and I have used Aran wt. yarn for hair, beard and Papa’s gown, but DK wt. yarn could be used for those, as well. These darling Gnomes are free-standing on a flat base and their clothes are not removable. NOTE: #4-Worsted Wt. (Aran/10-ply) yarn may be substituted for all, but a larger finished item will result.

Approx. yardage:

Mama or Papa Gnome…

  Main Color: 80 yds. 			
     Rico Baby Teddy Aran (Aran Wt.) – 024
     Lion Brand Baby Soft (#3-Lt. Wt.) - Pansy

  Contrast Color: 50 yds.
     Scheepjes Colour Crafter (#3-Lt. Wt.) – Breda 1029
     Lion Brand Baby Soft (#3-Lt. Wt.) - Lemonade

  Body Color: 60 yds.
     Robin DK (DK Wt.) – 49

  Beard or Braids Color: 10 yds.
     Rico Baby Teddy Aran (Aran Wt.) – 001

  Flowers: Small Amounts

Lil’ Gnome…

  Main Color: 60 yds. 			
     King Cole Pricewise DK – Shamrock 39

  Contrast Color: 40 yds.
     Scheepjes Colour Crafter (#3-Lt. Wt.) – Burum 1709	
    
  Body Color: 50 yds.
     Robin DK (DK Wt.) – 49

• Size 3 (3.25mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles (if using Magic
Loop) or Double Pointed Needles
• Safety Eyes: 8mm or embroidery thread/yarn
• Embroidery thread or yarn for mouth & nose
• Plastic Canvas Circle: (could be cut from rectangle piece)
2” diam. for Mama and Papa, 1 ½” diam. for Lil’ Gnome
• Plastic Drinking Straw (for Papa’s Walking Stick)
• Plastic Stirrer Straw (for Lil’ Gnome’s Walking Stick)
• Decorative Wooden Button (for Lil’ Gnome)
• Ring Stitch Markers & Removable Stitch Markers
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needle & Long Straight Pins
• Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing