Gonk on a shelf by Marie Hendley

Gonk on a shelf

Crochet
December 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Sc
5.0 mm (H)
118 - 125 yards (108 - 114 m)
One size
US
English
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Time for a change, lets have Gonks on a shelf. This 4 in 1 pattern will bring delight to all and with a super easy pattern they can be made quickly too – less that 4 hrs.

The pattern is written in English and uses U.S terminology.
A basic knowledge of stitches is advised but instructions for special stitches are included.

You can easily substitute the yarn in the pattern for another. If changing ply simply adjust your hook size accordingly. This will however affect the finished size.

Help will always be available via my facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/461963860294762

Materials:
40g in colour of choice, 10g in White chunky yarn
Oddment of pink 4 ply or embroidery silk for nose
25g in Black chunky yarn for boots (Santa gonk only)
I used Stylecraft chunky 100g / 144 Mtrs / 157 Yds
Embroidery Silks or yarn for beard 7 ½ Mtrs / 8 ¼ Yds
Large Cushion cord for Arms and Legs 1 Mtr / 1Yd
12 Cm square brown felt (reindeer gonk antlers only)
Sewing needle and brown thread (reindeer gonk only)
Sewing needle, green thread, sequins, pompoms and star decoration (Christmas tree gonk only)
5mm Crochet Hook
3mm Crochet Hook
Sewing needle
Toy stuffing

Finished Size: Approximately 10 Inches tall.

Abbreviations: US Terminology
MR = Magic Ring
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Sk = Skip
Sc = Single Crochet
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
Inc = Increase, work 2 sts in same stitch
Dec = Decrease, work 1 stitch over the next 2 sts.
Sc3Tog = Decrease, Work 1 stitch over the next 3 sts.
Slst = Slip Stitch
BLO = Back Loop Only