$ 5.50

US English pattern by Jen Hayes Creations. Includes step-by-step pictures.

The Girl Gnome is the perfect pattern to compliment any gnome collection. She looks adorable in either her floppy-brimmed hat rolled up in the front to reveal her adorable round button-like nose or her more pointed hat.

The heart, flower, and clover options for accessorizing her hat make her perfect not only for Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, and Spring decor, but customizable for any occasion.

The Girl Gnome is excellent for gifts, gnome lovers and collectors, imaginative play, Valentine’s Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Spring decor, and more.

SKILLS NEEDED
Intermediate

MATERIALS NEEDED
+ yarn in your choice of colors (about 245-260 yds/224-238 m of worsted/aran)
+ a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
+ stitch markers
+ tapestry needle
+ stuffing
+ pins
+ scissors
+ chopstick to help stuff
+ Two, 9 mm round buttons OR one, 12 mm heart button (optional)
+ Sewing thread coordinating with buttons/bows if using

Note: The miniature Girl Gnomes in the images were made using the same pattern with a 1.50 mm hook and size 10 crochet thread. Variations 1 and 2 measure approximately 5 inches (13 cm) from the bottom of the foot to the top of the hat, and variation 3 measures approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from the bottom of the foot to the top of the hat.


Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, magic ring, single crochet, increase, (invisible) decrease, half double crochet, double crochet, back loops only, front loops only, triple crochet, starting an oval piece with a foundation chain, bobble stitch, back ridge, fastening off in the invisible way
Measurement: approximately 9.5 inches (24 cm) to 12 inches (30.5 cm)


This pattern is for personal use. Please do not distribute, reproduce, share or sell this pattern. You may sell finished items made with this pattern, though only in small quantities, provided you credit the original designer. Wholesale is not allowed.