Gnome Family

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.

Approx. yardage:

Mama or Papa Gnome…Main Color: 80 yds., Contrast Color: 50 yds., Body Color: 60 yds., Beard or Braids Color: 10 yds., Flowers: Small Amounts

Lil’ Gnome…Main Color: 60 yds., Contrast Color: 40 yds., Body Color: 50 yds.

~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)

~Dec. Wooden Button (for Lil’ Gnome)