For the arms, I added a little white faux fur around the wrists to look like the sleeves of his shirt were lined. Images that show how a product performs ("I took this picture with this camera", "This shirt shrunk in the wash", "The saw blade after 100 cuts") This was the first set of gnomes I made with this gnome pattern, but they were so perfect, I knew I’d be making more, so that’s why I ended up drawing out the pattern more carefully so I could share it. Sooooo, that also meant some shortcuts were taken. Like arms. I didn’t put any arms on these little guys. My bad. Display holiday-themed gnomes for occasions like Christmas and Easter to enhance seasonal decorations. Generally, I end up making my gnome noses from whatever is on hand. For this gnome project, I made gnome noses and hands from polymer clay but also use wood beads or rounds a lot.

Fold the gnome body shape in half and run a hem along the open side with your sewing machine. Be sure to leave the small portion open on the side seam, as directed in the pattern. Attach the bottom circle shape by hemming it in place then turn the body of the gnome right side out. Take Breaks: Crocheting small pieces for amigurumi can be intricate work. Take regular breaks to avoid straining your hands and eyes. The rights owner of the image continues to own the image; uploading your image to Prime Publishing does not transfer ownership. Enjoy making these crochet gnomes to decorate your home for the holidays, give as gifts, or sell at your next craft show! Supplies You’ll Need Modern or Trendy Gnomes: Put a modern spin on the traditional gnome design by incorporating trendy elements, such as modern clothing, hairstyles, or even pop culture references.Using a slightly smaller hook than you’d usually use is a good way to create neat, tight stitches. Trust me, you don’t want your polyfill escaping. Stuff your gnome as you go. Whatever design you prefer, Scandinavian, Viking, nordic, garden, country, holiday, tree, nurse, or graduation gnome, etc., there is probably a gnome style for you! The boot pattern for this little gnome pair is not included in the pattern set–because I’m putting together a set of 10 gnome boot patterns and these will be included. So, look for that to come soon!

Be sure to work with a single layer of fur at one time. Look at the fur and determine how you want it to lay before cutting. We support JPEG, GIF and PNG images. Files must be no more than 1MB. Both the image height and the image width must be between 60 and 3500 pixels. For each leg, arm, boot and hand, place the corresponding pieces with right sides facing together and pin or clip together. You should have (2) legs, arms, hands and boots. Tip: You could use hot glue to attach the nose to the beard instead if you prefer. Hot Glue the Gnome Body and Beard After that, the polyfill gives you get the body size and shape you want. Set aside. Adding the Nose

Mug Cozy Gnome Pattern– He’s an adorable gnome and keeps your coffee cup from scorching your fingers, so he’s helpful too! This pattern is so fun to make and is a great gift. Craft felt (I used this red felt, but you can use any color—here is a set of red, green, and white already pre-cut into 12 x 12 squares) The cotton mop head has been a fabulous find for gnome making. One can leave it as-is, unfurl the strands, or even brush it out. Here are a couple gnome patterns I’ve shared using this inexpensive craft supply. Toilet Paper Christmas Gnomes (Cover) Read the Pattern Carefully: Thoroughly read through the pattern before you start. Familiarize yourself with the abbreviations and special techniques mentioned in the pattern.