I love Scandi Christmas decor and enjoyed creating my very own Nordic-inspired Gnome. For this design, I fully embraced my love of stranded colourwork and the result is a fun knit and beautiful gnome that will look gorgeous on any shelf. He also features a long, floppy hat complete with tassel and a soft natural mohair beard.

CONSTRUCTION & SUPPORT
The body, hat, head & nose are all knitted separately and then assembled. Comprehensive video tutorials are included to help you achieve the best result possible (especially if you’ve never worked with mohair locks before!)

SIZE
The finished gnome measures 18cm from base to head (hat is additional).

Technique & Skill Level

As with all of my patterns, I’ve presented it in a clear and easy-to-follow format - you’ll find a mixture of written instructions and charts (for the stranded colourwork). The gnome is knitted flat on two needles.
Other techniques used are basic shaping (increasing & decreasing).

Video tutorials for attaching the mohair beard & stitching on the nose & head are also included, along with a photo tutorial for creating the tassel.

YARN REQUIREMENTS

Body & Hat: Bellissimo 4 Merino Extra Fine
Yarn A: 1 x 50g ball in Dark Red or Navy
Yarn B: 1 x 50g ball in Silver

Head & Nose: Kremke Soul Wool Merry Merino 220
Yarn C: 1 x 50g ball in Beige 02

Or other 4ply/fingering weight yarn of your choice.

NEEDLES
3mm needles. The gnome is knit flat and seamed.

NOTIONS & EXTRAS

• Wool stuffing, approx. 30-40g per Gnome
• 12-15cm Mohair Locks, 12g per Gnome
• Wool/darning needle
• Removable stitch markers
• Spray bottle, to assist with mohair fluff
• 6.5cm piece of cardboard, to create the tassel

A Note on the Beard
I used natural washed, undyed mohair locks 12-15cm length, approx. 12g per beard.
Mohair locks are generally available from felting and fibre craft stores, or you can purchase them straight from us. We have Mohair Locks for gnome beards, or grab a complete knitting kit that includes all of the yarn as well!

Colour variations:
Since the pattern was published in 2020, I’ve created more Gnomes in new colours.
Gold Gnome: Requires Bellissimo 4 in Silver and Mustard
Green Gnome: Requires Merry Merino 220 in Fir Green and Wool White. The green gnome is knit using 2.75mm needles.