Gnome De Plume

Gnatalie is gnome around the world as a pre-eminent author of gardening advice, and her “Toadstools for Everyday” and “Fungus, Flowers, and Fun” are Gnew York Times bestsellers. She’s been designed to exude the energy and joy of growing plants. Originally part of a mystery knitalong, Gnatalie comes with links to 14 tutorial videos!

Many tutorial videos provided. Also, check out the Gnome Schooling tutorials for all sorts of important tips and help with your gnoming needs!

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Materials

•Yarn

•Needles
US 1 / 2.25 mm and US 2.5 / 3 mm DPNs (set of 5), or size needed to get gauge

•Notions
darning needle, stitch markers, 1/2 cup / 120 mL poly pellets, polyfill stuffing

Skills Used

working in the round
i-cord
kfb
pfb
M1L
M1R
yo
1-to-5 inc
k2tog
k2togL
p2tog
DD
CDD
knitting through the back loop
picking up sts

Appx. Yardage

(with a 15% buffer)
Fingering weight yarn
Approximate yardage fingering weight yarnC1 (hat): 56 yd. / 51 m, approx. 14 g
C2 (body): 66 yd. / 60 m, approx. 18 g
C3 (beard): 14 yd. / 13 m, approx. 4 g
C4 (nose/hands): 5 yd. / 5 m, approx. 2 g
for optional braids you will need an additional 5 yd. / 5 m, approx. 2 g

You will also need yarn needle, stuffing, and poly pellets or another material to add weight.

Recommended DK yarn amounts (note, these numbers have not been double-checked by test knitters):
C1 (hat): 93 yd. / 85 m, approx. 43 g
C2 (body): 78 yd. / 71 m, approx. 35 g
C3 (beard): 21 yd. / 20 m, approx. 9 g
C4 (nose/hands): 21 yd. / 20 m, approx. 9 g which includes braids

Sizes
Fingering Weight – Height: 10” / 25.5 cm; Circumference: 10.5” / 26.5 cm
DK-weight – Height: 15” / 38cm tall.
The larger of the two gnomes was knit for the tutorial videos out of DK-weight yarn. She is 15” / 38cm tall.