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Gnorma the Gnome Knitting Pattern

Name: Gnorma the Gnome Knitting Pattern
Brand: Knitting by Post
SKU: KBP-262
Price: 5.49 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Rated 4.97 out of 5 based on 30 customer ratings

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At a Glance

Materials: Double Knitting/Light Worsted 50g lilac, 25g cream, pink and light green. 10g white. Extras Required : Toy stuffing
Finished Size: Approximately 30cm from tip of feet to top of head.
Skill Level: Easy
Time Estimate: About a Week (Explain Skill & Time)
Published: 26 April 2018
Pattern Number: KBP-262

There’s gnome one quite like Gnorma! This adorable knitting pattern creates a cute gnome soft toy, perfect for Christmas, gardens, or craft fairs.

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Needle Size	3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3
Language	English
Knitting Skills	Cast on Knit – k Purl – p Increase the number of stitches by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch – inc Decrease the number of stitches by knitting 2 stitches together – k2tog Cast off Sewing Pieces Together Inserting Toy Stuffing
Yarn Weight	This pattern uses any brand of Double Knitting yarn. Double Knitting is also known as Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g
Materials	Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing
Equipment	Yarn Sewing Needle
Craft	Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles
Designed by	Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists.
Media	A5 Professionally Printed Leaflet. Your pattern is compact enough to fit on a chair arm or into a knitting bag OR Instant Digital PDF Download. You can read from and carry your knitting pattern on your mobile device or print it at home yourself.
Tension	26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with double knitting yarn
Character	Dolls
Knitting Style	All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed.
Colour	Flesh Pink

30 reviews for Gnorma the Gnome Knitting Pattern

June smylie

Rated 5 out of 5

love these patterns, so easy to knit.

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Lynn

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic

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Linda

Rated 5 out of 5

Great fun. Easy to knit.

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Linda

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to knit. Great fun.

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Maxine Hughes

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent easy and quick to knit another fantastic pattern

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Susan Russell

Rated 5 out of 5

Haven't worked it yet but can't wait

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June smylie

Rated 5 out of 5

loved this pattern haven't done Gorman yet but can't wait to get started patterns are so easy to knit even for beginers

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Marie Smith

Rated 5 out of 5

So cute want to make all the gnome family adorable

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Diane

Rated 5 out of 5

Diane 18-5-18
Love all knitting by post patterns easy to follow

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Jody Swain

Rated 5 out of 5

Not worked it yet but the pattern is easy to follow. Can't wait to get started.

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Lynn Harrison

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this and the colours

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June Hector

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic pattern as usual from Vicky, loved knitting her, still have Gnorman to knit, he’s next on my ‘to do’ list.

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Paulene Champneys

Rated 5 out of 5

super cute, knitted up well and easy to put together, she will make a lucky indoor gnome as a mascot for an avid gardener!

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Sheila

Rated 5 out of 5

Very cute and lovable. If you are looking for a pattern that is quick, and easy to follow, this is the place to come. Can I also recommend Gnorman.

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Cynthia

Rated 5 out of 5

Not had time to knit her yet but if my other patterns from knitting by post are anything to go by it will be great

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Carole

Rated 5 out of 5

Made it love it

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Esther Dixon

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this pattern, have got a few to make

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Viv

Rated 5 out of 5

Great pattern, easy to follow. Looks brilliant made up.

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ErnaSmith

Rated 5 out of 5

I've completed her, found following pattern very good, deserves the 5* I've given it, thank you.

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Caroline Lawman

Rated 5 out of 5

Already knitted and has many admirers. Great to knit.

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Rose

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick and easy pattern looks quite sweet when it's finished

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Jill

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely ,easy to follow pattern.

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Rosemary Wood

Rated 5 out of 5

An absolute dream to knit, so quick and easy, plus no face to do.

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Veronica Mayoh

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely pattern, easy to do, very colourful. Love all your patterns.

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pp hutchison

Rated 4 out of 5

I like her so does the wee girl I made her for. Very easy to knit and assemble.

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Susan

Rated 5 out of 5

I love it

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Lorraine

Rated 5 out of 5

I have knitted one but not put it together yet easy pattern to follow brilliant pattern as always

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Jane

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this pattern

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HSIMS

Rated 5 out of 5

just love this pattern

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Carol

Rated 5 out of 5

I can't wait to start knitting this pattern, it's so cute

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English	🇩🇪 DE (German)	🇫🇷 FR (French)	🇪🇸 ES (Spanish)
1. Terminology
Cast on	Anschlagen	Monter	Montar
sts (stitches)	M (Maschen)	m (mailles)	p (puntos)
k (Knit)	re M	end.	der.
p (Purl)	li M	env.	rev.
inc (Increase – knit into front & back)	1 M zun (aus 1 M 2 str.)	augm (tricoter 2 fois la m.)	aum (tejer 2 veces el p.)
increase into every stitch	In jede Masche 1 M zunehmen (verdoppeln)	Faire une augmentation dans chaque maille	Hacer un aumento en cada punto
k2tog (Decrease)	2 M re zus	2 m ens end.	2 p jun der.
Purl 1 row	1 Reihe links stricken	Tricoter 1 rang à l'envers	Tejer 1 vuelta del revés
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end	Nächste: (1 re, 2 re zus) bis zum Ende wiederholen	Suivant : répéter (1 end, 2 ens end) jusqu'à la fin	Siguiente: repetir (1 der, 2 jun der) hasta el final
Starting with a purl row, st-st xx rows	Mit einer Rückreihe (links) beginnen, xx Reihen glatt rechts stricken	En commençant par un rang envers, tricoter xx rangs en jersey	Empezando con una vuelta del revés, tejer xx vueltas a punto jersey
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight	Faden durch die restlichen Maschen ziehen und festziehen	Passer le fil à travers les mailles restantes et serrer	Pasar el hilo por los puntos restantes y tirar fuerte para cerrar
Cast off	Abketten	Rabattre	Cerrar
2. Yarn (Garn / Laine / Lana)
Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8-fädig oder Nr. 3. Lauflänge ca. 300 Meter pro 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply ou N°3. Environ 300 mètres pour 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8 cabos o N.º 3. Debería tener unos 300 metros por cada 100g
Chunky Chunky is also known as Bulky, 16ply or No.5 yarn. It should be about 150 metres per 100g	Chunky Chunky ist auch bekannt als Bulky, 16-fädig oder Nr. 5 Garn. Lauflänge ca. 150 Meter pro 100g	Chunky Chunky est aussi appelé Bulky, 16ply ou fil N°5. Environ 150 mètres pour 100g	Chunky Chunky también se conoce como Bulky, 16 cabos o hilo N.º 5. Debería tener unos 150 metros por cada 100g
3. Stuffing (Füllung / Rembourrage / Relleno)
Toy Stuffing Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing	Füllwatte Füllwatte für das Innere. Auch bekannt als Bastelwatte oder Wollfüllung	Rembourrage Rembourrage pour l'intérieur. Aussi appelé Ouate de rembourrage ou Fibre	Relleno Relleno para juguetes (interior). También conocido como guata, fibra o relleno de lana
4. Needles (Nadeln / Aiguilles / Agujas)
3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3	3mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 11 oder US-Größe 3	Aiguilles à tricoter droites 3mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 11 ou US 3	Agujas rectas de 3mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 11 o una talla US 3
4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 7 or a US size 7	4.5mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 7 oder US-Größe 7	Aiguilles à tricoter droites 4.5mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 7 ou US 7	Agujas rectas de 4.5mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 7 o una talla US 7

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