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Name: Bed Time Gnome Knitting Pattern
Brand: Knitting by Post
SKU: KBP-273
Price: 4.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Bed Time Gnome is a sleepy gnome knitting pattern. The pattern is easy to read and simple to make with double knitting yarn. It is available to download or have in a Leaflet posted to you. He has lots of 5 star ratings so come and see for yourself.

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Bed Time Gnome Knitting Pattern

Rated 4.93 out of 5 based on 30 customer ratings

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Materials: Double Knitting/Light Worsted 75g blue. 25g cream, white. Toy stuffing

Finished Size: Approximately 30cm tall to top of hat.

Skill Level: Easy

Time Estimate: About a Week (Explain Skill & Time)

Published: 27 July 2018

Pattern Number: KBP-273

This Knitting Pattern

Even gnomes need their rest! This Bed Time Gnome knitting pattern creates a cozy, nighttime-themed plushie.

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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	Blue Flesh

Reviews (30)

30 reviews for Bed Time Gnome Knitting Pattern

Peggy Mack

Rated 5 out of 5

I have made many of these for expectant mothers. They love it & all want one. I’m now knitting one in lavender & white. Thank you so much for ...More
I have made many of these for expectant mothers. They love it & all want one. I’m now knitting one in lavender & white. Thank you so much for this pattern.

Peggy

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Beverley

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to knitt and looks lovely

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Barbara

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant

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Sheila Rodgers

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to follow instructions. I've knitted this twice so far. Very pleased with the results.

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Diane

Rated 5 out of 5

I have recently just started my gnome ... So far so good. I'll post a pic when I get it done.

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Linda Jones

Rated 4 out of 5

I have purchased quite a few knitting by post patterns, and have enjoyed knitting all of them. They are easy to follow and always turn out as expecte...More
I have purchased quite a few knitting by post patterns, and have enjoyed knitting all of them. They are easy to follow and always turn out as expected. They are fun, cute and a pleasure to knit then are very happily recieved

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Jane Rogers

Rated 5 out of 5

Bedtime Gnome was super easy to knit and came out exactly as the picture showed. Very well written and easy to understand pattern.

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Tang Siew Eng

Rated 5 out of 5

First pattern I bought and first time I have made a knitted toy. Very easy to follow instructions and it was perfect when finished. So far I have ma...More
First pattern I bought and first time I have made a knitted toy. Very easy to follow instructions and it was perfect when finished. So far I have made 2 of these.

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Lesley Charlton

Rated 5 out of 5

Love him. I Have done him in greens and reds for christmas. He looks brill. Keep those patterns coming.

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Polly

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this pattern it's so easy and it looks so cute when knitted. I have completed 2 already and used the pattern to turn it into an elf. Love thi...More
I love this pattern it's so easy and it looks so cute when knitted. I have completed 2 already and used the pattern to turn it into an elf. Love this pattern.

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Barbara

Rated 5 out of 5

So cute.

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Susan Teakle

Rated 5 out of 5

I can only repeat what everyone else has said, the pattern is great and my Granddaughter loves her Bedtime Gnome ☺

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Kathleen

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant pattern, can’t wait to start

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Gaylene

Rated 4 out of 5

I’m loving this pattern, so easy to follow.

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Ann Cochrane

Rated 5 out of 5

Loved knitting this little fellow! Simple and easy instructions to follow. Only discovered this creator recently and am charmed by the patterns. I w...More
Loved knitting this little fellow! Simple and easy instructions to follow. Only discovered this creator recently and am charmed by the patterns.
I would think it would be suitable for even the newest to knitting.

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Chantal

Rated 5 out of 5

As soon as I got this pattern I knitted him up, and the pattern is so easy to follow.

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Barbara McKie

Rated 5 out of 5

Very cute doll, bound to be a talking point. It should please young and old alike.

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Paulene Champneys

Rated 5 out of 5

Haven't started this yet but as with all the other patterns will be easy to knit and sew up. Think I will knit him in red and white for a christmass...More
Haven't started this yet but as with all the other patterns will be easy to knit and sew up. Think I will knit him in red and white for a christmassy feel

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Yvonne Wotherspoon

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a beautiful pattern, I was so pleased when it arrived. I have not had a chance to make it yet and looking at the instructions it seems very st...More
This is a beautiful pattern, I was so pleased when it arrived. I have not had a chance to make it yet and looking at the instructions it seems very straightforward.

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Shelagh

Rated 5 out of 5

Done the pattern, it's brilliant love it.

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Pauline Grant

Rated 5 out of 5

Just started this pattern its brilliant

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Celia Barrett

Rated 5 out of 5

Very eay to follow and looks great.

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Linda Boswell

Rated 5 out of 5

Haven't had opportunity to begin knitting it yet but my fingers are simply itching to get started. He looks so cute and the catalogue that was include...More
Haven't had opportunity to begin knitting it yet but my fingers are simply itching to get started. He looks so cute and the catalogue that was included with the pattern is fabulous. I shall certainly be ordering lots more. Spoilt for choice. Just wish I had more time!

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Anonymous

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent toy, instructions very straightforward and easy to follow. My grandson thinks it is very tasty.

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Barbara

Rated 5 out of 5

Love my finished product

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Angela B

Rated 5 out of 5

Pattern arrived quickly- made it twice already in pink and blue - really clear easy to follow pattern - love it!

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Sue Creftor

Rated 5 out of 5

I haven't used this pattern yet but it is the 4th Gnome pattern I have purchased and the first 2 that I have completed have been perfect.

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maureen cave

Rated 5 out of 5

A really unusual pattern look forward to knitting this.Just love the variety of weekly patterns.

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Bev Roddis

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic pattern. Cant wait to start it.

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Lynn Plumb

Rated 5 out of 5

This has been one of easiest patterns to knit and I have bought Norman and Norma Gnome and also Baby gnome I think they are fantastic . Will be buying...More
This has been one of easiest patterns to knit and I have bought Norman and Norma Gnome and also Baby gnome I think they are fantastic . Will be buying other patterns ?

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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