Scandinavian Christmas Gnome by Ragnhild Hynne Uebler/Yarnhild

Scandinavian Christmas Gnome

Crochet
November 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
6.5 mm (K)
7.0 mm
164 - 219 yards (150 - 200 m)
US
English
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Abbreviations used:

ch – chain
yo – yarn over
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – Increase ( single crochet increase, two single crochet in one stitch)
dec – Decrease ( to single crochet together)
Rnd – round
Lp st – loop stitch
BLO -Back loop only

Materials

Yarn Group: C (16 – 19 stitches) / 10 ply / aran / worsted
Weight/length: 50 g = approx 75
Color, dark grey (24) off white (17) rusty-red (37) white (16)
You need a 100 g/3,5 oz of nr. 24 (dark grey), ca. 2,4 oz of 37 (rusty-red) ca. 1 oz of white (16) and 10 g/0,3 oz off nr. 17 off white
Hook size 4,5mm/G 6,5mm/K and 7 mm/10,75. For example these amazing hooks from Clover Amour Crochet Hooks
Some filling material
Sand or rice and a plastic bag
Tapestry needle
Scissors

The pattern is written in US terms.

The beard, body and the hat are crocheted with double strands of yarn. If you want the beard to be even thicker use a thinner yarn and 4 strands instead of 2. The nose is crocheted with one strand of yarn. Finished size is about 14,5 inches/ 39 cm. The body, hat and nose are made in continuous rounds. Skill level: advanced beginner.

The beard is made with the loop stitches and there is a link to a video on how to make the loop stitches