$ 6.25

US English pattern by Jen Hayes Creations. Includes step-by-step pictures.

Meet Norbin Nibbleweed the orange-bearded gnome! You’ll have to excuse Norbin if he’s a bit bashful at times. Like his other gnome friends, he prefers to be hidden deep in the forest working in his wood shop, tending to his garden, and digging underground among earth’s treasures.

Norbin’s fiery orange beard makes him quite a bit less elusive than his other white-bearded gnome friends. While he’s very aware of his differences he has learned to embrace and enjoy his uniqueness, even when he’s mistaken as being a leprechaun. He doesn’t mind because he’s quite a fan of Saint Patrick’s Day too!

He is great for gifts, play, decor, and decoration.

SKILLS NEEDED
Intermediate

MATERIALS NEEDED
Yarn in your choice of colors (about 227 yds total in worsted), a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle, stuffing, pins, scissors, chopstick to help stuff, and an optional pet slicker brush if you want to brush the beard.

Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, magic ring, single crochet, increase, (invisible) decrease, half double crochet, back loops only, front loops only, reverse single crochet
Measurement: Approximately 11 inches/28 cm from toe to top of hat


This pattern is for personal use. Please do not distribute, reproduce, share or sell this pattern. You may sell finished items made with this pattern, though only in small quantities, provided you credit the original designer. Wholesale is not allowed.