$ 6.25

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

The Nutcracker Gnome is sure to add a festive feel to your holiday decor year after year! He’s easily customizable with your choice of yarn color as well as various elements to choose from when decorating his hat.

And, who knows, according to German folklore and tradition, this fun keepsake may even bring good luck and protection to the family. So make one for yourself and make one for those you love. Handmade kindness and creativity is always a great tradition too! Happy Crocheting!

The Nutcracker Gnome is excellent for memorable keepsake gifts, imaginative play, holiday decor, nutcracker collectors, and more!

SKILLS NEEDED
Advanced Intermediate

MATERIALS NEEDED
yarn in your choice of colors (about 311-331 yds/284-303 m of worsted/aran), a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle, Stuffing, pins, scissors, chopstick to help stuff, Dritz Disc Needle Pullers (optional), Pet Slicker Brush (optional for brushing the beard and hair). Optional if also adding Poly Pellets are nylon stocking, funnel, and measuring cup.

NOTE
The miniature Nutcracker Gnome in the images is made using the same pattern, size 10 crochet thread, and a 1.5 mm hook and results in finished measurements of approximately 7.5 inches/19 cm from toe to the top of the knob on the hat.

Along with the stitches noted below the pattern also includes looping yarn to make the hair/beard and some simple hand embroidery.

Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, magic ring, single crochet, increase, (invisible) decrease, half double crochet, double crochet, back loops only, front loops only, triple crochet, bobble stitch, picot stitch, back ridge, fastening off in the invisible way
Measurement: Approximately 14.5 inches/37 cm tall from the bottom of the foot to the top of the knob on the 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.