Count Gonkula | Halloween Gonk (Gnome) Knitting Pattern Knitting Pattern

Count Gonkula | Halloween Gonk (Gnome) Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Laura Telfer-Williams
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Knit, Purl, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Get ready for spooky season with Laura Telfer-Williams fangtastic creation!

Sink your teeth into this spooktacular pair of glorious gonks. We start this two-piece set with our Dracula-inspired gonk who is all dressed for Halloween, complete with a smart red cape, a friendly little skull, and a tiny bat pal hanging from his hat. A fun twist on a classic gnome, he’s sure to cast a charming spell over your seasonal décor. Stay tuned – our Frankengonk pattern arrives very soon! Share your photos with us on our Facebook group.

Sizing

Dracula Gonk: approx. 34cm tall
Franken-Gonk: approx. 34cm tall

What you need

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shades (A) 1099 Grey, (B) 1246 Lipstick, (C) 1710 Stone, (D) 1001 White, (E) 1002 Black, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 4mm
Tapestry needle
Beading needle
Stitch holders
Safety toy stuffing
Seed beads: red, two
Buttons: black, two; yellow, two

Meet the designer

Laura Telfer-Williams is well-known for creating gorgeous toys. She has been crafting ever since she was small and we love her cute characters. If you enjoyed making this pattern, download Laura's Halloween witch and wizard gonk set here.

How to access this pattern

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