Garden Gnome Knitting Pattern (Gonk knitting pattern)

Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

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What you need to know

Nicola Valiji's colourful character can be knitted with DK yarn

Raid your DK yarn stash to knit this easy and cheerful garden gnome (gonk). Nicola Valiji's easy knitting pattern is quick to make and is a great addition to any knitted toy collection. His boots even come off for when he's coming indoors - no mud on the carpet, please, Jerry! Download this quick and easy knitting pattern now!

Sizing

30cm tall

What you need

Yarn: DK, (A) Leaf Green, (B) Sun Orange, (C) Cloud White, (D) Petal Pink, (E) Sky Blue, one 15g ball of each, oddment of Black DK
Needles: 3.25mm
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. You can view more of Nicola's designs here. See more knitting patterns for gonks and gnomes here.

How to access this pattern

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