Mini Gonks Crimbo Crew Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Laura Telfer-Williams
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

i-cord, 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

Bust your DK yarn stash to knit Laura Telfer-Williams' fabulous festive gnome set!

Bring a touch of whimsy to your holiday décor with our Mini Gonks knitting pattern – download and start your fun knitting project today! Use our simple pattern to make a cute collection of gonks, modelled after four classic Christmas characters. We’ve got a jolly Santa Claus, cool dude snowman, red-nosed reindeer and a bauble-bedecked Christmas tree. The main body is the same for all four designs, just switch up the colours and add the extra details. If you’re giving these to a young child, please ensure everything is stitched on really securely.This is an ideal project for knitters of all skill levels and these adorable gnomes can be displayed together or given as unique handmade gifts. Add a playful and festive element to your home with this delightful knitting pattern.

Sizing

14cm tall

What you need

Yarn: DK, shades Brown, Light Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Light Blue, Orange, Black, Green, Peach, small amounts of each
Needles: 3.5mm, straight and double-pointed (for i-cord)
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Knit
Purl
kfb
k2tog
i-cord

Meet the designer

Laura Telfer-Williams knits gorgeous toys, including glorious gonks, like these ones. She has been crafting ever since she was small and we love her cute characters. If you enjoyed making this pattern, see our other gonk and gnome knitting patterns. View all of Laura's patterns here.

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