Gnomes sweet gnomes! 20 colorful crocheted gnomes to make, gift and love, from best-selling author, Val Pierce.Welcome to Val Pierce’s world of amigurumi gnomes to crochet! Beginner-friendly, whimsical and bursting at the seams with fun, these adorable gnomes are brilliant stash-busters and make thoughtful gifts your loved ones will cherish.
Choose from 20 different projects for a range of occasions including:
- a heart-themed Valentine’s Gnome for that special someone
- a pocket-sized Keyring Gnome with a daffodil hat adorned with bees and bugs
- a Rainbow gnome with a fabulous rainbow outfit and matching umbrella
- a Baby Gnome with a baby bear bonnet and milk bottle
- a Halloween Gnome complete with his own pumpkin, perfect for spooky season
- and Santa and Mrs Claus Gnomes to fill your house with festive cheer.
With an average height of between 5.5-6.5in, plus the smaller keyring and larger pillow projects, these friendly little gnomes are the perfect way to make use of your yarn stash.
With a short and sweet techniques section to get you started, you’ll be filling up your home with cheeky bearded friends in
gnome time!Introduction 6; Tools & materials 8; Techniques 10
THE PROJECTS; Valentine's Gnome; Daffodil Keyring Gnome; Leprechaun Gnome; Easter Cushion Gnome; Lamb Gnome; Rainbow Gnome; Strawberry Sue Gnome; Busy Bee Gnome; Carnation Gnome; Birthday Gnome; Baby Gnome; Bride Gnome; Groom Gnome; Ladybird Gnome; Halloween Gnome; Snowman Gnome; Santa Gnome; Mrs Santa Gnome; Christmas Tree Gnome; Scandi Shelf Sitter GnomeVal Pierce's passion for crochet and knitting began when her father taught her to knit at the age of five. Having worked for many lă*