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Christmas Gonk (Gnome) Cushion Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Chunky / Bulky
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 10 / 6.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Knit Nicola Valiji's gnome cushion pattern using easy stitches and chunky yarn

Don't be gnome alone this Christmas! Add this fun little chap to your Christmas living room décor this year to liven up your sofa set-up! Complete with a soft, fluffy beard, knobbly nose, and pink cheeks, he’ll be popular with the whole family whether you use him as a comfy cushion, or gift him to a little one as a toy. With just simple colourwork and shaping involved, this gnome will be the perfect project to relax with in front of the fire leading into December. Download the pattern to add to your Christmas knitting collection.

Sizing

45cm x 27cm

What you need

Yarn: King Cole Big Value Chunky, shades (A) 547 Grey, (B) 1747 Sand, (C) 545 Wine, (D) 822 White, one 100g ball of each; King Cole Cuddles Chunky, shade (E) 350 White, one 50g ball
Needles: 6mm
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Knit
Purl
Cast on
Cast off
Stripes
Changing colour
k2tog
p2tog

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 Christmas knitting patterns here.

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