Christmas Scandi Gnome (Gonk) Lady and Child Knitting Patterns

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Fair Isle, 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

Knit Val Pierce's classic Scandi gnome duo in time for Christmas

Say hello to two jolly characters that are waiting to kick-start your Christmas celebrations! Floketta knows the secret to a stress-free Crimbo, while Flo is all set with her stocking, eagerly waiting for Julenisse, a.k.a Father Christmas, to arrive. This charming pair features easy stitches and simple shaping and there is a touch of colourwork to have a go at. Knit matching Floki gnome here.

Sizing

Floketta: 35cm tall
Flo: 23cm tall
Stocking: 9cm tall

What you need

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shades (A) 1246 Lipstick, (B) 1805 Warm Grey, (C) 1005 Cream, (D) 1240 Soft Peach, one 100g ball of each; (E) King Cole Moments, shade 470 White, one 50g ball, DK, shade Dark Green, oddment
Needles: 3.25mm, 3.75mm
Safety toy stuffing
Buttons: star, two; holly, one
Ribbon: red, 1cm, 80cm
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Cast off
Knit
Purl
Fair Isle
Short row shaping
Kfb
k2tog
skpo

Meet the designer

Val Pierce is a great friend of Let's Knit and has designed for us for many years. She has also published several knitting books, specialising in toy and baby knitting patterns. View all of Val's patterns here.

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