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Gonk Family Knitalong: Part One

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Laura Telfer-Williams
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Knit Laura Telfer-Williams' cute trio of Christmas gonks

There’s definitely more than a passing family resemblance between these three knitted gonks and we’ll be bringing you the patterns for the set over the next few weeks. They are all knitted using simple stitches and basic increases and decreases. We kick things off with the classic bearded tomte doll with his smart stripy hat. Are you ready?

Sizing

Male Gonk: 20cm
Female Gonk: 23cm
Child Gonk: 14cm

Knit Kit

Yarn: DK, shade Red, 30g, Green, 30g, White, 20g, Peach, 10g
Needles: 3.5mm
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle
NOTE: this is all the yarn and equipment needed for every part of the knitalong

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Knit
Purl
kfb
k2tog
Changing colour
Stocking stitch

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.

How to access this pattern

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