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Chef Gnome
"The Crochet Chef Gnome is a great little addition to your collection. The gnome from this free crochet pattern was will make a great gift for anyone who likes to cook. This chef gnome has everything he needs to make a great meal. He has his pots and pans to make pasta, pizza, or cookies. He has a cute apron on to keep his pants clean and will love hanging out in your kitchen. This is your crochet chef gnome so make him(or her) unique. Change the colors of the outfit to your liking. You can change the skin tone too and change the color of his mustache. There are also instructions below to make braids for a girl gnome. You will have a choice between giving this gnome a pot of noodles, a pizza, or a pan of cookies to hold."
Crochet HookE/4 or 3.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge 5SC x 6 Rows = 1 inch
Finished SizeFinal Gnome is about 6 inches tall.