Christmas Elf Gnome

"Get ready to create the most adorable Christmas Elf Gnome! He’s a good little helper, but be careful he’s also been known to stir up a bit of mischief and sneak his hand into the cookie jar a time or two. All the same, he is sure to bring extra holiday cheer into your home or workspace. Watch others squeal with delight as he spreads extra holiday cheer wherever he goes. Whether you plan to use him as a holiday decoration, as a special gift, or for play, he’s sure to add that extra touch of joy to each occasion."

Crochet HookE/4 or 3.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeUsing hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) the first 6 rounds of the body measure approximately 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter.

Finished SizeUsing hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) in the sitting position without the hat, the Santa Gnome measures approximately 4.5 inches/11.4 cm. Sitting with the hat measures approximately 7 inches/18 cm with a bent hat and 10 inches/25 cm with a straight hat (not includ

Materials List

• Crochet Hook, Size E/4 (3.5 mm)
  
• Stitch Marker(s)
  
• Scissors
  
• Stuffing
  
• Tapestry needle
  
• Pins
• Chopstick, dowel, or something similar to help with stuffing small parts
  
• Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, 315 yds/288 m, 6 oz/170 g), Color (A) Bone OR Taupe, used approx. 65yds/59 m, Color (B) Dark Sage, used approx. 76 yds/69.5 m, Color (C) Autumn Red, used approx. 70 yds/64 m, Color (E) Off White, used approx. 15 yds/14 m
  
• Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft Heathers (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, 250 yds/228 m, 5 oz/141 g), Color (D) Charcoal Heather, used approx. 25 yds/23 m, Color (F) Grey Heather, used approx. 2 yds/2 m
  
• Yarnspirations Bernat Pipsqueak (5-Bulky 100% polyester, 101 yds/92 m, 3.5 oz/100 g), Color (D) Vanilla, used approx. 4 yds/4 m