Girl Gnome

"The Crochet Girl Gnome is the perfect pattern to compliment any gnome collection. She looks adorable in her floppy-brimmed hat rolled up in the front to reveal her adorable round button-like nose. The heart and flower options to accessorize her hat also make her perfect for Valentine's and Spring decor. The Crochet Girl Gnome is excellent for gifts, gnome lovers and collectors, imaginative play, Valentine’s Day and Spring decor, and more. PATTERN INFORMATION + The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology. SKILLS NEEDED + The skill level needed is intermediate (but ambitious beginners are always encouraged to try!). + The techniques you will need to know include: chain, single crochet, standing single crochet, slip stitch, single crochet increase and decrease, invisible decrease, working in the back bar of the ch, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, working in the front and back loop only, bobble stitch, the invisible finish, and the adjustable (magic) ring. + Hand embroidery is optionally used in this project to replace buttons. MATERIALS NEEDED (more specifics are noted within the pattern) + yarn in your choice of colors (about 245-260 yds/224-238 m of worsted/aran) + a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook + stitch markers + tapestry needle + stuffing + pins + scissors + chopstick to help stuff + Two, 9 mm round buttons OR one, 12 mm heart button (optional) + Sewing thread coordinating with buttons/bows if using FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted yarn the Crochet Girl Gnome measures approximately 9.5 inches (24 cm) from the bottom of the foot to the top of the hat. The miniature Crochet Girl Gnome in the images was made using the same pattern with a 1.50 mm hook and size 10 crochet thread. It measures approximately 5 inches (13 cm) from the bottom of the foot to the top of the hat. "

Crochet HookE/4 or 3.5 mm hook

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

Crochet GaugeGauge is not essential to this project but a tight, even tension should be maintained.