Ahoy! A cheerful sailor gnome with a red hat, a striped blue shirt, a bushy white beard and sturdy boots – a fun nautical touch for a beach house or summer kitchen, and a great gift for sailors, fishermen or a Father’s Day surprise.
An easy pattern by Svetlana Zabelina with every step explained. Use it as a potholder, coaster, mug rug, table or wall decoration, washcloth or appliqué – or make two, sew them together and stuff for a small pillow.
The PDF ends with stitch guides and a print-friendly version without photos.
This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.
LANGUAGE:
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The pattern is in English.
SKILL LEVEL:
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Easy
FINISHED SIZE:
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Approx. 16 × 21 cm (6.3 × 8.3 inches) using the materials stated in the pattern.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Crochet in rows
Single crochet
Increasing
Decreasing
Slip stitch
Color change
MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
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• Cotton yarn Sport / 5 ply (approx. 240 m / 100 g), or a finer yarn used double. For one gnome: 8 g white (beard), 8 g dark blue (trousers), 6 g red (hat) and a little blue, turquoise, brown, dark brown and peach.
• Cotton, acrylic or semi-wool yarn all work – do not steam acrylic or semi-wool.
• Crochet hooks 2.25 mm (main parts) and 1.25 mm (decorative stitches).
• Sewing needle and scissors.
ABOUT THIS PATTERN:
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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).
34 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.
