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Discover all the materials and notions needed, as well as the know-how, to block, stuff and assemble gnomes with distinct personalities. Each one is made in 4-ply and DK, to knit a small or medium size and the book is more suitable for confident hand-knitters.
― Machine Knitting Monthly, December 2024Here it is, the book of knitting patterns for those delightful, knitted gnomes that pop up on various knitting blogs and social media websites dedicated to our crafts. The patterns are the creation of Sarah Schira who writes this book with a whimsical touch showing her love for her growing gnome family.
There are well illustrated instructions for the different techniques used to make the gnomes, as well as useful tip boxes, along with a useful page of abbreviations, materials and equipment needed. There are patterns for nine gnomes, ranging from Gnoodles, the smallest gnome, to Gnatelia, the colourwork gnome, as well as other gnomes that feature cabling and lace-type patterns. The patterns are adaptable, with instructions and needle sizes given for both dk and fingering weight variations. They are great little projects and perfect for using up a stash of hand dyed and handspun yarn.
Each pattern is written in such a way that it is possible to mix and match between the gnomes - you can choose your own beard type and size, or shape of nose, as well as endless possible colour combinations and yarn types.
Gnoodles the Gnome has already joined my little household, and I envision more gnomes will soon be flying off my needles to join him.
-- Anna Morgan ― The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and DyersAbout the Author
“Once upon a time, there was a knitter who loved gnomes. She was always cold and couldn’t understand why she was knitting and knitting (and knitting) gnomes rather than cardigans. All she knew was that as she stitched on the beard and the gnome popped into life, complete with a personality and a life history, she would instantly wonder about doing it again.”
Sarah Schira is a knitting designer who loves gnomes. A lot. Her gnome patterns on her Ravelry shop and own website have sold in their thousands, and she has an adoring gnome-loving following across multiple platforms – she has over 22,000 followers on Instagram alone. To her delight, many knitters have joined her hashtag, #nevernotgnoming.
When Sarah’s not knitting gnomes, she’s working on knitting accessories for everyday adventures, filming knitting tutorials for her YouTube channel, and planning cycling and hiking trips.
Sarah lives in Manitoba, Canada, with her husband.
- Website – imaginedlandscapes.com
- Instagram – @imagined_landscapes
- Ravelry – ravelry.com/groups/imagined-landscapes
- YouTube – @imaginedlandscapes
- Podcast – imaginedlandscapes.com/podcast
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4.9 out of 5
98.46% of customers are satisfied
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear instructions for Gnomes
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty book
Pretty book with a collection of well written gnome knitting patterns by a popular knitting designer.I do wish it was possible to get a ravelry code inside the physical book with purchase instead of needing to purchase physical and digital patterns.
5.0 out of 5 stars What a treat
What a superb, lovely and humorous wee book. The author clearly adores Gnomes and had put so much thought into her designs for each wee person. The patterns are clearly written with many useful tips added in to facilitate easy knitting. I'm not a toy knitter but I will be giving these gnomes a go as they look such good fun. Can really recommend this wonderful book for knitters wanting to diversify into gnomes.
5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeously illustrated book
Well laid out, clear instructions, a must have for any gnome or knitting lover
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant selection of novel patterns
This book contains dozens of patterns organist into a series of groups of each totally different type of gnome.Not like any gnome pattern l have seen before, excellent value for the amount new and interesting patterns it contains. Well worth the cost, l would highly recommend it
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely photos lots of fun
Clear instructions. The author is obviously devoted to her subject snd she has great back up.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Lovely book that didn't disappoint.Lots of easy to follow patterns and photos
4.0 out of 5 stars Ok if you can use DPNs
Lovely book and wonderful patterns. However it would have been helpful if it had been mentioned in the description of the book that most of the knitting is worked on DPNs (double pointed needles), and the rest on circular needles. Not a problem for me, but I've seen one review where the buyer has returned the book, and others where the patterns have not yet been worked and the review is based on the look of the beautiful gnomes.
Beautiful Book!
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Lovely Book with Creative Patterns
Bolo offers the best pricing ever. I already made the hiker and added a backpack. Learned a lot of new skills. I don't usually work on such a small gauge but making this was addictive. Highly recommend. Just make sure to take frequent breaks.
Excellent and lovely book!
Love this book! Love gnomes!This is a fantastic addition to my shelf of knitting pattern books! I’ve been making gnomes for a few years now and all of them designed by this designer! They’re whimsical and fun and I’ve learned so many new shaping techniques, even as an experienced knitter!I love having a physical book with gnome patterns and really enjoyed knitting up my first pattern of this book: the lovely pocket gnome!
très original
Tout ces gnomes sont plus attirants les uns que les autres : de bons moments de tricot en perspective !
Precioso
El libro es precioso, como todos los patrones, aunque me parece que faltan muchas explicaciones y sin internet no podría entender algunas (como el hacer la barba de este enano...). Afortunadamente la autora tiene un canal de youtube con todos los tutoriales "imagine landscapes". Una vez que entiendes el patrón son rápidos de hacer y sencillos.Le pongo el 5 a la combinación de su libro con sus tutoriales de internet.
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The Gnomes of Grimblewood: Enchanting friends to knit, full of magic and mischief
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