Gnomes to Crochet (Val Pierce)

Gnomes are taking over the world! Knitted gnomes have been growing in popularity for the last couple of years – but why should crocheters miss out? Best-selling author Val Pierce has designed 20 colourful crocheted gnomes to make, gift and love, so that you can fulfil all your crochet gnome needs. 

These adorable amigurumi gnomes are beginner-friendly, whimsical and bursting at the seams with fun. With an average height of between 14 and 16.5cm (5.5-6.5in) when using the recommended yarn weight, plus the smaller keyring and larger pillow projects for some variety, these friendly little gnomes are the perfect way to make use of your yarn stash.especially if you get creative and bring your own colour selections to the design. 

There is a short and sweet techniques section to get you started, and full colour photographs of all the designs.

Choose from 20 different projects for a range of occasions including:

• a heart-themed Valentine’s Gnome for that special someone
• a pocket-sized Keyring Gnome with a daffodil hat adorned with bees and bugs
• a Rainbow gnome with a fabulous rainbow outfit and matching umbrella
• a Baby Gnome with a baby bear bonnet and milk bottle
• a Halloween Gnome complete with his own pumpkin, perfect for spooky season
• and Santa and Mrs Claus Gnomes to fill your house with festive cheer.

With such a delightful selection, your home will soon be gnome-sweet-gnome!

Patterns

Includes 20 gnome crochet patterns: Valentines Day Gnome, Daffodil Keyring Gnome, Leprechaun Gnome, Easter Gnome Cushion, Groom Gnome, Ladybird Gnome, Halloween Gnome, Snowman Gnome, Lamb Gnome, Rainbow Gnome, Strawberry Sue Gnome, Busy Bee Gnome, Carnation Gnome, Birthday Gnome, Baby Gnome, Bride Gnome, Santa Gnome, Mrs Santa Gnome, Christmas Tree Gnome, Scandi Gnome. 

About Val Pierce

Val Pierce’s passion for crochet and knitting began when her father taught her to knit at the age of five. Having worked for many major yarn companies and various well-known designers, she decided it was time to branch out and begin making her own designs, and her designs appear regularly in national knitting and crochet magazines. She teaches a range of needlecrafts, to both adults and children.