Baby Gnome

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Well - finally it looks like I am about to step away from the cooker, as the first pin in my Pinterest list today turned up this --
I found this pattern on Plain and Joyful Living blog and have been knitting them ever since. I made a few changes to the hat and head from...

Arr - Isn't he cute, and I could sew a lovely smiling face on.
Now I can knit, but I am no expert, looking at the recipe - what do you call it - Pattern - I think I can do this.
The pin takes you to - Simply Playing - Another blog like mine 😊- which seems to have a lot of knitting patterns on it, along with a personal blog with lots of ideas for things to do with natural materials. The pattern seems to be written quite simply - but hey, the proof is in the pudding, so I'm off to find some knitting needles -wish me luck!

Well, the knitting is complete! , took a lot longer than I thought it would. I thought I would share a picture of my knitted pieces before I mess them up trying to sew them together - so here they are --

 

Well, it took a while, but the instructions were very good - and finally, I can reveal my baby gnome - a little creepy but not a complete failure.


Think I'll call him Neville.

What will the next first pin bring ??????










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