I have noticed the cute little gnomes all over the internet and thought I would make one for winter decor. I think gnomes are so cute for any time of year. A good source of socks for these little guys is the Dollar Store. For mine I am just using what I have on hand.
Although the one below has faux fur beard mine is made of eyelash yarn since I didn't have any faux fur on hand.
I started with a solid weathered gray sock for the body and a striped one for the hat that I had on hand, also. I bought a set of 3 pairs not long ago at Costco and just didn't like the feel of them on, so they became perfect for my gnome.
After cutting the sock off at the heel I filled the toe half with rice and lightly bounce it to get the shape I wanted for my gnome.
I secured the top with some twine tied tightly with a knot.
Next I cut the striped sock at the heel.
Using hot glue I pinched the top of the hat in the back and glue to a point.
Next came the nose. I cut a square of muslim fabric placed a cotton ball in the center formed a ball and tied securely.
Then using hot glue I glue the nose in place under the hat before I glued the hat in place.
Next came the beard. I cut a piece of white felt into the shape of a beard and hot glued rows of the eyelash yarn to cover the entire piece of felt.
I cut a notch at the top of the beard to fit around the nose and hot glued the beard in place.
I also bent the hat to the left and added a flower with a little of the yarn.
Happy Crafting!
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