The Gnomes of Grimblewood

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 2024 *

Here 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 Dyers *

Sarah Schira is a knitting designer who loves gnomes. A lot.

Her gnome patterns routinely hit the top of Ravelry’s ‘Hot Right Now’ list, and she has an adoring gnome-loving following across multiple platforms. To her delight, thousands of knitters around the world have been #NeverNotGnoming with her.

When Sarah’s not knitting gnomes, she’s working on knitting accessories for everyday adventures, filming tutorials for her YouTube channel, and recording a podcast with her sister Katie which covers their favourite patterns, tea, knitting events and - you guessed it - gnomes.

Sarah lives in Manitoba, Canada.