Penguin Random House
The Gnomes of Grimblewood
Discover 8 enchanting little gnomes to make, from popular knitting designer and gnome enthusiast, Sarah Schira.
In the depths of Grimblewood forest, tucked away under rustling pine and spruce trees, you’ll find the Grimblewood gnomes: an eclectic and kindly bunch, ready to welcome anyone who rambles their way. From Gnorri, the skilled gardener tending to the Ancient Oak, to Gnoddy, who loves a cup of acorn and chanterelle tea, here is a charming circle of gnomes to knit and befriend...
Need-to-gnome:
• Discover all the materials and notions you need and all the necessary know-how, including how to block, stuff, and assemble your gnomes to create their distinct personalities.
• Each gnome has their own distinguishing features: choose from hats with earflaps, cable work, tassels, or whimsical curled tips; choose outfits with colorwork details, stripes, or cabling; create majestic beards with corkscrew curls or delicate loops, or even add some beard pockets!
• Suitable for confident knitters, the book contains all the necessary colorwork and cable charts, along with Sarah’s "Chart of Everything", the ultimate guide to calculating the yarn weights you need for each and every gnome.
• Every gnome is designed in 2 yarn weights – fingering & DK – so you can knit your chosen new friend in a small or medium size. Or both!
• Advice is given on how to adapt your gnomes to make them child-friendly
Details
Sarah Schira, author
Paperback / 96 pages
image © Sarah Schira