Materials List ​Yarn Selection: Cotton amigurumi yarn (Amigurumi yarns are perfect for this project because they hold their shape well and do not fuzz easily.) ​Red: For the body and hat. ​Cream / Ecru / White: For the hat brim trim, pom-pom, beard, and braids. ​Crochet Hook: Appropriate for your yarn thickness (Typically 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm crochet hook). ​Other Materials: ​Scissors ​Tapestry needle (for sewing pieces together) ​A small amount of fiberfill (to stuff the pom-pom at the tip of the hat or the tiny nose) ​A slicker brush or fine-tooth comb (to brush out the yarn for the beard and tassels) ​???? Basic Abbreviations (Crochet Terms) ​Sc: Single crochet ​Ch: Chain ​Sl st: Slip stitch ​Inc (V): Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch) ​Dec (A): Decrease (Work 2 single crochets together)

​1️⃣ MAIN BODY AND HAT (Starts the same for both models) ​These holders are worked to form a pocket where the fork and knife will slide in. You can work them flat and sew the sides, or work them in the round. Here is the flat panel method: ​Start with Red Yarn (Body Section): ​Row 1: Chain 31. Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, make 30 single crochets (sc). Chain 1 and turn at the end of each row. ​Rows 2 - 25 (Body): Work straight up with 30 sc (you can adjust the row count longer or shorter depending on your cutlery size). ​Transition to the Hat (Decreases): After finishing the body, start decreasing at both edges to shape the hat: ​Make 1 decrease on the right and left sides as you work upward. ​Continue decreasing at the edges every row until 5-6 stitches remain, tilting the pointed tip of the hat slightly to one side. Fasten off and weave in the ends. ​Note: You will crochet two red main body pieces (one for the male gnome, one for the female gnome).

​2️⃣ WHITE HAT BRIM AND POCKET BAND ​This creates the front pocket and the white fur trim of the hat: ​With Cream/White Yarn: ​Chain 31. ​Work in single crochet (sc) for 4-5 rows to form a small band. ​Sew or crochet this band horizontally across the red main body (just below the hat line) to form the pocket opening. Sew down the bottom edge to the body so a pocket is created for the cutlery. ​3️⃣ MAKING THE NOSE (For Both Models) ​With Cream/Beige Yarn: ​Magic ring with 6 sc. ​Increase in every stitch to get 12 sc. ​Work 1 even row (12 sc). ​If desired, stuff lightly with fiberfill and pull closed. ​Sew this tiny ball right below the white hat brim, in the center of the beard/braids. ​4️⃣ LEFT MODEL: BEARDED (MALE) GNOME DETAILS ​Beard Making (Macrame / Fringe Technique): ​Cut multiple strands of cream/white yarn of equal length (approx. 10-12 cm / 4-5 inches). ​Attach these strands side-by-side right below the white brim using a larks-head knot (fringe style). ​Carefully trim the bottom of the beard with scissors into a pointed triangle shape. ​Pro Tip: Use a comb or slicker brush to gently brush out the yarn strands for a fluffy, textured beard look.

​5️⃣ RIGHT MODEL: BRAIDED HAIR (FEMALE) GNOME DETAILS ​Braided Hair (2 Pieces): ​Cut long strands of cream/white yarn and attach them on both sides below the nose to form hair strands. ​Divide each side into 3 sections and braid them tightly down to the ends. ​Tie the ends securely with red yarn, leaving the remaining ends as a brushed-out tassel. ​Tiny Red Bows (For Hair Ends - 2 Pieces): ​In a magic ring, work: (2 ch, 3 treble crochets, 2 ch, sl st). Repeat once more to form a tiny bow shape, then sew it to the ends of the braids. ​Flower Detail on the Hat: ​White Center: Magic ring with 5 sc. ​Red Petals: In each stitch, work (2 ch, 2 double crochets, 2 ch, sl st) to create a 5-petal mini flower, then sew it to the upper right side of the hat. ​6️⃣ POM-POMS FOR THE HAT TIPS ​Make a small pom-pom using white yarn with a mini pom-pom maker or fork-winding method (or crochet a small stuffed sphere). ​Securely sew this pom-pom to the curved tip of the hat. ​???? ASSEMBLY AND FINAL TOUCHES ​Place the front piece (with the beard/braids and pocket band) directly on top of a matching plain red back piece. ​Join the outer edges using single crochet or a sewing needle, leaving the top opening of the pocket free for the cutlery. ​No ironing is needed, but you can gently shape the pieces with your hands. ​Enjoy your crafting, it will look gorgeous on your holiday table!