Crochet Gnome ornament w/ free pattern

I have fallen in to gnome addiction that everyone seems to have these days so I had to try to make some ornaments for my tree and my friends and family. Just so happens I had found some great new chunky Christmas yarn and was itching to find something to use it for.

I got the Big Twist yarn here. The solid color is 2 strands of regular ole Red Heart. I find the best prices on it here.

These make up really fast and makes everyone say "awwwwww" and who doesn't need a super quick project these days or some quick gifts.

The only supplies needed are

# 5 or 6 yarn or 2 strands of a #4

"M" hook

hot glue gun

wooden beads or balls for nose

faux fur pom pom

all rounds are work in circle with no joins. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of round if needed.

For the pointy top hat ...

Rd 1: make a Magic Circle and SC 3 in circle

Rd2: SC 2 in each for a total of 6

Rd3: SC 2 in each for a total of 12

Rd 4-9: SC in each stitch around and finish off

Roll Bottom up slightly to make a brim and Voila you have a gnome hat.

For the flat top hat:

Rd 1: magic Circle with 6 SC

Rd2: SC 2 in each for a total of 12

Rd 3-9: SC in each stitch around and finish off

Roll Bottom up slightly to make a brim.

I then hot glue the pom pom to the bottom of the hat and glue the nose. Be careful not to use to much so that it doesn't come out from under the hat and look like snot in the fur. I made that mistake gluing on a nose and it looks like he needs a tissue. Tie a couple of pieces of cord or yarn to make a loop to hand them with and the top and you are all done.

These are my favorite pom poms and wooden beads.

Please let me know if you make some and how you like them or if you have any questions.

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