Mini Päkapikk gnome knitting pattern (English)

€4.50

Mini Päkapikk is 2024’s knitted gnome joining the growing holiday gnome family alongside Troi Gnome, Gnomad, Roosi Gnome and Knit Gnome.

Päkapikk is the Estonian word for gnome or elf. They are the creatures that deliver gifts during the festive season in Estonia. This mini Päkapikk gnome is a great intro into the knitted gnome world. With this cute mini gnome, you’ll learn the basics behind the whole gnome family with bobble noses, sewn fringe beard and a little embellishment with Kihnu vits knitted braids.

Create a gnome in different sizes by changing the yarn weight and needle size.

Pattern includes link to tutorial videos for techniques used in the pattern.

Mini Päkapikk is 2024’s knitted gnome joining the growing holiday gnome family alongside Troi Gnome, Gnomad, Roosi Gnome and Knit Gnome.

Päkapikk is the Estonian word for gnome or elf. They are the creatures that deliver gifts during the festive season in Estonia. This mini Päkapikk gnome is a great intro into the knitted gnome world. With this cute mini gnome, you’ll learn the basics behind the whole gnome family with bobble noses, sewn fringe beard and a little embellishment with Kihnu vits knitted braids.

Create a gnome in different sizes by changing the yarn weight and needle size.

Pattern includes link to tutorial videos for techniques used in the pattern.

Knit Fringe Tool
Knit Fringe Tool
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  • FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

    A. Height: 6.25”/ 16 cm

    B. Widest circumference: 7” / 18 cm

    This is the size of the sample. Gauge will affect the finished gnome size.

  • Magpie Fibers Quartet Worsted (100% superfine Superwash Merino, 210 yds / 192 m – 100 g)
    MC: 1 skein of Masquerade (teal)
    CC1: 1 skein of Hot Tamale (red)
    CC2: 1 skein of Fior di Latte (white)

    Or the following amounts of worsted weight:
    MC: 30 yds / 28 m
    CC1: 17 yds / 16 m
    CC2: 11 yds / 10 m

    Note: Changing the weight of yarn or holding yarn double will change the finished size of your gnome. Heavier weight yarn and larger needles will produce a larger gnome, while finer yarn with smaller needles will produce a smaller gnome because of gauge. See gauge notes.

  • US 6 / 4 mm needles for working small circumference knitting either DPNs or 32”/ 80cm circular needles for magic loop method

    • 3 – 4 mm crochet hook

    • Stitch markers

    • Tapestry needle

    • Waste / scrap yarn (bright colour preferable)

    • Poly stuffing

    • Fringe Tool or flat stick or card approx. 1”/2.5 cm wide for wrapping fringe yarn loops