Have you wanted to jump on the gnome bandwagon but don't know were to start?  Here is the class for you!

Here is what you will learn in the class

• Picking up stitches
• I-cord
• basic gnome construction

Skill level required: Advanced beginner knitter – intermediate knitter. Must be comfortable knitting and purling with basic increases and decreases. Also must know how to knit in the round either on DPNs or Magic-Loop

Materials: (please ensure that all materials are purchased prior to the class and yarn is wound into a ball (if purchased as a skein))

1. Choose Your Gnome Adventure pattern by Sarah Schira (pattern is available on Ravelry for $8 CAD). Link to pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/choose-your-gnome-adventure
2. 3 colours of yarn that is appropriate for the size of Gnome you are choosing to knit
3. The appropriate sized needles the pattern calls for in the size you have chosen to knit; either one long needle for knitting magic loop (80cm/32” minimum) OR dpns. Whichever is your preference for small circumference circular knitting.
4. Darning needle for sewing in ends
5. Scissors
6. Stitch markers

Note: the stuffing and pellets (used to give weight the bottom of the gnome) will be provided for each student

Gnome in picture was knit with worsted weight yarn and measures 11" tall