Description

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Enter the world of Grimblewood and start your knitting adventure with 8 charming gnomes using a variety of techniques, from colorwork to cables.

Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a curious novice, you'll find everything you need to create your own magical companions.

Dive into the heart of Grimblewood with patterns for 8 captivating gnomes. From Gnatalia, the garment historian in service to the Ladybug Queen, to Gnorri, the skilled gardener tending to the Ancient Oak, each gnome has a distinct personality waiting to be explored. These whimsical characters are not just knitted creations; they're tales waiting to be told.

• Suitable for confident knitters, the book contains all the necessary colourwork 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.

• Discover all the materials and notions you need, as well as all the necessary know-how, including how to block, stuff and assemble your gnomes to create their distinct personalities.
• Then, grab your needles and necessities and knit 8 of gnomes that live in the mystical forest of Grimblewood!

• Every gnome is made in two weights of yarn – fingering (4-ply) and light worsted (DK/8-ply) – so you can knit your chosen new friend in a small or medium size. Or both!
• Only 5 colors are used to make each weight of gnome, meaning you don’t need to invest in dozens of different shades.
• Sarah Schira has also given advice on how to adapt your gnomes to make them child-friendly, if you wish to make friends for the little ones in your life.

Unleash your creativity, explore various techniques, and bring these whimsical characters to life. Whether you're knitting for yourself or creating cherished gifts for loved ones, the world of Grimblewood awaits your creative touch.

About the Author

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Sarah Schira is a knitting designer who loves gnomes. A lot. Her gnome patterns on her Ravelry shop and own website have sold in their thousands, and she has an adoring gnome-loving following across multiple platforms – she has over 22,000 followers on Instagram alone. To her delight, many knitters have joined her hashtag, #nevernotgnoming.

When Sarah’s not knitting gnomes, she’s working on knitting accessories for everyday adventures, filming knitting tutorials for her YouTube channel, and recording her podcast with her sister Katie that covers their favourite patterns, tea, knitting events and – you guessed it – gnomes.

Sarah lives in Manitoba, Canada, with her husband.