Homeschooling, farm life and our love of earth

"Everything that happens to you is your teacher. The secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your own life and be taught by it." ~Polly Berrien Berends

Friday, 26 February 2010

Gnome Oakie

GNOME OAKIES







I was inspired to make these by a posting on Welcome to Munchkinland Blog that led to Saartjeknits . Saartje knitted Korknisse ~ which are cork men knitted in 2 units [hat and coat]





My Gnome Oakies [Acorn men] are different as they are knitted all in one and take a few minutes to make.






Here is the pattern



double knit wool remenants on 3mm needles. This created a sturdy knit!



1] Cast on 15 stitches
2] Knit 5 rows
3] Purl 1 row
4] Knit 3 stitches cast off 9 stitches knit last 3 stitches.
5]Knit 3 stitches turn knitting around and cast on 9 stitches then turn knitting around again and knit last 3 stitches. = 15 stitches
6] Knit 2 rows
7] *Knit 2 Together, knit 3 stitches. Repeat from * to end
8] Purl
9] *Knit 2 together, knit 2 stitches.Repeat from * to end
10] Purl
11] *Knit 2 together, knit 1 stitch. Repeat from * to end
12] Purl
13] Knit 2 together until the endThread yarn through the 3 remaining stitches and sew up the Oakie.



mmmm....now you need to find the perfect size acorn, I like the Gnome Oakie to stand, so for this you need to use a slightly smaller acorn.






Drop me a comment if you knit any, I would love to see your work.






:)



Carle

5 comments:

S said...

ooo they are so cute!
Now to read a litle more about you and your family and then get heart making..

softearthart said...

OH how very sweet, cheers Marie

Tan Family said...

I love these! Very cute. It's been a pleasure reading your blog and getting caught up on what you and your family are doing. :)

Blue Skies & Dragonflies said...

very cool, & perfect for a fall nature table...

i am going to knit some up right now...thank you for sharing! :)

GrannyAnnie said...

These are absolutely adorable! When I saw them, I thought they were pecans. I am definitely going to have to make some of these!


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