Free Pattern: Nordic Gnome Towel Topper with Rune Embellishments

Introduction

Add a touch of Nordic charm to your kitchen with this enchanting gnome towel topper, featuring intricate rune embellishments. This unique design combines functionality with folklore, making it perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your home. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, this pattern will guide you through each step to create your very own Nordic Gnome Towel Topper.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Forest green
  • Deep red
  • Natural beige
• Hook: Size G/4.0mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 16 single crochets (sc) x 20 rows = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Gnome Hat

1. With forest green yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Increase (inc) in each stitch around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: *Single crochet in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch* around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: *Single crochet in the next 2 stitches, increase in the next stitch* around. (24 sts)
6. Continue this increasing pattern until you have 48 stitches.
7. Work even in single crochet for 5 rounds.
8. Fasten off and weave in ends.

2. Gnome Beard

1. With natural beige yarn, attach the yarn to the bottom edge of the hat.
2. Row 1: Chain (ch) 1, single crochet across the edge of the hat. Turn.
3. Row 2: Chain 1, *single crochet in the next 3 stitches, chain 3, skip 1 stitch* across. Turn.
4. Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch and chain across. Fasten off.

3. Gnome Nose

1. With deep red yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochets into the ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Increase in each stitch around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: Single crochet in each stitch around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
5. Sew the nose to the center of the beard.

4. Rune Embellishments

1. With deep red yarn, embroider simple rune symbols on the hat using either surface slip stitch or backstitch.

5. Towel Loop

1. With forest green yarn, attach the yarn to the back of the hat.
2. Chain 20, then slip stitch (sl st) to the starting point to form a loop.
3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

6. Assembly

1. Attach the gnome to the top of a kitchen towel by threading the towel through the loop.

Your Nordic Gnome Towel Topper is now complete and ready to bring a touch of whimsy to your kitchen!