Graduation Gnome

Celebrate your favorite graduate with an adorable, customizable Graduation Gnome. This graduation gnome pattern features a classic mortarboard cap and outfit in the graduate's school colors, and can then also be personalized with a fluffy beard, sweet braids, or playful curly hair. Whether you’re creating a keepsake for a senior, decorating for a graduation party, or making a heartfelt, handmade gift, this charming gnome is full of personality and school spirit. Add your own color combinations, tassel details, and finishing touches to create a one-of-a-kind crochet graduation companion that will be treasured for years to come. PATTERN INFORMATION + Your PDF purchase includes written instructions and helpful photographs to aid in construction. + The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology. + The pattern is formatted to have one featured image at the beginning of the pattern for reference, with all other full-sized images at the end for easy, optional printing. SKILLS NEEDED + The skill level needed is intermediate (but ambitious beginners are always encouraged to try!). + The techniques you will need to know include chain, single crochet, slip stitch, single crochet increase and decrease, invisible decrease, working in the back bar of the ch, working in the front and back loop only, bobble stitch, the invisible finish, starting an oval piece with a foundation chain, looping yarn, and the adjustable (magic) ring. MATERIALS NEEDED (more specifics are noted within the pattern) + yarn in your choice of colors (about 235-255 yds/215-233 m of worsted/aran) + a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook + stitch markers + tapestry needle + stuffing + pins + scissors + chopstick to help stuff + pet slicker brush (optional) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS + Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted yarn, the Graduation Gnome measures approx 8 inches (20 cm) tall. + Using hook size 1.50 mm and size 10 crochet thread, the Miniature Graduation Gnome measures approx 4 inches (10cm) tall. THANK YOU Thank you for supporting my small business. It means the world! Wishing you a blessed day as you spread kindness and creativity! Happy Crocheting! FIND MORE! This pattern, along with many other designs, can be found here on Ravelry and the blog at www.jenhayescreations.com. COPYRIGHT This pattern and its photos are the copyright of Jennifer Hayes (Jen Hayes Creations) and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, sell, republish, distribute, or translate this pattern and its images in part or whole. You are welcome to sell any finished items produced from this pattern. Please credit Jen Hayes Creations as the designer and include a link to the pattern listing if selling the finished piece online. Thank you. SHARE YOUR WORK Follow along on Instagram at @jenhayescreations! Tag @jenhayescreations and use the hashtag #jenhayescreations to show off your creations. I'm so excited to see what you'll create! FOLLOW ALONG WITH ME Blog: www.jenhayescreations.com Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/jenhayescreations/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/jenhayescreations/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenhayescreations/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenhayescreations