Franklin Habit Dolores Naughtiest Gnome Ensemble Knitting
By Franklin Habit
Specifications
| Brand: | Franklin Habit |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Franklin Habit |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | 27 |
Product Description
Franklin Habit Dolores #27 Naughtiest Gnome Ensemble
Project Overview
The Dolores #27 Naughtiest Gnome Ensemble is a whimsical knitted collection designed by Franklin Habit, featuring coordinating pieces inspired by festive gnome styling. This downloadable PDF pattern includes instructions for creating a complete ensemble of hats, toys, accessories, and vests suitable for holiday-themed crafting projects.
What Is Being Made
- Gnome-themed vest
- Coordinating hats
- Toys and accessories
Construction Techniques
The garments in this ensemble are constructed using bottom-up and seamedworked flat on needles rather than in the round. This approach allows for controlled shaping and straightforward assembly of component pieces.
Knitting Stitches and Methods
- Garter stitch – the primary stitch used throughout the pattern, creating a textured, reversible fabric
- Knit and purl stitches – fundamental techniques for building the fabric structure
- Increases – including Make One (M1) increases for shaping
- Decreases – Knit 2 together (K2tog) and Slip 2, Knit 1, Pass Slipped Stitches Over (Sl2-k1-psso) for fitted construction
- Bind off and cast on techniques – including Knitted Cast On for secure edges
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for Tahki Yarns Manchester, a premium blend consisting of 45% Fine Highland Wool, 35% Superfine Alpaca, and 20% Acrylic. This fiber combination provides warmth, softness, and durability. The yardage requirement is 109 yards per 50-gram ball. The ensemble uses two coordinating colorways: color 03 Ash (A) and color 09 Bluestone (B), with one ball of each color needed.
Needles and Tools
- US 8 (5mm) circular needle, 24 inches long – for working larger pieces and managing stitches
- US 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles – for smaller circumference sections and finishing details
- Stitch markers – for tracking pattern repeats and construction points
- Stitch holders or scrap yarn – for holding stitches during assembly
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern is worked to a gauge of 20 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches in garter stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for accurate finished measurements, which are provided in the pattern schematic included with the PDF.
Pattern Structure
The vest component is worked from the hem upward to the shoulders, allowing for progressive shaping and customization of fit. The use of flat pieces that are subsequently seamed provides flexibility in construction and makes this pattern accessible to knitters of varying skill levels.
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