Crochet Gnome - Norbin Nibbleweed

"Hello! Today I would like to introduce you to Norbin Nibbleweed the orange bearded Crochet Gnome! Norbin is often mistaken as a leprechaun because of his orange beard and love for green but he doesn't mind because he's quite fond of St. Patrick's day too! Norbin is an intermediate level pattern, but could easily be tried by an ambitious advanced beginner and be made even easier by not working the stripes. His nose is joined while making his body so the only stitching that will be needed is attaching his arms and legs and then looping on his beard. "

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Crochet HookE/4 or 3.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeUsing hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) the first 8 rounds of the body equal 2.75 inches in diameter.

Finished SizeUsing hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) in the sitting position without the hat measures approximately 4.5 inches. Sitting with the hat measures approximately 8 inches (not including the legs).