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πͺ’ Macrame Monday | Gnomes, gifts, and a free summit
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Hey Reader π
It's a big week around here!
The Elves' Workshop kicks off tomorrow, so let's start there, and then I've got gnomes for you. So many gnomes.
π STARTS TOMORROW
The Elves' Workshop is (almost) open!
The Elves' Workshop is a free online craft summit, November 10 through 12, packed with workshops for handmade holiday gifts.
Pop in, pick the projects you like, and make your way through your gift list.
I'm teaching "Coil a Handmade Gift Basket (Where the Wrapping Is the Gift)." You'll coil a little basket to hold a gift, so the packaging turns into a present of its own.
Got braided macrame cord in your stash? You're already halfway to the supplies.
And if you play summit bingo, keep an eye out. My gnome ornament pattern is one of the prizes. π
These little macrame gnome ornaments are some of my favorite holiday makes, and they're a great way to use up all those scraps of yarn and cord you've been saving.
The hats even start from a cardboard toilet paper roll, so this one's practically free.
The tutorial walks you through a couple of different gnome styles, and there's a full video if you'd like to knot along.
Before you toss your next empty toilet paper roll, cut it into 6 even rings.
One roll gives you enough rings for six gnome hats, and they make the perfect sturdy base to wrap your yarn or cord around.
Mix up the colors, thicknesses, and textures of your scraps, and every gnome ends up with his own personality.
And if you want a whole gnome family for the tree, I put all my gnome styles into one printable pattern.
πͺ’ NEXT LEVEL KNOTTING
Six gnomes, one pattern
The Macrame Gnome Ornaments Pattern shows you three gnome styles (wooden ring, tassel, and roving), and each one comes in a beard version or a pigtail version.
That's six different gnomes from one printable PDF, with a supply list, step-by-step photos, and a link to the video.
Already grabbed the 15-ornament bundle last week? The gnomes are in there, so you're all set.
Want to try your luck instead? It's a bingo prize at the summit this week too. And the free version is always on the blog.
π MORE TO LOVE
23 more ornaments to knot
Still in an ornament mood?
I rounded up 23 DIY macrame Christmas ornaments, from mini wreaths and snowflakes to stars and a little reindeer, including a few from other makers too. Perfect for picking your next one.
That's it for today! I hope I'll see you at the summit this week. Hit reply and tell me if you're coming, I'd love to know.
Happy knotting, and I'll talk to you next Monday-
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