Easter Gnomes - Creme Egg Covers

These adorable little whiskered Gnomes are perfect for Easter and make delightful gifts, concealing delicious chocolate Easter Eggs inside. Whether you choose to hide them in your garden for a fun Easter Day surprise or present them as charming decorations, these Gnomes are sure to enchant everyone. A classic Creme Egg or a Lindt Lindor Egg fits perfectly within them, adding a sweet touch to your Easter celebrations.

Quick and easy to knit, this charming project can be completed in just a few minutes using a simple one-piece design, with only the nose added afterward for that cute finishing touch. This is a fantastic way to utilize leftover yarn, allowing for a creative and colorful assortment of Gnomes in any shades you desire.

All you need for this fun DIY project are straight knitting needles and some odd scraps of eyelash yarn or DK yarn. Feel free to let your imagination run wild as you choose the colors that will bring your Gnome to life!

Techniques you’ll use include:

• Stocking Stitch
• Garter Stitch
• Worked Flat

For this gnome cover, use 4mm single-pointed needles, while a pair of 3.25mm single-pointed needles will be perfect for crafting the adorable nose. Once completed, the Gonk Gnome Cover measures a cute 10cm, making it an ideal size for hiding chocolate eggs.

This knitting pattern is not only a creative project suitable for all skill levels, but it also adds a whimsical touch to your Easter festivities. Start knitting these charming Gnomes today and give your loved ones a delightful surprise this holiday season!