When the assembly line was invented, I’m sure it seemed like a grande idea. However, when applied to gnome-making, it got kind of monotonous. The good news was that I’d woven in the ends as I went, or I might have gone off the deep end.
Step 1. Make gnomes.

Step 2. Add beards.

Step 3. Add eyes (cause they look Creepy McCreeperson without them)


Step 4. Decide that the gnomes are just too cute and what you really need is a full set (whatever that means) – you must have more.

I think I might have a problem.
Ps. To see what other folks are working on, check out Tami’s Amis.

I got a gnome wet.

Now there are 16 gnomes. Then, I caught them eating after midnight.

…and they might have a wee drinking problem.


Now, it’s raining gnomes!

Mine raveled here.
Ps. Don’t forget that Gremlins is a great holiday movie. You’re welcome.
Pps. Happy Birthday to my SIL. A, you are the wind beneath my wings and I hope you have an incredible day!

So, I joined the ornament swap hosted by Christina Lowry and I floated that swap to my bloggy friend, Bonnie of Peaceable Liberal, and she geniusly suggested that she and I swap. I was trying to figure out what to make her when I ran across her blog post about these ornaments by Attic 24.

Bonnie doesn’t really crochet so this would be perfect! Here’s my first try. ew….I didn’t even finish one side.


Here’s my second go. eh. This one is fine, but not great.

Third time’s the charm!


THEN you know that magic that people make when they create ships in a bottle? Well, Bonnie conjured up Knitting in an Ornament and sent it to me! I love it! I found a spot on my tree where two white lights were together so I could spotlight it….and just so you know, the “needles” are made from toothpicks and little wooden beads. Genius.


She also sent me Hoosier Doot salad dressing and yummy apple butter from Indiana. The Hoosier sauce is so good that I continue to fight the urge to pour some in a shot glass and drink it. No, I’m not kidding.
Thanks, Bonnie, that was a ton of fun!!!
Ps. Here’s Bonnie’s blog about our swap if you want “the rest of the story”