DIY Gnomes on Skis / Winter Sock Gnomes / Christmas Gnome / Skiing Gnomes / Sock Gnome DIY / Easy

Today we are making a couple of 7 inch sock gnomes ready for the slopes! This pair of gnomes on skis makes for a gorgeous winter display without being too full of Christmas cheer.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make sock gnomes, gnome boots from cork, gnome beards and braids, and a few tricks and tips.
Facebook Group: / diygnomesandcrafts
Written Tutorial and Tips: rufflesandrain...
Supplies (affiliate links for your convenience)*:
2 Grey Adult-Sized Socks
2 cups Poly Beads
Small Amount of Polyfill
Scraps Minky Fabric for Boots
2 Sets Ski Ornaments: amzn.to/2KyBLKm
2 Mini Winter Hat Ornaments: amzn.to/3lZMZFk OR
Make Your Own Gnome Hat: shop.rufflesan...
3 Wine Corks: amzn.to/3lZbQcC
Small Amount of Twine or 1/8-inch Suede Ribbon
2 Small Clay Balls or Wood Beads for Noses
4 Extra Small Clay Balls or Wood Beads for Hands
24-inches Grey Roving: amzn.to/2UPZkAh
Faux Fur: amzn.to/3749Au7
2 Small Dollar Store Foam Hair Curlers
Embroidery Thread
In This Tutorial:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Supplies
0:50 - Deconstruct Skis
1:39 - Make Sock Gnomes
2:54 - Cut Fur and Braids
5:09 - Make Gnome Arms (wire gnome arms and foam curler gnome arms)
6:22 - Make Fur Gnome Boots
8:02 - Assemble Gnomes
Let's Stay Connected:
Facebook Group: / diygnomesandcrafts
Facebook Page: / rufflesandrainboots
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*As an Amazon Associate, I could earn from qualifying purchases.
Music: Creative Commons
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[@SarahNenniDaher]

There's no pattern required for these adorable gnomes on skis, friends. I'm going to link a couple of key supplies below and if you can't find the hat ornaments, make them with this pattern: shop.rufflesandrainboots.com/product/mudflap-hat-pattern/ Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/diygnomesandcrafts/ As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Key Supplies: Ski Ornaments: amzn.to/2KyBLKm Mini Winter Hat Ornaments: amzn.to/3lZMZFk Crafting Wine Corks: amzn.to/3lZbQcC 24-inches Grey Roving: amzn.to/2UPZkAh

[@kelleychappell4041]

Those gnomes are adorable 😍

[@judithdecuir3118]

I'm ain't gnomes to but you blow me out of the water I love your cork boots you are talented lady

[@carolhardie8746]

So stinking adorable. The foam roller in the arms is genius!!

[@lori7366]

Your gnome is adorable! You are adorable!

[@PrairieMom]

Adorable but especially the boots.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh, I'm glad you like the gnome boots. I was worried about the size, but they are perfect for this size gnome.

[@highmaintenancegirly]

I LOVE these!!! They are adorable!!! ❤❤❤

[@tammylynnhill3452]

Wow this is crazy amazing!!! I totally have to binge watch your videos now. Thanks for the 2.5 hours of my life that will be taken up with your super cool videos I'm sure. 👏♥️😍👍

[@peggycomer1]

Amazing little guys.

[@marieblake4531]

Just darling!

[@kathygrimes8502]

So so sweet.

[@Shelm4382]

LOVE...LOVE... LOVE!!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

I'm so glad, Sharon. These are a pair of cuties, that's for sure.

[@michellecollet7646]

👍👍👍vous êtes formidable 😃Michelle FRANCE

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

Super cute

[@mariajosecarrillo1196]

😘😘😘🎅🏻🎅🏻👍👍👍gracias por compartir 🙏🏼

[@connieschumaker9227]

Love the gnomes and you do a great job demoing how to make. My only comment is it's so fast paced it's hard to follow, without stopping and restarting the video.

[@marzs1214]

Super cute!

[@bethpederson5219]

Adorable!!

[@lisapelino6618]

Adorable

[@lilianmatheson3664]

Very cute! I am loving your ideas 💡

[@bettyk3372]

I love them!

[@roselauver4122]

I love them

[@elisearseneau1311]

Thank you for: Fast-paced demo Showing the finished ornament up front Your sense of humor! Very entertaining. And I love the upside-down ski poles! :D

[@SarahNenniDaher]

I'm so glad and thank you for the feedback, Elise. And you're exactly right - those ski poles were a quick fix, though. ;)

[@tammiecharlstonallen8153]

So sking cute

[@nancystricklin8016]

Love them 💕

[@Ladyjojo695]

You are so clever. They are amazing. Thanks for sharing x

[@karinasulger7829]

girl u done it again!!!! just gorgeous as always !!!! love those lil cute slopers !!! great job sarah!!!! ty for sharing your amazing talents with us

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Thank you for being here and sharing them with me, Karina. ❤

[@ceballoskathy]

Adorable 😍

[@denisepoirier8908]

Very adorable! TFS

[@sherylsimms8485]

They are so adorable, very very clever

[@marycook6715]

I bought 3 ski ornaments at the dollar tree today

[@jaynegriffiths1894]

Sooo cute xx

[@christinabartolotta7169]

Nice one

[@earnestinestrahan8757]

First time here. So impressed with your gnomes. So cute 🥰!

[@crystalcoppedge2939]

I absolutely love ALL your gnomes!!!😍🥰😍

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Thank you, Crystal. I can't stop making them. LOL

[@annaesposito3629]

Ciaoooo carissima.... Molto belli.... BRAVA BRAVA BRAVA... 💝💝💝🙋🏼‍♀️🎁🎀🍄🍄🍄😍😍😍😍😍

[@lindaclapie4936]

Love it.

[@susielesemann6665]

Oh How cute these little gnomes are!!!..I just love them...TYFS

[@joanschlauch5306]

Love 💘

[@donnabequette6765]

As always they are just too cute! You have so many I could spend weeks making them, but I sure do like them

[@jenniferdumont9047]

They are so cute

[@ReclinerBabe]

WOW....these are my favorites of all.....so far I've used popsicle sticks for skis... but my efforts have failed in trying to tip up the front ends. Most of all....I love the fur/cork boots. It really adds to a professional look. The clay feet was another hit in another video. I know that your "boopers" (followers) have upgraded their gnomes by watching your channel. What will you come up with next? I cant wait!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

You can try large craft sticks or tongue depressors for the skis. Dip the end in very hot water, curve them up around a surface, and secure until dry. We made skis for a diorama once and it worked well.

[@annmiller2909]

I just love these gross these are your best one have to make these one.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh thank you so much, Ann. These gnome cuties really do come together quite quickly.

[@nickyd7360]

Really amazing! I love it.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Thank you so much!

[@cherylmikewamboldt2937]

Thank you so much for the patterns and getting back to me so quickly. I love your stuff. Cheryl

[@susancaruso2318]

Sarah I love them. Thank you for sharing

[@susangilmour7589]

They are very cute. The roving is a great idea. Thank you for sharing

[@deannapapp2307]

Great job, beautiful. Thank you for showing us how to make.

[@elisestefanello7654]

Gostei

[@rebeccaforbes8629]

I LOVE these! I especially love the boots. They are adorable!!! Looking at the skis, I was thinking of trying tongue depressors. My closest Michaels is about 1 1/2 hours and Amazon is a minimum of 2 day wait, so I will try the depressors first. Too anxious to wait to try these. :)

[@SarahNenniDaher]

You could definitely use tongue depressors. Heat the ends in hot water and bend them up, securing around something curved. It will work.

[@catty2chatty]

So adorable!

[@designsbydawn976]

These are super cute Sarah. I thought at first you used DT Incense hders fir the skiis! Very creative 🥰 those hats are so darn cute too. I love them both. Tfs and God Bless 🥰💜🌲

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oohhhhhh well now I need to use DT incense holders and make a BIG pair of gnomes.

[@designsbydawn976]

@@SarahNenniDaher 🤣🤣🤣 can't wait to see it when its done! Make sure your incense holders are the same length. You go girl!🥰🌲🧙‍♂️

[@aliroy5183]

I absolutely love your gnomes, you make it look so easy. Can't wait to try this.

[@aprilmadison8221]

Omg another pair! How absolutely adorable!! Thank goodness I can put these 2 on a winter list because my other ones are getting pretty long already. I made the 4th of July gnome and showed my neighbor and she fell in love so gave it to her as an anniversary gift! Happy 4th to you and your family!!🥰🙂🎈

[@lonimalloy2107]

These are adorable!!!

[@juliafeliciano5372]

Wow loved them so much 💕🌸 gorgeous ❤️

[@colleenspiegel7285]

Love, love, love these!

[@shirleyharvey4900]

Absolutely love gnomes...xx merry Christmas xx

[@sandragale8520]

Oh my! Super Cute! Loved your tutorials!!

[@milolaclover]

Your talent is outstanding I just love these and need to make ASAP thank you for sharing

[@tx_ginger0918]

Such a great lesson ~ you are very clear in your directions. They turned out super cute ~ thank you!

[@brandymorales7030]

OMG I love what a great job you did!

[@kateskoolkraftscotten3127]

This is such a great departure on the norm!! Love them! Michaels.com here I come!😁🤗😜

[@joninoel1328]

Best Gnomes I’ve seen! So freaking cute!!! I’m running out to grab the stuff to make them now!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh thank you, Joni. Let me know if you have any questions making these winter gnomes.

[@joninoel1328]

@@SarahNenniDaher thank you. When I make them I’ll send you a pic to get your approval! 😊

[@KCLove-mh7nt]

Love this so much! Best Gnomes ever! Ty...running to Michaels tomorrow😁

[@sharongibson1087]

Awesome video, I hope I can find some skis to make one. 🥰

[@sandrast.hilaire2715]

Love your ski people, I bought 2 pair of skies at dollar tree, haven't tried to get them apart yet, worried I will brake them. Tfs

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Have fun and you won't break them. And honestly, if you do - hot glue can fix them! LOL

[@BAMBEAR3]

Love these! So cute!

[@enzaamantia6609]

Adorable, can’t wait to try this 💖

[@oksanash9760]

super super 👍😊

[@bbuttonsboehm414]

You just keep outdoing yourself!! Love the fat belly on the girl gnome! They are super cute! Hope your Thanksgiving was great! As always, thanks for sharing your talent with us!

[@pattijarrett2789]

I didn't think they could get any cuter! But!!! they have : ) May I nuts? I don't see any links or list of materials- (maybe I am not holding my mouth right? who knows) thank you SO much Sarah! You gnome rock!! lol

[@SarahNenniDaher]

It's in the video description and a few of the key supplies I linked in the pinned comment. Can you see either of those?

[@pattijarrett2789]

@@SarahNenniDaher thank you SO much! and I got your email.. sorry to be a pain. I am normally not so needy LOL : )

[@dawabbitt3079]

Awesome idea! ❤️ Going to make my own skis with a scroll saw and make the boots with dowels, as a substitute substitute the wine corks. Ski poles can be made with wire coat hangers and bailing wire... Will experiment with heating the to red hot with a torch and immediately quenching them in used motor oil will give them that patina finish... Your way is so much easier, no doubt. I just like to use more of the materials I have 'on hand' and make them as 'DIY' as possible. Great idea, too on the - braids! (EDIT) - Shish-Ka-Bob sticks would be a much easier / safer idea to make the ski poles, actually! ;)

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Hahah I was reading this and going, "WOW - that's a tutorial you just gave me to try!" :) And you just gave me another idea using a half inch dowel I keep tripping over in my craft room...

[@mariajosecarrillo1196]

👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lindadagley5822]

Oh Sarah these are are adorable... I checked the price of the hats they are like three of them for $69.99 here.. and I don't know where to get the skis you can get stuff like that at Walmart but guess what.. we are in lockdown for the second time here in Manitoba Canada the government of Manitoba has closed anything that is non-essential meaning I cannot go buy a Christmas tree Christmas balls ...glue sticks.. I can't buy any clothes.. no mittens no scarves it's just ridiculous the only thing that you can buy here right now until December 11th because our cases are up so high is groceries gas and alcohol everything is closed except the schools I don't understand that either but I can't believe that I can't run to the dollar store and get supplies... I understand why they would close the gyms the salons the malls the churches... What can you do?

[@SarahNenniDaher]

UGH, I'm so sorry, Linda! We are again in lockdown, too. You can try to make the little hat from a stretchy knit fabric (if you have that on hand).

[@tabathakokx4177]

Very cute but I won't be able to get any of the things needed to make them

[@kathyamayne-smith2120]

I'm so bummed all of the ski & hat ornaments from Micheal were sold out. To much on amazon for what you are getting. The gnomes turned out so cute.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Ugh, that stinks. Someone in the facebook group shared a pair of skis she made with the craft sticks (a little larger than popsicle sticks). They turned out really cute - she even used a bamboo skewer to make the ski poles.

[@cherylford4452]

How do I make a coat and floppy hats?

[@cherylmikewamboldt2937]

I love your gnomes with shoes . I would love to crochet the hats. Do you know where I could find the pattern??

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Thank you so much. You might be able to alter one of these two patterns? mangotreecrafts.net/ice-queen-crochet-hat-pattern-for-18/ or www.acrochetedsimplicity.com/free-crochet-pattern-winter-poms-18-doll-hat/

[@kswaiz]

Where did you get your fur for the boots? These are so super cute!!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

It's called plush fur or minky fabric and it's at Joann's and fabric stores. It's also online but only available by the yard, so it's not too cost-effective unless you're making a lot of gnomes with it. I used it here on the boots and on this Christmas cone gnome family. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKKXpXuhpcido80

[@corrinefisher2628]

Do u sell ur gnomes ? I love ur gnomes..but I haven't been able to make anything ( crafting ) in over a year and I love a bunch of ur gnomes

[@dellstephenson8817]

Where do u get ur fur.

[@pattijarrett2789]

Sarah, question alert! lol It looks like you have made these noses out of clay which I am about to attempt to do. What size (approx) is the noses used in this project? When you bake them do they shrink any? And do you bake yours? Sorry... I am new the this clay thing and want to get it right... Thank you SO much for all your help and inspiration. I have already had request to make gnomes for friends and family and all they have seen is the hanging ornaments I have made. Soooo fun! Happy Thanksgiving week!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

They do shrink slightly, Patti, but not too noticeably. For these size gnomes, I use about a 3/4 inch bead or clay nose. For a really fun and unique look, make a few wide oval noses to vary it up. Ask ALL the questions - sometimes I forget to share things which are just normal for me now, so it really helps me AND everyone reading the comments. ❤

[@pattijarrett2789]

@@SarahNenniDaher how how fun and thank you so much for the info- I promise not to be a pest (lol) I listen to every word and read all comments, your info is so appreciated by so many so thank you again. Happy Thanksgiving! Be safe : ) Boop!

[@janetveres3316]

Cute but you put the ski poles upside down.

[@courtneyb9234]

I cant find your Facebook group

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Sorry, thought I put that in the pinned comment. The Facebook group is here, Courtney: facebook.com/groups/diygnomesandcrafts/

[@thechickincharge1073]

I think gnome girls have beards like dwarf women do! They have pretty hair but beards too! The open area where the beard should be just looks empty, lol!

[@jenellrussell4612]

I agree it needs something, but I have never seen a female gnome with a beard.

[@wandasinclair3748]

You have 2 get on line 2 get this pattern. Could u give me your email if that is what I need. I go 2 town next week it's just over 2 hrs. So I hope I can fine your skis. But any way super great job.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

There is no pattern for these skiing gnomes - just premade skis, a hat, and a sock gnome.

[@bettyk3372]

These look so expensive!

[@lauriemccullough5186]

Oviedo to fast

[@lindamuntz7287]

Adorable!!

[@corrinefisher2628]

Do u sell ur gnomes ? I love ur gnomes..but I haven't been able to make anything ( crafting ) in over a year and I love a bunch of ur gnomes

[@SarahNenniDaher]

No, I don't sell, I'm sorry. There is a WONDERFUL group on Facebook called the Gnome Market, though.