Choose Your Gnome - Simple Beginner Friendly Woodcarving Tutorial For any Season

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[@AdahPAHtatah]

I smile every time I see these adorable woodcarvings in my feed.

[@TheRealGioVega]

I started carving about two months ago and I just can’t thank you enough for all the time and effort you’ve put into all of your videos. If it wasn’t for you and this channel I would have never started out this amazing journey and what has turned out to be my new favorite hobby

[@garettwilder8395]

He’s the best man. I paid $20 for a month of “woodcarving academy” online and all the lessons on there are aren’t nearly as in depth or as clear in instruction as Doug.. I cancelled that and pretty much only watch Doug now.. a littttleeee gene messer but nobody’s as good as Doug 👍

[@andrewgward7]

Same here, Doug Linker was the first youtube video I saw on whittling. It was so fun to watch the carving that I just had to get into it myself.

[@TheRealGioVega]

@@andrewgward7 Exactly! Same here!

[@steves7271]

Yes, I completely agree. I started at the end of last year too, and Doug has the best channel to follow along. Really appreciate this fine gentleman.

[@whittler3358]

You are the “Bob Ross “ of carving! Calming voice, Great instructions, Great work!

[@jimstuart3373]

At 73 yrs old, you have talked me into a new hobby! Thank you for the great slow paced videos and for sharing your expertise. I've always loved working with wood, but having moved into a small apartment with no place for larger power tools, this is just what I needed to keep my retirement days busy. Thanks again, I'm lovin' it.

[@joebtemp]

Nice to get back to basics and just have some fun whittling. The beauty of these characters is that you can do them with virtually any size scrap pieces you have lying around

[@AdventureIndiana]

Stuff like this is super awesome and fun. I make a lot of little wood carvings. Most of them I give away so I have an excuse to make another one.

[@hannaquartarone5274]

I love this channel ;) I’ve just bought my first knife flexicut and I want to start just now but waiting for safety glove ;) I need my fingers😅 I can’t wait to start! We will see!!! Who is starting with me in 2023? Wish you all luck.

[@WriterChick71]

I have learned a great deal from your any-experience-level videos. Thank you for everything you do! I just wish I could show you the carvings you 've inspired.

[@1lisak]

I just ordered so tools to get started and I CANNOT wait until they get here! I'm so excited to start after watching a bunch of your videos. I've wanted to try for so long but just never got the guts to do it untl watching you so THANK YOU!

[@Mz.Stephanie]

I really enjoyed your videos, thank you. I started by watching about carving on my walking sticks and now I can't wait to carve one of these little guys!!!

[@christinedavidson7189]

On my 52nd carving since taking it up at the start of the covid lockdowns and about 49 of them are your creations. 😁 Thanking you for all your hard work, time and effort in taking us newbies through all the steps. Looking forward to the next one.

[@doublem7523]

Thank you for your videos, I’m only carving around 6 weeks now and your tutorials have gave me a great advantage in the art

[@joegregoria7928]

Thank you for these, Doug.

[@ryanot]

I love this one. Sat down on Saturday and knocked out a variation on this. Thank you.

[@docinparadise]

Mr. Linker this is the best video for beginners you have ever made! I have watched them all, and this one taught me things I had yet to learn from you. Thanks so much!💕

[@Sesshourmaru123]

You sir got me into carving and I thank you for it. I started with one of your gnomes and then made a Easter island head.

[@danielforde-pogson]

I'm starting today! My tools arrived yesterday along with my basswood. Can't wait! Thanks for all your encouragement and teaching. Gosh, I'm even speaking Canadian now!!

[@davidrundgren7538]

Just completed the St. Patrick's Day gnome, thanks Doug! Took me 4 hours so I now know I can carve one in a day. This is too cool!

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

Thanks again, Doug, for a great little whittle that can be done just about anytime and anywhere without too much concentration. Make one while the dinner cooks to put in the middle of the table, sort of thing!

[@bige5565]

Thanks so much Doug. Love your teaching and simple whittles.

[@charleslamica5123]

I enjoy all your videos, but these simpler carvings are so fun for those times when you just want to sit down and whittle something quick and easy. Thank you!

[@pappy1812]

I find myself going thru a real bad time in life. Stumbling across your channel has really helped me to keep going. I got a cheap set of carving knives and I find your tutorials so easy to follow. I have a lot of practice to do in order to be happy with my own work but you make me feel like I can get there. Thank you for all of your videos

[@nickking9687]

Doug has become my favorite KZbinr.

[@W8MJL]

Hey Doug, I want to thank you for helping an old carver get back into the hobby. I've been a carver ever since i can remember, my G. grandfather taught me basic cuts what seems like a lifetime ago, but as is normal life and work got in the way until carving was a thing of the past. I've been watching your videos for a while and this little gnome, and you, just made me want to pick back up my knives and make some chips. My hands aren't what they use to be but the knife feels natural in my hand again and my gnome came out a little rough but it sure was a fun couple of hours. So again i wanted to say thank you, i now plan on taking my "carving jack" on the dump truck with me and carving while i wait on loads. Keep up the good work and stay safe my friend.

[@usernamemykel]

It sure beats waiting for an 11 year solar cycle to reach it's zenith! 73 N4ANO

[@shawnfarrell2564]

New to carving and LOVE your videos. I've been carving something new everyday, practicing my skills. Thank you for sharing your craft!

[@wickdghost3639]

I love these little carvings. I started with you little Santa magnet, the most satisfyingly simple carving and have been at it since. Thanks so much for your videos and ideas. It's an amazing pastime, it's quiet and fun. Big change from work when you're a mechanic like I am lol

[@bige5565]

Just completed the santa can't tell ya how much I appreciate you I struggled to make but turned out great. Gives me hope for my lack of talent

[@playsball]

you're like the Bob Ross of woodcarving! Great video! I can't wait to make some of these.

[@earthangel8596]

I made a snowboarder dude, wearing a beanie with goggles or sunglasses(where the buckle was meant to be) and a pom-pom ball on top to set it all off!! Thank you Mr. Doug🏂

[@RecoveryTidbits]

Great vid Doug. I’ll watch it a couple of times tomorrow, with appropriate pauses, 😂

[@k80river]

I don't know if you ever saw my Instagram story that I linked you on, but I called you the Bob Ross of carving. This video just confirms it 100%. I need to buy you more coffees. I love your work and tutorials so much!

[@bobbob1221]

"It doesn't hurt as much to give it away." I feels this.

[@user-iq5jy2gv9l]

Wanted to start whittling and dident know wear to start surched for ages . Then came across your videos it's amayzing made some little bits and have lurnt things on the way . Love your work a great inspiration.

[@MessickGreg]

Doug is the The Bob Ross of woodcarving

[@jimhobson9268]

Great carve. I'm going to start my Christmas Gnome tomorrow.

[@TheBigBadWolfLives]

Doug, watching your videos and carving makes for a fun carve. Gnomes are always fun. Thanks!

[@kengarris1046]

Hello Doug I started carving about 3months ago and really enjoy it ! I was introduced to it by a close friend but haven't progressed much until I watched your video "choose your gnome" it has been soooo helpful my knife skills have improved exponentially thanks to your videos. Thank you for what you do will be following your videos closely.

[@mayerzgamerz898]

Carving gnomes now, thankyou so much!

[@north40art]

This is awesome Doug. I just got my flex cut knife and my no cut Glove and i got a 3day weekend.. I also listened to carving and coffee podcast today. I am a podcast junkie and glad to have found yours.

[@dannycallahan2879]

Thank you for your videos. I've been carving about a year now and most of it has been your hillbillies. I am starting to make my own version of them. I enjoy your videos and looking forward to seeing more. I'm going to try carving a gnome out of a utility pole this summer. Thanks again Danny

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Mr Doug . 🐺

[@tomevans4402]

Love this guy. Have carved many many of your simple wizards. Made them for every holiday. Will do this gnome a lot. Great fun idea!!! Thanks

[@weaver775]

Damn thats one sharp knife. Bass wood is so nice to carve. I need to learn how to sharpen a knife properly. Top video dude

[@dylantryzz3243]

Nice! These look fun! Lots of room for creativity.

[@davidarcher392]

Great job! Love your work. I’ve always wanted to carve and have been carving for two years all because of you and your easy methods to learn. People are now asking me to do paid work for them. Thank you Doug.

[@gem6240]

Can't wait to get whittling!

[@robcarr1899]

These are cute little fellas and I think i need to have a go at carving a couple. Thanks for the inspiration Doug. Stay safe buddy.

[@janinerobertson425]

Always love your videos and tutorials thank you so much!! I saw some little carved faces on a walk through the wood near me came home found your channel and from there believed I might be able to make them too, I've not looked back you're such a good teacher thank you for my new hobby!!! Xx

[@TurboGoochCooler]

You’re my favorite whittler on KZbin by far! Your videos are so much more in depth then anybody else’s. You bring such a unique and informative way to whittling in my opinion. I always look forward to your videos!

[@jimmycornflake2636]

Excellent video. What a brilliant idea. I've just finished a leprechaun, bunny ears and a Viking.

[@beverlydeardurff5366]

Wouldn't a mouth set off his mustache. You're a great teacher and these gnomes are so cute!

[@dougLinker]

sure would but i wanted super simple and may expand on it down the road

[@beaunaro]

I really like your approach, your simplicity, and humor. You truly make these carvings FUN! All the while achieving a quality and precise carving. Keep helping us out. Love your videos. Thank you ever so much from Wisconsin.

[@seniorchiefharris]

Hi Doug! I'm still here even though I haven't made a coment...as I'm sure MANY, MANY other's have also... I REALLY enjoy your short, simple projects as it gives me sooo many ideas that I can carve for my grand children to play with and 'maybe' inspire them and their parents to become wood carvers also... Wonderful presentation and now I have sooo many ther ideas to carve similar simple and quick projects! AGAIN!!! Thanks sooo much for all you do and inspire in ALL of us!!!

[@mikenap3253]

Doug, you are a very good teacher!! This video was so informative, and so simply delivered. Much appreciated!!

[@user8542]

Thank you so much for these videos, sir. Your videos inspired me to pick my carving knife back up a few years ago and I'm really enjoying it.

[@tomowens9746]

Excellent instructions. Thanks.

[@michaelvannoy7566]

Thanks Doug I will watch this one five or six times and be waiting on the next Thanks

[@markb8954]

Thank you Doug for yet one more little project. These are great little practice carvings - not a ton of details to worry about. Many different little characters from the same “design” & lots of room to improvise & customize. Perfect. 👍👏🏻👏🏻

[@mrtb1948]

Doug how about a video what paint or stain you use on your carvings.

[@kevint8532]

Just finished the Leprechaun today ! Great tutorial..Turned out great. Thanks for all that you put out on carving. I have completed many of your carvings. Been carving about 6 most now and doing your projects are a fantastic learning experience.

[@jackdon4482]

Must say I enjoyed doing this one, like all your carvings! Also, you have a great verbal demeanor in putting us relatively new carvers 'at ease' that its about enjoying the carving. Thanks for all you do!

[@III_music]

Hey Doug, I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time and care you take to make all of these videos! I got into whittling because of them, and it's opened up my life in the most unforeseen ways lol I'm very happy I found your channel and I hope to keep watching and carving until I can't or I cut off some fingers 😂 Thank you and have a great day! 🪵🔪🪵

[@joebrady1798]

Hey Doug, I love your videos. You have taught me so much about whittling. I watch all your videos, I think? I have not however, seen a video of you stropping a knife. I would love to see your technique on stropping. Thanks for all your carving education!! Much appreciated 👍

[@SirFrederick]

Always loved the gnomes

[@rigohook1160]

Very nice step by step guide, i need such things for i am an absolute beginner. Love carving, tho!

[@markdmaker3173]

Fun little carving👍🏼

[@joshuahagedorn4537]

Never disappointed with ya Doug. Always wonderful

[@traceyhilder6640]

Fabulous teaching il be giving him a try

[@Guruvey]

Yes! Just what I was looking for! Thanx Sir Doug!

[@tabathaosborne6447]

I like him, super fun project, thanks for sharing with us all again, happy carving!

[@andrewharald88]

Hi

[@ryanot]

Thank you again for this video. I used this as inspiration to make a gnome chess set!

[@scottireland7890]

Thank you Doug. Always enjoy your videos and what Gio said.

[@michaelbereny6783]

My wife saw this video and said I want three asap. Fun carve great video as always

[@andrewgward7]

Awesome! Can't wait to see what you do next, I'm sure it will be awesome!!

[@ubaldoperrone9958]

A great project for new carvers and beyond.i carve only with a pocket knife.these are perfect for me.thanks doug

[@gremlin3089]

Thank you for the tutorial Doug! Enjoyed it as always. Always appreciate you taking the time to share with the carving community!

[@kerasine]

This is a great design. Looks simple, flexible and fun. I will give it a shot, thanks for sharing!

[@tattoo76112]

I just finished the apple. Started working on my first woodspirt

[@johnwyman5939]

Dam I like the idea and Dam fun carving!@ Sweet!@ 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@scottwyatt1086]

It's always a pleasure watching you carve and listening to your insights as you work your way through. I'm already envisioning a variation of the St. Patrick's Day one to become an Uncle Sam. Keep up the great work Doug.

[@fredfreiberger7878]

Hi Doug I am a beginner and enjoying your videos did the Monrovia star today

[@jmpriester]

I had done some carvings with you in the past but after I bad cut I put it aeay for awhile. Just got back into it today. Thanks for another great video! I'd love to see some Viking guys!

[@ladyliberty417]

Simple and calming, thanks Doug❣️ It’s about my level, ha!

[@monikasturm2575]

Woohoo a leprechaun. Just getting back into wood carving and whittling. Making special little treats for each of my kids the finished a mushroom fairy house for my youngest now doing a leprechaun for my middle St Patty's Day daughter.

[@glg3945]

🤣 Great puns! Nice carvings! Love your videos. Great instructions and demonstrations. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. 👌 😃

[@sofakingbrill]

Another great video, thanks again Doug

[@flitdek]

Hi Doug. First I want to thank you. I decided to learn how to carve after having Neck surgery. I needed something constructive to do while I sat on my butt healing. My first project was Pocket Penguin. I made six of them Including Ice blocks. I have carved several of your other Beginner projects including Chose your Gnome. I am now carving little stylized whales and Whale tail scoops with a direction of learning to carve realism. Thank you so much for your videos as I would not have gotten this far with out your Guidance. I love my new hobby and using it to bring joy to others gifting my creations. One day I garbed a hard wood shaving brush and carved a very simple Viking in to it. I am getting ready to carve another Shaving Brush but want it to be a Gnome or Hillbilly with Bare Feet. Which leads me to my question. Can you do a video on Hillbilly style Bare Feet? Thank you again for all your help and consideration. Sincerely Brian

[@carvingjunkies]

Great video (as always) Doug. Thanks for continuing to share your time and knowledge!

[@robertrobison3480]

Wonderful. Thanks.

[@johnhein5089]

Once again an excellent video, I now know what to do with all of my basswood blocks left over from cutting 12" and 6" pieces from longer stock.

[@jasonhanson6332]

You nailed it was a super fun video to watch and fun to carve. Thank you for the videos.

[@peteroberts7334]

Great Gnome tutorial Doug !! Gave me great ideas !!

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

I always enjoy watching you carve, Doug! Those are nice and simple with so many design possibilities!

[@whittler0507]

Another winner Doug ..great job and teaching my friend

[@dougLinker]

thanks Gene! also thx for the FB post my spies sent me a screenshot lol

[@stephenwhittier6439]

Thanks again Doug ! 👍 🤗

[@alfredw1]

I like these little gnomes. This is such a beautiful video. Thanks!

[@KJC63]

when you carve, it looks like you're carving soap....when I carve ...its definitely NOT! LOL! Thank you for making these videos, I just started and getting better with each one.

[@upallnyte2000]

Nice, gonna try a Santa gnome since I'm watching in December.

[@sammy2tone23]

Thank Doug I love these

[@Dadmadeit]

I love these little carvings. 👏

[@judithvilla6026]

Great tips! Thanks so much for posting.

[@Phantom6722]

What a great little carving Doug, I’ll try a few tomorrow. Appreciate your efforts in making the videos.