FUN and EASY! How to Make a Sock Gnome!

[@theREmissionary]

I've just in the last few days gotten interested in learning to make gnomes, and already it has become an addiction for me! LOL This is the second video I've seen of someone adding string along with the rubber bands. It's the FIRST one I've seen do the nose this way. I like it! Now I gotta try it.

[@cynthiaroberts2960]

For your first video you did a great job! Thank you for sharing your adorable gnomes 🎉

[@maryblaylock6545]

Thank you also for showing the many ways you can dress your gnome. Very clear directions.

[@mariewinterhalter9058]

I enjoyed your calm and relaxed way of presenting your cute little Gnomes. Thank You

[@LisasCreationsofLove]

Just a tip, I think it's easier to add the rice to the uncut sock first, then put the rubber band on, then cut the top off where you need it. We love these!! A friend of mine and I are both gnome crazy!!!

[@slickcowgirl43]

I do the same, much easier.

[@mamadeeprice1548]

For someone who has never done this, all of these tips are amazing! Thank you!

[@marikiemarie7622]

Just use a cup.

[@donreid2439]

Great idea 👍👍👍

[@maureenmcglynn3777]

I collect Gnomes and look forward to making these. I'm disabled, 80yrs.old in a few months, so will have lots to do. Thank you so much.

[@MMacAttack]

@maureen did you make any gnomes?

[@denisekeeth4595]

Do not understand why anyone would give this a thumbs down, you did a great job. For a first time tutorial it was clear and concise...........well done.

[@deloresmc2659]

Colorful little guy!!! love his 🎩...HE'S GREAT

[@Kittyfantastic]

These gnomes are precious!!! They are expensive to buy at stores, who knew they were so easy to make and customize!! ❤️

[@DIYwithHalynaYilmaz]

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[@deeneedler327]

Put your sock in a glass to fill with rice........so much easier!

[@Grandmarie53]

What a wonderful video. You were clear and precise, explained everything so well!❤ and these gnomes are sooo cute! Thank you!!

[@lindseyf8505]

If you had not told us this was your first video, I would have thought you had been doing this for years. Great job!

[@patcollins2393]

Great job. I think moving this along pretty quickly (which you did) is the secret to a successful UTube video. You came across as a pro, not a first-timer.

[@valeriedeboom5745]

Does not look like you're a first-timer great job I think grandchildren would love to make these safe for them to do as well

[@judylewis476]

Love it thank you for sharing

[@carolleakenney1341]

Seen lots of gnomes handmade and I love some of them...but yours are so gorgeous and look store bought. You did an amazing job on the gnome and the tutorial WOW... I love gnomes that are not tacky like alot of diy ones are. Yours are fantastic Thank you for doing this and thank you because now I can finally stop searching for a decent tutorial.

[@tarareed5295]

I agree!!! I've never seen them, and wanted to make them for myself. Hers are fantastic!

[@sharonb.7867]

Your video is awesome! I had a little thought- when you tried the embroidery thread around the nose (leave the tails at the bottom) you could take a large eyed needle and run the thread through the nose. Where the nose hole would be on the bottom of each side - thread the needle up to the top of the nose and tie it off. It would create little nose holes. Wow that was hard to explain in words! Again you created a fantastic video!!

[@CrickyMoose]

I was thinking of making a spring gnome with flowers and a lighter theme color wise ! So excited now thanks to this tutorial- thank you!!

[@michelleangello8083]

This Lil guy is sooo cute! Thanks for sharing this video and you did a great job of explaining!!!! 😊

[@mollyfien]

I found the small party hats in the cone shape work great too at the $1 store.

[@KatarinaS.]

Used TP rolls or paper towel rolls cut in half would work well too, and are totally free. Could stuff them with old paper if needed.

[@lindadagley5822]

This is a great idea ..thanks so much ..

[@elizabethhamilton4678]

Really cute. Going to make some of these for next year. This year I did snowmen. A little tip... a lint roller is great for getting any bits of Styrofoam, fur and hot glue strings off of your table and off of the craft you're making.

[@ginawells8230]

GOOD VIDEO WITH NO MUSIC LOUD IN MY EARS.THANK YOU.SEEN THIS BE FOR AND ENJOYED WATCHING IT AGAIN.🇨🇦❤️xoxo

[@nancyruegsegger4259]

Fill with unpopped corn, add whole cloves and chunks of cinnamon stick for a Christmas scent.

[@christysdeals4u]

We live in the country so non-food inside is best for us!

[@louisecox9641]

Add crushed bay leaves. Keeps bugs away

[@christysdeals4u]

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[@sharonb.7867]

And you are left-handed! Wonderful creativity flowing from us lefties! LOL

[@AL-il5uw]

Those are adorable! I love the guy who kind of has a mustache hanging down...like brown color fur. Thank you for explaining everything so well. 😊

[@Estherwaayenberg]

Every Christmas afternoon, Grandma has a craft for the kids. We will be making gnomes this year.

[@DIYwithHalynaYilmaz]

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[@tinagagne3186]

I just love them . You explained it very well. I can't wait to make them for our Christmas church fair. Thank you for sharing.

[@tatumsmom]

Tip girl! Put the sock in a plastic cup and wrap it around the edge. Makes filling it with rice so much easier and less mess!

[@joolzg1936]

I'm thinking kitty litter ( dust free) would be a great filler. It's cheap too.

[@Whatsername4224]

@@joolzg1936 That's genius!

[@MimiDidi121]

@@joolzg1936 beans too! Or chia seeds lol then if they get wet you'll get another beard!! Hehe!! 🤦🧏

[@helenbruder3861]

I started making snowmen and want to do gnomes yet. After stuggling with the rice I found and easy solution...put rice in a pitcher and I cut the top odd a 2 liter bottle to use as a funnel. It works great you can grip the sock around neck old bottle fill the funnel and squish the sock as you fill, no mess!

[@MMacAttack]

With rice it can result in bugs ( yes, rice has dormant insects in it😨) So maybe it’s better to use something else for the base

[@missgoldie6257]

You are a fantastic teacher! You explain WHY you do what you do and you show it. These are darling and I'm going to get on it! Merry Ho Ho Ho to your house, from ours, with gratitude.

[@PandorasBox11]

I wanted to Thank you for such an amazing tutorial video! I’ve spent the last week gathering all the supplies needed to make these adorable gnomes and I just started making them this morning with my kids to give as gifts this Christmas! You really did a great job explaining everything! I’d love to see more videos from you!! Thank you!!

[@tenderfootvillage]

Laurie Hansen you are so very welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 💖

[@MrPeteA]

Thank you for the vid...you made it so simple...and cost effective...looking to have a bunch of inmates make these and donate to the elderly that are in homes for the holidays!

[@elizabethc3842]

There is a Russian lady who makes these with foam bodies. They are firmer but cute also. I like the foam for the hat and the blush, you're so clever

[@AppleBottomJ]

I recently went to a craft show and I saw a lady with a booth, with these CUTE gnomes.. I had to buy one! I see them more and more now. I will definitely be making these

[@cutsiename]

Very cute! Great process video. Who thumbs down a Gnome? Very Grinchy:( Love the Gnome who looks like he has a mustache.

[@debbieguthrie9877]

These are the best-looking sock gnomes I have seen and believe me I have seen many! Thanks for sharing.

[@whimsicalendeavors]

Yours is by far the most finished as in all edges done. Great job.tfs Pea

[@glenda6607]

I am heading to Hobby Lobby,Michaels,and the Dollar Tree to get some supplies.Can't wait to make these adorable gnomes!Thank you!

[@tenderfootvillage]

Have fun!

[@debbymccormack6525]

These are without a doubt the cutest gnomes EVER! FYI, those aren't tube socks, they're crew socks.

[@crazyldy002]

I sure wish you would make more videos, they are soo awesome please consider it and love the way you put in the closed captions

[@Skooterbird]

This tutorial was great..One of the best and well explained steps in making them...Thank you very much.....Pat

[@elainec.4398]

Elaine C. What a wonderful " Gnome class". Your Gnome came out great and I think I will give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with others.

[@candis.395]

Thanks for sharing! Styrofoam can be expensive... You can also use aluminum foil to shape or snow cone cups. Thanks for the inspiration! :)

[@mamadeeprice1548]

Thank you for the tip about aluminum foil.

[@Duke-Orgulje]

These little guys look adorable! I’d like one, they’d look so cute on my shelf.

[@dell4277]

THAT WAS REALLY GOOD TUTORIAL..REALLY CLEARLY EXPLAINED..THE GNOMES ARE SSSOOO CUTE..TY

[@DIYwithHalynaYilmaz]

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[@pattscollectons1234]

These Gnomes are absolutely adorable I love them all, thank you for sharing.

[@amyjo1293]

Thank you for the caption. I just bought the materials and will make them soon. Love it.

[@DebraMyers5402]

You did am excellent job explaining how you make your gnomes! Just adorable! Thanks!

[@kathidieumegarde1044]

Great job! Once of the best tutorials I’ve seen. You were so clear and to the point.

[@olderendirt]

I made one and just used fiberfill. I'd gotten some 10" heavy cardboard cones at a rummage sale so I cut off the widest 2" and covered it with wood print for a base. It's light weight, worked well, and I don't have to worry about bugs or mice getting into it. They're very cute.

[@chachadodds5860]

How CUTE!! you decorated these. I swe this last year a bit too late on another channel, but I'm so glad I checked for new ones, & found yours. Thanks for sharing your creativity & ideas. So inspiring. I'm goin' to the Dollar Store.

[@HeatherForrester1]

These are absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for sharing and making it so clear on how to make these little guys 🤗

[@marjimiller3985]

Sarah, you are amazing. Can’t believe this is your first video! Great job! I love these little guys! Thanks for sharing. Hugs and blessings.

[@jaylineff]

I think you did a fantastic first-time video tutorial. Keep them coming. These little guys are adorable.

[@MimiDidi121]

Let's hear it for the south paws! We're the only ones in our right mind!!!🙋🙋🙆 I love crafts and have a business flipping furniture, but I have a master's degree in mathematics. I'm an enigma like most South paws! We're a horse of a different color!

[@justinem.brydia3677]

South paws rule!! 😆

[@andersonluna7363]

These little guys are SUPER CUTE! I can't wait to make them.

[@debbiestrotz6917]

Love this tutorial! I'm currently obsessed with these gnomes so now I wanna make a bunch of them! Thanks for the lesson!

[@rhondaglass2221]

How cute! You didn't come across as a novice at all. Thank you for sharing your creative genius. May God richly bless you!

[@hollyhasegawa4240]

OMG! I love this little gnome, I'm going to make one of my own. So glad I found your tutorial, there are so many different things you can add to him to just make him even more adorable! Thank you this is awesome.

[@lem4100]

What a clever idea incorporating the nose into the sock. Better than having to make a separate nose & attach it. THese are the cutes gnomes I've seen on youtube.

[@tenderfootvillage]

lem4100 thank you! ❤️

[@darleneroberts4322]

I didn't see this comment so I hope I'm not repeating. I would recommend using the pellets instead of rice. Years ago I designed a floppy dragon and filled it with bird seed. If you live near fields or in the country, you can imagine what happened after I'd stored them in the based for a while. I would caution against the rice for the same reason. Gorgeous gnomes, I love them.

[@donnalewis7728]

Great idea to freeze the rice. Never thought of that. I live Hawaii and we have no $ stores. It’s after Christmas, so will be making for this years Christmas. These are so cute, so happy I found you.

[@kkbing777]

Those are adorable!! They look like Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill from ZZ Top!!

[@lindawithrow2101]

Absolutely ADORABLE...and you give solid instructions and make it so simple to make them. Very elegant looking too, and I like adding the embellishments to individualize each one with their own personality!

[@groovyhippiechick]

I love your gnomes, they're adorable! 👍👍

[@slickcowgirl43]

Great video and yours is the one I used to make my very first gnome, although I did alter mine a little. I found another way to make the nose - Lay the body down, grab some rice/sock then rubberband and tie it. For me it's easier than trying to grab while the body is in upright position and for the hat I didn't use the cone. I twist 3-4 pipe cleaners together, glue them in the top of the sock. But, I am going to try the cone on my next gnome to go with the 4 that I've made so far since watching your tutorial 😁

[@steffreed798]

Adorable. Going shopping for Gnomes supplies tomorrow. Thks for sharing.

[@CharReiter7]

Thanks so much for sharing! Looks easy enough even I can do it! My favorite videos show the completed project with all of the supplies needed at the beginning of the video.

[@skipper523]

I saw another video that said you could add a bay leaf inside to keep bugs away/out of the rice. Cannot confirm nor deny said claim 😉 TYFS!!! Attempting gnome #1 tonight!! ❤️

[@rosehernandez5313]

Your gnomes are adorable. Thank you for sharing them with us. Blessings for making my day.

[@loisweimer6832]

You did really well. Thanks for sharing... They are adorable!

[@mafoster4393]

VERY nice idea. You did great on your first video! Easy to understand, complete instructions, cute results! Thank you so much.

[@camimayeda8541]

Excellent tutorial! I need to buy the supplies and try making some! Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed your tutorial!

[@diannethayer4585]

Always looking for ideas for seniors . With a little preparation (some precutting), this is perfect! Excellent presentation!

[@tenderfootvillage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@amyblevins9930]

Love the gnomes. Tip: Keep a lint roller to pick up all pieces of styrofoam and other misc stuff.

[@MsPepper0421]

I watched your video and believe I can make one! Your instructions are easy to understand. Thank you so much!!

[@marshaforsberg6889]

Darling! I love your creativity! Thanks for sharing!👏🏼💕🌹

[@verucasalt2391]

I love this little guy, can't wait to make some to give as gifts!❤💕❤

[@cheriesydaus433]

Oh I adore them. Thank you going to give this a go for Christmas with my mother in law

[@marieevans100]

They are adorable

[@Ladythyme]

A good way to use up spare socks that lost its other half in the laundry!!! 😂

[@donnahopkins3085]

I only put enough rice in the bottom to stabilize it and fill the rest with fiber fill, I am going to mailing some of these so it makes them lighter!! Wooden bead for the nose also works out well as I forgot to make the nose!! LOL either way they are adorable, thank you for sharing!!! I glue a large pom pom on the tip of the hat too! Also I made the mistake of buying the fur that is precut and on a stiff backing, went back to JoAnn's and bought the fabric kind, messier but much nicer, fluffier beard!! I just started using paper party hats instead of the styrofoam, much cheaper!!

[@debbiejohnston8492]

Video was great! Thank you for sharing. Inspired to make some this season.

[@maureenstuckey8589]

Very cute Gnomes. I love them.. Gonna have to try to make one... Thanks for sharing...

[@bon47ful]

A very fun project and a very well done video. Thank you! It was also nice to see a craft demonstrated left-handedly. 😉

[@carolleakenney1341]

Loved it

[@pamelac49]

YAY!! For left handed at least We are in our right minds. Love the knomes!

[@myracamilo7826]

OMG....I absolutely loved your video and how beautiful your gnomes came out. Love your technique of teaching, my grand babies love gnomes and so do my neighbors kids. I think I will do my first one that size but I would love to make a giant one, they are normally very expensive. Thank you so much, can’ wait to see what else you make.

[@glendajansen2838]

Your gnomes are adorable and you did a great job showing how to make them. Tfs!

[@susangeo12]

Thank you for the tip of freezing to kill eggs! super helpful :)

[@317susan]

Watched several tutorials and yours was far and way the best-- thanks for sharing. Please do more!

[@brendadon9394]

Super cute! I have seen a tutorial for sock gnomes before but your is very detailed. I am absolutely going to make me an entire gnome family. Thank you. Excellent first tutorial! 💕

[@sandrafranco-gibson1147]

Absolutely love this gnomes and I’m going to try to make my own. Thank you for sharing.

[@sandrajeffrey944]

This was the BEST tutorial by far that I've seen on making "sock" Gnomes!!! Thanks so much for the very clear and concise instructions you gave us. Gnomes are sooo popular! I think it's kind of crazy actually 😜 But I'm just gonna go with the flow and see where it takes me. Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us. VERY much appreciated!! 🤗❤🤗

[@janetthornton3877]

I love the gnomes, can't wait to pick up supplies. What a great idea with the Styrofoam cone hat. I love it.

[@dijones2441]

Super cute...congratulations on a successful tutorial 😃👍

[@suetaylor352]

These are so cute. I’ve made snowmen using same idea, I fill the sock to desired height and then cut the sock. So much easier that struggling with rice.

[@renees766]

That's adorable. I love the addition of the Styrofoam cone under the hat, so cute!

[@TinaWells143]

I was thinking a little poly fill might work too and be less messy.

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[@BB-ji3dw]

Great video and you are very good at what you do. Thanks for making this easy to follow.

[@kaykeeney25840]

I'd do a green sock for the hat and decorate it like a Christmas tree.

[@kathyfloydflashy1]

That is a wonderful idea!

[@beverlycabral502]

Thanks for the tutorial on making sock gnomes! Your gnomes are very cute.

[@cynthiaroberts2960]

Congratulations on your first video tutorial, you did an amazing job! I’m totally in love with gnomes & happy to see others are too 😉

[@trevahillyard2307]

LOVE your video. So well explained and everything was in the shot. You made it simple to follow along

[@tanyaharrington6175]

Have just written shopping list for supplies, love the gnomes/gonks now can make my own thank you, totally amazing tutorial xx

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[@lauriemccullam6327]

You’re awesome for sharing this tutorial! Thanks for taking the time.