Making a gnome sock hat and arms

This tutorial shows how to make a gnome hat and arms using a sock. The tutorial is to help crafters who are interested in learning more about making gnomes.

[@kevinhoeg]

Great tutorial! I like how you stepped by stepped the instructions

[@duanedking8498]

Thank you Kevin

[@nursem65]

Excellent tips. Thank you so much!

[@duanedking8498]

Thank You

[@ileneross9752]

Thanks for this awesome tutorial..you are so patient

[@duanedking8498]

Thank you Ilene

[@marycook6715]

Tweezers and hemostats work great

[@vickisouth76]

I'm newto your videos. And I love howyou take your time to explain evverything. And showing different things you can do to your gnomes. Keep up the good work

[@duanedking8498]

Thank you so kindly Vicki.

[@mollyfien]

You can cut the sick in half across the heel and use the toe part filled for the body and the cuff end for a hat. Great for mixing different socks together to get a cute gnome.

[@duanedking8498]

Yes a good way of doing things

[@wandasinclair3748]

thank you 4 your comments. im very new but watching alot of different ways 2 do things. i will watch 4 u 2 learn your ways. thank you.

[@duanedking8498]

Thank you and I wish you all the best in your crafting.

[@karenlouder2665]

Thank you Duane. Sure would love to see more videos

[@karentyson613]

Love your videos

[@gourdhead22]

This is hard to explain but with sock laying on table push heel in then glue edges when putting on gnome put that little indentation on side where hat fall over no cutting at all. Hope you understand I do not make youtube but thought you might like this tip.. Absolutely love you gnomes..thanks

[@pjaneheil]

Hi Duane , I have a suggestion,. Wen I use to sew, I used a large safety pin,. I would pin one part of the open end, NOT BOTH PIECED, only one single material, than close the safety pin, tuck the pin DOWN that open end, start to push down the pin & material down threw the center pushing the pin down the center gradually pushing the pin & material untill one reaches the other end & one sees the head of the safety pin. Than the material easily turns inside out. I hope this helps ur followers

[@lynnmunson9871]

Thanks so much for your tips love watching your videos

[@staceygilpatrick7052]

Thanks for the excellent explanation and patterns! Your gnomes are adorable. I have a tip to seal the gnome body after stuffing. I use a small wire tie. It works great!!

[@tinavanvliet2225]

You can also glue a piece of ribbon on one open end of the arm. Then just pull the ribbon through and turn the arms inside out that way

[@debwymer5373]

Hi, I put a piece of jewelry wire and glue it to the top.Just a suggestion.

[@duanedking8498]

Thank you for the suggestion.

[@angelahenry8817]

I always use a knitting needle to turn the arms right side out !

[@Joolziejoolz]

Brilliant!!! I really want to make some of these xx

[@steffreed798]

Love this idea. Thks for sharing.

[@karenjohnson4252]

For felt arms try using a dowel. Wrap the felt around the dowel. Overlap the seam and glue or sew. Place the overlapped seam against the body as usual so it won’t be seen. Then you don’t have to turn the felt for the arms.

[@maryanndoster3572]

Duane - use curves needle nose pliers and insert through sleeve. Grab edge and then pull through the sleeve. Game changer!!!

[@diadenischaocarballo5204]

HERMOSO TRABAJO SEÑOR!ESPERAMOS PRONTO OTRO NUEVO TUTORIAL,NO TARDE!GRACIAS

[@duanedking8498]

Patterns are available on Etsy Http://www.Etsy.com/shop/HeartFeltCreations99

[@TamiChip]

Hi Duane, I'm so grateful for coming across your channel. Your tutorials are so helpful for a newbie like me, and I just can't wait to get started! I'm looking so forward to purchasing your books as well, where can I find them? Thank you so much for sharing your adorable gnomes and stories.

[@duanedking8498]

Thank you Tami, I wish you the best in your gnome making. My books are available on Amazon or on my Etsy. Http://www.Etsy.com/shop/Heartfeltcreations99 Thank you again

[@misskitty6586]

You need a bodkin to turn things inside out. It's a sewing tool.

[@laritownsend2527]

he likes to give people options when they may not have all of the tools. He's mentioned them before.

[@georgenecolon9133]

Another A ++++++ for your creation. Would love to make them but I’m having trouble finding that texture of socks. But as always beautiful 😍

[@duanedking8498]

Wow thank you. I started out by buying women’s socks at Target or Walmart. I also have bought fleece socks on Amazon.

[@diadenischaocarballo5204]

MUY ESPERADO ESTE NUEVO VIDEO SUYO.SALUDOS DESDE CUBA

[@rosanardella6258]

Mi piacerebbe vedere tutto il procedimento dello gnomo ,non solo il cappello

[@terriallshouse678]

Where do you find solid wooden balls, please? I can only find balls with holes drilled through them, as for jewelry making.

[@snkdesignsbykelleyvanscyoc2039]

Where can I get your patterns, Duane? So AWESOME THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!👏

[@duanedking8498]

Thank you. My patterns are available on Etsy Http://www.Etsy.com/shop/Heartfeltcreations99

[@karendepczynski8428]

How do you make the bodies?

[@duanedking8498]

I do have tutorial videos posted on KZbin and patterns available on Etsy Http://www.Etsy.com/shop/Heartfeltcreations99

[@lindachapman4352]

Where do you get the patterns? Does he ever answer anyone? I see that a lot of people ask this question? These are really cool!

[@duanedking8498]

Greetings I am sorry you have not seen my answer to others or I personally message. My patterns are available on Etsy Http://www.Etsy.com/shop/HeartFeltCreations99

[@angellafrassinetti1]

I loved your gnomes do you make girl gnomes?

[@laritownsend2527]

I looked for the yarn on Amazon but didn't find it. What kind was it you used for the trim around the hat please

[@duanedking8498]

I purchased the yarn from Hobby Lobby.