Christmas sock gnomes are popular, and this 5-minute DIY by Sarah Nenni-Daher on YouTube doesn’t require any sewing. I’m not a great sewer, so this project is right up my alley because it uses a hot glue gun. It surprises me how inexpensive and quick this sock gnome takes to make. Plus, it’s an adorable Christmas gnome that is a great gift idea. This is a great Christmas decor, and you can style it around the house or on a tray. You can creative with a DIY Christmas sock gnome by adding arms and cute decorative hats with different fabric designs. Plus, it’ll be easy to make a group of gnomes in one sitting.
Supplies:
- sock
- fur
- Polybeads
- Poly-fil
- scissors
- hot glue gun
- precision knife tool
- comb
- a round object for the nose
Directions:
First, add the poly beads and poly-fil into the bottom of the sock. Tie the sock, and cut off the other end close to the knot. If you want to make arms for the gnome, keep the other end of the sock. To secure the knot, use hot glue to lock it in.
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Next, measure out the hat for the gnome with the fabric, and cut it out in a triangle. Hem the bottom, fold right sides together and secure it all with the hot glue. Then, use a precision knife tool to cut out the fur for the bead. Continue to watch Sarah Nenni-Daher tutorial on YouTube for full instructions and details.
Overall, this is a unique and easy DIY sock project with one of the fastest patterns. There are so many tutorials, but I believe this one is straight-forward and the instructions and very detailed. This is an elegant Christmas gnome, and you can make them at any size.
