Graduate Gnome Pin Loom Pattern

March 27, 2024 By

The tassel was worth the hassle. Celebrate their recent achievement with a hand woven graduate gnome stuffed toy. It’s fun and easy to make with this pin loom pattern.

This pin loom pattern includes step by step instructions for making an adorable graduate gnome that measure approximately 9 3/4″ tall x 6″ deep and 7 1/2″ wide. If you’re graduate has honor cords, the pattern includes instructions for making those, too.

Graduate Gnome Pin Loom Pattern PDF

The pin loom pattern to make the graduate gnome has step by step written instructions and lots of photos. It will tell you how to roll, tuck and sew pin loom woven squares and rectangles to create a gnome stuffed toy that looks like a graduate student who recently accepted their diploma. Here’s what’s included in the tutorial:

  • Gnome Instructions
  • Cap Instructions
  • Tassel Instructions
  • Honors Cords Instructions (and color meanings)
  • Step-by-Step Written Instructions
  • 30+ Photos and Charts
  • 15 Pages

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Graduate Gnome Pin Loom Materials List

The graduate gnome can be made with just 2 pin looms: 4″ square and 2″x4″ rectangle. The diploma can be made with a piece of paper or a 2″ square pin loom. If you opt to make it with yarn, than that would be a third pin loom. Here’s the complete materials list.

  • Pin Looms:
    • Squares: 4”; (2” optional)
    • Rectangles:  2” x 4”
  • Yarn:   Lion Brand: Basic Stitch – Medium Worsted Weight (4)
    • BLACK #153 – 150 yds
    • WHITE #100 – 37 yds
    • ALMOND #121L – 15 yds
  • Embroidery Thread: 1-3 skeins (1 for tassel, 1 per graduation cord)
  • Button: (1) 10mm
  • Plastic Canvas (or cardboard): 3” square
  • Needle:  6” needle for weaving and yarn needle for sewing
  • Stuffing
  • Fringe Twister or premade gold cord
  • Beans: to weigh the gnome down
  • Fabric Marker: – white
  • Pet comb: – metal
  • Steamer (optional)

The honors cords were made with a fringe twister. If you don’t have one, no worries. We’ve included a link to a video on how to make a cord without a fringe twister.

This is a really fun graduation gift. Make the gnome in black yarn or make it in the same color as the graduating student. It’s fun to give hand made gifts and this is one they will cherish.

All the shapes in this pin loom gnome are woven in plain weave. The chart at the beginning of the pattern will tell you how many shapes you need in each color so you can weave them all ahead of time, then assemble them at the end. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make this stuffed toy.

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The pattern is for your eyes only. You have permission to give away or sell your finished project with credit to Yarnovations as the original designer.

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Puffin Sewing Pattern with Templates

January 23, 2024 By

Most people agree that the Puffin is a funny looking seabird. And that’s what makes it so adorable! Our sewing pattern comes with templates in two sizes: 9″ and 7 1/2″ tall.

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Step-by-Step Sewing Pattern with Templates

This puffin sewing pattern is easy to follow along because it has step by step written instructions and lots and lots of photos. In the end you’ll have a loveable huggable stuffed animal. Here’s what’s in the puffin sewing pattern.

Puffin Sewing Pattern Includes:

  • Traceable templates
  • 2 sizes: 9″ and 7 1/2″ tall
  • Step by Step written instructions
  • 20+ photos
  • 18 pages
  • links to stitch videos

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More about the Puffin Sewing Pattern with Templates

We are rating the puffin pattern as intermediate because of all the curves and multiple parts and pieces, but the pattern is easy to follow with step-by-step written instructions and more than 20 color photos. The tracing templates can be enlarged should you want a larger puffin, though we think the larger 9″ bird is the perfect size for hugging.

The puffin is sewn with a traditional 1/4″ seam allowance. There is a little bit of top stitching, as seen on the bill. That makes sewing the small fabrics much easier. And of course, there is the ladder stitch which creates and invisible seam where you turn the puffin right side out. We have a couple video links to these stitch techniques.

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What You Need to Sew a Puffin Stuffed Animal

To sew your own puffin stuffed animal, you need fabric, stuffing, safety eyes and a sewing machine. Here’s the complete materials list:

  • Pattern Pieces: template at the end of the pattern
  • Fabric (for 1): Cotton: Black – 11” x 17”, White – 6” x 8”, Red – 3” x 5”, Orange – 3” x 6”
  • Felt: Yellow – 1 ½” x 4”, Steel Blue – 2” x 4”, Orange – 1” x 1 ½”
  • Thread: Black, yellow, steel blue, orange
  • Safety Eyes: Large bird – (2) 12mm, Small bird – (2) 8 mm
  • Needle and Straight Pins
  • Fabric Glue
  • Stuffing, Stuffing Stick, Tweezers
  • Scissors, Sewing Machine
  • Pencil, chalk, or Washable Marker

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Caterpillar Pencil Case Pin Loom Pattern

November 21, 2023 By

Make your own super cute caterpillar pencil case with pin loom woven shapes. This zipper pouch uses only 2 pin looms: 4″ square and 2″x4″ rectangle! If you also have a 1″ square, you can add little finger grips and zipper pull (pictured but optional).

This is a beginner friendly project as each shape is woven in plain weave. The Caterpillar Pattern includes step by step written instructions and lots of photos. Here’s what’s in the tutorial:

  • Caterpillar Pencil Case
  • Step-by-Step Written Instructions
  • 10+ color photos and charts
  • 7 pages

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More about the Caterpillar Pencil Case

We call this Caterpillar Pouch a pencil case, but it’s also a fun size for storing other craft and hobby supplies like crochet hooks. The Caterpillar Pencil Case is pretty quick to stitch. It takes a little longer if you want to line the bag…which we totally recommend as woven squares aren’t the most secure for sharp objects like pencils.

Here’s what you’ll need in order to make your own Caterpillar Pencil Case:

  • Pin Loom Square: 4” (and 1″ optional)
  • Pin Loom Rectangle: 2”x4”
  • Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns Vanna’s Choice (Acrylic, 170 yd/3.5 oz;),
    #180 Cranberry, 20 yd;
    #172 Kelly Green, 20 yd;
    #171 Fern, 30 yd
  • Fabric for Lining: 1 sq. foot
  • Zipper: 8” Green
  • Felt: remnants of brown, blue, grey.
  • Needle: 6” weaving needle, tapestry needle, sewing needle
  • Thread: Green
  • Washable Marker
  • Fabric Glue
  • Straight Pins

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Otter Family Sewing Pattern

November 21, 2023 By

These stuffed animals are Otterly adorable! Sew a momma and pup with this fun and easy step-by-step sewing pattern PDF with templates. Don’t forget the fish! The otter and fish each come in two sizes.

Here’s what’s included in the Otter Sewing Pattern

  • Otter Sewing Pattern Includes:
  • Otter in 2 sizes: 14″ and 11.5″ long
  • Fish in 2 sizes: 3 5/8″ and 2 3/4″ long
  • Traceable Templates
  • 20 Pages
  • 30+ Color Photos
  • Step-by-Step Written Instructions
  • Helpful tips

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About the Otter and Fish Sewing Pattern

The otter and fish are great projects for upcycling and recycling fabric. We used old sheets to create these. Here’s what you’ll need to sew your own stuffed animal otter and fish:

  • Pattern Pieces: Templates included
  • Fabric (per otter/fish):
    • Brown – 18” x 21”
    • Tan – 4 ½” x 2”
      • Fish Head – 1 ½” x 2”
      • Fish Body – 2 ½” x 6”
  • Felt:
    • Black – 1” x 1”
    • Off White – 2” x 3”
  • Needle and Thread: brown, black, off white
  • Safety Eyes: (2) per animal; black; 12mm for the otter, 5 mm for the fish
  • Straight Pins
  • Stuffing and Chopstick
  • Scissors
  • Seam Ripper
  • Pencil or Washable Marker
  • Fabric Glue optional
  • Wire Cutter optional
  • Sewing Machine

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Roman Soldier Gnome Pin Loom Pattern

November 9, 2023 By

It’s easier than you think to pin loom weave your own Roman Soldier. This step-by-step pattern will guide you every step of the way – showing you how to fold, tuck and sew squares and rectangles into a Roman Soldier Gnome including a helmet, spear, and shield.

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About the Roman Soldier Gnome Pin Loom Pattern

The Roman Soldier Gnome measures approximately 13″ tall x 9″ wide and 5″ deep while holding the shield. This toy soldier tutorial includes:

  • Gnome Instructions
  • Helmet, Shield, Spear, Belt, etc. Instructions
  • Step by Step Written Instructions
  • 16 Pages
  • 40+ photos

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More about the Roman Soldier Pin Loom Pattern

The Roman Soldier Gnome is made with only 5 pin looms. We use these sizes a lot. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own woven warrior:

  • Pin Looms: Square: 2” and 4”
  • Pin Looms: Rectangle: 1” x 4”, 2” x 4” and 2” x 6”
  • Yarn: Lion Brand: Basic Stitch – Medium (4)
    • RED HEATHER #400G – 100 yds
    • ALMOND #121L – 40 yds
    • SILVER HEATHER #404J – 100 yds
    • WHITE #100 – 120 yds
    • MUSTARD #158I – 20 yds
    • MAHOGANY #126AL – 40 yds
  • Needle: 6” needle for weaving and yarn needle for sewing
  • Stuffing
  • Beans: to weigh the gnome down
  • Felt: gold, 2” square
  • Fabric Glue
  • Skewer: 8 ½” long, wooden
  • Fabric Marker: – white, dark
  • Pins
  • Pet comb: – metal
  • Steamer (optional)
  • Spray Starch (optional)

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Bottlenose Dolphin Sewing Pattern

November 5, 2023 By

Looking for a beginner friendly sewing tutorial? Try this fun and easy Bottlenose Dolphin Sewing Pattern. It has step-by-step instructions, lots of photos and is great for brand new sewists.

*coral not included.

bottle nose dolphin sewing pattern

We love making patterns for people new to sewing. The bottlenose dolphin is a great first project. The end result is something fun to hold and to hug. Here’s what’s included in the tutorial:

  • Dolphin Instructions
  • Tracing Templates
  • Step by Step Written Instructions
  • 13 Pages
  • 20 Photos

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The Bottlenose Dolphin Sewing Pattern

Real dolphins can grow to be up to 13 feel long and 660 pounds. Ours is bit smaller than that. This bottlenose dolphin stuffed animal measures approximately 10 1/4″ long x 3″ wide x 4 1/2″ tall. It can be made with traditional grey and white fabric or other bright and colorful fabrics, too. This is a great project to reuse fabric you have on hand like old bed sheets.

The supplies list is very minimal for this beginner friendly sewing pattern. To make the bottlenose dolphin stuffed animal you’ll need:

  • Pattern Pieces: templates at the end of the pattern
  • Fabric: Grey – 12” x 10”, White – 12” x 3 ½”
  • Felt or Stabilizer (optional): White – 4” x 6”
  • Needle and Thread: Grey
  • Safety Eyes: (2) 10mm
  • Straight Pins
  • Fabric Glue
  • Stuffing and Chopstick
  • Scissors
  • Pencil or Washable Marker

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Santa Gnome Pin Loom Pattern

October 4, 2023 By

Is that you, Santa Claus?

Weave your own Santa with gift sack with this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial for Pin Loom Weaving. This pattern is beginner friendly – everything is woven in plain weave and the tutorial shows you how to tuck, roll and cinch pin loom woven squares and rectangles into jolly old St. Nick gnome / stuffed toy.

The Santa Gnome Pin Loom Pattern includes:

  • Santa Claus Gnome
  • Santa Gift Sack
  • Step by Step Written Instructions
  • 40+ Color Photos
  • 18 Pages

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More about Santa Gnome Pin Loom Pattern

This version of Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, is made with worsted weight yarn. He’s approximately 12″ tall x 7″ wide x 4 1/2″ deep.

Only 3 pin looms are needed to make this festive home decor Santa Gnome. We use these pin looms all the time, especially in our Gnome series. You’ll need:

  • Square 4″
  • Rectangle 2″x4″
  • Rectangle 1″x4″

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Materials Needed to Make Papa Noel

Chances are, you have most of the tools you’ll need to make this Papa Noel, aka Santa Claus, Gnome. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Pin Looms: Squares: 4”
  • Pin Looms: Rectangles: 2” x 4” and 1” x 4”
  • Yarn: Lion Brand: Basic Stitch – Medium (4)
    • RED HEATHER #400g – 175 yds
    • BLACK #153 – 32 yds
    • ALMOND #121l – 16 yds
    • WHITE #100 – 132 yds
    • MUSTARD #158 – 4 yds
  • Needle: 6” needle for weaving and yarn needle for sewing
  • Stuffing
  • Beans: to weigh the gnome down
  • Fringe Twister, Gold Cord or Braided Yarn
  • Fabric Marker/Chalk: – white, dark
  • Straight Pins – (optional)
  • Pet Comb – metal (optional)
  • 1 ½” pompom maker
  • Steamer (optional)

Santa by Any Other Name

Santa Claus is known by many names: St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle, Papa Noel, and Father Christmas. No matter what you call him, this Gnome is sure to bring festive cheer this holiday season with a “Ho, Ho, Ho” and “Merry Christmas” to everyone you know.

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Scrubby Dishcloths

December 17, 2019 By

Pros and Cons of Knit, Crocheted and Woven Dishcloths using Scrubby Yarn.

Though I enjoy using any of the scrubby dishcloths, there are definitely some pros and cons to each type. Let’s take a look at each one separately.

Knit

The Knit dishcloth was the easiest one to make. It was easiest on which to find the stitches. I made mine 25 stitches wide using the garter stitch with size H needles. I did not count the rows, so I’m really not sure how many there are, and it’s nearly impossible to count! It has the nicest drape and is stretchy. It is fairly thin and fits nicely in glasses and pots.

Crochet

The crocheted one was the fastest to work up. I also worked it 25 stitches across and the number of rows needed to make it a square using an H hook. It was very difficult to find the stitches, so I had to count my stitches every row. It was surprisingly not too difficult to pull out stitches if I missed a loop. It is the thickest dishcloth and has a moderate amount of drape. It feels bulky in comparison, but feels very sturdy for washing.

Pin Loom Woven

The pin loom woven dishcloth was the most difficult to make. I sewed four 4″ squares together. I wove the squares on the Zoom Loom, a 3-pin arrangement with 3 warp layers. The weaving needle often caught in the middle of a warp strand and was very difficult to pull through. I tried exaggerating the weaving motion, but that only helped a little. It was also very difficult to sew the squares together as it was hard to see the loops on the edges. The sewing needle often went through the strands and were difficult to pull through. It is the thinnest dishcloth and most static. It does not stretch. Because it is the thinnest, it fits into cups and bottles the easiest. And despite the frustrations to weave, it is fun to use.

*It might be easier to weave a 2-warp square, as there will be fewer layers around which to maneuver, though I’ve not tried this. Some weavers have found it much easier to warp the loom in cotton, and only weave with the Scrubby yarn. That would most certainly take away almost all of the difficulties I mentioned before. Continuous weaving would also be much easier, like on the Turtle Loom or other continuous weaving looms. Speaking of which, now I want to see how a hexagonal dishcloth works up!

All of the dishcloths were made using Red Heart Scrubby yarn. The woven one used the least amount of yarn and will make 11 squares, enough for 2.75 dischloths. The knit dishcloth used slightly more yarn and will easily make two dishcloths. The crocheted dishcloth used the most yarn, but you should still get two scrubbies of 25 stitches wide using an H hook.

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Pin Loom Corn

September 10, 2019 By

Corn

The scarecrow may have a hard time keeping the birds away with this delicious corn ready for the picking!  The corn itself is made from texture 4” squares, while the husk is made from 2” x 6” rectangles (which could easily be substituted with 4” squares folded in half.)   

SUPPLIES:

Loom: Schacht Zoom Loom – 4″ pin loom, Wunderwag 2” x 6” rectangle pin loom

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver: Lemon; Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice: Kelly Green

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Stuffing

Chopstick

Textured Weave:

All odd rows: Plain weave

All even rows: *Under 3, over one* across ending with under 3

CORN

  1. Plain weave four 2” x 6” rectangles in Kelly Green.
  2. Texture weave four 4” squares in Lemon using the texture weave.
  3. Sew the 4 textured Lemon squares together to make a 2 x 2 square.
  4. Fold the square in half with the wrong side facing and sew along 8” side to make a cylinder.
  5. With Lemon, cinch the top of the corn by passing the needle and yarn through each loop along the top, then pulling tightly to close.
  6. Turn right side out. Tuck the top right and top left corners in about 1 cm and use whip stitches to create a tapered top. See photo.
  7. Stuff. (I add a foam ball in the middle so I can stick the chopstick/skewer into it to make a yard pick.)
  8. With Lemon, cinch the bottom of the corn by passing the needle and yarn through each loop along the bottom, then pulling tightly to close. Weave in ends.
  9. For each husk/leaf, tri-fold just the top 2”. Use Kelly Green and make small stitches to sew the folded area down to the husk/leaf on both sides. This is just to create a more tapered end of the husk/leaves. Make 4.
  10. Sew all four husks/leaves together along the bottom half to make a 1 x 4 rectangle.
  11. Fold in half so that the unsewn ends are all in the same direction. Sew along the bottom 3”.
  12. With Kelly Green, cinch the bottom of the husks together by passing the needle and yarn through each loop on the bottom of each leaf, then pull tightly to close.
  13. Place the corn in the husk as far as it will go and tack into place with Kelly Green.
  14. To make a yard pick, insert a chopstick/skewer/wire approximately 2/3 the way up.

Patterns for the Scarecrow, Pumpkins, and Ghost are available in the Shop here. They are also available in my Etsy shop here.

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Crochet Stars!

June 18, 2018 By

Seeing (Crocheted) Stars!

You are a star! And now your projects can light up like them too, with these quick, fun and beautiful crocheted stars. They are so fun to make, you will want to put them everywhere! They are great for greeting cards, wall hangings, pallet art, and so much more! Add sparkle to your stars by using glittery or sequined yarn.

I’ve written the instructions for multiple sizes, so you can add stars to any project. No yarn size or hook size is listed as you should use the yarn and hook size that most fits the size project you are making. For the smallest stars, I recommend using crochet thread and size 2 hooks. Otherwise, I use size 3 or 4 yarn with a C-E hook. Medium stars are great for size 4 yarn with size F-J hooks. The large star looks great in size 4-6 yarn using hooks sized G and up. The size of yarn and hook really will depend on the project you are making.

These are 5 pointed stars, though you can make more points if desired. Because the stars are individual points, (as opposed to connected points), the points tend to curl. Pin and spray starch them to lay flat, unless you are sewing, gluing or stapling them to a project!

The large star uses a special linked stitch so there is not a big gap between the center circle and the bottom of the point. Linking the point is not necessary. I only linked it on projects where I didn’t want what appeared to be a hole.

Special Abbreviation

Linked double treble crochet (Ldtrc): YO 3 times, insert hook in stitch indicated, YO and pull through, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, skip a stitch on Rnd 2, insert hook in next st of Rnd 2, YO and pull through and pull through 2 loops on hook, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook.

SMALL STAR

Ch 2 or use magic circle/magic ring
Rnd 1: Work 10 sc in second ch from hook or in magic ring. Join with a sl st. (10)
Rnd 2: Make 5 points as follows: *Ch 4, work in back bump of ch sts, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip a st on Rnd 1, sl st in next st* (on point made), repeat 4 more times. Fasten off. Cut yarn leaving a tail if sewing on a project.

 

MEDIUM STAR

Ch 2 or use magic circle/magic ring
Rnd 1: Work 7 sc in second ch from hook or in magic ring. Join with a sl st. (7)
Rnd 2: Work 3 sc in first st, work 2 sc in each st around. (15)
Rnd 3: Make 5 points as follows: *Ch 5, work in the back bump of the ch sts, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, trc in next ch, skip two sts on Rnd 2, sl st in next st* (one point made), repeat four more times. Fasten off. Cut yarn leaving a tail if sewing on a project.

 

LARGE STAR

Ch 4, join with a sl st.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 10 dc in ring. Join with a sl st. (10)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (20)
Rnd 3: Make 5 points as follows: *Ch 7, work in the back bump of the ch sts, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next, hdc in next, dc in next, trc in next, ldtrc in last st, skip a st on Rnd 2, sl st* (one point made), repeat four more times. Fasten off. Cut yarn leaving a tail if sewing it on a project.

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