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gnome hat pattern

Fold the square in half vertically and cut from the farthest point on the brim (OPEN SIDE, not folded side) to the top edge of the folded portion of the fabric. Place right-sides of the fabric together and hot glue or sew to secure. Turn right-sides out and slip the fabric gnome hat onto the body and secure.

How do you make a gnome hat with yarn?

To make the hat, simply pull all the strings through the middle and out the other side. Tie the strings together with another piece of yarn – tightly. Then put in some batting or a couple of cotton balls to fill in the hat form. VOILA!

How do you make a gnome hat out of construction paper?

Lay your sheet of construction paper on a flat work surface and use a compass to draw a large half circle against the bottom edge of the paper. Cut out the half circle. Bring the edges of the circle together, allowing one edge to overlap on top of the other. Staple your hat at the point where the paper overlaps.

How do you cut a sock for a gnome hat?

Cut about 1/2 an inch to the right of it. Glue the right sides of the sock together along the cut line. Turn the sock right side out, then place it over top of the cone as a hat. The sock will stick to the cone as you place it on, so it will take a minute to pull it on.

How do you make a floppy hat stiff?

Spray starch or fabric stiffener over the entire hat. If only stiffening the brim of a hat or ball cap, spray the brim only. Allow the hat to remain upright on the table until it dries completely.

How do you make a gnome out of toilet paper roll and yarn?

Wrap the felt around a small roll of toilet paper and glue it to itself. Put glue around the bottom inside edge of the hat and place it on the gnome, covering the top of the felt and yarn. Glue a 1 inch wood bead to the front of the gnome for a nose. Trim the beard if needed, adding a couple of braids if desired.

How do you make a princess hat out of paper?

STEPS
1Create a large compass. Tie the end of a piece of string around the middle of a pencil. 2Draw an arc. 3Cut along the arc. 4Trim the tip. 5Make crepe paper streamers. 6Twist the ends tightly. 7Tape the streamers. 8Form a cone.

What socks to use for gnomes?

Crew socks work the best for sock gnomes. The banded edge is perfect for the hat since it’s a finished edge and squeezes onto the gnome head just right. If you’d like a long, droopy, hat that folds over you can use a knee high sock. You can use an ankle sock for the body, but definitely use a crew sock for the hat.