Greetings gentle Unraveler’s and Happy Christmas Eve to you all!
A brief gathering today… I have a feeling not many will be sharing an update today. If you are, welcome… get a cup of something warm and settle in!
This week my making was entirely focused on Gnome finishing and my efforts paid off because I have two *basically* completed gnomes.
Gnockette, sans books but her “hands” are waiting for them to be affixed!
First up, sweet Gnockette… the smaller version of her big brother, Gnock. First on the structure of this gnome… I think it worked much better in the larger version. The cap sits better on Gnock than it does on Gnockette, in fact, I had to stitch it down to ensure it stays on! Gnockette still needs a book or two (I have not yet printed out the covers for her, but I will before the New Year!)
Gnandad, with “limp” arms… don’t jostle anything or those poles will fall down! (But Gnana and Gnandad make such a handsome couple!)
Next, Gnandad is finished (although, I still believe he needs a backpack but I have yet to figure one out for him… I think it will be fabric since we learned in his story that he is a master quilter!) I affixed his skis and his poles on Monday but realized his arms needed a bit of assistance from some floral wire. As you can see, sans wire his arms are less than convincing at his cross country skiing skills… however, a bit of wire and you can see that he is a champion skier! However, he is happy to be home with his beloved Gnana and has been regaling her with stories from his travels. I love his suspenders… and his mustache! How perfect! (and there will be more mustachioed gnomes in the future!) The December mystery gnome knit along is my absolute favorite thing. I love the pacing of the clues and most especially the story. It feeds my inner child and sparks my imagination. Thank you, Sarah for yet another brilliant Gnome!
A mustache!!
Some very dapper braces!
Gnandad with a bit of florists wire and suddenly the ski poles are The Thing!
I have plans to knit another gnome asap (Savor the Gnoment) which I think is the perfect title for what I plan to do in these waning days of 2025.
The reading has been brilliant this week… I had 2 five star finishes! First, Lev Grossman’s The Bright Sword. Oh my, if you enjoy a King Arthur story… you will love Lev’s retelling. It is brilliant. It is captivating. It whisked me away to another time and I loved every second of it! I highly recommend!
The other 5-star book was Nina MacLaughlin’s Winter Solstice. It was tender, and quiet, and thoughtful. This is a book that encouraged me to slow down and sit with her words with no reason to rush. I am glad I have this book in my library as I imagine it will become a good friend in future December’s… it is the perfect little read!
And that is it for me for today. I want to wish you all the happiest of holidays… may your days be full of good things.
Blooper…. Frankie has a fascination with dear Gnandad! (as in if he could get Gnandad, Frankie would be in big trouble!)
A bit of housekeeping, there won’t be an Unraveled post next week on New Year’s Eve.
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Oh, Kat, your gnomes are all brilliant! I love all the things you mentioned about Gnandad – his suspenders, mustache, his skis, and his “muscled” arms with poles. He and Gnana make a fine pair. Gnockette is waiting patiently for her books; it will be interesting to see what she tells you she wants to read. You’ve done wonderfully bringing both of them to life! (Sorry, Frankie, Gnandad doesn’t want to meet you up close.)
I read The Bright Sword as an ARC and have forgotten about it. It may be time for a reread of both it and Winter Solstice. Wishing you all the best for the holidays. Thank you for hosting Unraveled Wednesdays; it really is the highlight of my blogging week and I appreciate it (and you)!
Merry Christmas Kat! Oh my gosh!! Gnandad and Gnana are simply brilliant. I love the mustache and the braces, the skis and poles – everything is just brilliant. And Gnana’s wreath is so perfect. Like Bonny, I’ll look forward to seeing what books Gnockette wants to read.
Winter Solstice is on my bookcase in the bedroom – I should take it out to reread over the next week or so.
Gnandad is adorable! I can’t wait to see his tiny quilted backpack (I agree, he definitely needs one). I’m looking forward to seeing what Gnockette is reading, too.
Thank you for another year of hosting Unraveled Wednesdays. They are always my favorite day of the week!
LOVE the gnomes . . . and especially the little 4-legged one there on the floor. I think we’ll call him “FrankliGN.” Enjoy your time of SAVORING! XO
Merry Christmas to you and all your family Kat
Have ‘loved’ all the Gno-men and their ladies you have made over the years and hope to see many more of them.
Love your Gnomes! I now have the book Winter Solstice on it’s way to me. Sounds like just what I need to read.
Your gnomes are wonderful! Enjoy the holidays!
These gnomes are fabulous! SO full of whimsy and goodness knows we need more of that these days.
I love them!!! The skis!! They are both adorable.
Oh, so much gnomey goodness!! That mustache is the bomb… and I love the suspenders, too! Looking forward to seeing that new gnome come to life.