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Give your beard a little trim to shape and lightly mist it with some water, style the beard and let it dry that way to hold that shape.

Feed your yarn ends through the center of the flower. Sew 3 flowers onto the Bride’s hat. Grab the yarn end of 3 flowers and knot them together to make a bouquet. Crochet Bride Gnome Assembly Instructions That said, like many mythical creatures, gonks remind us of the beauty of traditions and stories passed down through generations. They’re a testament to the universality of certain themes: the need for protection, the warmth of home, and the magic of the festive season.Cut 21 eight-inch strands of yarn for the beard. Group three strands together and attach them to the 7 center single crochet like you would add fringe to a scarf. (See Photo Below) Originating in the 1960s, gonks were first designed as stuffed toys made from odds and ends. Crafters created these whimsical characters using spare fabric, yarn, and other materials found around the house. Their rise in British pop culture was swift, soon becoming emblematic toys of the era. To truly appreciate their appeal, one needs to understand the historical context of Christmas gnomes and their popularity. Physical Characteristics of Gonks

Sitting - Another popular style is a sand-bag type decoration, where the gonk’s body is weighed down with sand so they can sit stably on a shelf or table, where their legs dangle freely over the side. Much like gnomes, gonks have found their way into various facets of popular culture. Their resurgence in the 21st century, especially as Christmas decorations, has reignited interest in these charming figures. But are gnomes reserved only for the Christmas season? The popularity of these creatures, especially during the festive period, begs this question. For a sprinkle of festive humor, there are also delightful Christmas gnome jokes and facts that highlight their impact on pop culture. Comparison to Other Mythical Creatures and Symbols Note: For the Bride work 2 more rows of Row 6 so that her arms are long enough to hold her bouquet.Row 2: *CH20, turn, Work 2 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook, Work 2SC into the next 8 CH, SC into the next 10 CH. Skip a ST of the Foundation Row and SLST to the next ST of Foundation Row.* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. An old Nordic tradition involves leaving out a bowl of porridge during the winter solstice so that the gonk may feast and join in the festivities. As Christmas became more prominent across Scandinavia, these stories and traditions stayed with the people, and gonks eventually came to be paired with Christmas. A Gonk is For Life, Not Just for Christmas