StoneGnome Crochet Design

15/02/2026

I hope you had a lovely Valentine's day!

I spent mine trying to recover from a night with a sick child and too little sleep. But, I guess that is also what love is about ♥️

This lovely red yarn was a December present from my kids. I thought I might make a heart from it but I haven't decided yet.

I am looking forward to a week's vacation now AND hopefully yarn time too.

Cheers!

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas 🌲❄️

I hope your past 5 months has been less busy and happier than mine ♥️⛄️

Work and private life have taken all my energy since summer - with hardly any time for yarn 🥹

Recently, I came across a wonderful tiny star crochet pattern in my social feeds and thought of it as an easy yarn break. But, I couldn’t make it work. It has a chart and written instructions - however it is AI-generated and neither really makes any sense.

So, I decided to see, if I could wing something similar. Sometimes that’s how the design process kicks in.

Below is my (short) version. Feel free to nurse the details and to share this!

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season ✨

LOVE ♥️ StoneGnome

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US terms

Note. Optional htr = half treble crochet (yo x2, insert n pull up a loop, yo n pull through 2, yo n pull through all)

Rnd 1
In a MR. Chain 1, 9 hdc, join with a slip st to the chain. (10)

Rnd 2 - circle and point spines
1 sc in the current st and chain 1 (counts as a dc),

*1 dc in current st,
1 dc in the next st,
[point spine: chain 5, slst. in the 3rd back loop from the hook, chain 1, slst. in the 2nd back loop from the hook,]
1 dc in the current st,
1 dc in the next st.*

Repeat ** all the way, but skip the last dc in the round.

Join the round with a slst in the first st in the round (sc + ch).

Each of the spines have 3 spaces, including one in the middle of a slst,
plus a space below the spine.

Rnd 3 - points
* (optional: htr right below the next spine),
1 dc in the 1st spine hole,
1 hdc in the middle hole,
1 sc in the last hole, chain 2, continue on the other side of the spine,
1 sc in the current hole,
1 hdc in the middle hole,
1 dc in the next hole
(optional: htr below the spine),
slst. into the 2nd dc in the circle. *

Repeat ** all the way.

FINISH OFF
Cut a long yarn end. Fasten off and weave the yarn inside the star, bringing it out at the tip of a point. Form a loop here for hanging.

Wash and shape if needed 🌟

♥️

09/10/2025

Hi everyone! 👋

After working almost non-stop for way too long, I’m finally picking up my crochet hook again! 🧶 This Saturday, I’ll be hosting a small workshop where I’m sharing my favorite tips & tricks for amigurumi.

Then it’s time for a week-long staycation—hopefully with plenty of yarn time too!💛

Can’t wait to recharge, create, and share more soon.

It’s been a while since I posted here — are you working on anything fun right now? Let me know if you are! 👇✨

07/08/2025

Almost done… but I don’t want it to be over. HELP!

Why is finishing a crochet project so hard? 🫣

Somewhere along the way, I start craving something new (and yes, I totally cheated this time too and did a bunch of other 🧶 stuff in between).

Then there's the weird fear of missing the current project once it’s done—so I slow down, as if stalling will keep it around a little longer. 🪄

To be fair, this crochet stitch is an absolute dream to work with 🥰 - But still.

Hopefully nobody else is that silly.

Project:
Main stitch:
Yarn: "Strømpegarn" (sock yarn)
40% superwash wool,
40% acrylic,
20% nylon

20/06/2025

Somehow, the Slim Tunisian Breeze Scarf has been out for ages—and I’ve only just found time to write about it on www.stonegnome.com. ⏰ Time slips away when family and work call for attention.

Summer is getting more like summer every day—bright, and way too hot for even a slim little scarf. ☀️ But those chilly evenings? Perfect for a cozy crochet time. Grab some yarn and learn a new stitch! ☕🧶

You can also find the scarf pattern on LoveCrafts now (woohoo!). Just a heads-up: the images might still be playing hide-and-seek over there. I hope they show up during the weekend. 👀🥴

20/05/2025

The Tunisian Breeze stitch is very stretchy! 💫

Length before blocking 140cm (55in)
Length after blocking 180cm (71in)

Blocking: Washed and gently stretched to 200cm / 79 in. (It could have been stretched a lot more.) Then laid flat to dry without pins. It shrank about 20cm (8in) - or 10% - as it dried.

Yarn: Hjertegarn Wool-Silk 🧶
75% lambswool 🐑, 25% Silk 🦋
300 m / 50 g (approx. 330 yd / 1.76 oz) 📏
Hook size: 4 mm (US G-6 / UK 8) 🪄

The yarn features a lovely rustic look with a soft touch.

This Slim Tunisian Breeze Scarf is a lightweight design with a unique texture and a slightly fancy feel. 

The pattern is available at Ravelry and www.payhip.com/stonegnome.
🎁 a discount code BREEZE is valid until Friday afternoon.

16/05/2025

PATTERN RELEASE: Slim Tunisian Breeze Scarf 🧣

The slim scarf pattern is out — soft, light, airy, reversible, and curl-free.
It’s based on an all-new stitch pattern making its debut. I call the stitch Tunisian Breeze. You can be among the first to try it.

Find the pattern now in the StoneGnome shop (payhip.com/stonegnome) 🧶 and on Ravelry.

Early bird discount! Use code BREEZE to get 33% off — valid for one week only.

Thank you to all testers ♥️ for your patience and care - and kudos to you for the beautiful scarves you made, I hope some of you find a way to share it with us!

· · .byhamsi ·
· Kimberly · .by.dina · Lori ·
· Vicki · .tseng · Robyn ·
· · Tracy ·

Enjoy!

11/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day Draw!

[UPDATE: I’ve drawn a winner of a FREE pattern — Karen Foltz!]

Whether you're celebrating, remembering, or simply taking a quiet moment - today is for honoring care and love. ♥️💐

To mark the day, I'm hosting a small giveaway.
One or more winners will receive a FREE StoneGnome crochet pattern of their choice!

It could be the upcoming slim scarf (photo), or something else you've had your eye on. 🧶

To join the little draw:
🧡 Like this post
💛 Comment with the color(s) you’d love to use for a new project

The draw will happen at a random time in 4–5 days.

🧶 Testers, you are welcome to share your slim scarves on your profiles!
Don’t forget to comment below so we can admire what you made.

(This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook.)

Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful day ♥️
StoneGnome

20/04/2025

Happy Easter from Bunny, Junior Egg, and me! 🐣🐰
We hope you had a lovely holiday - and a little yarn time, of course.

I’m currently working on my next . I was lucky to find a beautiful, soft, that’s just perfect for it. 🤎🩷💛

🧶 Yarn: Gründl Hot Socks - Lago (4-ply)
🪄 Hook: 4.5mm (as my available 5mm ones feel just a tiny bit too heavy.)

- - -
Junior and Bunny can be found on my website, if you still are in Easter mode.

25/12/2024

MERRY CROCHET CHRISTMAS - Here is a present for you 🎁

Enjoy 24% off selected(!) StoneGnome patterns with code MERRYX on Ravelry and in the StoneGnome Shop - valid until December 26th.

Wishing you a relaxed holiday with lovely yarn moments. 🧶🫖

Merry Christmas!

♥ StoneGnome

29/11/2024

December 1st is almost here, and Christmas is in the air!

I’ve updated the striped Christmas bauble pattern to include the instructions for the cap, which were previously only available on Instagram.

This little detail adds the perfect finishing touch to your handmade baubles - Enjoy!

Striped Crochet Christmas Bauble. Made with unusual crochet stitches. A fun little fast project.

22/11/2024

We've had the most beautiful snow the last couple of days ❄️❄️ It started snowing just after I finished these gorgeous snowflakes, and it feels kind of magical. ❄️

The snowflakes are perfect for adding a frosty touch to your holiday decor. Find the patterns at stonegnome.com. Search for snowflake or use http://stonegnome.com/p/links.html > Christmas (button)