My Little Gnome

I've always wanted a Gnome of my very own.

Now I have one.

Meet Opal the Gnome:

Although, I never knew a Gnome could be so cute.

The pattern is Pointy Elf Hat from More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts and is so easy.

I hope to make a few more very soon.

The yarn is my own hand spun.

My mom has been a hand spinner for most of my life, 

and until the last few years, 

I haven't had much interest in learning myself.

I started knitting about 3 years ago and my desire to learn to spin has been growing ever since.

How amazing it feels to create something from start to finish.

I don't have my own spinning wheel yet, 

but my mom has 7!

Did I say 7?

Yes, 7.

7 spinning wheels.

Maybe next time I go to visit her, I will document them.

Anyway, I'm sure I won't have any trouble trying to find one to learn on.

Opal wants to wish you a very gnomey day!