We're changing our set up so as of Friday 7 August 2009 you now have four ways to order. If your cheque's already in the post, don't worry: you'll get your gnomes!
Alan Dart's Yuletide Gnomes remain one of his most popular patterns. (If you haven't met them, you can find out more about the little guys on Alan's website.)
The gnomes were first published back in 2005, in a supplement which was free with issue 8 called 'Christmas Gifts Extra'. To make it easier to get your hands on this 'vintage' Simply Knitting pattern, our subscriptions team has taken on the task and you can now order 'Christmas Gifts Extra' from them for £3.99 (UK) or £5.99 (rest of world).
There are four ways to order:
- Phone Call 0844 848 1602 (UK) or +44 1858 438795 (rest of world) and pay over the phone.
- Fax Send your order to 01858 468969 (UK) or +44 1858 468969 (rest of world).
- Post Send a cheque made payable to 'Simply Knitting' to Simply Knitting, Future Publishing Ltd, FREEPOST RLSC-SXSE-SKKT, Unit 4, Sovereign Park, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9EF. (If you're outside the UK, you will need to use a stamp.)
- Online Order online at www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept payments for the supplement from outside the UK on the website at the moment. Our team is working on resolving this problem as quickly as possible.
About the beards
In the years since we originally published this pattern, Sirdar have discontinued a number of yarns, including Foxy, the yarn used to knit the beard.
While some stores may still have a few balls left, there are plenty of other yarns which we've heard work well (we haven't tried them though, and some we haven't heard of before!), and of course you can substitute any yarn which you think looks the part. If you find one you like, please let us know in the comments.
Stylecraft Eskimo
Lion Brand Fun Fur
Fancy Yarn Fur
Katia Fox
Sirdar Funky Fur
Patons Whisper
Wendy Racy Lady
To keep things clear, comments which aren't suggesting yarns for gnome beards or rest of the gnome pattern will be deleted. If you have a query about your order, please contact the subscriptions team using the information above. If you have a query about Simply Knitting please email us so we can deal with your question directly.
Posted by Lynne Scott (127.0.0.1) on November 29, 2007 at 11:02 AM GMT #
I would dearly love to make her, the Gnomes and the beautiful colourful nativity scene.
Blessings
Rev Jayne
Posted by Reverend Jayne (127.0.0.1) on April 26, 2008 at 10:20 AM BST #
The Santa Lucia doll isn't in this leaflet, but both it and the gnomes are in "Irresistible Gifts to Knit", a collection of our favourite Alan Dart patterns.
The issue with the cakes in was in issue 40.
If we have any left, both should be available from www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk or by calling 01858 438874.
Happy knitting,
Elizabeth
Posted by Elizabeth Bagwell (127.0.0.1) on April 30, 2008 at 02:35 PM BST
Website: http://www.simplyknitting.co.uk #
Thanks
Shelley
Posted by Shelley (127.0.0.1) on August 07, 2009 at 10:08 PM BST #
My local yarn stores in the USA don't
carry Sidar yarn. I've knitted 10 so far and they
look great.
Posted by Peg Hlavacek (127.0.0.1) on August 10, 2009 at 07:34 AM BST #
Posted by Jenny (127.0.0.1) on August 10, 2009 at 10:09 AM BST #
@ Peg and Jenny: Thanks so much for your comments on the gnome beard yarns that worked for you!
Happy gnoming!
Elizabeth
Posted by Elizabeth Bagwell (127.0.0.1) on August 10, 2009 at 11:55 AM BST
Website: http://www.simplyknitting.co.uk #
Posted by Denise (127.0.0.1) on August 25, 2009 at 07:26 PM BST #
Sincerely yours, Angelika Sharp
Posted by Angelika Sharp (127.0.0.1) on January 01, 2010 at 09:58 PM GMT #
Posted by Kylie Bain (127.0.0.1) on January 22, 2010 at 07:29 AM GMT #
You can find the pattern for these imps on Ala Dart site...www.alandart.com
They are sold as downloads and they also have St. Lucia and many more.
The prices are wonderful and you purchase with your paypal account.
Have fun,
Laurene
Posted by Laurene B Silvani (127.0.0.1) on April 06, 2010 at 08:00 PM BST #