Hello Gnome!

I knitted this gnome for my Mum but I had a hard time parting with him - he's just so cute!

The pattern is this one and it's a great stash buster.  Instead of using the weighted stuffing as the pattern suggested, I use a natural product (this one) and wrapped it in an old kitchen plastic bag so it didn't escape.

Do you think he's a cutie too?  My kids both want one for themselves and maybe I should make myself one but hmm, what colour should I do the body, stripey perhaps?