This hand felted gnome is Cecil the Sweet Pea. He is inspired by the vibrant and sweet-smelling sweet pea. Cecil’s hat is a blend of white alpaca; fuchsia nettle fibre; white soya fibre; green, soft pink and light purple merino wool; light pink silk noils; maroon Corriedale wool; white firestar and gold Angelina Fibre for sparkle. The brim of this gnome’s hat is wet felted in a “messy” manner.
 
This gnome/tomte/troll/elf doll is perfect for your bookshelf or mantle and would make an incredible gift for your friends, family, or yourself.
 
Cecil the Sweet Pea gnome/troll/elf:
 
Stands about 11.5 inches tall and 6.5 inches around the base including his pink shoes. He sits on a 2.5 inch wooden disk to allow free standing.
 
He has little flesh coloured cheeks and nose under all those locks.
 
His hat is a blend of white alpaca; fuchsia nettle fibre; white soya fibre; green, soft pink and light purple merino wool; light pink silk noils; maroon corriedale wool; white firestar and gold Angelina Fibre for sparkle. The brim of this gnome’s hat is wet felted in a “messy” manner.
 
He is lightweight and soft to the touch.
 
His beard and hair is made from white Wensleydale and hand dyed pink Blue Faced Leicester locks.
 
See my other hand felted gnomes at www.gnomesforyourhomes.co.uk. Sign up for our Gnome Army newsletter to get updates on the gnomes waiting to be adopted for your home https://www.gnomesforyourhomes.co.uk/gnome-army
 
Packaging:
 
Each gnome is wrapped in beautiful tissue paper. He is safely placed in a thick cardboard box for their travels.
 
Be sure to see all Cecil the Sweet Pea Gnome’s friends at www.gnomesforyourhomes.co.uk
 
 
Can't find the perfect gnomes? I also make custom gnomes to your specifications. See listing https://www.gnomesforyourhomes.co.uk/product-page/custom-just-how-you-like-it-hand-felted-gnome-tomten-6-inches-tall for more information or message me.
 
Small child warning:
 
*Unfortunately, because of the handmade nature of the gnome, I cannot say my gnomes are safe for children. These gnomes are for decorative purposes only. Please message me if you have any concerns or questions.
 
Images:
 
**Photos have been taken in natural light. I have done my best to match the real-life colour, but, because monitors and phones are different, there will be some colour variation.
 
Gnome Folklore:
 
There is various folklore surrounding Gnomes. They are usually portrayed as small magical beings that mostly live underground. They protect Mother Nature’s animals and precious gems and metals.
 
Nisse/tomte are thought to bring good luck and protect the homes, animals, farms, gardens, and people that treat them nicely. But, they may cause mischief to those that harm them.