Hello, and thanks for stopping by Knottie Yeti!

My name is Bonnie and I crochet these fluffy, cheerful gnomes and other uplifting, lighthearted yarn creations (look for black bears and yetis!) here in Asheville, North Carolina. While I do create other cute, cozy, and practical makes for you and your home, my studio is currently a bit of a gnomery! It just seems the world could use more gnomes in homes. I taught myself to crochet during an exceptionally challenging year. It is such a bright spot and I’m happy to share my creations with you! Stay tuned for more information and updates as we grow in 2026, including how to buy Knottie Yeti products and where to find us at local markets and events.

Knottie Yeti gnomes were created to make you smile and inspire feelings of hope, comfort, resilience, and positivity. I crochet and assemble each one by hand, making their personalities different and unique.

Always experimenting with natural materials, some of our gnomes are full of kapok, buckwheat hulls, Victor’s Lavender, and stones to remind us to show up in the world with love and kindness, stay grounded in what matters to you, connected to what you love and to nature, seek common ground, and find some peace and positivity. I often include some combination of a river stone, rose quartz, smokey quartz, amethyst, or black tourmaline, depending on my plans for a particular creation.

They can be large or tiny, squishy or firm, stand on their own or need a little assistance on your shelf. Our largest gnome to date, Pisgah, is 25” around and 7” wide! He stands 13.5” tall with his hat flopped down. Sprig, our smallest gnome right now, is 8.5” around and 2.5” wide. He stands 12” tall with his hat straight up. See their photo in the blue hats!

Gnomes - often known as Tomte or Nisse in Scandinavian folklore - have been described in stories as guardians with a deep connection to and respect for nature, as teachers of kindness and curiosity, with an affinity for harmony. I imagine these soulful beings would be happy nestled in the vast, rugged, beautiful old mountains of Western North Carolina.