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Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

This adorable gnome pattern brings together classic Scandinavian charm with modern crochet techniques. Standing at 26cm tall, this gnome features a distinctive elongated blue hat, a warm brown body, and delightful details like a decorative sunflower and soft beard. The pattern includes helpful tips for creating tight gauge fabric and even suggests using weighted filling to transform your gnome into a functional doorstop. With color changes and decorative elements, this project offers wonderful opportunities to practice intermediate skills while creating something truly special.

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern provides clear round-by-round instructions for each component, including the tall pointed hat, rounded body, small arms, facial features, and decorative sunflower. Helpful visual guides accompany complex sections to ensure your gnome turns out perfectly charming.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this gnome pattern combines functionality with charm. The option to weight the base and use it as a doorstop means your handmade creation serves a practical purpose while looking absolutely adorable. I'm particularly fond of the sunflower detail that adds a pop of cheerful yellow against the cool blue hat, and the beard gives such wonderful texture and personality. The pattern breaks down each element into manageable pieces, making it feel achievable even when working on the taller hat section. There's something so satisfying about watching this whimsical character come to life stitch by stitch, and the finished gnome never fails to bring smiles.

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this gnome pattern. While the original uses a cheerful blue and brown palette, I've created versions with forest green hats paired with grey bodies for a woodland feel, or soft pastels for spring decorating. You could even make a whole gnome family by varying the sizes—just use different yarn weights and corresponding hook sizes.

For the sunflower embellishment, I sometimes swap it out for other flowers depending on the season. A poinsettia works beautifully for Christmas gnomes, while tiny crocheted roses or daisies suit spring versions. You can also skip the flower entirely and add a small crocheted heart or star instead.

The beard is another area where I like to get creative. Try using a fluffy or textured yarn for extra dimension, or add tiny braids to the sides for a Viking-inspired look. Some makers even add small beads or wooden buttons as decorative elements on the beard or hat.

If you're making these as gifts, consider personalizing each gnome with recipient-specific colors or themes. Sports team colors make great gifts for fans, while seasonal color schemes let you create gnomes for every holiday throughout the year.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not maintaining tight enough gauge can cause stuffing to show through the fabric, especially on the lighter colored sections like the beard and nose ✗ Forgetting to mark the beginning of rounds leads to confusion with stitch counts and color changes throughout the tall hat construction ✗ Skipping the surface slip stitch detail on the body results in missing the decorative yellow line that adds visual interest to the design ✗ Overstuffing the body and head makes it difficult to close openings neatly and can distort the intended rounded shape of the gnome

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Create an enchanting handmade gnome that brings whimsy and warmth to any space. This charming 26cm gnome features a tall blue hat adorned with a cheerful sunflower, a fluffy off-white beard, and sweet wheat-colored hands. Perfect for seasonal decor or as a thoughtful gift, this delightful character combines simple crochet techniques with adorable details that capture hearts. Whether displayed on a shelf or used as a decorative doorstop, this lovable gnome adds a touch of handcrafted magic to your home.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Blue yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 76 or similar sport weight) approximately 20g
  • 02
    Brown yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 40 or similar sport weight) approximately 15g
  • 03
    Wheat/tan yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 05 or similar sport weight) approximately 5g
  • 04
    Off-white yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 03 or similar sport weight) approximately 7g
  • 05
    Bright yellow yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 35 or similar sport weight) approximately 3g
  • 06
    Grass green yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 69 or similar sport weight) approximately 3g
  • 07
    Cotton and acrylic blend sport/fine weight yarn (approximately 160m per 50g)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5mm
  • 02
    Tapestry needles
  • 03
    Stuffing (approximately 40g)
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Optional: Small fabric bag for weighted filling (10cm x 15cm)
  • 07
    Optional: Pebbles, cat litter, or washed sand for doorstop weight

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— HAT :

Round 1 :

Blue: 6SC in magic ring, tighten the ring (6)

Round 2 :

*(INC in next st, SC in next st)from*rep x3 (9)

Round 3-12 :

SC in each st around (9)

Round 13 :

*(SC in next sts, INC in next st, SC in next st)from*rep x3 (12)

Round 14 :

SC in each st around (12)

Round 15 :

*(SC in next 3sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (15)

Round 16 :

SC in each st around (15)

Round 17 :

*(SC in next 2sts, INC in next st, SC in next 2sts)from*rep x3 (18)

Round 18 :

SC in each st around (18)

Round 19 :

*(SC in next 5sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (21)

Round 20 :

SC in each st around (21)

Round 21 :

*(SC in next 3sts, INC in next st, SC in next 3sts)from*rep x3 (24)

Round 22 :

SC in each st around (24)

Round 23 :

*(SC in next 7sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (27)

Round 24 :

SC in each st around (27)

Round 25 :

*(SC in next 4sts, INC in next st, SC in next 4sts)from*rep x3 (30)

Round 26 :

SC in each st around (30)

Round 27 :

*(SC in next 9sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (33)

Round 28 :

SC in each st around (33)

Round 29 :

*(SC in next 5sts, INC in next st, SC in next 5sts)from*rep x3 (36)

Round 30 :

SC in each st around (36)

Round 31 :

*(SC in next 11sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (39)

Round 32 :

SC in each st around (39)

Round 33 :

*(SC in next 6sts, INC in next st, SC in next 6sts)from*rep x3 (42)

Round 34 :

SC in each st around (42)

Round 35 :

*(SC in next 13sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (45)

Round 36 :

SC in each st around (45)

Round 37 :

*(SC in next 7sts, INC in next st, SC in next 7sts)from*rep x3 (48)

Round 38 :

SC in each st around (48)

Round 39 :

*(SC in next 15sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (51)

Round 40 :

SC in each st around (51)

Round 41 :

*(SC in next 8sts, INC in next st, SC in next 8sts)from*rep x3 (54)

Round 42 :

*(SC in next 26sts, INC in next st)from*rep x2 (56)

Round 43-45 :

SC in each st around (56)

— HAT BRIM :

Round 46 :

Ch2, *(DC FLO in next 6sts, 2DC FLO in next st)from*rep x3, hdc FLO in next st, SC FLO in next 5sts, INC FLO in next st, SC FLO in next 5sts, hdc FLO in next st, *(2DC FLO in next st, DC FLO in next 6sts)from*rep x3, DC FLO in next st, sl st in 2nd Ch (64)

Round 47 :

Ch2, DC in next 25sts, hdc in next st, SC in next 12sts, hdc in next st, DC in next 24sts, sl st in 2nd Ch (64)

Round 48 :

Ch2, *(DC in next 7sts, 2DC in next st)from*rep x3, hdc in next st, SC in next 6sts, INC in next st, SC in next 6sts, hdc in next st, *(2DC in next st, DC in next 7sts)from*rep x3, DC in next st, sl st in 2nd Ch (72)

Round 49 :

SC in next 72sts around (72), sl st in 1st stitch of rd. Cut off Blue

— BODY :

Round 1 :

With Brown work BLO into stitches of Rd 46: SC BLO in each st around (56)

Round 2 :

SC in next 11sts, SC BLO in next 5sts (we will attach the arm here), SC in next 8sts, SC BLO in next 8sts (we will attach a beard here), SC in next 8sts, SC BLO in next 5sts (we will attach the arm here), SC in next 11sts (56)

Round 3-7 :

SC in each st around (56)

Round 8 :

*(SC in next 13sts, INC in next st)from*rep x4 (60)

Round 9-12 :

SC in each st around (60)

Round 13 :

*(SC in next 7sts, INC in next st, SC in next 7sts)from*rep x4 (64)

Round 14-15 :

SC in each st around. Change to Blue in last stitch. Cut off Brown (64)

Round 16 :

Blue: *(SC BLO in next 3sts, SC2tog BLO, SC BLO in next 3sts)from*rep x8 (56)

Round 17-18 :

SC in each st around (56)

Info :

Drop a loop from your hook. Yellow: work surface slip stitch into stitches of Rd 16. Cut off Yellow

Round 19 :

Grab a dropped blue loop back on your hook and continue: *(SC in next 5sts, SC2tog)from*rep x8. Stuff (48)

Round 20-21 :

SC in each st around (48)

Round 22 :

SC BLO in each st around (48)

Round 23 :

*(SC in next 2sts, SC2tog, SC in next 2sts)from*rep x8 (40)

Round 24 :

*(SC in next 3sts, SC2tog)from*rep x8 (32)

Round 25 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog, SC in next st)from*rep x8 (24)

Round 26 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog)from*rep x8. Stuff (16)

Round 27 :

SC2tog x8. Cut off thread and sew the opening (8)

— STAND :

Round 1 :

With Yellow work into stitches of Rd 21 of the Body: SC FLO in each st around. Cut off thread (48)

— ARMS (STEP 1 - PALMS) :

Round 1 :

Wheat: 5SC in magic ring, tighten the ring (5)

Round 2 :

INC in each st around (10)

Round 3-5 :

SC in each st around. Change to Brown in last st. Cut off Wheat (10)

Round 6-7 :

Brown: SC in each st around (10)

Round 8 :

SC BLO in each st around (10)

Round 9-17 :

SC in each st around. Cut off thread leaving a long tail for sewing (10)

— NOSE :

Round 1 :

Wheat: 6SC in magic ring, tighten the ring (6)

Round 2 :

INC in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

*(SC in next st, INC in next st)from*rep x6 (18)

Round 4-5 :

SC in each st around (18)

Round 6 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog)from*rep x6. Cut off thread leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the nose a bit (12)

— BEARD :

Info :

Off-white: Chain 2 (2)

Round 1 :

3SC in 2nd st from hook (work in continuous rounds) (3)

Round 2 :

INC in each of 3SC (6)

Round 3 :

INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 2sts, INC in next st, SC in next st (9)

Round 4 :

SC in next st, INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 5sts, INC in next st (12)

Round 5 :

SC in next 2sts, INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 5sts, INC in next st, SC in next 2sts (15)

Round 6 :

SC in next 3sts, INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 9sts, INC in next st (18)

Round 7 :

SC in next 4sts, INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 8sts, INC in next st, SC in next 3sts (21)

Round 8 :

SC in next 5sts, INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 14sts (23)

Round 9 :

SC in next 6sts, INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 14sts, INC in next st (26)

Round 10-12 :

SC in each st around (26)

Round 13 :

SC in next 8sts, SC2tog, SC in next 11sts, SC2tog, SC in next 3sts (24)

Round 14 :

SC in next 7sts, SC2tog, SC in next 10sts, SC2tog, SC in next 3sts (22)

Round 15 :

SC in next 6sts, SC2tog, SC in next 9sts, SC2tog, SC in next 3sts (20)

Round 16 :

SC in each st around. Cut off thread leaving a long tail for sewing (20)

— SUNFLOWER :

Round 1 :

Brown: in magic ring: Ch2, 11DC, sl st in Ch 2nd st of rd. Cut off thread

Round 2 (Petals) :

Join Bright Yellow: Chain 3 (count as 1 DC), 4DC in next st, drop loop from hook, insert hook into 3rd Chain (for subsequent petals insert into 1st DC), insert hook back into dropped loop, yarn over and pull through both loops. Petal is done. Work (Ch2, Petal) around, sl st at end (12 petals total). Cut off thread

Round 3 (Leaves) :

Join Green grass: Ch1, *(all in next 2Ch-space: [hdc, 2DC, TR, Ch4, sl st in previous TR, TR, 2DC, hdc]); SC in next 2Ch-space)from*rep x6. Total is 6 leaves

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach or glue the nose onto the center of the beard piece, positioning it near the top edge.
  • Sew the beard with attached nose to the front of the body under the hat brim, using the FLO stitches made specifically for this purpose on Round 2 of the body.
  • Sew the arms to each side of the body under the hat brim, attaching them to the BLO stitches marked on Round 2 of the body.
  • Create a twisted cord using double brown thread approximately 150cm long, twist tightly, fold in half, and knot both ends.
  • Wrap the twisted cord around the base of the hat where it meets the body, tie in a bow at the front.
  • Attach the sunflower decoration to the front of the hat, positioning it slightly to one side above the cord bow.
  • If using as a doorstop, insert a small fabric bag filled with pebbles or sand into the body before closing the bottom completely.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a contrast thread to mark the beginning of each round and do not remove it until work is completed
  • 💡Maintain tight gauge throughout to prevent stuffing from showing through the crocheted fabric
  • 💡The pattern uses SC 'X' method (yarn under) rather than the typical 'V' method for a specific stitch appearance
  • 💡When changing colors, make the color change in the last stitch of the previous round for clean transitions
  • 💡Remember to work surface slip stitch with yellow on Round 16 of body before continuing with blue yarn
  • 💡For the doorstop option, prepare the weighted fabric bag before starting to close the bottom of the body

This charming crochet gnome brings Scandinavian folklore right into your home with its distinctive tall blue hat and cheerful sunflower accent. Perfect for seasonal decorating or year-round whimsy, this 26cm character combines intermediate techniques with straightforward construction. The clever design even allows you to weight the base and transform your handmade gnome into a functional doorstop that guards your doors with style. With its fluffy beard, sweet details, and sturdy construction, this gnome becomes a treasured piece that showcases your crochet skills beautifully. 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly and keep in mind that your finished gnome will be a different size. The key is maintaining tight enough gauge so stuffing doesn't show through the stitches. Test your tension with a small swatch first.

How do I make the twisted cord for the hat decoration?

Take a double strand of brown yarn about 150cm long, knot one end and hook it onto something stable like a door handle. Twist the yarn tightly, then fold it in half and remove from the door handle. The yarn will twist upon itself to create the cord. Knot the other end to secure.

What's the best filling to use if I want to make this a doorstop?

The pattern suggests creating a small fabric pouch (10cm x 15cm) filled with pebbles, cat litter, or washed sand. Avoid food items like rice or beans as they may attract insects. Insert the weighted pouch into the body along with regular stuffing before closing the bottom.

Why does the pattern specify SC 'X' method instead of the regular method?

The SC 'X' method (yarn under, pull through, yarn over) creates a slightly different stitch appearance compared to the typical 'V' method. It gives the fabric a specific texture that the designer prefers for this project.

How do I attach the beard to the body securely?

First attach the nose to the beard piece, then sew the entire beard assembly to the body using the FLO (front loop only) stitches that were specifically created on Round 2 of the body. This provides a secure attachment point that's built into the pattern structure.