Gnomes are adorable little creatures that make charming decorations, and they’re a fun project for both beginners and experienced crocheters.

Materials Needed:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in desired gnome colors (main body, hat, and beard)
  2. Crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn (usually between US G/4.0mm and US H/5.0mm)
  3. Fiberfill or stuffing material
  4. Yarn needle
  5. Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • st: stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: slip stitch

Gnome Pattern:

Body:

  1. Magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6)
  2. Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12)
  3. Ch 1, [sc in next st, inc in next st] repeat around. Join. (18)
  4. Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] repeat around. Join. (24)
  5. Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st] repeat around. Join. (30) 6-9. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (30)
  6. Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts] repeat around. Join. (24)
  7. Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts] repeat around. Join. (18)
  8. Ch 1, [sc in next st, dec over next 2 sts] repeat around. Join. (12)
  9. Stuff the body firmly.

Hat:

  1. Using a different color, attach yarn to the top of the gnome’s head.
  2. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st around. Join. (12)
  3. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st around. Join. (12)
  4. Ch 1, [sc in next st, inc in next st] repeat around. Join. (18)
  5. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st around. Join. (18)
  6. Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] repeat around. Join. (24)
  7. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st around. Join. (24)
  8. Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st] repeat around. Join. (30) 9-10. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (30)
  9. Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts] repeat around. Join. (24)
  10. Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts] repeat around. Join. (18)
  11. Ch 1, [sc in next st, dec over next 2 sts] repeat around. Join. (12)

Beard:

  1. Cut strands of yarn in beard color, approximately 6-8 inches long.
  2. Attach each strand to the front of the gnome’s face, loop through the stitches and pull the ends through the loop, creating a tassel-like effect.

Assembly:

  1. Attach a safety nose or embroider a nose using yarn.
  2. Embroider or attach eyes using buttons or safety eyes.
  3. Optionally, add small embellishments like a belt or buttons to the gnome’s body.
  4. Weave in all ends and secure any loose parts.

Your cute crochet gnome is now complete! You can create a whole family of gnomes in various colors and sizes using this pattern. Feel free to customize their appearance and accessories to make each gnome unique. Happy crocheting!