Amigurumi Gnome Crochet Pattern

Materials List

• Yarn:
  • Body, Hat, and Branches: Acrylic or cotton DK/worsted-weight yarn in your preferred colors (e.g. greens, cream, pastel pink, dark pink, brown)
  • Small amounts in other colors for details (e.g. butterfly, nose)
• Crochet Hook: 3 mm (or size suitable for your yarn)
• Padding: Polyester stuffing (fiberfill or synthetic cotton)
• Optional:
  • Small piece of cardboard/plastic for flat base stability
  • 1 small pearl or bead for decoration
  • Sewing needle and regular thread for attaching decorations
  • Stitch markers
  • Blush or eyeshadow for cheeks
  • Glue (for securing butterfly or knot ends)

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR = Magic ring
• ch = Chain
• sc = Single crochet
• inc = Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec = Invisible decrease (single crochet two together)
• sl st = Slip stitch
• dc = Double crochet
• hdc = Half double crochet
• st/sts = Stitch/Stitches
• Rnd(s) = Round(s)

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Special Notes

• The gnome is worked in continuous rounds, unless otherwise noted.
• Mark the first stitch of each round for accuracy.
• Slight variation in row counts or rounds will not significantly impact the charm of your piece.

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The Gnome - Step by Step

Body

With body color (e.g. cream or green):

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: 6 inc. (2 sc in each st around) (12)
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3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: Working in back loops only, sc in each st around. (36)
   • This creates a flat base edge for the body.
8. Rnd 8: Sc in each st around (through both loops). (36)
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9. Rnd 9: (sc 5, inc) x 6. (42)
10. Rnds 10–16: Sc in each st around. (42) — 7 rounds
    • You can use the optional cardboard base at this stage before stuffing.
11. Rnd 17: (sc 4, dec) x 7. (35)
12. (Optional: Place and trim cardboard/plastic circle for flat base now if using. Insert it into the base of the body.)
13. Rnd 18: Sc in each st around. (35)
14. Rnd 19: (sc 3, dec) x 7. (28)
15. Rnd 20: Sc in each st around. (28)
16. Stuff body firmly, adjusting your cardboard base if used.
17. Rnd 21: (sc 2, dec) x 7. (21)
18. Rnd 22: Sc in each st around. (21)
19. Rnd 23: (sc 1, dec) x 7. (14)
20. Rnd 24: Sc in each st around. (14)
21. Rnd 25: 7 dec. (7)
    • Finish stuffing. Fasten off leaving a tail. With a yarn needle, thread through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in end neatly.
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Gnome Hat

With hat color (e.g. dark green):

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. (6)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 3. (9)
4. Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (9)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 2, inc) x 3. (12)
6. Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. (12)
7. Rnd 7: (sc 3, inc) x 3. (15)
8. Rnd 8: Sc in each st around. (15)
9. Rnd 9: (sc 4, inc) x 3. (18)
10. Rnd 10: Sc in each st around. (18)
11. Rnd 11: (sc 5, inc) x 3. (21)
12. Rnd 12: (sc 6, inc) x 3. (24)
13. Rnd 13: (sc 7, inc) x 3. (27)
14. Rnd 14: (sc 8, inc) x 3. (30)
15. Rnd 15: (sc 9, inc) x 3. (33)
16. Rnd 16: (sc 10, inc) x 3. (36)
17. Rnd 17: (sc 5, inc) x 6. (42)
18. Rnd 18: (sc 6, inc) x 6. (48)
19. Rnd 19: Sc in each st around. (48)
20. Rnd 20: Sc 12, [(sc 2, inc) x 8], sc 12. (56)
    • First, sc 12, then alternate 2 sc and inc for 24 stitches, then sc 12.
21. Rnd 21 (Decorative Border): [ch 1, sl st in next st] repeat around.
    • Creates a zigzag edge. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
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Nose

With pastel pink or color of choice:

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Rnd 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (12)
   • Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew to body.

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Embroidered Branches

1. With green yarn and a yarn needle, embroider six groups of three short stitches (branches) evenly spaced around the "face" (front upper area of body, around rnd 8).
2. Each group:
   • First stitch to the right side, short.
   • Second stitch to the center, a bit longer (upwards).
   • Third stitch to the left side, short.
3. Make all groups starting and ending each thread at the same point for neatness. Tie off and hide the ends inside the body.

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Butterfly

With thin, contrasting yarn:

1. MR, ch 3.
2. Work in ring: 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring, ch 1, 2 hdc, ch 1, sl st into ring, ch 1, 2 hdc, ch 1, sl st into ring, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st into ring.
3. Fasten off. Pull MR tight to form butterfly, tie yarn ends to pinch center.
4. Optional: Wind a strand of brown yarn around center for body; sew or glue into place on hat.

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Assembly

1. Sew the nose in the center under the hat brim, lightly stuffing as you sew.
2. Sew the hat to the body. Adjust for position; pin if helpful for alignment.
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3. Add butterfly: Sew or glue onto hat as desired; decor can be placed elsewhere.
4. Add pearl or bead at tip of hat, if you like, for a whimsical finish.
5. Blush For a blushing effect, gently dab pink eyeshadow/blush onto cheeks with your fingertip.

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Pattern Correction & Tips

• If the gnome’s body seems too narrow, add a round or two (maintaining the stitch count) before starting your decreases.
• If your hat appears too small, repeat the final increase rounds to desired circumference.
• Don’t stress over tiny inconsistencies—your gnome will be uniquely yours!
• Use stitch markers between increases/decreases for improved accuracy.

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Conclusion

You have crafted a lovely, whimsical amigurumi gnome suitable for gifting, decorating, or delighting friends and family with a handmade woodland charm! Make as many as you like, switching up colors, details, and accessories for variety.