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Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a 26cm/10in crochet gnome with a tall pointed hat, a layered hat brim, a round body, arms, a sewn-on beard and a sunflower embellishment. You will work in continuous rounds and use surface slip stitch and BLO/FLO techniques for shaping. The design includes detailed round-by-round instructions and photographic steps for tricky elements like the sunflower petals and leaves.

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

Suitable for intermediate crocheters comfortable with increasing, decreasing and working in back/front loops. The pattern uses Sport/Fine yarn and a 2.5mm hook for a tight fabric so the stuffing stays hidden.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi construction with charming decorative details like the sunflower and star-shaped leaves. I enjoyed designing the tall hat with a shaped brim because it gives the gnome real personality and is fun to stitch. The pattern is full of small finishing techniques I adore, such as surface slip stitch accents and working in BLO/FLO to create texture. I feel proud when each gnome turns out slightly different depending on the color choices—they make great handmade gifts. I hope you feel the same joy making and gifting these little gnomes.

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 to change color schemes to give each gnome a different personality; try pastel blues and pinks for a soft nursery version or earthy tones for rustic decor.

For a chunkier gnome, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook—this will create a squishier, larger gnome perfect for cuddling.

I often swap the sunflower for different appliques like hearts, stars, or tiny pumpkins depending on the season.

Adjust the hat height by adding or removing increase rounds; taller hats are whimsical while shorter hats are more classic.

Try embroidering eyes or using safety eyes for a different facial style—adjust the placement to change expression and character.

Make a mini keychain version by using lighter yarn and a 1.75–2.0 mm hook and shortening the body rounds proportionally.

I add wire into the hat or limbs for posability when I want the gnome to be able to hold small props or pose on a shelf.

Mix yarn textures like cotton for the body and acrylic for the hat to give contrast to the finished piece.

Change the beard style by using loop stitches, fringe, or crocheted loops to create a bushy or sleek beard effect.

I sometimes create a family set with coordinated colors and slight variations in height so they look like a matching gnome group on display.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the contrast thread at the beginning of each round can make it hard to track your place; use a bright marker thread or stitch marker and do not remove it until the piece is finished. ✗ Working with loose tension will allow stuffing to show through the fabric and create gaps; maintain a tight, consistent tension and check gauge before starting. ✗ Forgetting to change color in the last stitch as instructed can create a visible seam; make the color change in the specified stitch so transitions lie flat and neat. ✗ Not stuffing gradually results in lumps and uneven shaping; add small amounts of stuffing while shaping and continue until the piece looks smooth and even. ✗ Skipping the BLO/FLO instructions causes the brim and body texture to be incorrect; follow back loop/front loop directions carefully to obtain the intended sculpted effect.

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming crochet gnome with a tall hat and a bright sunflower accent. This pattern guides you step-by-step through the hat, body, arms, beard, and sunflower details so you can create a cuddly decorative gnome. Perfect for gifting, seasonal decor, or practicing amigurumi shaping and colorwork. Clear rounds, photos, and assembly tips help you complete a 26cm/10in finished gnome.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport/Fine yarn (approx. 160m/174yds per 50g) - recommended blend of cotton and acrylic
  • 02
    Blue - Yarn Art Jeans 76 - Approx. 20g / 70 meters
  • 03
    Brown - Yarn Art Jeans 40 - Approx. 15g / 50 meters
  • 04
    Wheat - Yarn Art Jeans 05 - Approx. 5g / 15 meters
  • 05
    Off-White - Yarn Art Jeans 03 - Approx. 7g / 20 meters
  • 06
    Bright Yellow - Yarn Art Jeans 35 - Approx. 3g / 10 meters
  • 07
    Grass Green - Yarn Art Jeans 69 - Approx. 3g / 10 meters
  • 08
    Stuffing - Polyester fiberfill approx. 40g

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm
  • 02
    Tapestry needles
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers or contrast thread
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing (approx. 40g)
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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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)

Info :

Use a contrast thread to mark the beginning of each round. Do not remove it until your work is completed.

— 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

Round 19 :

Yellow: work surface slip stitch into stitches of Rd 16. Cut off Yellow

Round 19 (cont) :

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

Info :

Stuff

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 (16)

Info :

Stuff

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 (10)

Info :

Change to Brown in last st. Cut off Wheat

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 (10)

Info :

Cut off thread leaving a long tail for sewing.

— 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 (12)

Info :

Cut off thread leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the nose a bit.

— Beard :

Round 1 :

Off-white: Chain 2. 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 next st, SC in next 12sts, INC in next st, SC in next 2sts (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 (20)

Info :

Cut off thread leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Sunflower :

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

Join Bright Yellow: Petal: 1) Chain 3 (count as 1 DC) 2) 4DC in next st 3) Drop a loop from your hook 4) Insert a hook into 3rd Chain. When you will work other petals insert your hook in 1st DC 5) And insert the hook back into the dropped loop 6) Yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook. Petal is done. Now work to end (Ch2, Petal) around, and sl st at the end (total is 12 petals). Cut off thread.

Round 3 :

Join Green grass and make leaves: 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

— Assembling :

Info :

Attach (sew on/glue) the nose on the beard and then sew on the stitches FLO made in front of the body under the hat brim especially for the beard.

Info :

Sew on the arms to body under the hat brim to the stitches you've made on Rd 2 of the body.

Info :

Sew on sunflower to hat and stitch leaves behind the sunflower as desired.

— Twisted Cord :

Info :

The initial thread length should be three times as long as the length of the final cord. For example, if your final cord should be approx. 50cm, you need to grab 150cm threads.

Step 1 :

Take a double Brown thread about 150 cm length, make a knot on one end.

Step 2 :

Hook on for something (I use a door handle) and start to twist.

Step 3 :

Fold in half and remove the end from the door handle.

Step 4 :

Straighten the cord and make a knot on the other end.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach (sew on or glue) the nose onto the beard center, then position the beard on the front of the body and sew over the FLO stitches worked in front of the body so the beard sits neatly under the hat brim.
  • Sew the arms to the sides of the body beneath the hat brim using the marker positions made in Round 2 of the body, angling them slightly forward for a natural pose.
  • Attach the sunflower to the front of the hat by stitching through the back of the flower and securing the leaves behind it so the flower sits flat on the hat brim.
  • Sew the stand into the stitches of Round 21 of the body to provide stability, lining up the stand center and whipstitching evenly.
  • Weave in and secure all ends, then use pins to check placement before final sewing for symmetry and neat assembly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a contrast thread or stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round and do not remove it until the piece is completed.
  • 💡Work with a tight gauge so stuffing doesn’t show through the crocheted fabric; adjust hook size if necessary for your yarn.
  • 💡Change colors in the last stitch as specified to create a smooth color transition and avoid visible gaps.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly during shaping to maintain a smooth, rounded form without lumps.

This cheerful gnome pattern creates a cozy, handmade companion full of charm and personality. The tall hat, wide brim, and sunflower detail make it a standout seasonal or year-round decor piece. Perfect for gifting or sprinkling a little handmade magic around your home. 🧶🌻✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 26 cm (10 in) tall when using the recommended Sport/Fine yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use a different yarn weight, but the final size will change. Choose a suitable hook for the yarn and aim for a tight tension so stuffing does not show through.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in BLO/FLO is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters finish this gnome in about 5-7 hours, though time will vary depending on experience and speed.