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Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Tree 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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Cute Companion

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

About This Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a 23 cm / 9 in Tree Gnome complete with a nest hat, beard, nose, arms (sticks), flowers, egg and a tiny chick. It uses Sport/Fine weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook to create a neat fabric and crisp details. The design features surface details like grass, embroidered leaves and small appliqued flowers to give a woodland feel. Clear step-by-step photos and stitch notes help you assemble and finish the gnome beautifully.

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

Youll work in rounds and rows for different parts, changing colors for grass and details. The pattern includes flower and bullion knot instructions plus guidance for attaching all pieces securely.

Why You'll Love This Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful character design with detailed embellishments that really bring the gnome to life. The nest hat and tiny chick make it unique and fun to customize with different colors. I enjoy the satisfying finishing steps — adding leaves, flowers and the beard gives each piece personality. It is a pattern that rewards patience with a delightful, gift-ready result that always gets compliments.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this gnome by changing colors; try autumn tones for a harvest vibe or pastels for spring.

I often make the gnome larger by using a bulkier yarn and a bigger hook — just remember the proportions change and you may need more stuffing.

I sometimes replace the embroidered eyes with tiny safety eyes for a different expression, but always secure them well if the toy is for a child.

I like to add wired stems inside the arms or hat decorations to make elements poseable and keep them in place.

For a whimsical variation, swap the chick for a tiny crocheted bird in contrasting colors and add a few more mini flowers to the nest.

Try using variegated yarn for the body or hat brim to introduce unexpected color shifts without extra color changes.

If you want a rustic look, use natural toned yarns for the nest and sticks and embroider subtle leaf veins with darker green thread.

I sometimes stitch on small beads or sequins at the flower centers for a sparkling accent — sew them tightly and securely in place.

Make a set of gnomes with different hats and beard styles to create a charming collection that displays beautifully together.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with different nose sizes or beard lengths — small tweaks transform the gnome’s personality.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the start of rounds will cause confusion during shaping; place a marker at the beginning of every round and move it up as you work. ✗ Using a loose gauge will let stuffing show through the crocheted fabric; use the recommended yarn weight and a 2.5 mm hook or go down a hook size to create a tight fabric. ✗ Stuffing too early or unevenly causes lumps and distorted shaping; stuff gradually while closing, adding small amounts to keep a smooth form. ✗ Not securing long tails or sewing pieces tightly can make decorations fall off; leave long tails for sewing, pin pieces in place, and use a strong sewing stitch to attach securely. ✗ Changing color without fastening off neatly can leave visible seams; cut and weave ends or use invisible joins and tuck tails inside as you go. ✗ Forgetting to count stitch changes after increases or decreases will distort the round; count stitches after each shaping round to ensure the correct stitch count.

Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming Tree Gnome that doubles as a decorative home accent or a playful toy. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting the hat, body, beard, nose, arms, nest, egg and a sweet chick, with clear photos and techniques. Youll enjoy stitching leaves, flowers and tiny details that give personality to this woodland friend. Perfect for gifting or adding a handmade touch to your seasonal decor.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport / Fine weight yarn (recommended Yarn Art Jeans or similar), approx 160 meters (174 yds) per 50 gram ball
  • 02
    Light brown - Yarn Art Jeans 71 - Approx. 30 g / 100 meters
  • 03
    Grass Green - Yarn Art Jeans 69 - Approx. 10 g / 35 meters
  • 04
    Dark Brown - Yarn Art Jeans 70 - Approx. 5 g / 15 meters
  • 05
    Light Green - Yarn Art Jeans 29 - Approx. 5 g / 15 meters
  • 06
    Blue (bow, flowers) - Yarn Art Jeans 76 - Approx. 2 g
  • 07
    White (flowers) - Yarn Art Jeans 62 - Approx. 1 g
  • 08
    Off-white (egg) - Yarn Art Jeans 03 - Approx. 5 g
  • 09
    Light Yellow (for a chick) - Yarn Art Jeans 67 - Approx. 5 g
  • 10
    Wheat (nose) - Yarn Art Jeans 05 - Approx. 2 g
  • 11
    Honey caramel (stick) - Yarn Art Jeans 07 - Approx. 2 g
  • 12
    Beige (sand) (stick) - Yarn Art Jeans 48 - Approx. 2 g
  • 13
    Red (beak embroidery) - any thin yarn - small amount

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm (metric)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn/tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Sewing needle for bullion knot and attaching details
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Pins for assembly and positioning
  • 07
    Polyester stuffing approx. 40 g
  • 08
    Optional: small glue for attaching tiny parts

Progress Tracker

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— Hat+Body :

Round Rd 1 :

Light brown: 6SC in magic ring [6] tighten the ring

Round Rd 2 :

INC in each of next 6sts [12]

Round Rd 3 :

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

Round Rd 4 :

*(SC in next st, INC in next st, SC in next st) from*rep x6 [24]

Round Rd 5 :

*(SC in next 3sts, INC in next st) from*rep x6 [30]

Round Rd 6 :

*(SC in next 2sts, INC in next st, SC in next 2sts) from*rep x6 [36]

Round Rd 7 :

*(SC in next 5sts, INC in next st) from*rep x6 [42]

Round Rd 8 :

*(SC in next 3sts, INC in next st, SC in next 3sts) from*rep x6 [48] (pic 1)

Info :

Place a stitch marker into the last st of this round

Round Rd 9 :

BPsc in each st around [48] (pic 2)

Round Rd 10-13 :

SC in each st around [48] (pic 3)

Round Rd 14 :

*(SC in next 7sts, INC in next st) from*rep x6 [54]

Round Rd 15-16 :

SC in each st around [54]

Round Rd 17 :

*(Ch1, sl st in next st) from*rep to end [54]

Info :

Cut off thread

Round Rd 1-2 :

Grab the nest base upside-down and with Light brown: start from a stitch marker work into stitches BLO: SC BLO in each st around [48] (pic 4)

Round Rd 3 :

SC in next 19sts, SC BLO in next 10sts (we will attach the beard to these sts), SC in next 19 sts [48] (pic 5)

Round Rd 4-6 :

SC in each st around [48]

Round Rd 7 :

SC in next 11sts, SC BLO in next 3 sts (we will attach the 'arm' to these sts), SC in next 20sts, SC BLO in next 3sts (we will attach the 'arm' to these sts), SC in next 11sts [48]

Round Rd 8 :

SC in each st around [48]

Round Rd 9 :

*(SC in next 7sts, INC in next st) from*rep x6 [54]

Round Rd 10-11 :

SC in each st around [54] (pic 6)

Round Rd 12 :

*(SC in next 4sts, INC in next st, SC in next 4sts)from*rep x6 [60]

Round Rd 13 :

SC in each st around [60]

Round Rd 14 :

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

Round Rd 15-17 :

SC in each st around [64]

Round Rd 18 :

*(SC in next 3sts, SC2tog, SC in next 3sts) from*rep x8 [56]

Round Rd 19-20 :

SC in each st around [56] Change to Grass Green in last st. Cut off Light brown

Round Rd 21 :

Green grass: in this round we are going to imitate a grass. To make this you need to work SC around and make stitches of different length and lean stitches in different sides in a chaotic manner as it's shown in the pic [56]

Round Rd 22 :

*(SC in next 5sts, SC2tog) from*rep x8 [48]

Round Rd 23-24 :

SC in each st around [48]

Round Rd 25 :

SC BLO in each st around [48]

Round Rd 26 :

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

Info :

Stuff

Round Rd 27 :

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

Round Rd 28 :

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

Round Rd 29 :

*(SC in next sts, SC2tog)from*rep x8 [16]

Round Rd 30 :

SC2tog x8 [8]

Info :

Cut off thread and sew the opening

— Hat Brim :

Round Rd 1 :

Light brown: Grab the detail upside-down and work into stitches FLO of the Rd 1 of the body starting from the beginning of rd: *(SC FLO in next 11 sts, INC FLO in next st) from*rep x4 [52]

Round Rd 2 :

*(SC in next 6 sts, INC in next st, SC in next 6 sts) from*rep x4 [56]

Round Rd 3 :

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

Info :

Cut off thread

— Stand :

Round Rd 1 :

Green grass: Grab the item upside-down and work into stitches FLO of Rd 24 of the body starting from the beginning of rd: SC FLO in each st around

Info :

Cut off thread

— Beard :

Row 1 :

Dark brown: Chain 10

Row 2 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 8sts, [9] , Ch1 (turning chain), Turn

Row 3 :

SC in next 6sts [12], Ch6, Turn

Row 4 :

SC in next 7sts, Ch6 [13], Turn

Row 5 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 11sts [12], Ch1, Turn

Row 6 :

SC in next 8sts, Ch7 [19], Turn

Row 7 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 13sts [14], Ch1, Turn

Row 8 :

SC in next 8sts, Ch5 [13], Turn

Row 9 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 11sts [12], Ch1, Turn

Row 10 :

SC in next 7sts, Ch5 [12], Turn

Row 11 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 10sts [11], Ch1, Turn

Row 12 :

SC in next 6sts, Ch5 [11], Turn

Row 13 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 9sts [10]

Info :

Cut off the leaving a long tail for sewing

— Nose :

Round Rd 1 :

Wheat: 6SC in magic ring [6] tighten the ring

Round Rd 2 :

INC in each st around [12]

Round Rd 3 :

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

Round Rd 4-5 :

SC in each st around [18]

Round Rd 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. Attach (sew or glue) the nose to the beard

— Arms - Sticks :

Step 1 Long Stick - Round Rd 1 :

Light brown: 6SC in magic ring [6] tighten the ring

Step 1 Long Stick - Round Rd 2-6 :

SC in each st around [6]

Step 1 Long Stick - Note :

For the second arm repeat the pattern Rd 1-5, cut off thread and go to STEP 2

Step 1 Long Stick - Round Rd 7 :

SC in each st around, sl st [6]

Info :

Cut off thread

Step 2 Short Stick - Round Rd 1 :

Light brown: 6SC in magic ring [6] tighten the ring

Step 2 Short Stick - Round Rd 2-3 :

SC in each st around [6] Do not cut off thread. Go to STEP 3

Step 3 Continue - ASSEMBLE :

1. Arrange together the long and the short sticks as illustrated in the mage

Step 3 Continue - ASSEMBLE :

2. Insert your hook through stitches of both fabrics and make SC

Step 3 Continue - ASSEMBLE :

3. Make SC in next 3 stitches the same way

Step 3 Continue - ASSEMBLE :

4. Continue crocheting SC in next 3 stitches of the stick that is above and continue working SC in next 6 stitches of the edge make 10 rounds. For the second arm make 12 rounds

Info :

Sew the beard with the nose on the body under the hat brim in front (10 stitches FLO). Attach sticks to the body (3 stitches FLO on sides under the hat brim)

Arms - Sticks - Materials :

Dark brown: Crochet two chains - 60 cm and 30 cm length. Light brown: Crochet a chain - 60 cm length. Wheat: Crochet a chain - 30 cm length. Honey Caramel: Crochet two chains - 60 cm and 30 cm length. Beige: Crochet two chains - 60 cm and 30 cm length

Arms - Leaves chains :

Make one chain with leaves with Light green and one chain with Dark green

Arms - Leaves pattern :

*(Chain15, 2 unfinished DC into 5th st from hook (3 loops on hook) Yarn over and draw through all loops on your hook, Ch2, sl st in 2nd st from hook, Ch3, sl st in same st as prev DCs). The first leaf is completed from*rep x7, sl st in next st of a chain to fix the thread. Make one more chain with leaves with Light Green but make 10 repeats

Arms - Finish :

Arrange chains all together and twist. Pin to the hat on the back. Wrap around the hat, take out and spreading green leaves if they are hidden. Fix in place all chains with a sewing thread (brown) and a sewing needle

— Egg :

Round Rd 1 :

Off-white: 6SC in magic ring [6] tighten the ring

Round Rd 2 :

INC in each st around [12]

Round Rd 3 :

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

Round Rd 4 :

SC in each st around [18]

Round Rd 5 :

*(SC in next st, INC in next st, SC in next st)from*rep x6 [24]

Round Rd 6-7 :

SC in each st around [24]

Round Rd 8 :

*(SC in next 3 sts, INC in next st)from*rep x6 [30]

Round Rd 9-14 :

SC in each st around [30]

Round Rd 15 :

*(SC in next 3sts, SC2tog) from*rep x6 [24]

Info :

Stuff

Round Rd 17 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog, SC in next st)from*rep x6 [18]

Round Rd 18 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog) from*rep x6 [12]

Info :

Stuff, pull the thread through the edge stitches, and tighten the opening

— Chick :

Info :

Light Yellow: repeat the egg pattern

Info :

Dark brown: Embroider eyes. Light Brown: embroider legs. Red: embroider a beak

— Bow :

Round Row 1 :

Blue: Chain 6

Round Row 1 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 4sts [5], Ch1, Turn

Round Row 2 :

SC in each st around [5]

Info :

Cut off thread leaving a long tail for assembling. Tie the middle of the item and attach(sew or glue) the bow to the chick's head

— Pattern - Flower :

Flower Pattern :

With a required color: in magic ring: *(Ch2, 3DC, Ch2, sl st)from*rep x5 Tighten the ring. Cut off thread with the yarn and sewing needle embroider Bullion Knot:

Flower Bullion Knot Step 1 :

Bring the needle out through A and put the needle through B at the desired length.

Flower Bullion Knot Step 2 :

Now, bring the needle out through A again. Then, wind the thread around the needle as shown. The distance of the wound thread should measure the same as the distance between A and B. Too few wraps will spoil the stitch.

Flower Bullion Knot Step 3 :

Then, hold the wrapped thread with your fingers and pull the needle out with the other finger. Keep pulling the needle completely in an upward direction till the wraps lay on the fabric as shown above. Adjust and straighten the wraps if required and put in the needle back through B.

Flower Bullion Knot Step 4 :

The finished bullion stitch would look like this.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place a stitch marker into the last stitch of Round 8 of the hat to mark the join and orientation before continuing with BPsc and body shaping.
  • Sew the beard to the body under the hat brim in front using 10 stitches into the FLO as referenced; attach the nose to the beard with a long tail and secure firmly.
  • Pin and sew the arms (sticks) into the prepared 3-stitch FLO sections on the sides under the hat brim and secure with multiple small whipstitches for stability.
  • Arrange and twist the multi-colored chains and leaf chains around the hat rim as a nest. Fix all chains in place with brown sewing thread and a sewing needle to keep leaves visible.
  • Attach the egg and chick into the nest area on top of the hat; sew or glue the egg in place and use a long tail to attach the small bow to the chick's head.
  • Embroider leaves and flowers onto the body and stick as shown; secure small appliqued flowers with a few stitches and weave in ends tightly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a contrast thread to mark the beginning of rounds and do not remove it until the item is completed to keep track of round starts.
  • 💡Maintain a tight gauge and consistent tension with the recommended 2.5 mm hook so the stuffing does not show through the crocheted fabric.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while shaping and avoid overstuffing which can distort the silhouette and make sewing pieces together more difficult.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to check positioning and symmetry; weave in ends as you go to avoid bulky finishing.

This sweet Tree Gnome brings a touch of woodland magic to any shelf or seasonal display. Its nest hat, tiny chick and embroidered flowers make every stitch special and gift-ready. Whether you keep it or give it away, this handmade gnome will spread smiles and cozy charm. 🧶🌸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished Tree Gnome measures approximately 23 cm / 9 in tall when using the recommended Sport/Fine yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size will change; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect adjustments to stitch counts and proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses basic amigurumi techniques plus FLO/BLO and small applique details, so some experience with working in rounds and simple shaping is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and how many decorative details you add.

How should I attach the decorative chains and leaves to the hat?

Arrange and twist the chains around the hat, then fix them in place using brown sewing thread and a needle; pin and adjust so leaves are visible before sewing.