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Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern
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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 guides you step-by-step to crochet an adorable gnome with a tall hat, floppy brim, beard, nose, arms and a sunflower embellishment. It uses sport/fine weight yarn and a 2.5mm hook to create a firm fabric so stuffing does not show through. The design includes detailed round-by-round instructions for the hat, brim, body, stand, arms, nose, beard and sunflower.

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

Perfect for makers who enjoy shaping and small applique details, this gnome finishes at approximately 26cm/10in tall. The pattern also includes tips for using a contrast thread to mark rounds and an optional lifehack to convert the gnome into a doorstop.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi construction with fun decorative details like the sunflower and hat brim. I enjoy the way the hat shaping creates a whimsical silhouette that makes each gnome unique. The pattern allows for creative color choices so I can match seasonal decor or gift recipients' favorites. I also appreciate that the instructions include finishing and assembly notes so the final piece looks neat and professional.

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 changing color palettes to create very different moods for the gnome; try autumn tones with rust and mustard, or pastel shades for a spring collection.

I often swap the sport yarn for a slightly thicker DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook to make a chunkier, more cuddly gnome.

If you want a tiny keychain version, use cotton thread and a 1.5-2.0mm hook to scale the pattern down dramatically.

Try embroidering facial details or adding small felt accessories like a tiny pocket or patch to the hat for extra character.

For a doorstop version, follow the lifehack: insert a small fabric bag filled with pebbles or sand before finishing the bottom rounds to weigh the gnome down.

I sometimes add wire inside the hat or arms to make parts posable — just be sure to wrap the wire or place it safely away from sharp points.

Swap the sunflower for other appliques like pumpkins, stars, or hearts to match holidays and seasons.

Mix yarn textures: a boucle or slightly fuzzy yarn for the beard can give a wonderfully soft, whimsical effect.

Adjust the hat height by adding or removing increase rounds to create squat or extra-tall styles; this changes the gnome's personality instantly.

I also like to make matching sets: create two smaller gnomes and one larger for a charming grouped display.

Change the brim style by working fewer or more brim rounds, or use decorative stitches like picots to add a lacy edge.

Finally, play with embroidery on the hat brim — simple surface slip stitch patterns can create stripes, waves or lettering for a personalized touch.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the contrast thread to mark the beginning of rounds leads to lost stitch counts; place a contrasting thread or marker at the start of each round and do not remove it until the work is complete. ✗ Crocheting with loose tension can make the stuffing show through the fabric; use a smaller hook or tighten your tension so the fabric is dense and stuffing does not peek out. ✗ Not stuffing gradually creates lumps and poor shaping; add stuffing little by little while shaping the piece and adjust often for an even profile. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases or decreases results in uneven rounds; count your stitches at the end of each round, especially after shaping rows, to stay on track.

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming sunflower-decorated gnome with this complete crochet pattern. You will enjoy shaping the tall hat, sculpting the beard and nose, and assembling the cute arms and sunflower. The pattern uses sport/fine yarn and a 2.5mm hook to create a 26cm/10in gnome that's perfect for gifts or seasonal decor.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Blue - Yarn Art Jeans 76 - Approx. 20g / 70 meters
  • 02
    Brown - Yarn Art Jeans 40 - Approx. 15g / 50 meters
  • 03
    Wheat - Yarn Art Jeans 05 - Approx. 5g / 15 meters
  • 04
    Off-White - Yarn Art Jeans 03 - Approx. 7g / 20 meters
  • 05
    Bright Yellow - Yarn Art Jeans 35 - Approx. 3g / 10 meters
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    Grass Green - Yarn Art Jeans 69 - Approx. 3g / 10 meters
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    Sport / Fine yarn - approx. 160m (174 yds) per 50g recommended

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet Hook 2.5mm
  • 02
    Tapestry needles
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    Contrast thread to mark the beginning of each round
  • 04
    Stuffing approx. 40g

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— Materials & Gauge :

Info :

I prefer using a blend of cotton and acrylic fiber yarn / Sport / Fine yarn. A length yarn used for this pattern is about 160m (174 yds) per 50g. With this yarn I used a crochet hook 2.5mm. If you are going to use another yarn you need to grab a crochet hook that suitable for your yarn and gauge/tension should be tight enough so the toy stuffing doesn't show up through the crocheted fabric.

Info :

Yarn and color: Blue - Yarn Art Jeans 76 Approx. 20g/70meters. Brown - Yarn Art Jeans 40 Approx. 15g/50meters. Wheat - Yarn Art Jeans 05 Approx. 5g/15meters. Off-White - Yarn Art Jeans 03 Approx. 7g/20 meters. Bright Yellow - Yarn Art Jeans 35 Approx. 3g/10meters. Grass Green - Yarn Art Jeans 69 Approx. 3g/10meters.

— Gauge/Tension :

Round 1 :

6SC in magic 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 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Info :

Size: Ø4.5-5cm If you use different yarn, remember that your crocheted fabric should be tight enough, so a filler doesn't show through stitches.

— Tips & Abbreviations :

Infos :

sl st - slip stitch. SC2tog Single crochet two together: Insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next stitch and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. BLO/FLO Back loop only/Front loop only. Surface slip stitch: place a thread behind the fabric, insert hook into the crocheted fabric from the front to the back and grab yarn on hook, pull a loop through to the front. Insert hook from front to back and pull a loop to the front side and through the loop on the front of the fabric to create a surface slipped stitch.

Info :

Single Crochet "V" and "X": The typical method to make a single crochet is to insert your hook into a stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops. This method makes a 'V' stitch. The other lesser-known method to make a single crochet is to insert your hook into a stitch, yarn under, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops. This method makes an 'X' stitch. Please, note that I use SC 'x'.

— HAT :

Info :

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

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

Info :

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 [48]. 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]. 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 :

Info :

Work in continuous rounds

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

— BEARD :

Info :

Off-white: Chain 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 11sts, 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 [20]. 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 wok 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. Sew on the arms to body under the hat brim to the stitches you've made on Rd 2 of the body.

— 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. 1 Take a double Brown thread about 150 cm length, make a knot on one end 2 Hook on for something (I use a door handle) and start to twist 3 Fold in half and remove the end from the door handle 4 Straighten the cord and make a knot on the other end

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach (sew on or glue) the nose onto the beard, centering it near the top of the beard piece and securing with a few tight stitches.
  • Sew the beard to the front of the body, aligning it with the flo (front loop only) stitches made on Rd 16 of the body and under the hat brim for neat placement.
  • Position each arm under the hat brim at the spots indicated on Rd 2 of the body and sew securely using the long tail left on the arm pieces.
  • Place the sunflower on the hat where preferred and sew it on through the center, securing the leaves and petals flat against the hat surface.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a contrast thread to mark the beginning of each round and do not remove it until your work is completed.
  • 💡Work with a tight enough gauge when using different yarns so stuffing does not show through the crocheted fabric.
  • 💡Stuff the body and elements gradually while shaping to avoid lumps and maintain an even profile.

This sweet Sunflower Gnome makes a lovely handmade gift or seasonal accent for your home. Its tall hat and friendly beard add whimsical charm to any shelf or mantel. Handcraft one in different colors for a whole family of gnomes! 🧶🌻

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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 yarn and 2.5mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and gauge; use an appropriate hook and tighten tension to prevent stuffing from showing.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with basic stitches, increases, decreases, and working in continuous rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience and whether you make multiple embellishments like the sunflower.