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Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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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 creates an adorable Tree Gnome amigurumi complete with hat, beard, arms (sticks), an egg and a chick accessory, and decorative flowers and leaves. It uses sport/fine weight cotton-acrylic blend yarn and a 2.5 mm hook for tight stitches and neat shaping. The pattern contains clear round-by-round instructions, stitch counts, and helpful photo notes to guide you through assembly.

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

You will shape the hat and body in joined pieces, crochet decorative chains with leaves, and embroider details like the nose and beak. The pattern includes a flower tutorial and bullion knot instructions for realistic floral centers.

Why You'll Love This Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together simple amigurumi techniques with charming nature-inspired details that make each piece feel unique. I enjoy how the twisted chains and delicate leaves add movement and texture to the gnome. The pattern encourages small, quick accessories like the chick and egg which are perfect for gifting or seasonal displays. I also love that the techniques taught, such as working in BLO/FLO and the bullion knot, are useful in many other projects. Sharing this gnome always brightens a room and sparks conversation about handmade decor.

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 the Tree Gnome with different yarn colors and textures; try using soft pastel yarns for a springtime look or deep autumn tones for seasonal decor.

If you want a larger gnome, I change the yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunky, cozy version, while thin cotton makes a delicate mini gnome.

I often add my own trims like beads, tiny buttons, or different embroidery for eyes to change the gnome's personality; swapping embroidered eyes for safety eyes will create a different expression.

For a posable version, I sometimes add thin wire into the arms before finishing; this helps me bend the sticks for different poses on the tree or shelf.

You can also adjust the hat shape by adding more rounds to the brim or working decreases earlier for a taller or shorter hat profile — small changes shift the silhouette noticeably.

If you like more foliage, I make extra leaf chains and longer vines to wrap around the hat multiple times for a more overgrown, whimsical look.

To make a weighted doorstop, I place a small fabric bag filled with pebbles or rice inside the body before closing and use only washable filler outside to avoid attracting insects.

Try different flower patterns on the body: more petals, contrasting centers, or layered flowers bring extra color and dimension.

I also enjoy making sets — a family of gnomes in matching or complementary colors looks wonderful grouped together as a centerpiece or holiday display.

Finally, experiment with embroidery for facial details: the placement of eyes and beak or eyebrow stitches can make the gnome look sleepy, surprised, or mischievous, and I test placement with pins before committing to the stitches.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the start of rounds will make it hard to track increases and decreases; place a marker at the beginning of each round and move it up as you work. ✗ Working with loose tension can cause stuffing to show through the fabric; use a tight gauge and a 2.5 mm hook or adjust the hook to achieve a dense fabric so the filler stays hidden. ✗ Forgetting to change to BLO or FLO as instructed will alter the intended texture and placement of attachments; pay close attention to when the pattern specifies BLO or FLO and count stitches after switching. ✗ Not stuffing gradually leads to lumps or uneven shaping; stuff little by little while closing the piece to maintain smooth contours and consistent firmness. ✗ Cutting threads too short at the end of small pieces makes sewing difficult; leave a long tail for sewing and attaching features for easier finishing.

Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Tree Gnome amigurumi with this detailed pattern that includes the hat, body, beard, arms, egg and chick accessories, and floral details. You will enjoy step-by-step rounds, clear stitch counts, and photo-referenced assembly instructions. This pattern is perfect for adding a handmade woodland friend to your decor or gifting to a crafty friend.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm
  • 02
    Polyester stuffing approx. 40 g
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 05
    Stitch markers (or contrast thread)
  • 06
    Pins for assembly
  • 07
    Sewing needle for bullion knot embroidery
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    Tape measure or ruler
  • 09
    Optional: small pouch for weighted filler (for use as a door stop)

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— Gauge/Tension :

Round 1 :

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 :

*(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: ø 4.5-5 cm. If you use different yarn, remember that your crocheted fabric should be tight enough, so a filler doesn't show through stitches.

— Hat+Body :

Step 1 Hat - Round 1 :

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

Step 1 Hat - Round 2 :

INC in each of next 6sts [12]

Step 1 Hat - Round 3 :

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

Step 1 Hat - Round 4 :

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

Step 1 Hat - Round 5 :

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

Step 1 Hat - Round 6 :

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

Step 1 Hat - Round 7 :

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

Step 1 Hat - Round 8 :

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

Info :

Place a stitch marker into the last st of this round

Step 1 Hat - Round 9 :

BPsc in each st around [48]

Step 1 Hat - Round 10-13 :

SC in each st around [48]

Step 1 Hat - Round 14 :

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

Step 1 Hat - Round 15-16 :

SC in each st around [54]

Step 1 Hat - Round 17 :

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

Info :

Cut off thread

Info :

Use a contrast thread to mark every beginning of rounds, do not remove it until the item is completed

— Body :

Round 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]

Round 3 :

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

Round 4-6 :

SC in each st around [48]

Round 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 8 :

SC in each st around [48]

Round 9 :

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

Round 10-11 :

SC in each st around [54]

Round 12 :

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

Round 13 :

SC in each st around [60]

Round 14 :

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

Round 15-17 :

SC in each st around [64]

Round 18 :

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

Round 19-20 :

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

Round 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 22 :

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

Round 23-24 :

SC in each st around [48]

Round 25 :

SC BLO in each st around [48]

Round 26 :

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

Info :

Stuff

Round 27 :

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

Round 28 :

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

Round 29 :

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

Round 30 :

SC2tog x8 [8]

Info :

Cut off thread and sew the opening

— Hat Brim :

Round 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 2 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Info :

Cut off thread

— Stand :

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

Row 2 :

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

Row 3 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 10sts [11], Ch1, 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 1 :

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

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

— Arms - Sticks :

Step 1 Long Stick - Round 1 :

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

Step 1 Long Stick - Round 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 7 :

SC in each st around, sl st [6]

Step 1 Long Stick - Info :

Cut off thread

Step 2 Short Stick - Round 1 :

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

Step 2 Short Stick - Round 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 image.

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)

Info :

Cut off thread

— Arms - Chains and Leaves :

Info :

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.

Info :

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

Leaf 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

Info :

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 1 :

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

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 each st around [18]

Round 5 :

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

Round 6-7 :

SC in each st around [24]

Round 8 :

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

Round 9-14 :

SC in each st around [30]

Round 15 :

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

Info :

Stuff

Round 17 :

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

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

— Bow :

Row 1 :

Blue: Chain 6; SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 4sts [5], Ch1, Turn

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

— Flower Pattern :

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 - Step 1 :

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

Embroider 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.

Embroider 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.

Embroider Bullion Knot - Step 4 :

The finished bullion stitch would look like this.

Info :

Sew the beard with the nose to the body under the hat brim in front (stitches FLO) and the arms on sides. Attach flowers to the body and the stick, embroider leaves.

Assembly Instructions

  • Arrange and sew the long and short stick pieces together by inserting your hook through both fabrics and working SC to join; continue shaping and crochet the edge for 10 rounds on the first arm and 12 rounds for the second arm.
  • Sew the beard with the nose to the body under the hat brim in front at about 10 stitches in FLO for correct placement.
  • Attach each stick arm to the body by sewing or crocheting them into the designated FLO positions on the sides under the hat brim (attach into 3 stitches FLO on each side).
  • Pin and wrap the twisted chains and leaf chains around the hat; secure all chains and leaves with sewing thread (brown) and a sewing needle, spreading leaves so they are visible.
  • Attach egg and chick accessories to the nest area on top of the hat; sew or glue the bow to the chick's head and secure the egg in place.
  • Sew flowers to the body and sticks as shown in photos; embroider leaves using simple straight stitches and bullion knots for flower centers.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a contrast thread to mark the beginning of each round and keep it until the item is completed so you never lose track of round starts.
  • 💡Work with a tight gauge and the recommended 2.5 mm hook for a dense fabric so the stuffing does not show through stitches.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly while shaping the body and hat to avoid lumps and maintain a smooth silhouette.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct alignment and symmetry of the beard, nose, arms and decorative elements.

This Tree Gnome is a delightful woodland companion that brings cozy handmade charm to your home. Whether you display it on a shelf or give it as a thoughtful gift, it adds a playful, natural touch to any space. The pattern includes accessories like an egg, chick and floral details for extra personality. 🧶🌿✨

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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 Yarn Art Jeans yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size. Make sure to use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and achieve a tight gauge so stuffing doesn't show through.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of rounds, increases/decreases, BLO/FLO techniques and simple embroidery is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how many decorative details you add.