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

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About This Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates an adorable sunflower gnome with a tall pointy hat, beard, and little arms. It uses sport/fine weight yarn with a small hook for tight stitches and neat shaping. You will crochet the hat, brim, body, stand, arms, nose, beard and sunflower pieces, then assemble them for a finished gnome.

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

Detailed round-by-round instructions are included for every section, plus tips for tension, sewing, and a twisted cord tutorial. The finished gnome is about 26cm (10in) tall using the recommended materials.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi techniques with charming decorative details like the sunflower and hat brim. I enjoy the shaping of the tall hat — it gives the gnome so much personality. The pattern is satisfying to make as you can see steady progress with each round. I also love how customizable it is; you can change colors or the flower to suit any season or decor.

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 how easily this gnome pattern takes to color changes; try swapping the hat color for autumnal oranges and browns for a fall version.

I often make the gnome smaller or larger by adjusting yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn with a larger hook yields a chunky, cozy gnome.

I like to replace the sunflower with a tiny crochet pumpkin or heart to suit holidays and gift occasions.

For a more rustic look, I sometimes use natural cotton and an unbleached off-white for the beard and a muted green for the hat.

I sometimes add wire inside the hat or arms to make the hat tip or arms poseable, securing the wire ends well inside the stuffing.

Try embroidering tiny freckles or a mouth under the nose to give your gnome more personality and expression.

I also experiment with adding tiny buttons or a mini scarf to the body for extra charm.

To create a set, I vary the sunflower color and hat height so each gnome has its own personality and they look lovely grouped together.

If you want a weighted doorstop version, place a small fabric pouch of pebbles or sand inside before finishing the final decrease rounds.

I recommend testing different stitch textures on a scrap to see how the brim sits, and adjusting the brim rounds to make it wider or narrower as you prefer.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using a contrast thread to mark the beginning of each round can make it hard to keep track; use a contrast marker and do not remove it until the work is completed. ✗ Working with loose tension causes stuffing to show through the stitches and makes the gnome floppy; use a smaller hook (2.5mm) and keep stitches tight so the stuffing does not show. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually often leads to uneven shaping and lumps; stuff little by little, shaping as you go to maintain a smooth silhouette. ✗ Skipping the instructions to change color on the last stitch of a round may produce a visible jog; follow the color-change note exactly and cut off threads as directed.

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming crochet gnome with a tall hat and sunflower detail. This pattern guides you through every round with clear instructions so you can make a cuddly home decor or gift. Suitable for crocheters who enjoy detailed shaping and small decorative elements. The finished gnome measures about 26cm / 10in tall.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport / Fine weight yarn, approx. 160m (174 yds) per 50g (recommended yarn art jeans type)
  • 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 stuffing approx. 40g

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5mm
  • 02
    Tapestry needles
  • 03
    Contrast thread or stitch marker to mark rounds
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends

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— Yarn :

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.

Infos :

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.

— Tools :

Info :

Crochet Hook 2.5mm. Tapestry needles.

— 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.

— Abbreviations :

Info :

St(s) Stitch/es. Ch Chain stitch. hdc Half double crochet. SC Single crochet. DC Double Crochet. TR TR - treble/triple crochet. INC Increase: work 2 SC in one stitch. 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.

— Tips before you start :

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".

Info :

LIFEHACK: You can use this crocheted item as a door stop. Make a small fabric bag (a size 10cm x 15cm or so) (as well you can use a finished small pouch bag and stitch along an opening when a bag is filled with some filler) Fill with Pebbles, cat litter, washed sand, rice or beans (food may attract insects) When you have done a first round with decrease at a bottom of each gnome you can put the bag inside along with the rest of the filler and continue crocheting closing the bottom.

— 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)

— Continue - 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). 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 :

Step 1 PALMS :

Rd 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 8sts, INC in next st (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 wokr other petals insert your hook in1st 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 to the center top of the beard piece, centering the nose over the top curve of the beard and sew securely using a yarn needle.
  • Position the beard over the front stitches FLO made on the body under the hat brim and sew the beard onto those front loop stitches so the beard sits neatly under the hat brim.
  • Sew the arms to the body under the hat brim at the position indicated in Rd 2 of the body (attach to the SC BLO sections specified for arm placement) and angle slightly for a natural pose.
  • Attach the sunflower to the hat by sewing through the back center of the sunflower onto the hat surface at desired placement, securing all layers including leaves and petals.
  • Sew the stand (yellow ring) to the stitches of Rd 21 of the body, matching stitch counts to keep the base centered and stable.
  • Weave in and secure all ends; close openings neatly by sewing with a yarn needle and stuffing as you go to avoid lumps.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a contrast thread or stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round and do not remove it until your work is completed for accurate round counting.
  • 💡Keep your tension tight and use the recommended 2.5mm hook to prevent stuffing from showing through your stitches.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and consistently as you shape the body and hat to maintain a smooth, even silhouette.
  • 💡Change colors in the last stitch as directed and cut off threads where the pattern specifies to keep color transitions neat.

This cheerful Sunflower Gnome is a delightful handmade addition to any shelf or gift box. The tall hat and bright sunflower create a whimsical focal point full of charm and personality. It's a perfect small project to brighten your home or make as a special gift for someone who loves handmade decor. 🧶🌻✨

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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 2.5mm 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 ensure tension is tight to avoid stuffing showing through.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

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

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this gnome in about 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and customization.

How much stuffing do I need?

The pattern recommends approximately 40g of polyester stuffing for the project; stuff progressively and not too tightly for the best shape.