Crochet Charming Whimsical Winter Gnome Amigurumi Free Pattern

Welcome to your next winter crafting adventure! This adorable gnome is perfect for brightening your home during the chilly season. Let’s gather our materials and dive into this fun project!

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in white, blue, and brown
• 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Safety eyes (12mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Polymer clay (for the nose, optional)

Gauge:

4 inches = 10 single crochets (not crucial for this project)

Abbreviations:

• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• inc - increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec - decrease (sc two stitches together)
• ch - chain

Pattern:

Gnome Body:

1. With white yarn, make a magic circle.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic circle. (6)
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
4. Round 3: *1 sc, inc* repeat around. (18)
5. Rounds 4-8: sc in each stitch around. (18)
6. Round 9: *1 sc, dec* repeat around. (12)
7. Round 10: Dec around. (6)
8. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the gnome’s body firmly.

Gnome Hat:

1. With blue yarn, make a magic circle.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic circle. (6)
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
4. Round 3: *1 sc, inc* repeat around. (18)
5. Rounds 4-6: sc in each stitch around. (18)
6. Round 7: Ch 10, turn and sc in each ch back to the base. Join to the top of your hat using sl st.
7. Fasten off and sew onto the gnome's body.

Gnome Beard:

1. With brown yarn, ch 20.
2. Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (18)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off.
4. Sew beard onto the front of the gnome’s body below the hat.

Face Details:

1. Attach safety eyes securely in place above the beard.
2. For the nose, either crochet a small round with pink yarn or use polymer clay.
3. Sew or glue onto the face between the eyes and the beard.

Final Touches:

• Add any embellishments you’d like, such as small crocheted flowers or buttons on the hat!
• Place your charming gnome where everyone can enjoy the seasonal cheer!

Happy Crocheting!