Crochet Whimsical Playful Gnome Coaster Free Pattern

Crochet Whimsical Playful Gnome Coaster Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in red, white, green, and beige
• Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing (optional for a 3D effect)

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch

Instructions:

Body:

1. With beige yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring (6)
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12)
4. Round 3: *sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around (18)
5. Round 4: *sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around (24)
6. Round 5-8: sc in each stitch around (24)
7. Round 9: *sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog* repeat around (18)
8. Round 10: *sc in next stitch, sc2tog* repeat around (12)
9. Stuff the body lightly if desired, then continue to decrease.
10. Round 11: sc2tog around (6)
11. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Hat:

1. With red yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring (6)
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12)
4. Round 3: *sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around (18)
5. Round 4: *sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around (24)
6. Rounds 5-7: sc in each stitch around (24)
7. Round 8: *sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog* repeat around (18)
8. Round 9: *sc in next stitch, sc2tog* repeat around (12)
9. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the hat onto the gnome's head.

Beard:

1. With white yarn, cut several strands approx. 4 inches long.
2. Attach to the gnome's chin with a sl st, fluffing them out to create a beard effect.

Assembly:

1. Sew the hat onto the head securely.
2. Weave in any loose ends.

Finishing:

Your whimsical gnome coaster is now complete! Make several in different colors to bring joy to every occasion.