Mossy Glen Gnome Home Free Pattern – Crochet a Whimsical Woodland Cottage

Bring a touch of enchanted forest charm to your shelf with this cozy, textured gnome home. This free crochet pattern guides you through creating a tiny woodland cottage with a mushroom roof and a welcoming arched door. Perfect for fairy gardens, whimsical home decor, or a handmade gift, this amigurumi project is beginner-friendly and works up quickly with worsted weight yarn. Let's dive into the magic!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. All yarn is worsted weight (medium/4), and the gauge is not critical—just keep your stitches even for a neat finish.

• Yarn (worsted weight): Moss green (base), warm brown (walls), cream (doorway & spots), terracotta (roof), dark brown (door), and yellow (windows)
• Crochet hook: 3.5mm (E/4)
• Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Stitch marker to track rounds
• Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• Rnd = round

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions carefully. Work in continuous rounds (do not join unless specified) and use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. The pattern is divided into sections for clarity.

Part 1: Base (Moss Green)

This flat disc forms the floor of the gnome home. Keep your tension consistent for a smooth circle.

1. Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18 sts)
4. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24 sts)
5. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30 sts)
6. Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) around. (36 sts)
7. Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc) around. (42 sts)
8. Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, inc) around. (48 sts)
9. Rnd 9-12: Sc in each st around for 4 rounds. (48 sts)

Fasten off and weave in the end securely. This completes the base.

Part 2: Walls (Warm Brown)

Now we build upward to create the cylindrical body of the cottage. Stuff lightly as you go to maintain shape.

1. Rnd 1: Attach warm brown yarn to any stitch of the base with a slip stitch. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st around. (48 sts)
2. Rnd 2-10: Sc in each st around for 9 rounds. (48 sts) Do not fasten off. Begin stuffing the base and walls lightly with fiberfill, ensuring the bottom is flat and the walls are firm but not overstuffed.

Part 3: Doorway (Cream)

This creates the arched opening for the door. The chains form the top of the arch.

1. Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, ch 8, skip 8 sts, sc in next 20 sts, ch 8, skip 8 sts, sc in next 10 sts. (48 sts total, counting chains)
2. Rnd 12: Sc in each st around, working 1 sc into each chain of the previous round. (48 sts)
3. Rnd 13-14: Sc in each st around for 2 rounds. (48 sts)

Fasten off and weave in the end. The two ch-8 spaces are the front and back doorways—you'll sew a door on the front opening later.

Part 4: Roof (Terracotta)

The roof is worked in the back loops only to create a distinct ridge where it meets the walls. It decreases evenly to form a cone.

1. Rnd 1: Attach terracotta yarn to the back loop of any stitch of the last wall round. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st around, working only in the back loops. (48 sts)
2. Rnd 2: (Sc in next 6 sts, dec) around. (42 sts)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc in next 5 sts, dec) around. (36 sts)
4. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 4 sts, dec) around. (30 sts)
5. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) around. (24 sts)
6. Rnd 6: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around. (18 sts)
7. Rnd 7: (Sc in next st, dec) around. (12 sts)
8. Rnd 8: Dec around. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches). Thread the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close the top, and secure with a knot. Weave in the end.

Part 5: Mushroom Spots (Cream)

These little circles add whimsy to the roof. Make 5-6 for a scattered look.

1. Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the spots onto the roof randomly, spacing them evenly. Weave in ends.

Part 6: Door (Dark Brown)

This rectangular piece is sewn over the front doorway, leaving the top open to form an arch.

1. Row 1: Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (7 sts)
2. Row 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (7 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Position the door over the front ch-8 opening (the one facing you). Sew the bottom and sides of the door to the walls, leaving the top edge free to create the arched entrance. Weave in ends.

Part 7: Windows (Yellow)

Make two small circles for windows and attach them to opposite sides of the walls.

1. Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew one window on each side of the walls, positioned about 3-4 rounds above the base. Weave in ends.

Finishing Touches

Weave in all remaining ends with your yarn needle. For an extra whimsical detail, crochet a tiny chimney: make a small cylinder (e.g., 6 sc in a magic ring, then sc in each st for 4 rounds) and sew it to the roof near the top. Your Mossy Glen Gnome Home is complete!

Display it on a shelf, in a fairy garden, or give it as a handmade gift. The textured stitches and earthy colors make it a charming addition to any cozy space. Happy crocheting!