Free Crochet Christmas Gnome Pattern
Bring some whimsical holiday cheer to your home with this incredibly adorable Crochet Christmas Gnome Pattern! Gnomes have become a huge trend in seasonal decorating, and making your own handmade version adds such a special, rustic charm to your festive displays. This pattern is delightfully easy to follow and is perfect for adding a pop of personality to your mantle, bookshelves, or holiday centerpieces. With their long, fluffy beards and cozy oversized hats, they make fantastic, heartwarming gifts for everyone on your list. Grab some worsted weight yarn and let’s crochet a new festive friend!
Finished Size: Approximately 5″ tall
Stitch Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Increase (inc) – work 2 sc in same st
Decrease (dec) – sc2tog
Crochet Christmas Gnome Pattern
Body
Make magic ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc 8 sts in magic ring. Pull tightly to close.
Rnd 2: Inc in each st – 16 sts.
Rnd 3: *Sc, inc; repeat from * to end – 24 sts.
Rnd 4: Working in back loops only, *Sc 2, inc – 32 sts.
Rnds 5-8: Sc in each st.
Rnd 9: *Sc 2, dec; repeat from * to end – 24 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc in each st.
Rnd 11: *Sc, dec; repeat from * to end – 16 sts.
Stuff and sew on small faux fur pom pom, stitching all around body.
Hat:
Ch 16 and join with slip st to form ring. Ch 1.
Rnd 1: Sc in each ch – 16 sts.
Rnd 2-5: Sc in each st.
Rnd 6: *Dec, sc 2; repeat from * to end – 12 sts.
Rnd 7: *Sc, dec; repeat from * to end – 8 sts.
Rnd 8: (Dec) 4 times – 4 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull yarn through last st and weave into last 4 sts. Pull tightly to close.
Nose:
Join flesh color to front of hat (opposite yarn tail) and ch 1.
Work 1 puff stitch as follows:
(Yo, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop) 5 times (11 loops on hook), yo and draw through all loops, ch 1 to close the stitch. Slip st into back of puff stitch, working through 2-3 loops. Alternatively you could fasten off and stitch behind the nose.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Stitch hat to top of pom pom as seen in photos.
