Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern For Christmas Decoration

Start crocheting with this delightful crochet gnome amigurumi pattern! Perfect for both seasoned crafters and those picking up a crochet hook for the first time, this pattern guides you through each step to bring a whimsical gnome to life. With easy-to-follow instructions, you'll soon have a cute, handcrafted companion.

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Materials Needed:

Cotton yarn (Katia Shak suggested, but any yarn is okay)
For the pom-pom: Acrylic yarn
Toy stuffing
Crochet hooks: 2.5mm for body and cap, 2mm for the nose
Scissors
Sewing needle

Head:

Start with a magic ring.

R1: 9 single crochet (sc) inside ring, then pull to close.
R2: 2 sc in every stitch (st) around (18 sts).
R3: 1 sc in the first 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st; repeat around (24 sts).
R4: 1 sc in the first 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st; repeat around (30 sts).
R5: 1 sc in the first 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st; repeat around (36 sts).
R6: Increase only 3 times: 1 sc in the first 11 sts, 2 sc in the next st; repeat around (39 sts).
R7: 1 sc in the first 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 12 sts, 2 sc, 12, 2 sc, 1 sc in the last 6 sts (42 sts).
R8-12: 1 sc in each st around.

R13: 1 sc in the first 12 sts, then sc next 2 sts together; repeat around (39 sts).

R14-18: Continue decreasing according to pattern, finishing R18 with 24 sts.
R19-21: Further decrease, stuffing the head before finishing. Final round should have 6 sts.

Nose:

Start with a magic ring using a 2mm hook.

R1: 6 sc in ring.
R2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sts).
R3: 1 sc in each st around.
R4: 1 sc in the first 2 sts, then sc next 2 sts together; repeat around to 9 sts.

Cap:

Start with a magic ring using a 2.5mm hook.

R1: 6 sc in ring.
Follow the pattern, increasing at specific intervals until you reach R24:
Increase rounds typically involve 1 single crochet in the first few stitches of a round followed by 2 single crochets in the next stitch, gradually increasing the number of stitches between increases as the cap grows.
Non-increase rounds: 1 sc in each st around.

The final rounds include specific increases to shape the cap, ending with 48 sts in round 24.

Cap Trim and Pom-Pom:

Crochet a white trim around the base of the cap using a sequence of double crochets and slip stitches.
Create a pom-pom using acrylic yarn, tying it off, cutting, and fastening it to the cap.

Assembly:

Sew the nose onto the head at the appropriate round as mentioned in the pattern.
Attach the cap onto the head.
You may also stuff the body for better shape before completely closing.