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.
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