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Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a delightful sunflower gnome amigurumi with a tall hat, curled brim, beard, arms and a sunflower applique. It uses sport/fine weight yarn and a 2.5mm hook to achieve a firm fabric and neat shaping. The pattern is worked mostly in continuous rounds and includes clear stitch counts and finishing instructions to help you assemble the gnome.

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gifting or seasonal decor, the gnome stands approximately 26cm/10in tall. Photos and step notes are provided to make assembly and decorating easy.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi shaping with a pretty sunflower detail that really brings the character to life. I enjoyed designing the tall hat and shaped brim — they give the gnome personality and are fun to stitch. The pattern is structured so you can see steady progress as the hat and body grow round by round, which I find very satisfying. I hope you feel the same joy making one for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this gnome — change the hat color to make a whole gnome family: pastel hats for a spring set or deep reds and greens for holiday decorations.

Want a smaller or larger gnome? Simply swap yarn weight and adjust the hook size; a bulkier yarn with a bigger hook will give a chunky, huggable gnome while finer yarn yields a tiny collectible.

I often add embroidered details or tiny buttons to the hat for extra personality; try stitching initials or little motifs to personalize each gnome.

For a playful twist, replace the sunflower with other appliques like stars, hearts or mushrooms to match seasons or themes.

If you prefer a weighted gnome for stability, insert a small fabric bag filled with pebbles or sand into the base before finishing the final closing rounds.

Try making removable accessories like a tiny scarf or felt nose to change the look without reworking the whole piece.

I also enjoy experimenting with different beard shapes — longer, curlier or a trimmed beard changes the gnome's character dramatically.

Consider adding wire inside the hat tip to make it poseable or slightly bend the tip for a relaxed look.

For gifts, stitch a small loop into the top of the hat to hang the gnome as an ornament or to attach a gift tag.

Finally, combine several gnomes of different sizes into a woodland display for a charming handmade vignette that showcases your color and texture choices.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the use of a contrast thread to mark the beginning of rounds will make it hard to track rows; place a contrast marker at the start of each round and do not remove it until the project is complete. ✗ Working with loose tension can show stuffing through the fabric and distort shaping; use a smaller hook or tighten your tension so the stuffing does not show through the stitches. ✗ Forgetting to change color exactly where indicated will misalign features like the brim and stripe rows; change color in the last stitch of the previous round as instructed to keep transitions neat. ✗ Not stuffing gradually can create lumps or flattening in shaped areas; stuff small amounts at a time and shape as you go for an even finish. ✗ Neglecting to count stitches after increases or decreases leads to incorrect shaping; count your stitches after rounds that include increases/decreases to ensure accuracy.

Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming sunflower gnome that stands about 26cm/10in tall using sport/fine weight yarn and a 2.5mm hook. This pattern includes step-by-step rounds for the hat, brim, body, arms, nose, beard, sunflower and assembly notes so you can crochet a complete, gift-ready gnome. Clear photos and helpful tips are included to guide you through shaping and finishing.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport/Fine yarn approx. 160m (174 yds) per 50g recommended
  • 02
    Blue - Yarn Art Jeans 76 - Approx. 20g / 70 meters
  • 03
    Brown - Yarn Art Jeans 40 - Approx. 15g / 50 meters
  • 04
    Wheat - Yarn Art Jeans 05 - Approx. 5g / 15 meters
  • 05
    Off-White - Yarn Art Jeans 03 - Approx. 7g / 20 meters
  • 06
    Bright Yellow - Yarn Art Jeans 35 - Approx. 3g / 10 meters
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    Grass Green - Yarn Art Jeans 69 - Approx. 3g / 10 meters
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    Stuffing approx. 40g

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5mm
  • 02
    Tapestry needles
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers or contrast thread to mark beginning of rounds
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing (approx. 40g)
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— HAT :

Info :

Use a contrast thread to mark the beginning of each round. Do not remove it until your work is completed

Round 1 :

Blue: 6SC in magic ring, tighten the ring (6)

Round 2 :

*(INC in next st, SC in next st)from*rep x3 (9)

Round 3-12 :

SC in each st around (9)

Round 13 :

*(SC in next sts, INC in next st, SC in next st)from*rep x3 (12)

Round 14 :

SC in each st around (12)

Round 15 :

*(SC in next 3sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (15)

Round 16 :

SC in each st around (15)

Round 17 :

*(SC in next 2sts, INC in next st, SC in next 2sts)from*rep x3 (18)

Round 18 :

SC in each st around (18)

Round 19 :

*(SC in next 5sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (21)

Round 20 :

SC in each st around (21)

Round 21 :

*(SC in next 3sts, INC in next st, SC in next 3sts)from*rep x3 (24)

Round 22 :

SC in each st around (24)

Round 23 :

*(SC in next 7sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (27)

Round 24 :

SC in each st around (27)

Round 25 :

*(SC in next 4sts, INC in next st, SC in next 4sts)from*rep x3 (30)

Round 26 :

SC in each st around (30)

Round 27 :

*(SC in next 9sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (33)

Round 28 :

SC in each st around (33)

Round 29 :

*(SC in next 5sts, INC in next st, SC in next 5sts)from*rep x3 (36)

Round 30 :

SC in each st around (36)

Round 31 :

*(SC in next 11sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (39)

Round 32 :

SC in each st around (39)

Round 33 :

*(SC in next 6sts, INC in next st, SC in next 6sts)from*rep x3 (42)

Round 34 :

SC in each st around (42)

Round 35 :

*(SC in next 13sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (45)

Round 36 :

SC in each st around (45)

Round 37 :

*(SC in next 7sts, INC in next st, SC in next 7sts)from*rep x3 (48)

Round 38 :

SC in each st around (48)

Round 39 :

*(SC in next 15sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (51)

Round 40 :

SC in each st around (51)

Round 41 :

*(SC in next 8sts, INC in next st, SC in next 8sts)from*rep x3 (54)

Round 42 :

*(SC in next 26sts, INC in next st)from*rep x2 (56)

Round 43-45 :

SC in each st around (56)

— HAT BRIM :

Round 46 :

Ch2, *(DC FLO in next 6sts, 2DC FLO in next st)from*rep x3, hdc FLO in next st, SC FLO in next 5sts, INC FLO in next st, SC FLO in next 5sts, hdc FLO in next st, *(2DC FLO in next st, DC FLO in next 6sts)from*rep x3, DC FLO in next st, sl st in 2nd Ch (64)

Round 47 :

Ch2, DC in next 25sts, hdc in next st, SC in next 12sts, hdc in next st, DC in next 24sts, sl st in 2nd Ch (64)

Round 48 :

Ch2, *(DC in next 7sts, 2DC in next st)from*rep x3, hdc in next st, SC in next 6sts, INC in next st, SC in next 6sts, hdc in next st, *(2DC in next st, DC in next 7sts)from*rep x3, DC in next st, sl st in 2nd Ch (72)

Round 49 :

SC in next 72sts around (72), sl st in 1st stitch of rd

Info :

Cut off Blue

— BODY :

Round 1 :

With Brown work BLO into stitches of Rd 46: SC BLO in each st around (56)

Round 2 :

SC in next 11sts, SC BLO in next 5sts (we will attach the arm here), SC in next 8sts, SC BLO in next 8sts (we will attach a beard here), SC in next 8sts, SC BLO in next 5sts (we will attach the arm here), SC in next 11sts (56)

Round 3-7 :

SC in each st around (56)

Round 8 :

*(SC in next 13sts, INC in next st)from*rep x4 (60)

Round 9-12 :

SC in each st around (60)

Round 13 :

*(SC in next 7sts, INC in next st, SC in next 7sts)from*rep x4 (64)

Round 14-15 :

SC in each st around. Change to Blue in last stitch. Cut off Brown (64)

Round 16 :

Blue: *(SC BLO in next 3sts, SC2tog BLO, SC BLO in next 3sts)from*rep x8 (56)

Round 17-18 :

SC in each st around (56)

Info :

Drop a loop from your hook

Round 18 (Yellow) :

Yellow: work surface slip stitch into stitches of Rd 16

Info :

Cut off Yellow

Round 19 :

Grab a dropped blue loop back on your hook and continue: *(SC in next 5sts, SC2tog)from*rep x8 (48). Stuff

Round 20-21 :

SC in each st around (48)

Round 22 :

SC BLO in each st around (48)

Round 23 :

*(SC in next 2sts, SC2tog, SC in next 2sts)from*rep x8 (40)

Round 24 :

*(SC in next 3sts, SC2tog)from*rep x8 (32)

Round 25 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog, SC in next st)from*rep x8 (24)

Round 26 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog)from*rep x8 (16)

Info :

Stuff

Round 27 :

SC2tog x8. Cut off thread and sew the opening (8)

— STAND :

Round 1 :

With Yellow work into stitches of Rd 21 of the Body: SC FLO in each st around. Cut off thread (48)

— ARMS :

Info :

Work in continuous rounds

Step 1 - Palms - Round 1 :

Wheat: 5SC in magic ring, tighten the ring (5)

Round 2 :

INC in each st around (10)

Round 3-5 :

SC in each st around (10)

Info :

Change to Brown in last st. Cut off Wheat

Round 6-7 :

Brown: SC in each st around (10)

Round 8 :

SC BLO in each st around (10)

Round 9-17 :

SC in each st around (10)

Info :

Cut off thread leaving a long tail for sewing.

— NOSE :

Round 1 :

Wheat: 6SC in magic ring, tighten the ring (6)

Round 2 :

INC in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

*(SC in next st, INC in next st)from*rep x6 (18)

Round 4-5 :

SC in each st around (18)

Round 6 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog)from*rep x6 (12)

Info :

Cut off thread leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the nose a bit

— BEARD :

Info :

Work in continuous rounds. Off-white color unless otherwise stated.

Round 1 :

Off-white: Chain 2

Round 1 :

3SC in 2nd st from hook (work in continuous rounds) (3)

Round 2 :

INC in each of 3SC (6)

Round 3 :

INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 2sts, INC in next st (9)

Round 4 :

SC in next st, INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 5sts, INC in next st (12)

Round 5 :

*(SC in next 2sts, INC in next st)from*rep x3 (15)

Round 6 :

SC in next 3sts, INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 9sts, INC in next st (18)

Round 7 :

SC in next 4sts, INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 8sts, INC in next st, SC in next 3sts (21)

Round 8 :

SC in next 5sts, INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 14sts (23)

Round 9 :

SC in next 6sts, INC in each of next 2sts, SC in next 14sts, INC in next st (26)

Round 10-12 :

SC in each st around (26)

Round 13 :

SC in next 8sts, SC2tog, SC in next 11sts, SC2tog, SC in next 3sts (24)

Round 14 :

SC in next 7sts, SC2tog, SC in next 10sts, SC2tog, SC in next 3sts (22)

Round 15 :

SC in next 6sts, SC2tog, SC in next 9sts, SC2tog, SC in next 3sts (20)

Round 16 :

SC in each st around (20)

Info :

Cut off thread leaving a long tail for sewing

— SUNFLOWER :

Round 1 :

Brown: in magic ring: Ch2, 11DC, sl st in Ch 2nd st of rd. Cut off thread (center)

Round 2 :

Join Bright Yellow: Petal: 1) Chain 3 (count as 1 DC) 2) 4DC in next st 3) Drop a loop from your hook 4) Insert a hook into 3rd Chain. When you will work other petals insert your hook in 1st DC 5) And insert the hook back into the dropped loop 6) Yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook. Petal is done. Now work to end (Ch2, Petal) around, and sl st at the end (total is 12 petals). Cut off thread

Round 3 :

Join Green grass and make leaves: Ch1, *(all in next 2Ch-space: [hdc, 2DC, TR, Ch4, sl st in previous TR, TR, 2DC, hdc]); SC in next 2Ch-space)from*rep x6. Total is 6 leaves

— ASSEMBLING :

Info :

Attach (sew on/glue) the nose on the beard and then sew on the stitches FLO made in front of the body under the hat brim especially for the beard. Sew on the arms to body under the hat brim to the stitches you've made on Rd 2 of the body.

— TWISTED CORD :

Info :

The initial thread length should be three times as long as the length of the final cord. For example, if your final cord should be approx. 50cm, you need to grab 150cm threads

Step 1 :

Take a double Brown thread about 150 cm length, make a knot on one end

Step 2 :

Hook on for something (I use a door handle) and start to twist

Step 3 :

Fold in half and remove the end from the door handle

Step 4 :

Straighten the cord and make a knot on the other end

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach (sew on or glue) the nose onto the beard, positioning it centrally on the beard piece, then sew the beard onto the front of the body under the hat brim covering the FLO stitches made on the body.
  • Sew the arms to the body under the hat brim, aligning the arm attachment points with the SC BLO sections indicated in Rd 2 of the body so both arms sit evenly.
  • Position and sew the hat brim onto the top of the body by matching the brim stitches to the top stitches of the body; use pins to hold the brim in place before sewing.
  • Attach the sunflower applique to the hat by centering it on the front-facing panel and sewing around the leaf bases to secure it firmly.
  • Sew the stand (yellow ring) inside the body opening at Rd 21 so the gnome sits upright and stable.
  • Weave in all ends neatly on the inside, and use a tapestry needle to reinforce any seams that will bear stress.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a contrast thread to mark the beginning of each round and do not remove it until your work is completed.
  • 💡Ensure your gauge/tension is tight enough so stuffing does not show through the crocheted fabric; adjust hook size if necessary.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while shaping to avoid lumps and to maintain the gnome's silhouette.
  • 💡Change color in the last stitch of the previous round for neat transitions and to avoid gaps.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetry.

This delightful sunflower gnome is full of handmade charm and personality, perfect for holiday displays or cozy shelf decor. The tall hat, shaped brim and sunflower applique give it a cheerful, unique look that stands out. Make one as a gift or keep it as a whimsical companion at home. 🌻🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 26cm / 10in tall when using the recommended yarn and a 2.5mm crochet hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the finished size; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and keep tension tight so stuffing doesn't show through.

Do I need any special skills to make this gnome?

This pattern is rated Intermediate and uses continuous rounds, increases and decreases, surface slip stitch and working into BLO/FLO, so basic amigurumi experience is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience and assembly time.

How much stuffing do I need?

The pattern recommends approximately 40g of stuffing for this project.