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Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern

Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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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 Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates an adorable gnome pillow complete with hat, pompom, nose, arms, legs, shoes and curly moustache details. It uses plush yarn for a soft finish and includes clear row-by-row instructions for each part. You will learn shaping and finishing techniques to assemble a stable, gift-ready pillow.

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

Perfect for holiday decorating or a handmade present, the finished pillow measures about 45x35 cm in the sitting position. The pattern includes material lists, stitch abbreviations and step-by-step assembly guidance.

Why You'll Love This Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a whimsical character that brightens any room. I enjoy how the plush yarn makes the gnome cuddly while the hat and moustache add so much personality. The step-by-step rows and photos made assembling the parts satisfying and predictable for me. I love gifting these because they are unique, handmade and bring smiles during the holidays. I hope you feel the same joy creating and giving this little gnome.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this gnome by changing colors — try pastel shades for a softer, modern version or jewel tones for a bold festive look.

If you want a larger pillow I usually swap to a bulky yarn and a 5 mm hook — it keeps the same stitch pattern but the size increases nicely.

For a mini keychain version, use fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook to create a tiny gnome that’s perfect for gifts.

I often add embroidered details to the hat or a tiny felt gift bag for the gnome to hold — these small touches make each piece unique.

Try different moustache lengths by increasing or decreasing the chain in Row 1 of the moustache; longer curls add more character.

To make the pillow more stable, insert a thin piece of cardboard or felt into the base before sewing on the legs — it helps it stand upright.

I sometimes add a small loop at the top of the hat so the gnome can hang as an ornament — just leave a long tail and create a hanging loop before tightening.

If you prefer a weighted bottom, place a small bag of dried beans inside the lower part before filling with holofiber to give a sturdier base.

Want to make it machine-washable? Use washable yarn and fasten all ends securely, but handwashing is still recommended to keep the plush texture intact.

I enjoy switching up the facial details too — move the nose placement slightly or change the pompom size to alter the gnome’s personality.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch count when changing rows can create uneven sides; always count your stitches at the end of each row to keep the shape consistent. ✗ Cutting yarn tails too early makes sewing parts together harder; leave long tails for sewing and tightening loops until pieces are attached. ✗ Overstuffing the pillow will distort its shape and make seaming difficult; stuff evenly and focus on the lower edges to keep the pillow stable. ✗ Forgetting to crochet in the specified loop (front/back) will change the look of the hat edge; follow the instructions for front-loop or back-loop rows exactly. ✗ Not securing the thread after finishing rounds may cause unraveling during assembly; tighten loops, secure the thread and hide ends inside the piece.

Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cozy gnome pillow that doubles as festive decor and a cuddly toy. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting the pillow body, hat, pompom, nose, arms, legs, shoes and moustache. You will enjoy the mix of basic stitches and assembly details to create a charming holiday gift for family and friends. Suitable for crocheters who want a rewarding, hands-on project with a cute result.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby (or YarnArt Dolce) plush yarn - Red: 1.5 skeins
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby (or YarnArt Dolce) plush yarn - Gray: 2 skeins
  • 03
    Beige yarn - small amount for nose
  • 04
    White yarn - less than 0.5 skein for pompon, moustache and nose
  • 05
    Black yarn - less than 0.5 skein for belt stripe
  • 06
    Yellow yarn - small amount for belt buckle
  • 07
    Holofiber (polyester stuffing) for filling the pillow, nose and small parts

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (you can use 4 mm)
  • 02
    Needle with a large eye for sewing
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Yarn needle for weaving and sewing parts
  • 05
    Stitch markers
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    Pins for assembly placement
  • 07
    Polyester stuffing (holofiber)

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— Pillow :

Info :

Crochet with gray yarn.

Row 1 :

crochet 90 ch

Row 2 :

connect with the first loop, crocheting 1sc (it will be the first loop of the 2nd row) and crochet 89sc {90}

Row 3 – 14 (13 rows) :

90sc {90}

Info :

Crochet with black yarn.

Row 15 – 18 (4 rows) :

90 sc {90}

Info :

Change the color to the gray, continue to crochet with gray yarn.

Row 19 – 35 (17 rows) :

90 sc {90}

Info :

Crochet the next row with red yarn in front loops of the 35th row.

Row 36 :

90 sc {90}

Row 36 :

crochet with red yarn in back loops of the 35th row: 90 sc {90}. This is the basic 36th row.

Row 37 :

crochet again with red yarn in front loops of the 36th row: 90 sc {90}

Row 37 :

crochet with gray yarn in back loops of the 36th row: 90 sc {90}

Info :

Do not cut off the red yarn, do not tighten the loop, we will crochet the hat later. Now continue to crochet with gray yarn, as usual. Crochet in both loops of the 37th row.

Row 38 – 40 (4 rows) :

90 sc {90}

Info :

To keep the top of the pillow flat, you can crochet more 8-9 sc.

Info :

Leave the long tail for sewing, tighten the loop. Sew the top of the pillow, secure the thread, hide it inside. Do not fill.

Info :

Crochet 21ch with yellow yarn, tighten the last loop, leave the thread for sewing. Mark with pins the place where will be the belt closure and sew on it. Secure the thread, hide the ends inside. You can crochet less or more ch, if you want to make the other size of the closure.

Info :

Fill the pillow with the holofiber evenly, fill good the lower edges to make the pillow hold its shape.

— Hat :

Info :

Crochet the hat. Go back to the 37th row, continue to crochet with red yarn in the both sides of the loops as usual. Because it will be the 3rd row of the hat, start the numbering from the 3rd row.

Row 3 – 6 (4 rows) :

90 sc {90}

Row 7 :

(13 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {84}

Row 8 :

(12 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {78}

Row 9 :

(11 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {72}

Row 10 :

(10 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {66}

Row 11 :

66 sc

Row 12 :

(9 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {60}

Row 13 :

(8 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {54}

Row 14 :

54 sc

Row 15 :

(7 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {48}

Row 16 :

(6 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {42}

Row 17 :

42 sc

Row 18 :

(5 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {36}

Row 19 :

(4 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {30}

Row 20 :

30 sc

Row 21 :

(3 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {24}

Row 22 :

(2 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {18}

Row 23 :

18 sc

Row 24 :

18 sc

Row 25 :

(1 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {12}

Row 26 :

12 sc

Row 27 :

(dec) – repeat 6 times {6}

Info :

Secure the thread and hide it inside.

— Pompon :

Info :

Crochet with white yarn.

Row 1 :

6 sc in magic ring {6}

Row 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Row 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Row 4 – 6 (3 rows) :

18 sc

Row 7 :

(1 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {12}

Info :

Fill with the holofiber.

Row 8 :

(dec) – repeat 6 times {6}

Info :

Leave the thread for sewing. Tighten the loop and sew on the pompon to the hat.

— Nose :

Info :

Crochet with white yarn.

Row 1 :

6 sc in magic ring {6}

Row 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Row 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Row 4 :

(2 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {24}

Row 5 :

(3 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {30}

Row 6 :

(4 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {36}

Row 7 – 9 (3 rows) :

36 sc

Row 10 :

(4 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {30}

Info :

Leave the thread for sewing. Fill the nose and sew on it close to the hat. Tighten the thread, hide it inside the nose.

— Arms (2 details) :

Item Name (Finger) :

Crochet the finger with red yarn: Row 1: 6 sc in magic ring {6}. Row 2: 6 sc. Fold the edges and sew them together, crocheting 3 sc together.

Item Name (Mitten) :

Crochet the mitten with red yarn: Row 1: 6 sc in magic ring {6}. Row 2: (inc) – repeat 6 times {12}. Row 3: (1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}. Row 4 – 7 (4 rows): 18 sc. Row 8: (1 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {12}. Row 9: 2 sc, add the finger, crocheting together with the mitten 3 sc, 7 sc {12}. Row 10: 12 sc.

Row 11 :

crochet 12sc with gray yarn in back loops, do not tighten the loop, do not cut off the thread.

Row 11 :

crochet 12sc, sl st with red yarn in the front loops of the 10th row and tighten the loop.

Info :

Secure the red yarn, hide it inside. Fill the mitten with holofiber and continue to crochet with gray yarn.

Row 12 – 18 (7 rows) :

12 sc

Info :

Do not fill the arms, sew on the arms to the pillow on the sides between the 24th and 25th rows, counting from the bottom of the pillow.

— Legs (2 details) :

Info :

Crochet with red yarn.

Row 1 :

crochet 8 ch

Row 2 :

crochet the chain, starting from the 2nd loop from the hook: 6 sc, 3 sc in 1 loop, 6 sc, 3 sc in 1 loop {18}

Row 3 :

6 sc, inc, inc, inc, 6 sc, inc, inc, inc {24}

Row 4 :

8 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc {28}

Row 5 :

8 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 9 sc. Finish the row here, do not crochet to the end. Move the marker, the beginning of the next row will be in this place.

Row 6 :

crochet 31 sc in back loops

Row 7 :

crochet 31 sc as usual in the both sides of the loops, put the carton inside the shoe.

Row 8 :

31 sc

Row 9 :

dec, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 21 sc, dec {27}

Row 10 :

1 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 19, dec {24}

Row 11 :

dec, dec, dec, 16 sc, dec {20}

Row 12 :

dec, dec, 16 sc {18}

Row 13 :

18 sc

Row 14 :

do not tighten the loop, do not cut off the thread.

Row 14 :

crochet 18sc with gray yarn in back loops of the previous row. Do not tighten the loop, do not cut off the thread.

Row 14 :

crochet 18sc, sl st with red yarn in front loops of the 13th row and tighten the loop, secure the thread and hide it inside the shoe.

Row 15 :

continue to crochet with gray yarn: 18 sc

Info :

Fill the shoe with holofiber, do not fill the leg.

Row 16 – 21 (6 rows) :

18 sc

Info :

Tighten the loop, leave the long thread for sewing. Sew on to the bottom of the pillow, the distance from the edge of the pillow is about 4-5 sc.

— Moustache (6 details) :

Info :

Crochet with white yarn.

Row 1 :

crochet 21 ch (if you want the longer moustache, you can crochet more ch)

Row 2 :

start to crochet from the 2nd loop from the hook: crochet 3sc in each loop

Info :

Tighten the loop, leave the long thread for sewing. Crochet 6 details and sew on it between the nose and edge of the hat. Sew on 3 details on each side.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the top of the pillow closed using the long tail left after finishing rows; tighten the loop, secure the thread and hide the ends inside before filling.
  • Attach the yellow belt closure where marked with pins and sew it securely; hide the thread ends inside the pillow.
  • Sew the arms to the sides of the pillow between the 24th and 25th rows (counting from the bottom) so they are evenly placed.
  • Sew the legs to the bottom of the pillow with about 4-5 sc distance from the edge, ensuring both legs are evenly spaced and secure.
  • Sew the nose close to the hat center, attach the pompon to the hat top and stitch the moustache curls (3 on each side) between the nose and hat edge.

Important Notes

  • 💡Crochet in continuous rounds, in spiral for the pieces worked in rounds to avoid visible seams and mismatched joins.
  • 💡Do not cut off color yarns or tighten loops until instructed because some loops are used later to crochet adjoining parts like the hat.
  • 💡Stuff the pillow and parts evenly with holofiber, filling lower edges well so the pillow maintains its shape and sits nicely.
  • 💡Leave long thread tails for sewing and tightening loops — secure and hide them inside pieces after assembly.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to track the start of rows and decreases so it is easier to follow the shaping sections.

This gnome pillow is a playful holiday piece you'll love to make and gift 🎁 The pattern combines plush yarns with simple shaping to create a charming, huggable dwarf that sits perfectly under the tree.🧶 Enjoy making it for friends and family — every stitch adds a little festive magic!✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished pillow measures approximately 45x35 cm (height measured in sitting position to the end of the hat), though final size depends on yarn, hook and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but that will change the finished size; if using bulkier yarn use a larger hook and expect a bigger, plusher pillow.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses single crochet, increases and decreases; basic knowledge of amigurumi techniques is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience, yarn choice and how detailed you are with assembly.