Spread the love with this Amigurumi Valentine Gnome Couple crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for festive decor, heartfelt gifts, or simply love whimsical handmade creations, this free pattern lets you stitch up an adorable gnome duo perfect for celebrating romance. With their cozy hats, charming heart accents, and sweet little noses, these crochet gnomes bring warmth and joy to any space. Perfect for Valentine’s Day decorations, thoughtful presents, or simply adding a touch of love to your collection, this amigurumi couple is a delightful way to share handmade happiness—one stitch at a time! 💕✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of red and pink, playful textures, or even tiny accessories like embroidered hearts or miniature flowers for extra charm. Craft a classic Valentine’s look, create a rustic version with soft pastels, or even stitch up multiple gnome pairs for a festive display! Whether gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, displayed as a seasonal accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Valentine Gnome Couple is a heartwarming and cheerful project—perfect for spreading love through stitches! 🧶💖
💘 Amigurumi Valentine Gnome Couple Crochet Pattern
These cuddly Valentine gnomes are the ultimate handmade symbol of love! 💞
With bendable red hats, fluffy white beards, and curved hat tips that form a heart, this charming pair will melt hearts wherever they sit.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, simple color changes, and optional wire shaping for hats.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted weight)
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Red – hats
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Beige – noses & hands
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Blue – male body
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Lavender (light pink-purple) – female body
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Brown – male feet
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Dark red – female feet
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White – hearts & beard base
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Crochet hook 3.0–3.5 mm
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Faux fur fabric (for beard) or white yarn
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Craft wire or pipe cleaner (for bendable hat tips)
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Hot glue (for beard attachment)
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Optional: weighted pellets or dry beans for stability
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧔 Gnome Body (Make 2 – 1 Blue, 1 Lavender)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–18. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
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sc around (30)
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(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
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sc around (24)
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(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff very firmly as you go — use a small amount of weighted pellets at the base if you want added stability. -
sc around (18), FO and close.
🦶 Feet (4 total – 2 Brown for male, 2 Dark Red for female)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, FO.
👉 Attach two feet to the lower front of each body, angled outward about 10–15°.
🖐 Hands (4 Beige)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
2–3. sc around (6)
FO.
👉 Sew to body at mid-body height (R10–12), angled slightly forward so they peek from under the beard.
👃 Nose (2 Beige, smaller version for accuracy)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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dec ×6 (6)
FO, stuff lightly, and sew centered just below where hat brim will sit.
📝 Tip: This produces small, button-sized noses like those in the photo.
🎩 Hat (2 Red)
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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(1 sc, inc) ×2 (6)
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sc around
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(2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
5–6. sc around -
(3 sc, inc) ×2 (10)
8–9. sc around -
(4 sc, inc) ×2 (12)
➡️ Continue increasing every 2–3 rounds by +2 stitches until you reach 42–44 stitches in circumference.
➡️ Work 6–8 more rounds even for height.
➡️ Optionally insert craft wire or pipe cleaner inside hat to shape the curve.
Brim Definition:
Before fastening off, work 1 round in BLO — this gives a subtle edge that looks like a soft hat brim.
Stuff lightly and sew securely to top of body, resting slightly over the nose.
🧔 Beard (White Faux Fur or Yarn)
Faux Fur (as in photo):
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Cut a triangle piece ~2–2.5 in (5–6 cm) wide.
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Brush fibers downward.
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Attach just beneath the nose, extending the beard down to about R8–10 on the body.
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Glue or sew in place.
Yarn Version:
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Cut 30–35 strands of 8–10 cm yarn.
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Latch-hook in rows below the nose.
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Brush and trim evenly.
❤️ Mini Hearts (White)
Small Hearts (for left gnome):
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ch 2, in 2nd ch: (sc, 3 dc, sc), sl st to 1st st, FO.
Make 6–8 hearts.
👉 Attach diagonally along the curve of the hat following its bend.
Large Heart (for right gnome):
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MR: (2 dc, 2 tr, 1 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, sc), sl st to join, FO.
👉 Place centered halfway up the hat front.
💞 Assembly
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Sew feet and hands first.
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Attach beard beneath nose, extending down the body.
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Sew on hat, letting the brim overlap nose slightly.
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Add hearts in described pattern.
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Gently bend each hat tip toward the other using wire inside; stitch or glue the tips together to form a perfect heart arch.
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Optional: lightly blush noses for extra warmth.
💡 Finishing Touch Tips
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Stuff bodies very firmly for sturdy posture.
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A small weight in the base prevents tipping.
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Shape hats while warm if using acrylic yarn.
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Adjust beard width slightly to match each gnome’s body curve.
💕 The Result
Two love-struck gnomes, side by side, hats forming a heart — a true symbol of handmade affection. 🧶💘
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, weddings, or simply decorating your cozy nook year-round!
