Say hello to your newest holiday helper—the Amigurumi Christmas Gnome, a jolly little sprite bursting with festive charm! 🎄 With his cozy hat pulled low, a fluffy beard that rivals Santa’s, and a round nose that peeks out with personality, this gnome is ready to sprinkle some handmade magic into your winter décor. Whether he’s nestled among pinecones, perched on a mantel, or peeking out of a gift basket, he brings warmth, whimsy, and a dash of Nordic folklore to the season.
This crochet project is perfect for anyone who loves adding personal touches to their holiday celebrations. You can customize his colors to match your theme, add tiny embellishments like snowflakes or bells, and even stitch up a whole gnome crew to keep the festive vibes flowing. Whether you’re crafting for loved ones or decking your own halls, this cheerful gnome is sure to become a treasured part of your handmade holiday tradition. 🧶✨
🎅 Amigurumi Christmas Gnome Crochet Pattern
Create the cozy little gnome from the picture—chunky white beard, tall soft hat, and all the festive extras—for a perfect handmade holiday decoration. Every detail below matches the photographed version exactly, from the rolled hat cord to the full textured body.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – requires shaping, color changes, latch-hook beard attachment, and assembling multiple pieces.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–10 in (23–25 cm) tall including hat, made with worsted yarn and a 3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted-weight yarn
- Red – 70 g (body, hat, gift boxes, tree base)
- White – 60 g (beard, pom-pom, snowflake, cuffs, gift ribbon)
- Beige – 25 g (nose and arms)
- Green – 20 g (holly leaves, mini tree)
- Yellow – small amount (tree star)
- Black/Red – a few meters (ornaments & berries)
- Crochet hook 3.0–3.5 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker
- Optional: hot glue for tiny accents
🔤 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring sc – Single Crochet inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st) dec – Decrease (sc 2 tog) sl st – Slip Stitch ch – Chain st(s) – Stitch(es) FO – Fasten Off BLO – Back Loop Only
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🎅 Body (Red with ribbed texture)
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6 (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7 (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8–20 BLO sc around (42) → gives the distinct horizontal ridges.
Stuff as you go.
R21 FLO sc around (42) – creates flat base edge.
R22 BLO sc around (42).
R23 (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R24 (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R25 (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R26 (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R27 (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R28 dec ×6 (6) FO and close.
👃 Nose (Beige)
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–6 sc around (18)
R7 (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
FO, stuff lightly.
Sew centered between R11–13 of body.
💪 Arms (Beige + White Cuffs)
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3–6 sc around (12)
Switch to white.
R7–9 sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly.
Sew between R12–14, angled slightly forward.
🎩 Hat (Red with rolled brim and cord)
R1 MR 4 sc (4)
R2 inc ×4 (8)
R3 (sc, inc) ×4 (12)
R4 (2 sc, inc) ×4 (16)
R5 (3 sc, inc) ×4 (20)
Continue increasing gradually until 52 sts total.
Rnext BLO sc around (52) – ridge for brim.
Next 3 rnds sc around (52).
Roll the brim outward and tack with hidden stitches.
Continue even rounds until hat measures ≈ 7–8 in (about ¾ of total height).
Fold tip forward and stitch to hold a soft curve. Stuff lower section only.
🔴 Braided Hat Cord
Make a short red twisted rope or i-cord and stitch snugly around the hat base where it meets the beard – this is the visible braid from the photo.
⚪ Pom-pom
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3–4 sc around (12)
R5 dec ×6 (6) FO, close, and sew to hat tip.
🧔 Beard (Chunky White Yarn)
Cut ≈ 60–70 strands (22–25 cm). Use latch-hook method.
Attach in dense horizontal rows beneath nose starting at R13:
Row 1 ≈ 18–20 strands
Row 2 ≈ 18–20 strands
Row 3 ≈ 16–18 strands
Row 4 ≈ 14–16 strands
Row 5 (center only) ≈ 10–12 strands
Row 6 (center only) ≈ 8–10 strands
Do not trim to a sharp V — leave bottom nearly straight with gentle curve. Finger-fluff loops to soft cloudy texture.
🍃 Holly Cluster
Leaves (2): ch 7, work back along chain (sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc); mirror on opposite side for leaf shape.
Berries (3): MR 6 sc (6), 1 rnd sc around, FO and stuff lightly.
Sew cluster on left front of brim, leaves overlapping slightly and berries at their base.
🎁 Mini Present
Make six red 6×6 sc squares (ch 7, sc 6 for 6 rows). Join edges to form a cube, stuff lightly.
Surface stitch white ribbon lines and a bow on top.
🎄 Mini Christmas Tree
Cone (Green):
R1 MR 4 sc (4)
R2 inc ×4 (8)
R3 sc around (8)
R4 (sc, inc) ×4 (12)
R5–7 sc around (12)
R8 (2 sc, inc) ×4 (16)
R9–11 sc around (16)
R12 (3 sc, inc) ×4 (20)
FO, stuff lightly.
Base (Red): MR 6 sc → inc ×6 (12) → (sc, inc) ×6 (18). FO, sew to cone bottom.
Add tiny red French knots as ornaments and a yellow star (ch 4 ring; (ch 3, sl st) ×5).
❄ Snowflake (6 Arms with Branches)
R1 MR 6 sc, join.
R2 sl st in next st, ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook (branch 1), ch 3, sl st in 2nd and next ch (branch 2), ch 2, sl st in base st, sl st back down to ring; repeat ×6. FO and steam-block flat.
🪡 Assembly
1️⃣ Sew nose between R11–13 of body.
2️⃣ Attach beard beneath nose spreading horizontally.
3️⃣ Place hat so brim covers nose top; sew securely.
4️⃣ Wrap and stitch the red braided cord around the hat base.
5️⃣ Add holly cluster on left front brim.
6️⃣ Attach arms symmetrically between R12–14.
7️⃣ Position tree, present, and snowflake as decorations.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Finger-fluff beard for thickness; lightly trim ends to a rounded shape.
- Add tiny blush to nose with pink pastel.
- If needed, anchor the hat tip with a hidden stitch so it curves softly forward.
Your Christmas gnome is complete!
A plump red-and-white friend with a full fluffy beard, corded hat brim, and festive holly detail—exactly like the cozy gnome in the photo. Set him by your candles or tree and let him spread handmade holiday cheer. ❤️🎄
Nice gnome
Thank you
Lindo trabalho!! Quero muito fazer, obrigada!