Bundle up for some handmade magic with the Amigurumi Winter Gnome Couple, a heartwarming crochet project that celebrates love, coziness, and seasonal charm! ❄️🧙♂️🧙♀️ Dressed in snuggly winter gear—from fluffy hats to layered scarves—this adorable duo is ready to bring joy to your holiday décor or gift-giving list. With their rosy cheeks, button noses, and matching outfits, they’re the perfect pair to brighten up chilly days and frosty nights.
Ideal for crocheters who adore character-driven designs and festive flair, this pattern invites you to play with textures, colors, and sweet little details. Add snowflake embroidery, stitch in tiny mittens, or personalize each gnome with unique accessories to make them truly yours. Whether perched on a mantel or nestled under the tree, the Winter Gnome Couple is a delightful way to stitch up warmth and whimsy—one cozy loop at a time! 🧶❤️
❄️ Winter Gnome Couple Crochet Pattern
Create a charming pair of Scandinavian-style Winter Gnomes featuring tall textured hats, cozy blue and white outfits, embroidered snow details, and soft features like a fluffy beard and long braided pigtails. These gnomes make a beautiful addition to your winter décor or holiday display.
Materials
Worsted-weight yarn (cotton or acrylic):
Blue – 80 g (bodies, hats, dress, shoes, sleeves)
White – 60 g (female hat, dress hem, cuffs, appliqués, stars)
Beige/Tan – 25 g (noses, hands)
Cream/Blonde – 20 g (braids)
Optional darker blue – 5 g (snowflake embroidery)
Additional Materials:
Faux-fur yarn or brushed acrylic yarn for beard – 10–15 g
Fiberfill stuffing
3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
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
FLO – Front Loop Only
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧔 Winter Boy Gnome
Legs (Make 2 – Blue)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 = 18
R4–10: sc around (18)
FO first leg.
Do not FO second leg.
Join Legs & Body
With blue yarn:
Ch 3 and join to first leg. Total = 42 sts.
R11–20: sc around (42)
R21: (5 sc, dec) × 6 = 36
R22: (4 sc, dec) × 6 = 30
R23: (3 sc, dec) × 6 = 24
R24–25: sc around (24)
Stuff firmly at the bottom, medium at the top.
FO.
Arms (Make 2)
With beige:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: (sc, inc) × 3 = 9
R3: sc around (9)
Switch to blue:
R4–8: sc around (9)
Switch to white:
R9–10: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly and FO.
Nose
R1: MR, 6
R2: (sc, inc) × 3 = 9
R3–5: sc around
R6: (sc, dec) × 3 = 6
Stuff firmly and FO.
Beard
Cut 6–10 inch strands of white faux-fur or brushed acrylic yarn.
Attach in dense horizontal rows from upper chest downward until the beard reaches the tops of the feet.
Brush and trim into a soft triangular shape.
Hat (Blue with Stars)
R1: MR, 4 sc
R2: (sc, inc) × 2 = 6
R3–4: sc around
R5: (2 sc, inc) × 2 = 8
R6–7: sc around
R8: (3 sc, inc) × 2 = 10
Continue increasing every 2–3 rounds until the base reaches 60 stitches.
Work 3 more rounds without increasing.
Rolled Brim
R1: FLO sc around
R2–3: sc around
Lightly stuff only the upper part.
Star Embroidery
Embroider 8–12 white stars of varied sizes across the front.
👱♀️ Winter Girl Gnome
Legs (Make 2 – Blue)
R1: MR, 6
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 = 18
R4–10: sc around (18)
Join with ch 3 = 42 sts.
R11–18: sc around (42)
FO. Stuff legs firmly.
Dress
Blue Dress Body
R1: ch 48, join without twisting
R2–9: sc around (48)
Skirt Flare
R10: (7 sc, inc) × 6 = 54
R11–13: sc around (54)
White Hem
Switch to white:
R14: FLO sc around
R15: (sc, ch 1, sc in same st) around
R16: sc around
FO. Slide onto body and sew at waist.
Arms (Make 2)
Same as boy gnome.
Nose
Same as boy gnome.
Braids
Cut 20–22 inch strands of cream/blonde yarn.
Attach in a semicircle under the hat brim.
Divide into three sections per side and braid loosely.
Secure each braid end with blue yarn bows.
Trim just above the dress hem.
Hat (White with Snowflake)
Construct as the boy hat, but entirely white.
Finish with rolled FLO brim.
Snowflake Embroidery
Embroider one large blue snowflake centered on the front:
- 6 long branches
- small cross branches on each
Snowflake Appliqués (Make 2)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: For each stitch: ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sl st in next st
R3: On each tip: ch 5, sl st back down to the base
Sew one snowflake centered on the chest and one slightly below it.
🎄 Assembly
- Sew legs under the body.
- Slide and sew the female dress around the waist.
- Attach arms to each side.
- Sew the noses just below where the hat will sit.
- Attach beard (boy) or braids (girl).
- Place hats low to cover the eyes completely.
- Shape the hat tips slightly forward.
- Add embroidered stars and snowflakes last.
🌟 Finishing
Lightly steam-block:
- hat brims
- dress hem
- body cylinder
Shape the braids while drying for clean drape.
❤️ Final Thoughts
Your Winter Gnome Couple is now ready to bring Scandinavian charm to your holiday décor! The tall textured hats, cozy colors, embroidered snow details, and characterful beard and braids make this pair truly magical. Whether you display them on a mantel, give them as gifts, or photograph them for your shop, they’re guaranteed to be a winter favorite.
Superbe
Merci beaucoup pour vos magnifiques modèles amigurumi,hâte de commencer à en faire quelques un. Encore merci