Add a sprinkle of whimsy to your kitchen with the Gnome Towel Topper, a charming crochet project that brings cozy character to your everyday décor! 🧶🧙♂️🧙♀️ Featuring both boy and girl gnome designs, these toppers are perfect for seasonal decorating, gifting, or simply adding a smile to your sink-side routine. Whether you’re going rustic, festive, or just plain fun, these little gnomes are ready to hang out and help.
Great for crocheters who love personality-packed projects, this pattern invites you to mix and match colors, add tiny embellishments like flowers or buttons, and customize each gnome to suit your style. Make a pair for a his-and-hers set, or create a whole gnome family to brighten up your home! The Gnome Towel Topper is a delightful way to stitch up charm, cheer, and a whole lot of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🌼🧵
🎅 Amigurumi Gnome Towel Topper Crochet Pattern
Bring festive cheer to your kitchen or bathroom with this adorable gnome towel topper! This design features a tall pointed hat, a round nose, and a hidden towel ring inside so you can easily swap out towels whenever needed. Best of all — no sewing towels directly, making it both decorative and practical.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – You’ll use simple stitches (sc, inc, dec, ch), some shaping for the hat, and a ring attachment inside the topper.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–9 in (20–23 cm) tall (not including towel length), depending on yarn and hook size.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Hat – Red, Green, or any festive color
- Nose – Beige or Tan
- Body Base – Black, Dark Grey, or coordinating color
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm (US E)
- Plastic or wooden towel ring (3–4 in diameter)
- Alternative: elastic loop + button closure
- Fiberfill stuffing (for nose)
- Yarn needle & scissors
- Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🪡 Pattern Instructions
⚫ Body Base (Back Panel)
With black/dark yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24)
FO. This forms the flat base that will sit behind the towel ring.
🧢 Hat
With red/green yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
- sc around (12)
- (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
7–8. sc around (15) - (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
10–11. sc around (18) - (5 sc, inc) x3 (21)
13–14. sc around (21) - (6 sc, inc) x3 (24)
16–18. sc around (24) - (7 sc, inc) x3 (27)
20–22. sc around (27) - (8 sc, inc) x3 (30)
24–26. sc around (30)
Continue increasing every 3–4 rounds until the hat base matches the towel ring’s circumference.
Do not FO yet — keep working 1–2 rounds after inserting the ring to secure it inside the brim.
👃 Nose
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) - (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff lightly with fiberfill.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
🔄 Attaching the Ring
- Place your towel ring inside the open base of the hat.
- Position the black base piece behind it.
- Crochet or sew around to sandwich the ring securely inside.
- If you prefer an elastic + button closure: crochet a flat strap (ch 15, sc back across, 2–3 rows), sew one end to the hat base, and attach a button on the other. This allows the topper to loop over a towel bar without a fixed ring.
🧷 Assembly
- Attach the nose just under the brim of the hat.
- Make sure the towel ring is centered and firmly stitched into place.
- Weave in all ends neatly.
🎀 Finishing Touches
- Add stripes or embroidery to the hat for variety.
- Sew a small pompom to the hat tip for extra cuteness.
- Make a set in different colors for seasonal décor.
🌟 Outro
Your festive gnome towel topper is now complete! With its pointed hat and nose, it brings charm and personality to any kitchen or bathroom while keeping towels handy. The hidden towel ring makes it easy to change towels as often as needed, so it’s both decorative and practical. These also make wonderful holiday gifts or quick market makes — because everyone loves a little gnome magic in their home!
