Celebrate the cozy charm of fall with the Amigurumi Autumn Gnome—a delightful little character bursting with seasonal spirit! 🍂🧙♂️ With a tall leafy hat, a fluffy beard, and arms full of pumpkins or acorns, this gnome is the perfect handmade addition to your autumn décor. Whether perched on a mantel, nestled among gourds, or gifted to a fellow fall-lover, he brings warmth, whimsy, and a touch of woodland magic to any space.
This pattern is a joy to personalize—play with rich autumn tones, add embroidered leaves, or even stitch up a tiny mug of cider for your gnome to hold. From rustic farmhouse vibes to playful harvest scenes, the Autumn Gnome fits right in with all your seasonal crafting. It’s a cozy project that invites you to slow down, sip something warm, and stitch up a little fall magic—one loop at a time! 🧶🍁✨
🍂 Amigurumi Autumn Gnome Crochet Pattern
Bring cozy autumn vibes into your home with this charming crochet gnome! With his tall striped hat, flowing beard, plump little body, and a brim decorated with an acorn and oak leaves, this gnome is the perfect fall decoration. Whether he’s sitting on a shelf among pumpkins or brightening up your entryway, this handmade friend is guaranteed to steal the show.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 25 cm (10 inches) tall when using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧩 Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires confidence with continuous rounds, invisible increases/decreases, changing colors for wide stripes, working FLO for the hat brim, latch-hook attaching yarn for the beard, and light sewing/assembly of small appliqués (acorn + leaves and securing the hat).
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Rust (hat, arms, body)
- Mustard (hat, arms)
- Orange (body, brim)
- Beige (nose, hands)
- White (beard yarn strands)
- Brown + Green (acorn & leaves)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one st)
dec – decrease (sc 2 sts together)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
🧵 Pattern Instructions
1. Body (Rust/Orange)
- With rust yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc 1, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (sc 2, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (sc 3, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (sc 4, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (sc 5, inc) x6 (42)
R8: (sc 6, inc) x6 (48)
R9–18: sc around (48) – keep it plump and round.
R19: (sc 6, dec) x6 (42)
R20: (sc 5, dec) x6 (36)
R21: (sc 4, dec) x6 (30)
Stuff firmly.
R22: (sc 3, dec) x6 (24)
R23: (sc 2, dec) x6 (18)
FO and close.
2. Arms (make 2, Mustard + Beige)
- Start with beige (hands):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Switch to mustard:
R5–12: sc around (12) – keep arms short.
Stuff lightly and FO.
3. Nose (Beige)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc 1, inc) x6 (18)
R4–5: sc around (18)
R6: (sc 1, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and FO, leaving tail for sewing.
4. Hat (Rust + Mustard Stripes)
- Start with rust:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc 1, inc) x3 (9)
R3: (sc 2, inc) x3 (12)
R4: sc around (12)
R5: (sc 3, inc) x3 (15)
R6: sc around (15)
R7: (sc 4, inc) x3 (18)
👉 Continue increasing by 3 sts every 2nd round, alternating 6 rounds rust / 6 rounds mustard for bold stripes.
Keep going until the hat base reaches about 54–60 sts wide.
Hat Brim (Orange)
Switch to orange:
R1: FLO, inc around (108)
R2–3: sc around to form a flat, sturdy brim.
FO.
5. Beard (White)
Cut ~40 strands of white yarn, each about 15 cm long.
Fold in half and attach with a latch-hook method under the nose area.
Brush fingers through strands so they hang straight.
6. Oak Leaves & Acorn
- Acorn Cap (Brown):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc 1, inc) x6 (18)
FO. - Acorn Nut (Beige):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc 1, inc) x3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly, sew to cap. - Leaves (Green + Rust):
Ch 7, work up one side: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr, sl st.
Mirror on other side.
Make 2–3 leaves in different colors.
🧩 Assembly
- Sew arms to body sides.
- Attach nose slightly under hat brim for tucked-in look.
- Sew beard strands just beneath nose.
- Place hat snugly, sewing in place if needed.
- Sew acorn and leaves to one side of brim.
🌟 Outro
Your cozy Autumn Gnome is now complete! With his striped hat, flowing beard, and festive brim decorations, he’s ready to bring seasonal cheer to your home. Place him beside pumpkins, pinecones, or leaves for a warm harvest display. 🍁🧶
