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Amigurumi Christmas Gnome – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Christmas Gnome – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the cozy and festive world of holiday amigurumi! 🎄🧶 Today, I’m delighted to share my FREE crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Christmas Gnome—a jolly little guardian of yuletide cheer, perfect for spreading holiday magic. Whether you’re crafting a Scandinavian-inspired decoration, stitching a heartfelt gift for a loved one, or creating a merry band of gnomes to guard your mantel, this design features a plump, huggable body, a luxuriously long beard, and the cutest pointy hat adorned with seasonal flair.

This design blends whimsy and tradition, with step-by-step instructions for his round nose, twinkling eyes, and optional accessories like a mini present or jingle bell. Customize his hat with stripes, snowflakes, or holly berries, and choose classic red-and-white colors or go rustic with earthy tones. 🎅 So grab your hooks, pick your coziest yarn, and let’s crochet a guardian of holiday joy. “Good things come in gnome-sized packages!” ✨

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🎄 Amigurumi Christmas Gnome Crochet Pattern

This charming amigurumi Christmas gnome is full of holiday cheer! Dressed in red and white stripes, with a cozy green vest, a long pointy hat, and a flowing beard, this little fellow is ready to spread joy throughout your festive decor. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a handmade holiday treasure!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Color changes, shaping, and beard attachment required.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12″ (25–30 cm) tall with hat extended, using worsted weight yarn and 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted Weight):

    • Color A: Red (pants, hat, stripes)

    • Color B: White (hat/pants stripes, pom-pom)

    • Color C: Green (shoes, vest)

    • Color D: Skin tone (nose, ears, hands, face)

    • Color E: Grey (beard yarn, cotton or plush recommended)

  • Hook size: 3.0 mm

  • Safety eyes (6–8 mm)

  • Stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Pom-pom maker (or scissors for trimming)

  • Optional: Wood base and support stick for standing display

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • BLO – Back Loops Only

  • FO – Fasten Off

🎅 Head

With Color D (skin tone):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–11. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. sc around, FO and stuff.

Place safety eyes between rounds 7–8, approx. 6 stitches apart. Add light blush with soft pink yarn or fabric chalk.

👃 Nose

With Color D:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–4. sc around (9)

  3. dec x3 (6), FO and sew to face.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

With Color D:

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. inc x4 (8)

  3. sc around, FO
    Flatten slightly and sew to sides of the head, near the eyes.

🧔 Beard

With Color E:
Cut ~15 strands of yarn, 3–4” (8–10 cm) long. Use a lark’s head knot or sew each strand under the nose area. Trim to desired beard shape (pointed or rounded).

🎽 Body & Pants

Start with Color A (pants):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–9. sc around (30)

Switch to Color C (vest – dark green):
10–13. sc around
14–15. Switch to lighter green, sc around (30)
16. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
17. sc around, FO and stuff.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Start with Color C (shoes):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)

Switch to Color A (stripes):
5. sc around
6. Switch to White, sc around
Repeat Rounds 5–6 until leg measures approx. 3.5″ (9 cm)
FO, stuff and sew to body base.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

Start with Color D (skin tone):

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–3. sc around
    Switch to Color A:
    4–10. sc around (5)
    Stuff lightly, FO, and sew to body sides.

🎩 Hat (Striped Cone Shape)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. inc x4 (8)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x4 (12)

  4. Switch to Color B, sc around

  5. (2 sc, inc) x4 (16)

  6. Switch to Color A, sc around

  7. (3 sc, inc) x4 (20)

  8. Switch to Color B, sc around

  9. (4 sc, inc) x4 (24)
    Continue increasing every 2 rows, alternating red and white stripes, until you reach 48–54 stitches.
    Repeat stripe pattern until hat is long and floppy.
    FO and sew securely around the top of the head.

Pom-Pom:
Use Color B yarn to make a pom-pom and attach it to the hat’s tip.

🪵 Optional Cane (Crochet Stick)

With Dark Green or Brown:

  1. Ch 30

  2. Sl st back across (or sc), FO

  3. Roll into a spiral and glue or sew to create a cane
    Attach to hand or stand base for decor.

🪄 Assembly & Display Tips

  • Sew all parts firmly and evenly.

  • Insert small support stick or dowel from bottom center up through the head if displaying upright.

  • Attach to a wooden base using hot glue or superglue for secure standing.

Your Christmas gnome is now ready to greet guests with warmth and whimsy. Let him sit by the fireplace, the tree, or your holiday table—he’s sure to bring festive cheer! 🎅🧶


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