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
Bring whimsical charm to your holiday décor with this adorable Christmas Gnome! Featuring a plump ribbed body, a long curved hat with a rolled brim, a sculpted curly beard, festive holly leaves, and miniature Christmas accessories, this cheerful character adds warmth and magic to every corner of your home. 💫🎄
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate — includes shaping, rolled brim construction, folded cuffs, and strand-style beard assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) tall, measured from the base to the tip of the bent hat.
🧶 Materials
Worsted weight yarn
- Red – body, hat, arms, accessories
- White – beard, cuffs, pom-pom, snowflakes
- Beige – nose, hands
- Green – holly leaves, mini tree
- Small amounts of yellow and red – decorations
Tools
- 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FLO – front loop only
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off
All pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
🍬 Body (Red)
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)
R8–22: sc around (42)
Stuff firmly as you go, shaping a wide rounded base.
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, close opening and weave in ends.
👃 Nose (Beige)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–5: sc around (18)
R6: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff lightly.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
💪 Arms with Folded Cuffs (Make 2)
Hands (Beige)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–5: sc around (12)
R6: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
Folded Cuff (White)
R7: BLO sc around (9)
R8: sc around (9)
Fold R8 downward over R7 and secure with a few hidden stitches.
Sleeve (Red)
R9–14: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff only the hand section.
Flatten slightly, FO, leave tail for sewing.
🎩 Tall Curved Hat with Thick Rolled Brim (Red)
Hat Body
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)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×4 (24)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×4 (28)
R8: (6 sc, inc) ×4 (32)
R9: (7 sc, inc) ×4 (36)
R10: (8 sc, inc) ×4 (40)
R11–30: sc around (40)
Stuff only the bottom third of the hat firmly.
Leave the upper portion unstuffed so it bends naturally.
Rolled Brim
R31: FLO sc around (40)
R32–34: sc around (40)
Roll the brim upward firmly and secure it on the inside with a few invisible stitches.
Bend the hat tip forward and lightly tack in place if desired.
🌟 Pom-Pom (White)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
R5: dec ×6 (6)
Stuff lightly.
FO and sew to the hat tip.
🧔 Beard (White – Strand Style)
Make 12–14 individual strands:
Ch 10
Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch back to the base
FO, leave long tail
Sew strands side by side directly under the hat brim.
Slightly stagger the lengths.
The beard should hang straight down, with rounded ends.
Attach the nose centered over the top of the beard so it overlaps slightly.
🍃 Holly Leaves & Berries
Leaves (Green – Make 2–3)
Ch 8
Along chain: sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc
Work the same sequence along the opposite side of the chain.
FO.
Berries (Red – Make 3)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: sc around
FO, stuff lightly.
Sew holly cluster to the left side of the hat brim.
🎁 Mini Gift (Optional)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–7: sc around (18)
R8: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff.
R9: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
Add surface-stitched ribbon.
🎄 Mini Tree (Optional)
Tree Cone (Green)
R1: MR, 4 sc
R2: inc ×4 (8)
R3: sc around
R4: (sc, inc) ×4 (12)
R5–6: sc around
R7: (2 sc, inc) ×4 (16)
R8–10: sc around
Stuff lightly. FO.
Base (Red)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: sc around
FO and sew to cone.
🪡 Final Assembly
- Sew beard strands under hat brim
- Attach nose over beard
- Pull hat low so brim touches nose
- Secure hat curve and brim
- Sew arms high on body under brim
- Add holly detail
- Arrange accessories if using
🎄❤️ Your Festive Gnome Is Complete!
This charming Christmas gnome brings joyful personality to any holiday display. With its plump ribbed body, curled snowy beard, and bright winter accessories, it’s perfect for gifting, decorating, or adding a handmade touch to your seasonal traditions. May every stitch bring warmth and magic to your holidays! ✨🎅🌟
Lindo trabalho!! Quero muito fazer, obrigada!
Nice gnome
Thank you