Bring the Amigurumi Gnome to life with this charming crochet pattern! 🧙‍♂️✨ With its whimsical hat, fluffy beard, and cozy outfit, this design captures the magic of folklore in yarn form. Whether crafted in classic earthy tones or festive holiday colors, this gnome adds a touch of enchantment to any handmade collection.

Designed for crocheters who love playful details, this pattern allows for customization with textured stitches, embroidered accents, and tiny accessories like a lantern or miniature mushrooms. Whether displayed as part of a seasonal décor setup or gifted as a delightful keepsake, this Amigurumi Gnome is sure to bring joy and charm wherever it goes! 🧶✨

🧙‍♂️ Amigurumi Forest Gnome Crochet Pattern

Bring a touch of woodland magic to your crochet with this charming forest gnome! With his tall pointy hat, oversized ears, cozy red scarf, and sturdy little boots, he’s ready to guard your cottage or sit happily on your shelf.

This pattern is written step by step so you can create a gnome that looks just like the one in the photo — round shoes, wide body, curled hat brim, and embroidered brows for extra character.

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – shaping, color changes, assembly of multiple parts.

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📏 Finished Size

Approx. 7–9 inches (18–23 cm) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

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🧶 Materials

• Worsted weight yarn:

  • Beige/light peach (head, ears, hands, nose)

  • Green (hat, tunic)

  • Red (scarf)

  • Brown (shoes & belt)

  • Yellow/gold (belt buckle)

• 3.5 mm crochet hook

• 8–10 mm safety eyes

• Polyester fiberfill stuffing

• Black embroidery thread (for eyebrows & smile)

• Tapestry needle, stitch marker, scissors

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR = Magic Ring

• sc = Single Crochet

• inc = Increase (2 sc in same stitch)

• dec = Decrease (sc2tog)

• sl st = Slip Stitch

• ch = Chain

• BLO = Back Loop Only

• FLO = Front Loop Only

• FO = Fasten Off

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🪡 Pattern Instructions

Head (Beige)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. inc × 6 (12)

3. (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)

4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)

5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
   6–12. sc around (30)
   👉 Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, 6–7 sts apart.

6. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)

7. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
   Stuff firmly.

8. (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)

9. dec × 6 (6), FO and close.

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Nose (Beige)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. sc around (6)
   FO, stuff lightly, sew centered between eyes.

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Ears (Make 2 – Beige)

1. MR, 5 sc (5)

2. (1 sc, inc) × 2 + sc (7)
   FO, fold in half, flatten, sew one to each side of head.

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Body (Green)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. inc × 6 (12)

3. (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)

4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)

5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
   6–13. sc around (30) → adds width to body (adjusted for photo)

6. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)

7. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
   Stuff firmly.

8. (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)

9. dec × 6 (6), FO and close.

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Legs & Shoes (Make 2 – Brown)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. inc × 6 (12)

3. (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)

4. sc around (18)

5. sc around (18)

6. sc around (18) → extra rounds for rounder shoes

7. (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
   8–10. sc around (12) → forms leg tube
   Stuff firmly. FO, leave tail for sewing.

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Arms (Make 2 – Beige hands, Green sleeves)

1. With beige: MR, 6 sc (6)
   2–3. sc around (6)

2. Switch to green: sc around (6)
   5–10. sc around (6)
   Stuff lightly. FO, leave tail for sewing.

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Hat (Green)

1. MR, 4 sc (4)
   2–3. sc around (4)

2. (1 sc, inc) × 2 (6)
   5–6. sc around (6)

3. (2 sc, inc) × 2 (8)
   8–9. sc around (8)

4. (3 sc, inc) × 2 (10)
   11–12. sc around (10)
   👉 Continue increasing every 2–3 rows until 30–36 sts.
   13–16. sc around (30–36 sts)

5. FLO sc around for 2–3 rounds → creates a soft curl at the brim like the photo.
   FO, sew onto head.

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Scarf (Red)

1. Ch 40

2. sc across (39)
   FO, wrap around neck, secure ends.

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Belt & Buckle

Belt (Brown): Ch 22, sc across. Wrap around waist, sew ends.
Buckle (Yellow): Ch 8, join to ring, sc around to form square. Sew over belt.

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Eyebrows (Black Embroidery)

Using black thread, embroider two short angled stitches above the eyes.

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🧷 Assembly

1. Sew head to body.

2. Attach arms to sides of body.

3. Attach legs at base.

4. Sew nose and ears onto head.

5. Attach hat securely (slight brim curl forward).

6. Wrap scarf around neck.

7. Add belt and buckle.

8. Embroider eyebrows and optional small smile.

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🎀 Finishing Touches

• Blush cheeks lightly with pink pastel or embroidery thread.

• Position legs outward for sitting stability.

• Add a tiny satchel, acorn, or mushroom for extra woodland flair!

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✨ And there you have it — a Forest Gnome that looks just like the one in the photo, complete with his tall hat, scarf, round shoes, and cheeky little eyebrows.