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 woodland magic to life with this cozy amigurumi gnome, complete with a tall pointed hat, belted tunic, and oversized ears. Perfect for seasonal decor, fairy tale displays, or charming gifts!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, color changes, and assembly of small parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–9 inches (18–23 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Beige or light peach (Head, hands, ears, nose)
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Green (Hat and tunic)
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Red (Scarf)
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Brown (Shoes and belt)
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Gold or yellow (Belt buckle)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
With beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, approx. 6–7 stitches apart -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close
🧤 Arms (Make 2)
With beige (hands) and green (sleeves):
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With beige: MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc around (6)
Switch to green:
4–10. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly, FO, leave tail to sew
🧦 Legs (Make 2)
With brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
5–8. sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. FO, leave long tail
👕 Body
With green yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–11. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close
Attach legs to bottom and arms to the sides.
🎩 Hat
With green yarn:
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MR, 4 sc
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sc around (4)
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
4–5. sc around (6) -
(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
7–8. sc around (8) -
(3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
Continue increasing every 2–3 rows until the final round reaches 30–36 stitches wide
Then:
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Work 4 more rounds even for brim
FO and sew securely to head
🧣 Scarf
With red yarn:
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Ch 40
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sc in each ch (39)
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FO and wrap around neck
🐽 Nose
With beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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sc around (6)
FO and sew between eyes
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With beige yarn:
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MR, 5 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (7)
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Fold in half, sl st through both sides
FO and sew to sides of head
🧷 Belt & Buckle
With brown yarn:
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Ch 20–22, sc across
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FO and wrap around body, sew ends together
With yellow or gold yarn:
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Ch 8, sl st to form a square
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sc around to form buckle, sew over belt
🧩 Assembly Order
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Sew head onto body
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Attach arms and legs
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Sew on nose and ears
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Stitch hat to head
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Tie scarf around neck
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Attach belt and buckle
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use white yarn for beard if you want a Santa-style gnome
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Add small satchel or acorn accessory
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Make a female gnome with braids and a skirt
This forest gnome is ready to bring magic and mischief to your handmade woodland world! 🍄🌲
