Celebrate love and whimsy with this Amigurumi Gnome Sweethearts crochet pattern! Featuring an adorable couple of gnomes dressed in heart-themed outfits and brimming with charm, this delightful duo is perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or just adding a touch of romance to your crochet collection. With their cozy beards, playful hats, and sweet expressions, these gnomes are a joyful way to stitch up a little handmade affection for someone special—or for yourself! 🧶❤️🧙♀️🧙♂️
Designed for personality and flair, this pattern invites you to mix soft yarns, festive colors, and fun extras like tiny hearts, bows, or even a love letter tucked in their hands. Customize each gnome with different hairstyles, accessories, or matching outfits to reflect your own sweetheart story. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a romantic display, these Gnome Sweethearts Amigurumi are joyful and satisfying projects—perfect for stitching up a little handmade love, one loop at a time! 💖✨💌
💑 Amigurumi Gnome Sweethearts Crochet Pattern
Celebrate love and whimsy with this adorable couple of amigurumi gnomes! With cozy outfits, long hats, braided hair and a fluffy beard, these sweet characters are perfect for romantic décor, weddings, or anniversary gifts.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shapes, color changes, assembly, and light embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK weight cotton or acrylic yarn:
- Skin – Beige or peach
- Gnome boy: Red, grey, dark blue, white
- Gnome girl: Light blue, pink, lavender, tan
- Hair & beard: Beige or light brown, white (for faux fur or brushed yarn)
- Accent yarn: Greens and pinks for flowers/leaves
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyester stuffing
- Optional: felt or wooden heart decoration
🧔 Male Gnome (With Beard & Red Hat)
🧠 Head (Skin Color)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–8. sc (18)
Stuff as you go - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, weave end to close
👃 Nose (Skin Color)
- MR, 6 sc
- sc
FO, leave a tail, sew to center of face just under hat
🎩 Hat (Red)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Continue increasing 3–6 sts evenly per round until 36 sts
Then:
10–22. sc (36)
Slightly flare brim: - (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
FO, stuff lightly, sew to top of head
🧔 Beard
- Cut long strands of white yarn (or use faux fur yarn)
- Attach under nose in loops
- Trim to shape and brush out for fullness
👕 Body (Red)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
12–14. sc
FO and sew to head
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Blue)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc
Stuff lightly, FO and sew flat to bottom of body
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Grey + Skin)
Start with grey:
- MR, 5 sc
2–4. sc
Switch to skin:
5–6. sc
FO, flatten and sew to sides
👩 Female Gnome (Braids & Blue Hat)
🧠 Head (Skin Color)
Same as male
🎀 Nose
Same as male
🎩 Hat (Light Blue)
Same as male hat – optionally, add a small crochet brim (like sc around front edge only)
🌸 Flower Crown
Flowers (Make 3):
- ch 10, sc and hdc alternating back → roll into rose shape
Leaves (Make 3): - ch 5, sc, hdc, dc, sc – FO
Sew around hat brim
👱 Braids
- Cut 6–8 strands per side of light tan yarn
- Attach under hat sides
- Braid and tie with pink yarn
- Optional: stitch to dress to stay in place
👗 Body (Pink then Blue)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Switch to blue
5–11. sc - BLO sc (to start skirt flare)
- (2 sc, inc) x8 (32)
14–16. sc
FO, sew to head
💗 Heart Appliqué (on Dress)
- MR, ch 2, 3 hdc, 3 dc, ch 1, sl st, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 hdc, ch 2, sl st
- FO and sew to dress center
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Pink)
Same as male but with pink yarn
💪 Arms (Blue + Skin)
Same as male, adjust sleeve color
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Stitch fingers or light blush for cheeks
- Add “Always & Forever” wooden sign or embroider a message
- Decorate with hearts, beads, or lace for Valentine’s or weddings
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add wire to arms to make them poseable
- Swap hat colors for different holidays
- Add heart garland to match the background
- Make them hold hands using magnets or stitched thread
These loveable gnomes are perfect for Valentine’s Day, weddings, or simply to brighten someone’s day with cozy handmade charm. Let me know if you’d like a matching heart garland or baby gnome to complete the set! 💕🧶💘
