Bring a touch of Nordic coziness to your crochet collection with the Amigurumi Nordic Green Gnome Couple, a project that’s as festive as it is charming! 🧶❄️ This delightful duo features rounded weighted bodies, extra-long tapered hats, and classic winter embellishments that make them perfect for seasonal décor. The girl gnome is adorned with three white hearts on her hat and a large snowflake appliqué on her body, while the boy gnome shows off an ultra-full fluffy beard and subtle snowflake details.
With their soft, minimalist arms and tall hats that sit snugly against the head for a seamless look, these gnomes radiate warmth and whimsy. Perfect for holiday displays, handmade gifts, or simply adding a sprinkle of winter magic to your home, the Amigurumi Nordic Green Gnome Couple is a joyful way to crochet tradition, coziness, and a dash of handmade charm—one loop at a time! ✨🌲🧵
🎄 Nordic Green Gnome Crochet Pattern (Boy & Girl Set)
This cozy Nordic gnome duo is designed with softly weighted, rounded bodies and extra-long curved hats that define their timeless Scandinavian charm. The girl gnome features delicate braids, three heart appliqués on her hat, and a bold snowflake on her body, while the boy gnome showcases an ultra-full flowing beard and subtle winter embroidery scattered across his hat. Both gnomes keep their arms minimal and discreet, allowing the clean silhouette and textures to take center stage.
Perfect for winter décor, shelves, mantels, or heartfelt handmade gifts, this pattern focuses on balance, simplicity, and strong visual impact.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
Includes body shaping, tapered hat construction, appliqués, yarn hair, embroidery, and precise placement.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–11 inches (25–28 cm) tall from base to bent hat tip.
🧶 Materials
Worsted / Aran weight yarn
- Forest Green – bodies and hats
- Cream / White – beard, braids, hearts, snowflakes
- Beige – noses and hands
Additional supplies
- Polyester fiberfill
- Optional poly pellets or coins for weight
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- FO – fasten off
All parts are worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
🪡 BODY (Make 2 – Forest Green)
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)
R8–19: sc around (42)
Add weight if using.
Stuff firmly to create a rounded, stable base.
R20: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R21: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R22: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R23: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R24: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R25: dec ×6 (6)
FO, close tightly, weave in ends.
👃 NOSE (Make 2 – Beige)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly so the nose remains soft and rounded.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
💪 ARMS / HANDS (Make 4 – Beige)
These are hand-only nubs, not full arms.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
Stuff very lightly, flatten gently into a soft oval.
FO, leave a long tail.
Placement:
Sew hands low on the body around Rounds 14–16, slightly toward the back curve.
From the front, only part of each hand should be visible. Hands point straight downward and remain subtle.
🎩 EXTRA-LONG TAPERED HAT (Make 2 – Forest Green)
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)
R10–32: sc around (36)
Stuff only the lower third of the hat.
Leave the top unstuffed so it bends naturally.
Hat Opening (Snug Fit)
R33: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
FO.
Sew the hat directly to the body, placing it low so it sits flush and partially covers the nose.
👧 GIRL GNOME DETAILS
Braided Hair (Cream – Make 2)
- Cut 14 strands, approx. 10 in (25 cm) long per braid
- Attach under the hat using a latch-hook method
- Divide into three sections and braid
- Tie ends and trim evenly
Heart Appliqués (Make 3 – Cream)
R1: MR, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring
FO
Sew three hearts vertically down the front of the hat.
Snowflake Appliqué (Body – Cream)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: (ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in last ch, sl st in next sc) ×6
FO
Sew centered on the front of the body.
👦 BOY GNOME DETAILS
Full Yarn Beard (Cream)
- Cut 60–80 strands, each 9–10 in (23–25 cm) long
- Attach densely under the nose using a latch-hook method
- Trim into a full rounded beard
- Gently separate strands for volume
Hat Snowflake Embroidery (Cream)
Scatter small snowflakes and dots using straight stitches and French knots across the hat surface.
Body Snowflake Appliqué
Use the same snowflake pattern as the girl’s body appliqué.
Sew centered on the body.
🪡 FINAL ASSEMBLY
- Sew noses centered just below the hat edge
- Attach hands low and slightly toward the back
- Secure hats firmly to the body
- Add braids or beard
- Sew appliqués and embroidery details
- Shape hats into gentle curves
❄️ Finished Nordic Gnome Set
Your Nordic green gnome duo is now complete — featuring tall curved hats, soft rounded bodies, discreet minimalist hands, and rich winter textures that reflect classic Scandinavian style. Whether displayed together or gifted individually, these gnomes bring warmth, calm, and handcrafted charm to any winter space.
Happy crocheting 🧶✨
