Spread the love with this Amigurumi Valentine Gnome Couple crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for festive decor, heartfelt gifts, or simply love whimsical handmade creations, this free pattern lets you stitch up an adorable gnome duo perfect for celebrating romance. With their cozy hats, charming heart accents, and sweet little noses, these crochet gnomes bring warmth and joy to any space. Perfect for Valentine’s Day decorations, thoughtful presents, or simply adding a touch of love to your collection, this amigurumi couple is a delightful way to share handmade happiness—one stitch at a time! 💕✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of red and pink, playful textures, or even tiny accessories like embroidered hearts or miniature flowers for extra charm. Craft a classic Valentine’s look, create a rustic version with soft pastels, or even stitch up multiple gnome pairs for a festive display! Whether gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, displayed as a seasonal accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Valentine Gnome Couple is a heartwarming and cheerful project—perfect for spreading love through stitches! 🧶💖
💘 Amigurumi Valentine Gnome Couple – FREE Crochet Pattern
Celebrate love and whimsy with this charming Valentine gnome couple! Featuring bendable red hats decorated with hearts, round noses, and fluffy white beards, this gnome pair makes the perfect romantic shelf décor or gift for your sweetheart.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes simple shaping, color changes, basic assembly, and optional wire insert for bendable hats.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Red (hats)
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Beige (noses and hands)
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Blue and Lavender (bodies)
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Brown and Dark Red (feet)
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White (hearts and beard base)
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Craft wire or pipe cleaner (optional for shaping hats)
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Faux fur fabric (or white yarn) for beard
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Hot glue (for beard attachment)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
st(s) – Stitch(es)
🧔 Gnome Body (Make 2 – 1 in Blue, 1 in Lavender)
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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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–18. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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sc around (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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sc around (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly -
sc around (18), FO and close.
🦶 Feet (Make 4 – 2 Brown, 2 Dark Red)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
FO and sew at bottom front of body.
🖐 Hands (Make 4 – Beige)
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MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc around (6)
FO and sew to sides of body
👃 Nose (Make 2 – Beige)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) -
dec x6 (6), FO and sew to face just below where the hat brim will start.
🎩 Hat (Make 2 – Red)
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MR, 4 sc
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sc around
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
4–5. sc around -
(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
7–8. sc around -
(3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
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Continue increasing every few rows (approx. every 2nd or 3rd row) by 2 sts evenly spaced, until you reach approx. 36–40 stitches in circumference.
Add optional wire or pipe cleaner to edge to help bend the tip.
Stuff lightly and sew around top of body.
🧔 Beard (White Yarn or Faux Fur)
If using yarn:
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Cut ~20 strands of 8–10 cm yarn
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Latch hook in center and trim into beard shape
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Glue or sew under nose
If using faux fur:
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Cut a triangle shape, approx. 2” wide
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Glue under nose
❤️ Mini Hearts (Make 8+ – White)
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ch 2
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In second ch: (sc, 3 dc, sc), FO
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Shape into heart and sew randomly on hat
💡 Finishing Touches
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Slightly bend hats together at the tip to form a connected heart shape
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Optional: stitch the two hats together or glue lightly for display
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Embroider a smile under the nose for added charm
This lovable gnome couple is a handmade way to say “I gnome you!” Whether gifted or displayed, they’re a heartwarming pair that will make any Valentine’s Day special. 💕🧶
