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Welcome in the cozy vibes of autumn with the Pumpkin Gnome with Flower Hat, a delightful crochet project that blends seasonal charm with whimsical flair! 🎃🌸 This cheerful little character features a plump pumpkin body, a classic gnome beard, and a blooming flower-topped hat that adds a sweet splash of color. Whether you’re decorating for fall, crafting a festive gift, or simply indulging your love of playful amigurumi, this gnome is ready to brighten your space with handmade joy.

Perfect for crocheters who adore expressive details and seasonal themes, this pattern invites endless creativity. You can mix and match yarn shades for a harvest-inspired palette, add embroidered vines or tiny leaves, or even stitch up a whole patch of gnome friends with different floral hats. Whether perched on a shelf or nestled among your autumn décor, the Pumpkin Gnome with Flower Hat is a cozy way to stitch up smiles—one charming loop at a time! 🧶🍂

Hand holding a crocheted doll designed as a gnome with a pumpkin body. The doll has a pointed hat adorned with a yellow flower.

🎃 Amigurumi Pumpkin Gnome with Flower Hat Crochet Pattern

Bring the cozy charm of fall into your home with this adorable Pumpkin Gnome! 🍂 With a plump pumpkin body, striped legs, cuffed boots, stubby arms, and a tall curly hat adorned with a sunflower, this gnome is the perfect handmade decoration for autumn shelves and tiered trays.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – involves shaping, color changes, ridges, and sewing multiple pieces.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 20–22 cm (8–9 inches) tall with DK yarn and 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

DK or sport weight yarn:
- Orange (pumpkin body)
- Beige/Tan (hat & nose)
- Brown (boots & flower center)
- Yellow (flower)
- Green (leaf)
- White (hands & leg stripes)
2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
Polyester stuffing
Yarn/tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Optional: pipe cleaner or floral wire (for hat curl)

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
BLO = back loop only
FO = fasten off

🧵 Pattern Instructions

🎃 Pumpkin Body (Orange)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8–18. sc around (42)
(5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6), FO.

👉 Stuff firmly and close.
👉 To make pumpkin ridges, thread orange yarn from top to bottom, pulling snugly to divide body into 8 equal segments.

👢 Boots (Make 2, Brown → Stripes)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–6. sc around (24) → puffed toe shape
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
BLO sc around in Brown (12) → makes cuff ridge
10–12. Continue stripes (12), changing colors every 2 rows (Yellow, White, Brown, repeat).
FO, stuff lightly.

🦵 Legs (Make 2, Striped)

MR, 6 sc (6)
2–16. sc around (6), alternating colors every 2 rounds: Yellow → White → Brown → Yellow → repeat.
FO, leave long tail.
👉 Sew each leg onto boots.

🤲 Arms (Make 2, Striped)

Start with White (hand):

MR, 6 sc (6)
2–3. sc around (6)
Switch to stripes (Yellow/Brown alternating every 2 rounds):
4–7. sc around (6)
FO, leave tail for sewing.

👉 Arms should be stubby.
👉 Attach at midline of pumpkin body (not under brim) for photo-accuracy.

👃 Nose (Beige)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
(sc, dec) ×6 (6), FO.
Stuff lightly and sew under hat brim.

🎩 Tall Curly Hat (Beige)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8–35. sc around (42) → tall cone section
(6 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
37–41. sc around (36)
(5 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
43–46. sc around (30)
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
48–55. sc around (24)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
57–65. sc around (18)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
67–75. sc around (12), FO.

👉 Do not overstuff upper part – leave tip floppy.
👉 To curl: bend the tip and tack with a stitch, or insert pipe cleaner for stronger curl.
👉 Brim is naturally soft and slightly rolled.

🌻 Sunflower (Yellow with Brown Center)

Center (Brown):

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12), FO.

Petals (Yellow, worked around center):
[ch 3, in 2nd ch: sc, hdc, dc, sl st into next st of center] repeat ×6 for 6 petals.

🍃 Leaf (Green)

Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
FO, leave tail.

🧩 Assembly

Sew legs + boots to bottom of pumpkin.
Attach arms at pumpkin midline.
Sew nose to center front.
Place hat on top, tilt slightly forward, sew securely.
Attach sunflower + leaf to left side of hat brim.

🎉 Finishing Touch

Your Pumpkin Gnome with Curly Hat & Sunflower is ready! 🍁 With its plump pumpkin ridges, striped legs, cuffed boots, stubby arms, floppy curly hat, and cheerful sunflower, it’s the perfect autumn gnome for gifting or decorating.