Crochet Gnome Pattern for Whimsical Home Decor

Crochet Gnome Pattern Recipe

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in various colors (for body, hat, and details)
• Beige yarn for the nose
• White or cream yarn for the beard
• Crochet hook (3.5mm or 4.0mm)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• MR = Magic Ring
• SC = Single Crochet
• INC = Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
• DEC = Decrease (SC 2 stitches together)
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• SL ST = Slip Stitch

Body:

1. With the main color, create an MR, 6 SC into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: INC in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: (1 SC, INC) around (18).
4. Round 4: (2 SC, INC) around (24).
5. Rounds 5-12: SC around (24).
6. Round 13: (2 SC, DEC) around (18).
7. Stuff the body and continue decreasing until the opening closes. Fasten off.

Hat:

1. With a contrasting color, create an MR, 4 SC into the ring (4).
2. Round 2: INC in each stitch (8).
3. Round 3: (1 SC, INC) around (12).
4. Continue increasing every other round until the hat fits over the body. Finish with HDC for a decorative brim. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Beard:

• Cut strands of white yarn (about 4 inches long).
• Fold and attach as fringe along the bottom front of the hat. Trim and shape as desired.

Nose:

1. With beige yarn, create an MR, 6 SC (6).
2. Round 2: SC around.
3. Fasten off and sew onto the beard area.

Assembly:

1. Sew the hat onto the top of the body, placing it slightly tilted if desired.
2. Attach the nose over the beard for a charming look.
3. Add any desired embellishments like flowers or tiny buttons.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.