Crochet gnomes are popular whimsical projects often made as charming Amigurumi dolls or home decorative items, like pillows and blankets. This collection has 46 adorable crochet gnome patterns to choose from.
A quick web search will bring you a variety of patterns for all tastes and skills. But it’s always good when you don’t have to spend time looking it up yourself. I hope you find your next adorable gnome project in this article.
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How To Crochet a Gnome
Here is a list of steps to start crocheting your gnome:
- Firstly, decide on a pattern for your project. For free or paid, there are hundreds available online, and many are free to view on the designer’s websites.
- Secondly, choose your yarn. You may already have it in your stash. Most patterns call for multiple colors of yarn.
- Next, gather other supplies you will need, such as a crochet hook, stuffing fiber, tapestry needle, and scissors. The best way to know what you need is to check the pattern for the list of materials.
- Then, check the skills needed. Amigurumi gnome patterns involve crocheting separate parts, such as the body, head, and hat. Make sure you are comfortable with that.
- Lastly, follow the pattern and have fun crocheting your gnome.
Why You’ll Love These Crochet Gnomes
These little bearded creatures are part of the Nordic and Scandinavian folklore. But why should you crochet them?
- Versatile — Crochet gnome patterns are available for various projects, such as blankets, pillows, Amigurumi dolls, and more. Make them to decorate your home as cute dolls or cuddly blankets to snuggle with.
- Adorable gifts — these little imaginary creatures make great gifts for children or gnome lovers. As Amigurumi dolls, they will make great gifts for many occasions.
- It’s easy to customize — crochet them with your favorite yarn colors, add fun accessories, embroider the details, and make them the way you like.
- Fun projects – Gnomes are known for being fun to crochet. Depending on what you are making, you can use multiple colors of yarn and make them super cheerful.
More Patterns You’ll Love
With no further ado, let’s dive into the list of crochet gnome patterns. I’ve divided the list into three categories.
- First, I am listing patterns for pillows.
- Second, I am listing the gnome blanket patterns.
- The third list has patterns for Amigurumi gnomes.
- Lastly, you’ll have a list of miscellaneous gnome projects.
Crochet Gnome Patterns for Pillows
Some crochet gnome pillows are made with colorwork. The two most common techniques used in these patterns are C2C and intarsia. Although they may look intimidating at first, they use basic stitches, which makes them easy and fun to crochet.
1. Gnome Crochet Pillow
First in the list is this fun gnome pillow that’s a great pattern to get you started with color-work. This will sure be a great handmade addition to your home decoration.
Recommended Yarn: Super Bulky (# 6)
2. Large Sleepy Time Crochet Gnome
Henry is a soft crochet gnome pillow that will be a nice cuddly buddy for your couch time. The pattern was designed with blanket yarn, which makes it even squishier.
Recommended Yarn: Super Bulky blanket yarn (# 6)
3. Holiday Gnome Pillow
Next up in the list of crochet gnome patterns, we have this holiday themed pillow. The pattern will make a unique 18” pillow when you used the recommended material and tools.
Recommended Yarn: Super Bulky blanket yarn (# 6)
4. Gnome Christmas C2C Pillow Free Crochet Pattern
Yet another super fun gnome pillow pattern. This one was designed with the traditional C2C (corner-to-corner) technique and will make a nice rectangle shaped pillow.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
5. Crochet Gnome Pillow Draft Dodger Pattern
This is a unique pattern that can be used as a bed or couch gnome crochet pillow as well as a draft dodger for your door.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
6. Crochet Christmas Gnome Pillow
I love anything plaid! It brings me all the holiday feelings. This plaid gnome pillow, with the Christmas colors, will be your perfect addition for the holidays.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
7. St. Patrick's Day Crochet Gnome Pillow
Here we have a versatile pattern! It was designed as a Gnome pillow for St. Patrick’s Day, but you can use any other colors to make it for other occasions as well.
Recommended Yarn: Super Bulky blanket yarn (# 6)
8. Crochet Gnome Pillow with Heart
Next up in the list of crochet gnome patterns, we have the perfect project for Valentine’s Day decorations. If you’re a brave beginner with basic crochet skills, you will enjoy trying this pattern.
Recommended Yarn: Light Worsted / DK (# 3)
9. Patriotic Crochet Gnome Pillow Pattern
This modern style patriotic crochet gnome pillow will make a great farmhouse decoration piece. Play with colors and make it the way you like, for any occasion.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
10. Tomte Gnome Crochet Pillow
A Tomte is a little gnome os sorts that’s part of the Scandinavian folklore. This pattern will make a cute 19 inches tall pillow.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
11. Gnome Bobble Stitch Pillow
The instructions in this pattern are for a square worked with bobble stitches that’s ideal for a pillow. But you can also use the square to make a blanket or a hot pad, for example.
Recommended yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
12. Snuggle Gnome Crochet Pillow
Here is a pattern with double customization instructions. One is for a Christmas gnome pillow and the other is for a Halloween gnome. Change the colors as you like to make it for these two occasions with one pattern only.
Recommended yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
Crochet Gnome Patterns for Blankets
Crochet gnome blankets are worked with C2C and intarsia, like some of the pillows in the list above. Of course, they are larger projects and will take longer to make. But it can be very fun and will make beautiful and unique projects for decoration.
13. C2C Repeat Crafter Me gnome blanket
This blanket was a yearlong CAL (Crochet Along) in 2022 with 12 C2C rectangle. Each rectangle features a season themed cute gnome.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
14. Gnome Crochet Blanket | Marly Bird
Next up in the list of crochet gnome patterns, we have this beautiful blanket that will make a thoughtful gift for a new parent or for a baby shower.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
15. Joyful gnomes crochet blanket
Yet another super fun C2C project for the end of the year holidays. This free pattern is part of Star Dust Crochet’s vintage car crochet blanket series and is just so beautiful.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
16. Christmas Gnome C2C Crochet Blanket
I am writing this post in May and getting all the holiday feelings with such beautiful projects. Here we have another colorful and fun C2C gnome themed blanket.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
17. Premier Crochet Gnome Blanket
I have tried Premier Parfait yarn myself for several projects. It’s one of my favorite chenille yarns out there. Its bright colors are perfect for this cute gnome blanket.
Recommended Yarn: Super Bulky (# 6)
18. Crochet Valentine Gnomes Blanket
Have you tried filet crochet before? The name sounds fancy, but it’s easier than you think, with basic stitches. I love how unique this blanket design is.
Recommended Yarn: Light Worsted / DK (# 3)
19. C2C Crochet Gnome Afghan Pattern
C2C Crochet Gnome Afghan Pattern
Smiljan Slukan is a talented designer and known by her beautiful C2C / Tapestry crochet designs. Her crochet gnome patterns are 5-star rated and are all so cute and unique.
Recommended Yarn: any yarn weight will work.
20. C2C Christmas Gnome Blanket Pattern
Another beautiful pattern by Smiljan Slukan. This one will make the perfect gnome blanket for Christmas. And it would make a beautiful gift as well.
Recommended Yarn: Light Worsted / DK (# 3)
21. Spring Crochet Gnome Blanket Pattern
I couldn’t help but to add another one of the great C2C graph / patterns by Smiljan Sluka. If you want to give your spring home décor some cheer, this will be a perfect pattern to try.
Recommended Yarn: any yarn weight with bright and fun shades
22. Callan Gnome Fillet Crochet Blanket
Here is another great filet crochet project in this list of crochet gnome patterns. Choose your favorite yarn shades and make it for any occasion.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
Crochet Gnome Amigurumi
If you have crocheted Amigurumi before, these gnome patterns will be easy-peasy for you. But if you are a beginner thinking about trying something new, most of these patterns will make great first-time Amigurumi projects.
23. Mini Crochet Gnome Pattern
Quick, easy, and super cute. This mini crochet gnome will make adorable ornaments for the holidays and great gifts as well.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
24. Christmas Gnome Amigurumi Pattern
Next in the list of crochet gnome patterns, we have another cute pattern that will be an adorable ornament. It's small and quick to make, which makes it another adorable gift idea.
Recommended Yarn: Sport (# 2)
25. Ladybug Gnome Crochet Pattern
This gorgeous pattern would make a perfect pair with the ladybug blanket pattern I previously listed here. What a great project for spring decoration.
Recommended Yarn: Light Worsted / DK (# 3)
26. Daisy Flower Gnome
This is another pattern by Passionate Crafter and is customizable as well. Make it with your favorite colors and have an adorable addition to your spring decoration.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
27. Norbin Nibbleweed The Orange Bearded Gnome
This designer has a series of patterns called Fairyland Creature Collection, and this little guy is part of it. Yet another pattern full of customizations opportunities.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
28. Easy crochet gnome ornaments
What a fun Christmas handmade project this pattern will be. Add some Scandinavian charm to your tree or make them into a cute bunting for your mantel.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
29. Crochet Gnome Pattern: Nurse and Doctor
Next in the list of crochet gnome patterns is a thoughtful design. Nurses and doctors are real life heroes, so if you would ever like to honor of them, this would sure be a perfect gift.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
30. Christmas Crochet Gnome Pattern
Elf on the shelf, anyone? Yes, this pattern will be great for an Elf. Or whatever you want it to be, maybe go with Christmas colors and make it into a Santa? Whatever you choose, I’m sure will be great.
Recommended Yarn: Light Worsted / DK (# 3)
31. Little "Fino" Christmas gnome pattern
Little Fino is such an adorable Tomte with those partially hidden eyes under his Scandinavian gnome hat. The pattern features some cute embroider details that are very simple to make and gives it such a unique winter feel.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
32. Epic Wizard Gnome pattern
Next in this list of crochet gnome patterns, we have this unique and adorable pattern. Do you know someone that’s a fan of Wizardry? Then, this would be a perfect gift for them.
Recommended Yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
33. Snowman Crochet Gnome
Give your winter and holidays decorations a touch of magic with these Snowmen Gnomes. The pattern offers instructions for both hat options pictured. Just make the one you like most, or both to ad variations.
Recommended yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
34. Lucky Gnome Crochet Pattern
Next in the list of crochet gnome patterns, you have The Lucky Gnome. As the name suggests, this is a St. Patrick’s Day project that’s great for decorating your home or to give it as a housewarming gift.
Recommended yarn: Not informed in the description, but it will look great with Medium / Worsted (# 4).
35. Bride Crochet Gnome Pattern
Do know a gnome lover that’s getting married? Then check this pattern out. This cute bride crochet gnome would make an adorable wedding gift. And if you want to pair it with the groom, I’m adding it next.
Recommended yarn: Fine / Sport (#2)
36. Groom Crochet Gnome Pattern
Here is the groom to complete the crochet wedding gnome couple. Make two males, if the couple are males, or two girls, if the couple getting married are females.
Recommended yarn: Fine / Sport (#2)
Miscellaneous Crochet Gnome Patterns
Here is the last batch of crochet gnome patterns for you to choose from. In case you are looking for something else that's not necessarily a pillow, a blanket or a doll.
I've added a variety of smaller Gnome projects in this group of patterns. Choose from this list if you are looking for something quicker to crochet for all occasions.
37. Crochet Gnome Tree Ornament
Are you looking for a cute crochet Christmas tree ornament? This gnome is a mix of crochet and pompom and it's such a fun project to work on. The embroidered stars with crochet thread will add charm and make it unique.
Recommended yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4) Cotton
38. Simple Crochet Gnome Basket
A simple and quick crochet gnome project for chunky yarn lovers. Quick, easy, and fun to crochet, this pattern calls for BERNAT PLUSH BIG, which is a super thick and fluffy yarn.
Recommended yarn: Jumbo (#7)
39. Crochet Gnome Towel Topper
Next up in the list of crochet gnome patterns, you have this adorable Gnome Towel Topper. Yet another amazing gift option if you’re looking for quick makes. The pattern comes with a vide tutorial as well.
Recommended yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4) Cotton
40. Crochet Gnome Wine Bottle Topper
Imagine a gift basket with couple bottles of wine wearing these cute gnome bottle toppers? Who wouldn’t love a gift like this? And it’s another quick idea if you’re looking for something to add cheer to your gifts.
Recommended yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4) Cotton
41. Doorstop Crochet Gnome
This is a no-sew project if you love Amigurumi that’s made in one piece. Put a smile in your guests face as soon as they enter your home with this super colorful and fun doorstop gnome.
Recommended yarn: Use DK / Sport weight if you want a small gnome or any other yarn if you want it bigger.
42. Crochet Gnome Mason Jar Cozies
This could be an amazing option for the baking lovers. Make them if you make cookies or any other goodies to give away in mason jars to friends and family for the holidays.
Recommended yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4) Cotton
43. Crochet Ladybug Gnome Ornament
Make this crochet ladybug gnome appliqué to hang as a spring ornament, or to embellish gift packages and other handmade projects. Not to mention, it’s a perfect little gift for gnomes and ladybug lovers.
Recommended yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4) Cotton
44. Crochet Bee Gnome Ornament
Next in the list for crochet gnome patterns, we have one more gnome applique pattern by Golden Lucy Crafts. Use her websites search section to look for “gnomes” and check her adorable gnome creations.
Recommended yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4) Cotton
45. Christmas Crochet Candy Bowl Gnome
Here is a great crochet pattern for a Christmas Scandinavian gnome candy bowl. The pattern calls for chenille/velvet yarn, which is a great hit and trend right now for crochet stuffed dolls/animals.
Recommended yarn: Super Bulky (#5)
46. Gnome Gift Card Holder Crochet Pattern
How cute is this gnome gift card holder? This will be a great addition to your gift giving this holiday season. And you can add a string so it can be hung as an ornament as well
Recommended yarn: Medium / Worsted (# 4)
Tips & Tricks to Crochet the Perfect Ghome
Supplies Needed
Here are the materials and supplies you will need for most crochet gnome patterns:
- Yarn – usually worsted weight (#4). But please check the pattern for the recommended yarn.
- Crochet hook – make sure to check the pattern recommendation for hook size. I like hooks ranging from sizes 3.5 mm (US E) to 4.00 mm (US G) to crochet Amigurumi.
- Stuffing fiber – such as Poli Fill. Good quality fiber holds up the shape better and longer.
- Stitch markers – since you crochet Amigurumi in continuous rounds, stitch markers are essential for keeping of stitch and row count.
- Tapestry needle – to weave in the ends and to do seaming if needed.
- Embroidery thread – if the pattern calls for any embroidery.
- Scissors – small and sharp yarn scissors are the best.
Crocheting a Gnome if You’re a Beginner?
Here are some tips for crocheting a gnome as a beginner:
- Choose an easy pattern with basic stitches like chains, single, and double crochet.
- Ensure you check the pattern notes section for the instructions.
- As a beginner, you may have to purchase some supplies and notions. Please double-check the list of materials before you start.
- Most pattern designers are great at supporting you if you need help, so don’t be afraid to reach out with questions.
If you are a beginner, I recommend choosing a pattern rated easy. Normally, that information is in the pattern notes section.
Skills Needed to Crochet Gnomes
Crochet gnome patterns are usually easy to make and will use basic stitches and techniques. Here is what you will need to know for most patterns listed here:
- Single crochet stitch
- Single crochet increases
- Single crochet decreases
- Double crochet stitch
- C2C Crochet (Corner-to-Corner)
- Crochet in the round
- Basic hand sewing
- Fasten-Off and weave-in ends
Get familiar with the pattern you choose. If you need help with a skill you’re not ready for, YouTube is a great resource. Make sure you are comfortable with the pattern’s skill level.
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The Bottom Line
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