Crochet Strawberry Gnome
The Crochet Strawberry Gnome is an adorable and whimsical creation that is sure to bring smiles to anyone who sets eyes on it. With its cute red hat and playful strawberry design, this little gnome is perfect for adding a touch of charm to your home decor or as a unique gift for a friend who loves all things cute and crafty. Whether displayed on a shelf or hanging out in your garden, this tiny gnome is bound to be a delightful conversation starter and a fun addition to any space. So gather your crochet hooks and get ready to create a lovable little Strawberry Gnome that is sure to brighten up your day!
Materials:
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn and Colors Must Have – Cardinal
- Yarn and Colors Must Have – Cream
- Yarn and Colors Must Have – Green Beryl
- Cork (approx 4.5 cm tall and 3 cm wide) – If you don’t have a spare cork lying around you can buy a pack of recycled corks or make this cute little amigurumi cork.
- Approx. 20 yellow seed beads or scrap yellow yarn
- Bead needle
- Sewing thread
Pattern notes
The pattern is written using UK terminology
[Stitches] written in brackets like this [] are all worked into the same stitch.
Special stitches
Magic circle
Dec – 2 dc together
Dress/body
Foundation round: Using Cardinal, chain 18 and join with a slip stitch.
Round 1: Chain 1. 1 dc in each chain of the foundation round and join with a slip stitch. (18 dc)
Round 2 -6: Chain 1. 1 dc in each stitch around and join each round with a slip stitch. (18 dc)
Fasten off. Sew on the yellow seeds beads or make French knots with yellow yarn on the body. Spread the beads/French knots evenly over the dress.
Hat
Foundation: Using Green Beryl, chain 25 and join together with a slip stitch.
Round 1: Chain 1, 1 dc in each chain around (25 dc).
Round 2: 3dc, 1 dec. Repeat 5 times. (20)
Round 3 – 4: 1 dc in each stitch around (20 dc).
Round 5: 2dc, 1 dec. Repeat 5 times. (15).
Round 6: 3dc, 1 dec. Repeat 3 times (12).
Round 7: 1 dc in each stitch around (12 dc).
Round 8: 6 dec (6).
Round 9 -12. 1 dc in each stitch around. (6 dc).
Round 13: 3 dec (3). Fasten off.
Flower
Foundation: Using cardinal, make a magic circle with 5 dc going into the circle.
Round 1: Using cream (1dc, chain 3, 1 dc). Repeat 5 times. Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew the flowers to the sides of the hat.