Crochet Adorable Gnome
Crocheting an adorable gnome can be such a delightful and heartwarming experience! From their pointy hats to their cozy little bodies, these gnomes are just bursting with charm. With a few skeins of yarn, a crochet hook, and a sprinkle of creativity, you can bring these whimsical creatures to life. Whether you're gifting them to a loved one or adding them to your own collection, crafting these tiny beings is sure to bring a smile to your face. Enjoy the process of crocheting each unique detail and watch as your gnome comes to life with each stitch. Happy crafting!
Materials
Yarn: weight 6 (super bulk)
Bernat blanket yarn premier basix chenille.
7 mm crochet hook.
Stitch markers.
Scissors.
Fiberfill.
Darning needle.
Abbreviations
MR: Magic ring
Sc: Single crochet
Hdc: Half double crochet
Sc2tog: sc 2 together
st(s): stitch(es)
BLO: Back loop only
FLO: Front loop only
Rd: Round
Mc: Main color
CC1: Contrast color #1
CC2: Contrast color #2
Fo: Fasten off
Working in mc for the bottom
Rd1. 6 sc in MR (6)
Rd2. 2 sc in each st around (12)
Rd3. (sc 1, 2 sc in next st) repeat around (18)
Rd4. (sc 2, 2 sc in next st) repeat around (24)
Rd5-8. sc around (24) 4 rds
Rd9. (sc 2, sc2tog) repeat around (18)
Rd10. sc around (18)
Color change to CC1- start to slowly stuff as you go.
Rd11. BLO- sc around (18)
Rd12. both loops- sc around (18)
Rd13. (sc 4, sc2tog) repeat around (15)
Rd14. (sc 3, sc2tog) repeat around (12)
Rd15. (sc 2, sc2tog) repeat around (9)
Rd16. (sc 1, sc2tog) repeat around (6)
Rd17. (sc 1, sc2tog) repeat around (4)
FO, leave a smaller tail and sew remaining 4st closed.
Working in CC2 for nose
Rd1. 6 sc in MR (6)
Rd2. sc around (6)
Do not stuff nose.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto rnds 9-11 on body.
Make sure color change from rd 11 of body is at the back.
using CC1- attach onto the FLO of rd 11 of body.
Starting at the back- Hdc 3sts in each st around.