Introduction
Celebrate the holiday season with the adorable Amigurumi Holiday Gnome Couple! These charming gnomes are perfect for festive decor or as thoughtful gifts. Follow this detailed pattern to create your own pair of delightful holiday gnomes that will spread cheer and warmth.
Project Details
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Each gnome measures approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall, depending on yarn tension and stuffing density.
Materials
- Worsted Weight Yarn: Beige (skin), Deep Brick Red (girl dress), Forest Green (girl hat), White (beard), Light Olive Green (boy tunic), Deep Olive Green (boy pants), Deep Red (boy hat), Black (boots), Mustard Gold (belt buckle)
- 3.0 mm and 3.5 mm crochet hooks
- 10-12 mm black safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Small comb (optional)
Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
Boy Gnome Pattern
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)
R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)
R6-12: sc in each st around (30)
R13: [sc 4, dec] x6 (24)
R14: [sc 3, dec] x6 (18)
R15: [sc 2, dec] x6 (12)
R16: dec x6 (6)
FO.
Eyes: Place safety eyes between rows 11-12, spaced 7 stitches apart.
Cut ~55 strands, each 12-13 cm long. Attach them across the face, spanning from ear to ear just below the nose line.
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: sc in each st (6)
R3: [sc 1, inc] x3 (9)
R4-5: sc in each st (9)
R6: [sc 2, inc] x3 (12)
R7-8: sc in each st (12)
R9: [sc 3, inc] x3 (15)
Continue increasing every 3-4 rounds until reaching 60 stitches.
Work straight to the desired height. Work 1 round of sc in BLO for the brim, then slip stitch around the brim’s edge.
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)
R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)
R6-24: sc in each st around (30)
FO.
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3-18: sc in each st (18)
FO.
Girl Gnome Pattern
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)
R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)
R6-12: sc in each st around (30)
R13: [sc 4, dec] x6 (24)
R14: [sc 3, dec] x6 (18)
R15: [sc 2, dec] x6 (12)
R16: dec x6 (6)
FO.
Place safety eyes similarly to the boy gnome.
Cut ~36 strands of white yarn, each 20-22 cm long. Split into two groups and braid tightly. Attach bows at the ends of each braid.
Follow the same instructions as the boy gnome’s hat, using Forest Green yarn.
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)
R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)
R6-15: sc in each st around (30)
R16: inc in each st around (36)
R17-27: sc in each st around (36)
FO.
Assembly
Attach the boy’s head to the body at round 12, ensuring the eyes are positioned correctly. Sew the beard to the face below the nose. For the girl’s head, attach similarly, ensuring the braids fall correctly. Position the hats on each gnome’s head at a slight angle. Secure arms to the body at the shoulder level and legs to the bottom of the body. The collars should be attached around the neckline of the dress and tunic.
Final Notes
Feel free to customize your gnomes by experimenting with color combinations! Enjoy the process and happy crocheting!
Copyright Notice
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Finished Gnome Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories
