Make a charming little crochet gnome, lovingly with hands that weave magic into every stitch.
The gnome's body is a burst of solid color, soft and cozy to the touch, reminiscent of a fairy tale character brought to life.
Perched atop its head is a whimsically contrasting colored hat, complete with a darling mini butterfly that seems ready to flutter away.
This tiny butterfly, echoing the color of the gnome's body, adds an enchanting touch of sweetness to the design.
The gnome's white mustache and beard dangle cheekily below its gentle smile, crafted from the softest white yarn, giving it a wise yet playful look.
This delightful crochet gnome amigurumi is not only an example to skilled craftsmanship but also a source of joy and wonder, charming all who catch a glance of its unique and splendid allure.
Crochet Gnome Amigurumi Tutorial
Materials Needed:
- No. 4 Medium weight yarn
- 4.25 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
Hat and Body (One Piece):
- Row 1: Begin at the top of the hat. Make a knot with a loop on the end, chain 1 (this doesn’t count as a stitch), then 6 single crochets (sc) into the loop.
- Row 2: 6 sc all the way around (6 stitches total).
- Row 3: 2 sc, 2 increases, 2 sc (8 stitches total).
- Row 4: 8 sc all the way around.
- Row 5: 3 sc, 2 increases, 3 sc (10 stitches total).
- Row 6: 10 sc all the way around.
- Row 7: 4 sc, 2 increases, 4 sc (12 stitches total).
- Row 8: 12 sc all the way around.
- Row 9: 2 sc, 1 increase; repeat sequence all the way around for a total of 16 stitches.
- Row 10: 16 sc all the way around.
- Row 11: 3 sc, 1 increase; repeat sequence all the way around for a total of 20 stitches.
- Row 12 - 14: Continue same pattern increasing 4 stitches per row until you reach 28 sc (Row 15).
- Row 16 - 17: Repeat 28 sc all the way around for two rows.
- Row 18 - 24: Continue the pattern as indicated, increasing the stitch count as guided, eventually reaching 36 sc by Row 19 and maintaining that count until Row 24.
Brim of Hat:
- Row 25: In the front loops only, 2 sc, 1 increase; repeat all the way around for a total of 48 stitches. This will create the brim of the hat.
Arm (Make 2):
- Start with the chosen skin color.
- Chain 1 and within the same loop, perform 8 sc. This forms the hand.
- For Rows 2 to 4, perform 8 sc all the way around. Every 8th stitch, flip your stitch marker.
- Change color to the body color of your gnome and continue with 6 rows of 8 sc each.
Assembly and Finishing:
- Stitch the arms to the body.
- Continue the body in the chosen body color, attaching it under the brim of the hat and proceeding with 36 sc around following the pattern provided in the video for the specified number of rows.
- Proceed to decrease and shape the body according to the instructions while integrating stuffing to maintain shape.
Nose and Beard:
- Create a nose using the skin color yarn by starting with 10 sc in a loop and performing 3 rows of 10 sc each.
- Attach the nose to the gnome's face.
- Cut yarn strands for the beard, fold them in half, and attach them under the gnome's nose by pulling the loops through with your crochet hook.
Decorative Elements (Butterflies):
- Embroider or crochet small butterflies or other decorations as desired around the gnome’s hat for thematic embellishments.
Remember, feel free to customise your gnome with different colors, facial features, or accessories to match your desired theme. Happy crocheting!
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