Cute Crochet Gnome Applique Pattern Step By Step

This adorable crochet gnome applique pattern is a fun and easy project perfect for crafters of all levels. Whether you're looking to add a whimsical touch to your holiday decorations, accessories, or other crochet creations, this gnome will fit right in.

Crochet Gnome Applique

The pattern is broken down into simple steps, covering the body, beard, and nose to create a cute and charming gnome figure. Customize it with different colors and yarns to make your gnome unique!

Body

• Start with a slip knot and chain 11.
• Round 1: Skip the first chain and single crochet (sc) in each of the next 10 back bumps.
• Round 2: Chain 1 and turn.
• Make 2 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in each of the next stitches, and 2 sc in the last stitch for a total of 12 sc.

• Rounds 3-5: Chain 1 and turn.
• Sc in each of the 12 stitches.
• Round 6: Chain 1 and turn.
• Decrease (dec) at the beginning, sc in the next stitches, and dec again at the end for a total of 10 sc.
• Rounds 7-9: Sc in each of the 10 stitches.
• Round 10: Dec at the beginning and end for a total of 8 sc.
• Round 11: Sc in each of the 8 stitches.
• Round 12: Dec at the beginning and end for a total of 6 sc.
• Round 13: Sc in each of the 6 stitches.

• Round 14: Dec, sc in the next 2 stitches, and dec again for a total of 4 sc.
• Round 15: Sc in each of the 4 stitches.
• Round 16: Make 2 decreases for a total of 2 sc.
• Last Round: Chain 1 and make 1 final dec.

Beard

• Larger part: Create a slip knot and chain 11.
• Skip the first 3 chains and slip stitch (sl st) in the next chain.
• Then, chain 3 and sl st into the next chain.
• Repeat this pattern of chaining 3 and sl st to the end.
• Fasten off.

Smaller part: Create a slip knot and chain 6.

• Skip the first 2 chains and make a half double crochet (hdc) in the 3rd chain.
• Chain 2 and sl st into the same chain.
• Sl st into the next chain.
• Chain 2, make a double crochet (dc) into the same chain, and then chain 1.
• Make a dc into the next chain.
• Chain 2 and sl st into the same chain.
• Sl st into the last chain.
• Chain 2, hdc into the same chain, and then chain 2.
• Sl st and fasten off.

Nose

• Create a magic ring and chain 1.
• Make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 sc, 1 hdc, and 1 sc into the ring.
• Close the ring and sl st on top of the first sc. Fasten off.