Looking for a charming addition to your kitchen? Check out this Gnome Towel Topper crochet pattern by Tonya Bush! It allows you to create oh-so-cute towel toppers that are both festive and practical. Whether you’re decorating for the holidays or simply want to add a touch of fun to your space, they’re the perfect choice. They will also make for great Christmas or housewarming gifts!
Supplies To Get Started On Your Gnome Topper
For this crochet Christmas towel toppers with adorable gnome design, you will need a 5 mm crochet hook and cotton yarn in medium weight, such as Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton. Prepare also a pinch of polyfiber to stuff the gnome’s nose.
If you want your towel topper to be removable for washing, be sure to attach a 3” plastic ring inside the hat. Moreover, the designer combined her towel toppers with white flour sack towels (27” x 27”), which mimic the gnomes’ beards perfectly.
Is This Gnome Towel Topper Pattern Beginner-Friendly?
This gnome towel topper crochet pattern can be classified as an easy project. It will suit those who understand simple crochet techniques, like working in spiral rounds, or know how to increase and decrease stitches. You will also practice sewing some pieces together.
Can I Make Seasonal Versions of Gnome Towel Toppers?
Yes, of course! The samples seen in the photos above feature a classic Christmas look that makes them perfect kitchen decorations for the holiday season. However, if you want, you can adapt these crochet towel toppers to any other occasion by changing gnome colors or adding extra details.
For example, to make Halloween versions, choose some Halloween-inspired shades. The best effect you will achieve by combining two colors like orange and white or purple and black to create a striped hat design. You can even attach a tiny crochet spider to give it a more spooky look.
Need a gnome towel topper for spring? No problem! Go for cheerful hues like light blue, green, or yellow, and attach a cute flower appliqué as a hat pom pom.
You may also want to check out more Year-Round Towel Toppers Free Crochet Patterns.
