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Tiny crochet gnomes are a simple and fun project to make during the holiday season. Each gnome is about 10 cm / 4″ high and 5 cm / 2″ wide, so they’re small enough to hang on a Christmas tree but also work well as little decorations on a shelf, desk, or gift package. The red and green color combination gives them a classic Christmas look, and their size makes them quick to finish, even if you only have a short amount of time to crochet.
The pattern is designed with beginners in mind and includes clear step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. The stitches are basic and the shaping is straightforward, so the gnomes are easy to follow from start to finish. They’re also great for using up leftover yarn, and you can easily make a whole set in different colors if you want a more playful or modern look.
Whether you keep them as ornaments, give them as small handmade gifts, or add them to your holiday décor, these tiny gnomes are a quick, enjoyable project that adds a warm, handmade touch to Christmas.
In this post, you will find a free pattern for Tiny Gnomes ornament. Don’t forget to also check our Complete Guide to Free Crochet Winter Patterns.
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This free crochet pattern was designed exclusively for Your Crochet by Weronika Miechowicz.
About the Author
Weronika has a real passion for crocheting and enjoys creating patterns that reflect her love for handmade, seasonal projects. She shares her designs to inspire others to pick up their hooks and make something fun for themselves, their homes or gifts for their loved ones.
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Pattern Notes
This is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern, and I’m using US terms.
Materials and Tools
- Super fine weight yarn: red, green, gray
- crochet hook: 2.5 mm
- tapestry needle
- scissors
- stuffing
- wooden beads for nose
Measurements
- HEIGHT: 10 cm / 4”
- WIDTH: 5 cm / 2”
Stitches and Abbreviations
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch – chain(s)
- sc – single crochet
- MR – magic ring
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- scBLO – single crochet back loop only
- scFLO – single crochet front loop only
- incFLO – increase front loop only
Notes
- This pattern contains one gnome tutorial. You can mix your own colors and create as many gnomes as you like.
- You can easily change the size of your gnomes by using different yarn weight and hook.
Tiny Gnomes Free Crochet Pattern
Hat
Using red yarn:
Rnd 1: 7 sc in MR (7)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) 3x, sc (10)
Rnd 3: sc 10 (10)
Rnd 4: (sc, inc) 5x (15)
Rnd 5: inc, sc 14 (16)
Rnd 6: sc 16 (16)
Rnd 7: (sc 3, inc) 4x (20)
Rnd 8-9: sc 20 (20)
Rnd 10: (sc 4, inc) 4x (24)
Rnd 11-12: sc 24 (24)
Rnd 13: (sc 5, inc) 4x (28)
Rnd 14-15: sc 28 (28)
Rnd 16: (scFLO 3, incFLO) 7x (35)
Rnd 17: sc 35 (35)
Rnd 18: (sc 4, inc) 7x (42)
Rnd 19: sc 42 (42)
Fasten off and weave in the end.
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Body
Using green yarn:
Attach the yarn in the back loops of round 16th of the hat.
Rnd 1: sc 28 in the back loops (28)
Rnd 2: (sc 6, inc) 4x (32)
Rnd 3: (sc 7, inc) 4x (36)
Rnd 4: sc 14, scBLO 8, sc 14 (36)
Rnd 5-11: sc 36 (36) Start stuffing.
Rnd 12: (sc 7, dec) 4x (32)
Rnd 13: (sc 6, dec) 4x (28)
Rnd 14: (sc 5, dec) 4x (24)
Rnd 15: (sc 4, dec) 4x (20)
Rnd 16: dec 10 (10)
Stuff and close the hole by using the needle.
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Assembling
1. Cut 8 pieces of gray yarn, each approx. 10cm / 4”.
2. Attach each of them to the front loops we left in round 4th.
3. Cut the ends to make them even.
4. Sew up the wooden nose between the beard and the hat.
Your Tiny Gnome ornament is ready!
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