Valentine’s Day Gnomes Free Crochet Pattern

Designed in red, pink, and purple tones, these crochet gnomes are a lovely project for Valentine’s Day decorating. Each gnome measures approximately 16 cm / 6.29″ in height and 8 cm / 3.14″ in width, making them easy to place on shelves, tables, or as part of a festive display. Their compact size and soft colors give them a playful seasonal look without being overly large or bulky.  

The pattern is beginner-friendly and includes clear step-by-step instructions along with detailed photos to guide you through each stage. Simple stitches and straightforward shaping make the gnomes easy to crochet, even if you’re still learning. There’s also room to personalize them by adjusting colors, hat length, or small details to match your own style. 

They work well as Valentine’s decorations, small handmade gifts, or items for craft markets. Quick to make and easy to repeat, these gnomes are a fun way to add a handmade touch to Valentine’s Day décor. 

In this post, you will find a free pattern for Valentine’s Day Gnomes. Don’t forget to also check  our  Exclusive Patterns and other Valentine’s Day posts.

The easily printable Valentine’s Day Gnomes PDF version is available in our shop:

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

• Nako Super Bebe: red, purple, light pink, beige, gray, white  
• crochet hook: 2.5 mm 
• tapestry needle  
• scissors  
• stuffing
• stitch markers
• 2 x chenille stems  

Measurements

• HEIGHT: 16 cm / 6.29″
• WIDTH: 8 cm / 3.14″ 

Stitches and Abbreviations

• st(s) – stitch(es) 
• ch – chain(s) 
• sc – single crochet 
• slst – slip stitch
• MR – magic ring 
• inc – increase  
• dec – decrease 
• FLO – front loop only 
• BLO – back loop only  

Notes

• This pattern contains one gnome tutorial. 
• You can use your own colors of yarn to make them more personalized. 
• You can easily change the size of your gnomes by using different yarn weight and hook.  

Valentine’s Day Gnomes Video Tutorial – coming soon

Valentine’s Day Gnomes Free Crochet Pattern

Hat 

Using purple yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR 

Rnd 2 – 4: sc 6 (6) 

Rnd 5: (sc 2, inc) 2x (8)

Rnd 6 – 9: sc 8 (8)

Rnd 10: (sc 3, inc) 2x (10)

Rnd 11 – 14: sc 10 (10)

Rnd 15: (sc 4, inc) 2x (12)

Rnd 16 – 17: sc 12 (12)

Rnd 18: (sc 3, inc) 3x (15)

Rnd 19 – 20: sc 15 (15)

Rnd 21: (sc 4, inc) 3x (18)

Rnd 22 – 23: sc 18 (18)

Rnd 24: (sc 2, inc) 6x (24)

Rnd 25 – 26: sc 24 (24)

Rnd 27: (sc 3, inc) 6x (30)

Rnd 28: sc 30 (30)

Rnd 29: (sc 4, inc) 6x (36) 

Rnd 30: sc 36 (36) 

Rnd 31: sc 2, inc, (sc 5, inc) 5x, sc 3 (42) 

Rnd 32-33: sc 42 (42) 

Rnd 34: FLO: (sc 2, inc) 14 x (56) 

Rnd 35: (sc 7, inc) 7x (63) 

Rnd 36: sc 70 (70) 

Fasten off and weave in the ends. 

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Body 

Using light pink yarn: 

Attach the yarn in the back loops of round 34^th of the hat. 

Rnd 1: sc 42 in the back loops (42)

Rnd 2: (sc 6, inc) 6x (48) 

Rnd 3 – 15: sc 48 (48)

Rnd 16: (sc 6, dec) 6x (42)

Rnd 17: BLO: (sc 5, dec) 6x (36)

Put a chenille stem inside the hat and start to stuff the hat and the body. 

Rnd 18: (sc 4, dec) 6x (30)

Rnd 19: (sc 3, dec) 6x (24)

Rnd 20: (sc 2, dec) 6x (18) 

Rnd 21: (sc, dec) 6x (12) Finish the stuffing.

Rnd 22: dec 6 (6)

Fasten off and close the hole.  

Nose

Using beige yarn: 

rnd 1: 6 sc in MR 

rnd 2: inc 6 (12) 

rnd 3: (sc 5, inc) 2x (14) 

rnd 4: sc 14 (14) 

rnd 5: dec 7 (7) Stuff the nose. 

Fold in half and sew, leaving a longer piece for sewing later. 

Heart 

Using red yarn: 

rnd 1: 6 sc in MR, slst 

rnd 2: ch 1, inc 6, slst (12) 

rnd 3: ch 1, sc 12, slst (12) 

Fasten off, make another cup by repeating rows 1-3, but DO NOT cut off the yarn this time. 

rnd 4: sc 12 around the 1^st cup we made, sc 12 around the 2^nd cup, slst (24) 

rnd 5: ch 1, (sc 4, dec) 4x, slst (20) 

rnd 6: ch 1, (sc 3, dec) 4x, slst (16) 

rnd 7: ch 1, (sc 2, dec) 4x, slst (12) Start stuffing the heart. 

rnd 8: ch 1, (sc, dec) 4x, slst (8) 

rnd 9: ch 1, dec 4, slst (4) 

Fasten off, close the hole and weave in ends. 

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Assembling 

1. Cut 11 pieces of gray yarn, each approx. 20 cm / 8”.    

2. Attach them to the 2^nd row of the body, under the hat. 

3. Cut the ends to make them even.   

4. Sew up the nose to the 1^st row of the body, under the hat. 

5. Attach the heart to the end of the hat by using a piece of red yarn and needle. 

Your Valentine’s Day Gnome is ready!

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