Do you ever feel like you have an angel watching over you? Do you need an angel watching over you? this little crochet angel gnome is happy to take up the task. Place him (or her) on a shelf to keep an eye on you as you go about your day.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this crochet scientist gnome. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauge, and sizing information. If you would like all of this in a nicely formatted printable format, you can purchase the Ad-Free Large Print PDF Pattern.
Making the Angel Gnome
Everyone needs an angel watching over them. This gnome will make a beautiful gift to someone who is sick or just someone you can’t be with right now.
I wanted to keep this gnome simple in color because when it comes to the wings we are using a handful of techniques to make pretty angel wings. For the wings, we will work sideways and increase and decrease at the end of the row. This is the same method I used to make the Bunny Cuddler.
Then to add more detail and texture, we will work part of the row in the back loops only to create a feather-like texture. We will finish the wings off with a row of gold that will extend across the sides of the row to make the wings stand out.
To top the angel, we will make a simple one row halo to finish the look.
How to Customize your Angel Gnome
This crochet gnome pattern can be customized in a variety of ways. You can make the gnome a woman by adding the braids instead of a beard. Make sure to check out all my other gnome patterns to see several different ways to style the beard and braids.
Change the gown and hat color to any color you like. You can change the gnome’s skin color and hair color as well. I like to use Red Heart Super Saver Aran, Buff, Cafe Latte, and Coffee for skin tones.
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Materials Needed
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175 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Soft White
6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Buff (Skin tone)
10 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Gold
10 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Dusty Grey
Crochet Hook, Size E, 3.5mm
Polyfil
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Locking Stitch Markers
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Stitches and Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
BLOSC – Back Loop Only Single Crochet (optional)
SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 stitches together
SLST – Slip Stitch
MC – Magic Circle (Video Tutorial)
Gauge and Size
Gauge – 5 SC x 6 Rows = 1 inch
Size – Final Gnome is about 8 inches tall.
Special Stitches
SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together – Insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull the loop through the hook (2 loops on hook), insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull the loop through the hook, (3 loops on the hook) yarn over and pull the first loop through all the loops on the hook. Your decrease is complete.
Helpful Video Tutorials
I have completed video series that will walk you through how to crochet the basic gnome from start to finish.
Episode 1: Gnome Body (Plus Amigurumi Basics)
Episode 2: Nose, Arms, Feet
Episode 3: Beard and Braids
Episode 4: Gnome Hat
Episode 5: Assembling your Gnome
Other Helpful Videos
Easy way to make a Magic Circle
How to Change Colors in Crochet
Crochet Angel Gnome Pattern
Notes:
-The pattern will be worked in a continuous round.
-The pattern is in US terms.
-Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rows.
Crochet Angel Gnome Body
With Soft White.
Row 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Row 2: *2SC in the next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (12)
Row 3: *SC in the next ST, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (18)
Row 4: *SC in the next 2 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (24)
Row 5: *SC in the next 3 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (30)
Row 6: *SC in the next 4 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (36)
Row 7: *SC in the next 5 STs, 2Sc in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (42)
Row 8: *SC in the next 6 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (48)
Row 9-20: SC in the next 48 STs. (48)
Row 21: *SC in the next 14 STs, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (45)
Row 22: SC in the next 45 STs. (45)
Row 23: *SC in the next 13 STs, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (42)
Row 24: SC in the next 42 STs. (42)
Row 25: *SC in the next 12 STs, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (39)
Row 26: SC in the next 39 STs. (39)
Row 27: *SC in the next 11 STs, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (36)
Row 28: SC in the next 36 STs. (36)
Row 29: SLST to the next 2 STs.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Crochet Angel Gnome Hat
With Soft White.
Row 1: Work 3 SC in a Magic Circle. (3)
Row 2: *2SC in the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (6)
Row 3: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Row 4: *SC in the next St, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (9)
Row 5: SC in the next 9 Sts. (9)
Row 6: *SC in the next 2 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (12)
Row 7: SC in the next 12 Sts. (12)
Row 8: *SC in the next 3 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (15)
Row 9: SC in the next 15 Sts. (15)
Row 10: *SC in the next 4 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (18)
Row 11: SC in the next 18 Sts. (18)
Row 12: *SC in the next 5 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (21)
Row 13: SC in the next 21 Sts. (21)
Row 14: *SC in the next 6 StS, 2Sc in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (24)
Row 15: SC in the next 24 Sts. (24)
Row 16: *SC in the next 7 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (27)
Row 17: SC in the next 27 Sts. (27)
Row 18: *SC in the next 8 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (30)
Row 19: SC in the next 30 Sts. (30)
Row 20: *SC in the next 9 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (33)
Row 21: SC in the next 33 Sts. (33)
Row 22: *SC in the next 10 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (36)
Row 23: SC in the next 36 Sts. (36)
Row 24: *SC in the next 11 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (39)
Row 25: SC in the next 39 Sts. (39)
Row 26: *SC in the next 12 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (42)
Row 27: SC in the next 42 Sts. (42)
Row 28: *SC in the next 13 St, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (45)
Row 29: SC in the next 45 Sts. (45)
Row 30: *SC in the next 14 Sts, 2Sc in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (48)
Row 31: SC in the next 48 Sts. (48)
Row 32: *SC in the next 15 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (51)
Row 33: SLST to the next 2 STs. Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Arms (Make 2)
With Buff (Skin tone)
Row 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Row 2: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Change to Soft White
Row 3-8: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Fasten off leaving a 10 inch tail to sew the arm to the body.
Nose
With Skin Color
Row 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Row 2-3: SC in the next 6 STs. (6)
Fasten off leaving a 10 inch tail to sew the nose to the body.
Crochet Gnome Beard (Male Gnome)
CH12 with Dusty Grey.
Row 1: SC in the 2nd CH from hook and each CH across. Fasten off. (11)
Cut 21 eight-inch strands of yarn for the beard. Group three strands together and attach them to the 7 center single crochet like you would add fringe to a scarf. (See Photo Below)
Before stuffing your gnome, sew your beard on to you gnome in a U shape. Make sure to leave room for the nose and keep the ends close to the edge of the top of the body to be able to hide them with the hat.
If you choose, braid your beard and secure with a small piece of yarn.
Give your beard a little trim to shape and lightly mist it with some water, style the beard and let it dry that way to hold that shape.
If you wish, you can untwist the yarn in the beard to have more hair-like strands.
Braids (Make 2) (For Female Gnome)
CH7 with Gold
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook and each Ch across. Fasten off. (6)
Cut 12 10 inch strands of gold yarn for the two braids. Attach one strand of yarn to each Single Crochet like you would attach fringe to a scarf. Grab 3 groups of four strands and braid the hair together. Use a piece of yarn to secure the braids at the bottom. Sew the braids onto the body of the gnome before stuffing the gnome.
Crochet Angel Gnome Wings (Make 2)
Note:
– The wings are worked sideways with increases and decreased worked in the last stitch of the row to create the wing shape.
– You can replace the BLOSC with regular SC, but you will not get the ribbed look.
CH 6 with Soft White.
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook, SC in the next 4 CH. (5)
Row 2-3: CH1, turn, SC in next 5 STs. (5)
Row 4: CH1, turn, Work 2SC into first ST, SC in next 3 STs, Work 2 SC in last ST. (7)
Row 5: CH1, turn, Work 2SC into first ST, SC in next 5 STs, Work 2 SC in last ST. (9)
Row 6: CH1, turn, Work 2SC into first ST, SC in next 7 STs, Work 2 SC in last ST. (11)
Row 7: CH1, turn, SC in next 11 STs. (11)
Row 8: CH1, turn SC in next 4 STs, BLOSC in next 6 STs, Work 2 SC in last ST. (12)
Row 9: CH1, turn, Work 2SC in the first ST, BLOSC in next 7 STs, SC in next 3 STs. 2SC in the last ST. (14)
Row 10: CH1, turn, SC in first 5 STs, BLOSC in next 8 STs, Work 2 SC in the last ST. (15)
Row 11: CH1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, BLOSC in next 9 STs, SC in last 5 STS. (16)
Row 12: CH1, turn, SC2TOG, SC in next 3 STs, BLOSC in next 10 STs, Work 2 SC in last ST. (16)
Row 13: CH1, turn, Work 2 SC in first ST, BLOSC in next 11 STs, SC in next 2 STs, SC2TOG. (16)
Row 14: CH1, turn, SC2TOG, SC in next ST, BLOSC in next 12 STs, Work 2 SC in last ST. (16)
Row 15: Change color to Gold, CH1, turn, Work 2 SC into first ST, SC in next 15 STs. Work 1 SC into the side of rows 1-14 along the top of the wing.
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Once both wings are completed sew them together along row one. Then sew them to the body of the gnome.
Crochet Angel Gnome Halo
CH 31 with Gold.
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook, SC in next 29 CH.
Fasten off and use your yarn end to sew the first and last ST together. Place on the gnome hat and sew in place.
Crochet Angel Gnome Assembly Instructions
You can use a yarn needle and yarn to sew each piece together in the order listed below or you can hot glue the pieces together (this is what I did) if they are not going to be played with by kids.
1. Sew the beard onto the gnome. (If making a man) The beard will have the crocheted row shaped like a U. Style the beard and trim it.
2. Sew the arms onto the gnome.
3. Sew the braids onto the gnomes (if making a woman). I sew these directly on top of the arms but you can position them where you think they look
4. Sew the nose on top of the beard or between the braids.
5. Sew the wings together and sew onto the back of the gnome.
6. Place the halo on the hat and sew it in place.
7. Stuff the body and hat and sew the hat onto the body.
8. Enjoy your gnome!
I truly hope you enjoyed the crochet angel gnome pattern and will check back for more fun crochet gnome patterns.
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