The Crochet Cactus Gnome is a great little gnome addition to your gnome collection. This free crochet pattern makes a wonderful little gnome. There are also instructions on how to make a female cactus gnome.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this Crochet Cactus Gnome pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauges, and sizing information.
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How to Customize your Crochet Cactus Gnome
This is your cactus gnome so make him(or her) unique. Change the colors of his body and flowers. You can change his skin tone too and change the color of his beard. There are also instructions below to make braids for a girl gnome.
I like to use the Red Heart Super Saver colors Aran for fair skin, buff for medium skin tones, cafe latte for dark skin tones, and coffee for very dark skin tones.
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Crochet Cactus Gnome
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Materials Needed
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1 oz or 52 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Cafe Latte
1 oz or 52 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Spring Green
0.2 oz or 12 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Soft White
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Buff (Skin Tone)
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Hot Pink
Crochet Hook, Size E, 3.5mm
Polyfil
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Locking Stitch Markers
Hot Glue and Applicator (Optional)
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Stitches and Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 stitches together
BLO – Back Loop Only
DC – Double Crochet
SLST – Slip Stitch
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
MC – Magic Circle (Video Tutorial)
Gauge and Size
Gauge – 5SC x 6 Rows = 1 inch
Size – Final Gnome is about 7 inches tall.
Helpful Video Tutorials
I have completed a 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
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.
Crochet Cactus Gnome
Notes:
– The pattern will be worked in a continuous round except for the gnome hat.
– The pattern is in US terms.
– Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rows.
Cactus Gnome Body
With Cafe Latte (Medium Brown).
Row 1: Work 6 SC in a Magic Circle. (6)
Alternate Row 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (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)
Rows 9-20: SC in the next STs. (48)
Row 21: *SC in the next 6 STs, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (42)
Row 22: *SC in the next 5 STs, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (36)
Row 23: SLST to the next 2 STs to smooth out the edge. Leave the rest of the row unworked.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Cactus Gnome Hat
CH 28 with Spring Green.
Row 1: SC in the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in the next 26 CH. (27)
Row 2-41: CH 1, turn, SC in BLO of next 27 STs.
Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch yarn end. Use your yarn end to sew the first row to the last row worked together.
Then use a piece of yarn to gather up the top of the gnome’s hat.
Flowers (Make 3)
Note: Work the row into a Magic Circle. Leave long yarn ends for knotting.
With Hot Pink.
Row 1: Working into a MC, SLST to Magic Circle, *CH2, DC, CH2, SLST to Magic Circle* Repeat from *to* a total of 5 times.
Fasten off.
Sew the three flowers to the cactus gnome hat. Feel free to make more flowers if you want.
Arms (Make 2)
Skintone (buff)
Row 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Alternative Row 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (6)
Row 2: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Change to Cafe Latte.
Row 3-9: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Fasten off leaving a 10-inch tail to sew the arm to the body.
Feet (Make 2) and Cactus Arms (Make 2)
With Cafe Latte or Spring Green.
Row 1: Work 6 Sc in a MC. (6)
Alternative Row 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (6)
Row 2: *2SC in the next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (12)
Row 3-5: SC in the next 12 STs. (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Lightly stuff the feet and sew them to the front of the gnome body. Lightly stuff the cactus arms and sew them to the side of the gnome hat. Make 2 feet and 2 cactus arms using the pattern above.
Larger Gnome Nose
With Buff or a skin tone colored yarn.
Row 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Row 2: *SC in the next ST, Work 2SC into the next ST* repeat from *to* a total of times. (9)
Row 3: SC in the next 9 STs. (9)
Row 4: *SC in next ST, SC2TOG* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. . (6)
Fasten off leaving a 10-inch tail to sew the nose to the body.
Crochet Gnome Beard (Male Gnome)
CH12 with Soft White.
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 Above)
Before stuffing your gnome, sew your beard onto your 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 it 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 hair color.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd CH from hook and each CH across. Fasten off. (6)
Cut 24 10-inch strands of gold yarn for the two braids. Attach two strand of yarn to each Single Crochet like you would attach fringe to a scarf. Grab 3 groups of 8 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 Cactus 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. Stuff gnome body.
2. Sew the feet to the front of the gnome.
3. Sew the beard onto the gnome. The beard will have the crocheted row shaped like a U. Style the beard and trim it. Sew the nose on top of the beard. (If making a girl, sew the nose in the center of the gnome and sew the braids on each side of the nose.)
4. Sew both gnome arms onto the gnome.
5. Sew the flowers and cactus arms onto the gnome hat. Lightly stuff the hat and sew the hat onto the body.
6. Enjoy your gnome!
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