Crochet Candy Gnome Free Pattern

Celebrate Halloween with a quick and easy crochet candy gnome. Just follow the free crochet pattern.

Below are the complete crochet pattern, and instructional photos for the crochet candy gnome pattern. You will also find the material list, stitch list, gauge, and sizing information.

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Crochet Candy Gnome For Fall

Fall is here and that means leaves and pumpkins are everywhere. Decorate your home with a fun little owl gnome. Make a male and female one in many different owl colors. Check out all the holiday, profession, and sports gnomes here.

Check out these other gnome crochet patterns below.

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How to Customize Your Crochet Candy Gnome

This is your candy gnome so make him(or her) unique. Change the colors of his hat, body, and candy. 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.

crochet supplies

Yarn

Red Heart Super Saver (Weight: 4/medium –  364 yds / 333 m, 7 oz/ 198 g)

Yarn Quantity

1 oz or 52 yds of Amethyst (Purple)
0.5 oz or 30 yds of Carrot
0.3 oz or 18 yds of Gold
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Buff (Tan)
0.2 oz or 12 yds of White
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Spring Green
0.2 oz or 12 yds of Charcoal

Yarn Substitutions

Any worsted weight (weight # 4) yarn would be fine. Just make sure to check your gauge before starting your project. Suggestions include Red Heart Super Saver, Bernat Value, Red Heart With Love, I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby.

Hook

Crochet Hook, Size E, 3.5mm

Notions

• Polyfil
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Locking Stitch Markers
• Hot Glue and Applicator (Optional)
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Skill Level – Easy

For this project, you must know how to work a magic circle, (though an alternative method is given). You must know how to work a pattern repeat, and decrease with a single crochet.

Gauge

5 SC x 6 Rows = 1 inch

Size

The final Gnome is about 7 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.

pattern notes

• The pattern is written using American crochet terms.
• If not otherwise stated, the pattern will be worked in a continuous round.
• Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rows.
• The Crochet Candy Gnome pattern is copyrighted by Winding Road Crochet.
• Some patterns have an alternative round 1, this round can be used in place of round 1 and does not require a magic circle or ring.
• The turning chain does not count as a stitch if working in rows. (Hat Candies)

video tutorial

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 5: Assembling Your Gnome

Other Helpful Videos
Easy way to make a Magic Circle
How to Change Colors in Crochet

crochet candy gnome pattern

Gnome Body

With Amethyst (Purple).

Round 1: Work 6 SC in a Magic Circle. (6)
Alternate Round 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (6) (Use this row if you do not want to use a magic circle.)

Round 2: *2SC in the next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (12)

Round 3: *SC in the next ST, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (18)

Round 4: *SC in the next 2 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (24)

Round 5: *SC in the next 3 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (30)

Round 6: *SC in the next 4 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (36)

Round 7: *SC in the next 5 STs, 2Sc in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (42)

Round 8: *SC in the next 6 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (48)

Rounds 9-20: SC in the next STs. (48)

Round 21: *SC in the next 6 STs, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (42)

Round 22: *SC in the next 5 STs, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (36)

Round 23: SLST to the next 2 STs to smooth out the edge. Leave the rest of the row unworked.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Candy Corn Gnome Hat

With White.

Round 1: Work 3 SC in a Magic Circle. (3)

Round 2: *2SC in the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (6)

Round 3: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)

Round 4: *SC in the next St, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (9)

Round 5: SC in the next 9 Sts. (9)

Round 6: *SC in the next 2 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (12)

Round 7: SC in the next 12 Sts. (12)

Round 8: *SC in the next 3 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (15)

Round 9: SC in the next 15 Sts. (15)

Round 10: *SC in the next 4 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (18)

Change to Carrot (Orange) yarn.

Round 11: SC in the next 18 Sts. (18)

Round 12: *SC in the next 5 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (21)

Round 13: SC in the next 21 Sts. (21)

Round 14: *SC in the next 6 StS, 2Sc in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (24)

Round 15: SC in the next 24 Sts. (24)

Round 16: *SC in the next 7 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (27)

Round 17: SC in the next 27 Sts. (27)

Round 18: *SC in the next 8 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (30)

Round 19: SC in the next 30 Sts. (30)

Round 20: *SC in the next 9 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (33)

Round 21: SC in the next 33 Sts. (33)

Round 22: *SC in the next 10 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (36)

Round 23: SC in the next 36 Sts. (36)

Round 24: *SC in the next 11 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (39)

Change to Gold yarn.

Round 25: SC in the next 39 Sts. (39)

Round 26: *SC in the next 12 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (42)

Round 27: SC in the next 42 Sts. (42)

Round 28: *SC in the next 13 St, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (45)

Round 29: SC in the next 45 Sts. (45)

Round 30: *SC in the next 14 Sts, 2Sc in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (48)

Round 31:  SC in the next 48 Sts. (48)

Round 32: *SC in the next 7 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (54)

Round 33: *SC in the next 8 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (60)

Round 34: *SC in the next 9 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (66)

Round 35: *SC in the next 10 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. SLST to next ST. SLST to the next ST. (72)

The last two slip stitches help smooth out the edge. Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Candy (Make 3)

With green or purple yarn. This pattern is worked in rows.

Row 1: CH13, SC in second CH from hook. SC in each ST across. (12)

Rows 2-10: CH1, turn, SC in each ST across.

To create your candies, fold the rectangle in half so that the two longest sides are touching each other. Whip stitch the two longest sides together. Add stuffing to the center third of the candy. Use a contrasting color of yarn to tie a knot to cinch the candies in and dividing the candies wrapper into thirds.

Arms (Make 2)

With Buff (Skin Color)

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 Purple.

Rows 3-9: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)

Fasten off leaving a 10-inch tail to sew the arm to the body.

Candy Corn

With white yarn.

Round 1: Work 3 SC in a Magic Circle. (3)

Round 2: *2SC in the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (6)

Round 3: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)

Change to orange yarn.

Round 4: *SC in the next St, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (9)

Round 5: SC in the next 9 Sts. (9)

Round 6: *SC in the next 2 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (12)

Change to gold yarn.

Round 7: SC in the next 12 Sts. (12)

Round 8: *SC in the next 3 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (15)

Round 9: SC in the next 15 Sts. (15)

Fasten off leaving a long yarn end. Flat the cone that you crocheted into a triangle and sew the bottom edge shut with a whip stitch. Sew or glue the candy corn into the gnome’s hands.

Feet (Make 2)

With Charcoal.

Round 1: Work 8 SC in a MC. (8)
Alternative Round 1: CH2, Work 8 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (8)

Round 2: Work 2HDC in next 2 STs, Work 2SC in next 2 STs, Work 2HDC in next 2 STs, Work 2SC in next 2 STs. (16)

Round 3: SC in next 16 STs. (16)

Round 4: SC2TOG, SC2TOG, SC in next 10 STs, SC2TOG. (13)

Round 5: SC2TOG, SC2TOG, SC in next 7 STs, SC2TOG. (10)

Round 6: SC in next 8 STs, SLST, SLST.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Lightly stuff the feet and sew them to the front of the gnome’s body. 

Larger Gnome Nose

With Buff (skin tone) yarn.

Round 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)

Round 2: *SC in the next ST, Work 2SC into the next ST* repeat from *to* a total of times. (9)

Round 3: SC in the next 9 STs. (9)

Round 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)

With White yarn.

Row 1: Work 3 SC into a magic circle. (Alternative: CH2, work 3 SC into 2nd CH from hook.)

Row 2: CH1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, Work 3 SC into the next ST, Work 2 SC into last ST. Fasten off.

Cut 21  eight-inch strands of yarn for the beard. Group three strands together and attach them to the 7 single crochet like you would add fringe to a scarf. (See Photo Above)

Before stuffing your gnome, sew your beard onto your gnome. Make sure to leave room for the nose and keep the top edge close to the edge of the top of the body 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 Gold.

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 strands 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 Candy Gnome Assembly Instructions

You can use a yarn needle and yarn to sew each piece together in the order listed below or hot glue the pieces together (this is what I did) if they are not going to be played with by kids.

1. Sew the feet to the front of the gnome.
2. Stuff gnome body.
3. Sew the beard onto the gnome. 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 the candy corn to the gnome arms then sew the gnome arms onto the gnome.
5. Sew the candies onto the gnome hat.
7. Sew the hat onto the gnome.
8. Enjoy your gnome!

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