Crochet Elf Gnome Free Crochet Pattern

The Crochet Elf Gnome is a great little gnome addition to your holiday gnome collection. He also makes a wonderful gift. There are also instructions on how to make a female elf gnome.

Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this Crochet Elf Gnome pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauges, and sizing information.

crochet elf gnome

Crochet Elf Gnome For the Holidays

Winter is a wonderful time full of lots of holidays. This crochet Elf gnome will look amazing next to the Santa gnome, Mrs. Claus gnome, and Reindeer Gnome.

crochet elf gnome ear

How to Customize your Crochet Elf Gnome

This is your elf gnome so make him(or her) unique. Change the colors of his outfit to match your holiday decor. 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.

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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 elf gnome pieces

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Materials Needed

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1.42 oz or 74 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Spring Green
0.71 oz or 37 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Cherry Red
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, 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, Charcoal
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
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
FLOSC – Front Loop Only Single 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.

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Crochet Elf Gnome

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.

elf body

Elf Gnome Body

With Red.

Row 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (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 9-11: SC in the next STs. (48)

Change to Green Yarn.

Rows 12-14: SC in the next STs. (48)

Change to Charcoal Yarn.

Rows 15-16: SC in the next STs. (48)

Change to Green Yarn.

Rows 17-20: 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.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

elf hat

Elf Gnome Hat

With Green.

Row 1: Work 3 SC in a Magic Circle. (3)
Alternative Row 1:
CH2, Work 3 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (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)

Change to Red Yarn.

Row 32: *SC in the next 15 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (51)

Row 33: FLOSC in the next 51 Sts. (51)

Row 34: *SC in the next 16 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (54)

Row 35: *Skip 2 STs, Work (3DC, CH2, 3DC) into next ST, Skip 2 STs, SLST to next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 9 times.

Fasten off and weave in your ends. 

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 Red yarn.

Row 3-4: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)

Change to Green yarn.

Row 5-9: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)

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

Feet (Make 2)

With Charcoal.

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. 

Ears (Make 2)

With Buff or Skintone,

Row 1: Work 6 Sc in a MC. (6)
Alternative Row 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (6)

Row 2: Work 2 SC into next 3 STs, CH 3, Work a SC in 2nd CH from hook, HDC in next CH. Skip next ST, SLST to next ST. Leave the last stitch unworked.

ear instructional photos
1: Row one and first 6 Stitches of Row two. | 2: Row 2’s CH3.
3: Row 2, working SC and HDC into CH. | 4: Row 2 completed.

Fasten off leaving a 6-inch yarn end to sew the ear to the side of the hat.

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.

gnome beard

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.

gnome braids

Braids (Make 2) (For Female Gnome)

CH7 with any hair color.

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.

assembly photos

Crochet Elf 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. (Or if making a girl gnome, 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. Lightly stuff the hat and sew the hat onto the body.
6. Sew the ears onto the gnome.
7. Enjoy your gnome!

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