The Crochet Flamingo 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 flamingo gnome.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this Crochet Flamingo Gnome pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauges, and sizing information.
Crochet Flamingo Gnome For Fall
Summer is here and that means lots of fun summer motifs are everywhere including my favorite, flamingos. I will confess making a flamingo gnome was quite challenging. I wanted to keep the pattern as simple as possible while still trying to make a recognizable flamingo. To do this I ended up using pipe cleaners in the neck to give it the right shape.
For this gnome, I would start by making the hat it will be the trickiest part of the pattern. The rest of the gnome is the same as all the other gnomes. You can find more gnome patterns here.
How to Customize Your Crochet Flamingo Gnome
This is your flamingo gnome so make him(or her) unique. Change the colors of the gnome. What about a white or purple flamingo? 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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Below you will find the free crochet flamingo gnome pattern with all the instructional photos needed to complete the pattern, but I am also aware that several of us like to crochet on the couch, in the car, or in bed with a printout of the pattern. This is why I also offer a nicely formatted large font PDF version of the pattern that can be purchased on Etsy or Ravelry. You can print the pattern and take it on the go with you or tuck it into your project bag.
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Crochet Flamingo Gnome
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Materials Needed
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1 oz or 52 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Perfect Pink
1 oz or 52 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Gold
0.2 oz or 12 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Soft White
0.2 oz or 12 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Buff
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Black
Crochet Hook, Size E, 3.5mm
Polyfil
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Locking Stitch Markers
Hot Glue and Applicator (Optional)
Black Permanent Marker or Black Paint Pen
6 Pipe Cleaners
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Stitches and Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 stitches together
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. You can use these videos to help will all parts of the gnome except the hat.
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 Flamingo 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.
– The Flamingo gnome pattern is copyrighted by Winding Road Crochet.
– Some patterns have an alternative row 1, this row can be used in place of row 1 and does not require the use of a magic circle or ring.
Flamingo Gnome Hat Base
With Pink yarn.
Round 1: Work 6 SC in a Magic Circle. (6)
Alternate Row 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: Work 2 HDC into the next ST, HDC in next ST, Work 2 HDC in next ST, SC in next 10 STs, Work 2 HDC into the next ST, HDC in next ST, Work 2 HDC in next ST, HDC in next ST, Work 2 HDC in next ST, SC in next 10 STs, Work 2 HDC into the next ST, HDC in next ST. (36 STs)
Round 7: HDC in next 5 STs, Work 2 HDC into next ST, SC in next 5 STs, Work 2 HDC into next ST, HDC into next 5 Sts, Work 2 HDC into next ST, HDC into next 5 Sts, Work 2 HDC into next ST, SC in next 5 STs, Work 2 HDC into next ST, HDC in next 5 STs, Work 2 HDC into next ST. (42 STs)
Round 8: HDC in next 4 STs, SC in next 34 STs, HDC in next 4 STs. (42 STs)
Round 9: HDC in next 3 STs, SC in next 36 STs, HDC in next 2 STs. Work 2 HDC into next ST. (43 STs)
Round 10: HDC in next 2 STs, SC in next 38 STs, HDC in next 2 STs. Work 2 HDC into next ST. (44 STs)
Round 11: HDC in next ST, SC in next 41 STs, HDC in next ST. Work 2 HDC into next ST. (45 STs)
Round 12: SC into next 45 STs.
Round 13: SC into next 41 STs. HDC into next 2 STs, DC in next ST, (DC, CH1, DC) into next ST.
Round 14: DC into next ST, HDC into next 2 STs, SC into next ST. SLST into next 2 STs. Fasten off leaving the rest of the row unworked.
Flamingo Wings (Make 2)
Note: The wing is worked all in one round beginning with a foundation chain. You will crochet into both sides of the foundation chain.
With pink.
CH 11
Round 1 (side 1): SLST to the second CH from the hook. SC into the next 2 CH, HDC into the next 3 CH, DC into the next CH, Work 2 DC into the next CH. DC into the next CH, Work 6 DC into the next CH.
The 6 DC will cause you to rotate your work so that you can work into the opposite side of the starting chain.
Round 1 (side 2): DC in next CH, Work 2 DC into next CH, DC in next CH, HDC in next 3 CH, SC in next 2 CH. SLST into next CH. Fasten off leaving a long yarn end to sew wing to the flamingo hat.
Make a second wing and sew it to the other side of the flamingo hat.
Flamingo Head and Neck
Note: For the head and neck we will be using 6 pipe cleaners twisted together to create the support and shaping for the head and neck. Take 6 pipe cleaners and twist them together. Take the first inch of the pipe cleaners and fold them down to create a head shape.
With Pink.
Round 1: Work 6 SC in a Magic Circle. (6)
Alternate Row 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 2 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (15)
Rounds 4-6: SC in next 15 STs. (15)
Round 7: *SC in the next 2 STs, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (12)
Stuff the head with polyfill and insert the top of the pipe cleaners. From now on you will crochet with the pipe cleaners in the center of the round.
Round 8: *SC in the next ST, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (9)
Rounds 9-30: SC in next 9 STs.
Round 31: *Work 2 SC into next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 9 times. (12)
Round 32: *SC into next ST, Work 2 SC into next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (18)
Round 33: HDC into next 2 STs, Work 2 HDC into next ST. HDC into next ST, SC into next ST, Work 2 SC into next ST, *SC into next 2 STs, Work 2 SC into next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times, SC into next 2 STs, SLST into next ST.
Fasten off. Leave a 12-inch yarn end to sew the head and neck to the flamingo hat. To add more stability, thread the ends of the pipe cleaners into the flamingo hat and then sew the neck to the hat.
Flamingo Beak
Start with Black yarn.
Round 1: Work 6 SC in a Magic Circle. (6)
Alternate Row 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (6) (Use this row if you do not want to use a magic circle.)
Rounds 2-3: HDC in next 3 STs, SC in next 3 STs. (6 STs)
Change to Buff (tan) color.
Round 4: HDC in next 3 STs, SC in next 3 STs. (6 STs)
Round 5: SC in next ST, Work 2 SC into the next 2 STs, SC in next 2 STs. (8 SC)
Fasten off. Use your yarn end to sew the beak to the flamingo head. Use a permanent marker or paint pet to add an eye to the flamingo head.
Flamingo Gnome Body
With Gold.
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.
Arms (Make 2)
With Buff (Skin Color)
Round 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Alternative Row 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (6)
Round 2: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Change to Gold (Medium Brown).
Round 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)
With Gold.
Round 1: Work 8 SC in a MC. (8)
Alternative Row 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 Soft 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 as pictured in the photo above the assembly instructions. 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 White.
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 Flamingo 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. Assemble the hat: Sew beak to flamingo head, sew flamingo neck to the front of the flamingo hat, and sew wings to the side of the flamingo hat. Shape the flamingo neck into an ‘S’ shape and sew the neck to the flamingo body where the ‘S’ curves and touches the body. (This provides more stability.)
2. Sew the feet to the front of the gnome.
3. Stuff gnome body.
4. 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.)
5. Sew both gnome arms onto the gnome.
6. Sew the hat onto the gnome.
7. Enjoy your gnome!
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