The Crochet Golfing Gnome is a great little addition to your collection. The gnome from this free crochet pattern was will make a great retirement or father’s day gift.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this Crochet Golfing Gnome pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauge, links to helpful video tutorials, and sizing information.
A Crochet Golfing Gnome
This golfing gnome has everything he needs for a trip to the green. He has his clubs and club bag. He is dressed in a dapper sweater vest and has his golfing hat.
How to Customize your Crochet Golfing Gnome
This is your crochet golfing gnome so make him(or her) unique. Change the colors of the outfit to your liking. You can change the 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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Materials Needed
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0.55 oz or 20 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Cafe Latte
0.4 oz or 22 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Soft White
0.71 oz or 37 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Tea Leaf
0.2 oz or 12 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Buff (Skin Tone)
0.3 oz or 16 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Olive
0.11 oz or 7 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Charcoal
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Coffee
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Light Grey
1 yd of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Red
Crochet Hook, Size E, 3.5mm
Polyfil
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Locking Stitch Markers
Elmer’s Glue (PVA Glue) (Optional)
Hot Glue and Applicator (Optional)
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Stitches and Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
TR – Treble Crochet
BLO – Back Loop Only
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 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
Using Paint Pens on 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 Golfing 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.
Golf Gnome Body
With Cafe Latte (Medium Brown) or Pants Color.
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)
Rows 9-14: SC in the next STs. (48)
Change to Soft White or Shirt Color.
Rows 15-20: 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.
Gnome Hat
With Tea Leaf (Lighter Green).
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 14 St, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (48)
Row 30: *SC in the next 15 St, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (51)
Row 31: SLST to the next ST. SLST to the following ST. (To smooth out the edge.)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Golf Ball
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: SLST to the next 2 STs.
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn end that you will use to sew the circle to the front of the gnome hat.
Flag
With Red.
Row 1: CH 6, SC in 2nd CH from hook, HDC in next 2 CH, DC in next CH, TR in next CH.
Fasten off leaving a long yarn end to sew the flag to the gnome hat. Once the flag is sewn on, use a piece of cafe latte (medium brown) yarn to embroider on a flag pole.
Gnome Sweater Vest
The gnome sweater vest is worked in one piece then folded in half and sewn together.
With Olive (dark green), CH 27
Row 1: DC in the third CH from hook. DC in next CH, HDC in next 2 CH, SC in next 17 CH, HDC in next 2 CH, DC in last 2 CH. (25 STs)
Rows 2-6: CH2, turn, DC in first 2 STs, HDC in next 2 STs, SC in next 17 STs, HDC in next 2 STs, DC in last 2 STs. (25 STs)
Row 7: CH2, turn, DC in first 2 STs, HDC in next 2 STs, CH 17, Skip 17 STs, HDC in next 2 STs, DC in last 2 STs. (8 STs, 17 CH)
Row 8: CH2, turn, DC in first 2 STs, HDC in next 2 STs, SC in next 17 CHs, HDC in next 2 STs, DC in last 2 STs. (25 STs)
Rows 9-13: CH2, turn, DC in first 2 STs, HDC in next 2 STs, SC in next 17 STs, HDC in next 2 STs, DC in last 2 STs. (25 STs)
Fasten off. Hold your sweater vest in half and sew the first and last two stitches together on each side.
Golf Club Bag
With Cafe Latte (Medium Brown).
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 BLO of next 18 STs.
Rows 5-14: SC in next 18 STs.
Row 15 (Bag Strap): CH12, HDC in third CH from hook, HDC in next 9 CH. SLST to next ST from Round 14.
Fasten off and weave in your end. Take a small piece of yarn and sew the end of the strap to the bag.
Golf Clubs (Make 1-3)
The clubs are worked all in one row.
With Light Gray.
Row 1: CH17. HDC in third CH from hook. HDC in next CH, SC in next CH. CH2, SC in next 9 CH, Change colors to Cafe Latte (Medium Brown), SC in last 3 CH.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. You can make as many clubs as you like to put in the golf bag
Note: When we CH 2 you will not skip any Chains, The CH 2 just helps fro create a corner.
Gnome Arms (Make 2)
Skintone (buff)
Row 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Rows 2-5: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Change to Soft White or Shirt Color.
Rows 6-9: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Fasten off leaving a 10-inch tail to sew the arm to the body.
Gnome Nose
With Buff or a skin tone colored yarn.
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.
Gnome Feet (Make 2)
With Coffee (Dark Brown)
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 3-5: 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.
Crochet Gnome Beard (Male Gnome)
CH12 with Charcoal
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 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.
Crochet Golfing 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. Stuff and sew Feet to the front of the gnome.
2. Take the sweater vest and carefully place it on the gnome’s body. Sew it in place.
3. Take the gnome arms and tuck them into the sweater vest armholes and sew to the body.
4. 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.)
5. Lightly stuff the hat and sew the hat onto the body.
6. Sew or glue one golf club to the gnome’s hand and sew or glue the golf bag over the gnome’s other shoulder.
7. Enjoy your gnome!
I truly hope you enjoyed the crochet golfing gnome pattern and will check back for more fun crochet gnome patterns.
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