The Crochet Jellyfish 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 Jellyfish gnome.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this Crochet Jellyfish Gnome pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauges, and sizing information.
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This is your jellyfish gnome so make him(or her) unique. Change the colors of his body and hat. You can change his skin tone too and change the color of his hair. 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 Jellyfish Gnome
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Materials Needed
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1 oz or 52 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Minty
0.2 oz or 12 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, Jazzy
1 oz or 52 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Soft White
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Buff
0.3 oz or 18 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Royal
0.3 oz or 18 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Baby 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
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
TR – Treble Crochet
BLO – Work in 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 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 Jellyfish 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 Jellyfish 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.
Jellyfish Gnome Body
With Minty (light blue-green).
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.
Jellyfish Hat Gnome Hat
With Soft White.
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)
Round 9: *SC in the next 7 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (54)
Round 10: *SC in the next 8 STs, 2SC in the next ST,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (60)
Rounds 11-18: SC in next 60 STs.
Round 19: *SC in the next 8 STs, SC2TOG* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (54)
Round 20: SC in next 54 STs.
Round 21: *SC in the next 7 STs, SC2TOG* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (48)
Rounds 22-23: SC in next 48 STs.
Change to Jazzy (dark pink).
Round 24: SLST to next ST, SC in BLO of next ST, HDC in BLO of next ST. Work 2 DC in the BLO of the next 43 STs, HDC in BLO of next ST, SC in BLO of next ST, SLST in the same ST as the first SLST.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. Using dark pink yarn, embroider 6 long stitches from row 3 to row 14 and 6 long broken stitch lines from row 6 to 17. You can also add other forms of decorative stitches to the top of the jellyfish hat.
Straight Tentacles
CH 30 with baby pink.
Row 1: SC in second CH from hook. *CH 11, SLST in second CH from hook and next 9 CH. SC into next 2 CHs of foundation CH.* repeat from *to* a total of 9 times. CH 11, SLST in second CH from hook and next 9 CH. SC into next CH of foundation CH.
Fasten off leaving a 18-inch yarn end to sew the straight tentacles onto the inside of the hat after you sew the curly tentacle in between the straight tentacles.
Curly Tentacles (Make 9)
Note: The tentacle is worked in all one row.
CH 14 with dark blue.
Row 1 : Work 2 SC into the second CH from the hook. Work 2 SC into the next 12 CH.
Fasten off leaving a 6-inch yarn end. Each curly tentacle will be sewn to the straight tentacle piece. The curly tentacles are sewn between the straight tentacles.
Arms (Make 2)
With Minty (light blue-green)
Round 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Alternative Round 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (6)
Rounds 2-9: 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 Minty (Light blue-green).
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.
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)
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.
Note: For row 3, I separated the instructions into strands to make it easier to read.
Row 3: Curly Strand 1: CH 11, Work 2 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook, Work 2 SC into each CH until you reach the bottom of the CH, SLST to the first ST (this is a ST from row 2),
Curly Strand 2: CH 14, Work 2 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook, Work 2 SC into each CH until you reach the bottom of the CH, SLST to the next ST.
Curly Strand 3: CH 17, Work 2 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook, Work 2 SC into each CH until you reach the bottom of the CH, SLST to the next ST.
Curly Strand 4: CH 20, Work 2 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook, Work 2 SC into each CH until you reach the bottom of the CH, SLST to the next ST.
Curly Strand 5: CH 17, Work 2 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook, Work 2 SC into each CH until you reach the bottom of the CH, SLST to the next ST.
Curly Strand 6: CH 14, Work 2 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook, Work 2 SC into each CH until you reach the bottom of the CH, SLST to the next ST.
Curly Strand 7: CH 11, Work 2 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook, Work 2 SC into each CH until you reach the bottom of the CH, SLST to the last ST.
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
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 Jellyfish 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. Sew the feet to the front of the gnome.
2. Stuff gnome body.
3. Sew the beard onto the gnome. 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. Assemble the hat by sewing the curly tentacles onto the straight tentacle piece then sew the straight tentacle piece to the inside of the hat using the main hat color.
6. Sew the hat onto the gnome’s body.
7. Enjoy your gnome!
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