The Crochet Mermaid 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 mermaid gnome.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this Crochet mermaid Gnome pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauges, and sizing information.
Crochet Mermaid Gnome For Summer
Summer is here and that means beach themes are everywhere. Decorate your home with a fun little mermaid gnome. Make a male and female one in lots of bright colors. Check out all the holiday, profession, and sports gnomes here.
How to Customize Your Crochet Mermaid Gnome
This is your mermaid gnome so make him(or her) unique. Change the colors of his hat and swim trunks. 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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Below you will find the free crochet mermaid 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 Mermaid Gnome
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Materials Needed
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0.71 oz or 37 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Stripes, Cool Stripes
0.35 oz or 20 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Turqua
0.2 oz or 12 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Soft White
0.35 oz or 20 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Buff
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Spring Green
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Hot 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 Mermaid 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 Mermaid 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.
Mermaid Gnome Body
Note: You can work rows 16-18 in Turqouise to create a tube top swimming suit for a female gnome. We will also be adding stars for the girl top as well, so you can decide if you want that extra color.
With Turqua (Turquoise).
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: *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 9-13: SC in the next STs. (48)
Change color to buff (skin tone).
Rounds 14-20: 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.
Mermaid Gnome Hat
With Blue Stripe yarn (Cool Stripe).
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)
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)
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 15 Sts, 2Sc in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (51)
Round 33: SC in next 49 Sts. SLST to the last 2 STs. (51)
Fasten off and weave in your ends. (72)
Tailfins
Note: Each fin is worked in one single round that starts with a foundation chain.
Round 1: CH 12 with hat color, SLST to second CH from hook, SC in next CH, HDC in next CH, DC in next 3 CH, TR in next CH, Work 2 TR in next CH, DC in next CH, HDC in next CH, SC in last CH.
Round 1 continued: CH2, rotate your work so you are working into the opposite side of the foundation CH. SC in next CH, HDC in next CH, DC in next CH, Work 2 TR in next CH, TR in next CH, DC in next 3 CH, HDC in next CH, SC in next CH, SLST in next CH.
Fasten off and leave an 8-inch yarn end to sew the fins to each other for about an inche length on one side where the fins would touch. Fold the tip of the hat down and sew a few stitches to keep it down and then sew the fins to the tip of the gnome hat.
Seaweed (make 2)
With Green CH 9.
Row 1: SLST in second CH from hook. SC in next CH, SC2TOG over next 2 CHs, SC in next 2 CHs, Work 2 SC into next CH. SC in last CH.
Fasten off leaving an 8-inch yarn end to sew the two strands of seaweed to the gnome hat.
Coral
Note: The coral is worked in all one row. I have separated the row into parts and add a lot of photos to help you create the coral.
Step 1: Chain 6.
Step 2: Slip Stitch into the 2nd and 3rd Chain from the hook.
Step 3: Chain 9.
Step 4: Slip Stitch to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, chain from the hook.
Step 5: Chain 5.
Step 6: Slip Stitch to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, chain from the hook.
Step 7: Working down the unworked chains between the first and second branch, Slip Stitch to the next 3 Chain. This will leave one Chain unworked between your hook and the very first branch made.
Step 8: Chain 3.
Step 9: Slip Stitch to the 2nd and 3rd Chain from the hook.
Step 10: Slip Stitch to the unworked Chain between your hook and the very first branch, then Slip Stitch to the 3 Chains below the first branch worked.
Fasten off leaving a 8-inch yarn to sew the coral to the hat.
Starfish (Make 1 or 3)
Round 1: Make a Magic Circle and SLST to it, *CH 4, SLST to the 2nd CH from the Hook, SLST in next 2 CH, SLST to the Magic Circle.* repeat from *to* a total of 5 times.
Pull the Magic Circle tight, fasten off and weave in your ends. Make one starfish for the hat and two more for a female gnome swimming suit top.
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)
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 Cool Stripes (Blue Striped yarn).
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)
Change to buff (skin tone).
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. Use some of the cool stripes (blue) yarn to sew a V at the top of each foot to look like the straps of sandals.
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 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 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 Mermaid 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. 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 both gnome arms onto the gnome.
5. Sew the tailfins, seaweed, coral, and starfish onto the gnome hat. Sew the hat onto the gnome.
6. Enjoy your gnome!
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