The Crochet Owl 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 owl gnome.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this Crochet Owl Gnome pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauges, and sizing information.
Crochet Owl Gnome For Fall
Fall is here and that means leaves and pumpkins are everywhere. Decorate your home with a fun little owl gnome. Make a male and female one in many different owl colors. Check out all the holiday, profession, and sports gnomes here.
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How to Customize Your Crochet Owl Gnome
This is your owl gnome so make him(or her) unique. Change the colors of his hat and body. You can make him a snowy owl. 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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crochet supplies
Crochet Owl Gnome
Yarn
Red Heart Super Saver (Weight: 4/medium – 364 yds / 333 m, 7 oz/ 198 g)
Yarn Quantity
1.4 oz or 78 yds of Cafe Latte (Medium Brown)
0.5 oz or 30 yds of Coffee (Dark Brown)
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Turqua (Teal)
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Buff (Tan)
0.2 oz or 12 yds of White
0.2 oz or 12 yds of Gold
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Black
Yarn Substitutions
Any worsted weight (weight # 4) yarn would be fine. Just make sure to check your gauge before starting your project. Suggestions include Red Heart Super Saver, Bernat Value, Red Heart With Love, I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby.
Hook
Notions
- Polyfil
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Locking Stitch Markers
- Hot Glue and Applicator (Optional)
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Skill Level – Intermediate
For this project, you must know how to work a magic circle, (though an alternative method is given). You must know how to work a pattern repeat, decrease with a single crochet, and work in the back loop only.
Stitches + Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 stitches together
BLO – Back Loop Only
SLST – Slip Stitch
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
MC – Magic Circle (Video Tutorial)
Gauge
5 SC x 6 Rows = 1 inch
Size
The final Gnome is about 6.5 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 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.
pattern notes
- If not otherwise stated, 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 Owl Gnome pattern is copyrighted by Winding Road Crochet.
- Some patterns have an alternative round 1, this row can be used in place of row 1 and does not require a magic circle or ring.
crochet owl gnome pattern
Owl Gnome Body
With Cafe Latte.
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.
Owl Cape
Note: This piece is worked in rows.
Row 1: With Dark brown yarn, CH 2, Work 2 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook. (2)
Row 2: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the next 2 STs. (4)
Row 3: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 2 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (6)
Row 4: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 4 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (8)
Row 5: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 6 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (10)
Row 6: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 8 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (12)
Row 7: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 10 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (14)
Row 8: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 12 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (16)
Row 9: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 14 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (18)
Row 10: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 16 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (20)
Row 11: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 16 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (20)
Row 12: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 16 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (20)
Row 13: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 16 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (20)
Row 14: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 16 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (20)
Row 15: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 16 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (20)
Row 16: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 16 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (20)
Row 17: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 16 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (20)
Fasten off leaving a 10-inch long yarn end to sew the cape to the back of the gnome body.
Owl Gnome Hat
With Cafe Latte.
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 9 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (33)
Round 7: *SC in the next 10 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (36)
Rounds 8-16: SC in the next 36 Sts. (36)
Round 17: *SC in the next 11 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (39)
Round 18: *SC in the next 12 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (42)
Round 19: *SC in the next 13 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (45)
Round 20: *SC in the next 14 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (48)
Round 21: *SC in the next 15 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (51)
Round 22: SC in next 48 STs, SLST in next 2 STs to smooth out the edge. (51)
Fasten off and weave in your ends. Sew the white eye patch, beak and eyes onto the hat.
Ear Piece
Note: This piece is worked in rows.
Row 1: With Dark brown yarn, CH 2, Work 2 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook. (2)
Row 2: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the next 2 STs. (4)
Row 3: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 2 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (6)
Row 4: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 4 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (8)
Row 5: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 6 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (10)
Row 6: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 8 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (12)
Row 7: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 10 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (14)
Row 8: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 12 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (16)
Row 9: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 14 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (18)
Row 10: CH 1, turn, Work 2 SC into the first ST, SC in the next 16 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (20)
Row 11: CH 1, turn, SC2TOG, SC in the next 16 STs, SC2TOG. (18)
Row 12: CH 1, turn, SC2TOG, SC in the next 14 STs, SC2TOG. (16)
Row 13: CH 1, turn, SC2TOG, SC in the next 12 STs, SC2TOG. (14)
Row 14: CH 1, turn, SC2TOG, SC in the next 10 STs, SC2TOG. (12)
Row 15: CH 1, turn, SC2TOG, SC in the next 8 STs, SC2TOG. (10)
Row 16: CH 1, turn, SC2TOG, SC in the next 6 STs, SC2TOG. (8)
Row 17: CH 1, turn, SC2TOG, SC in the next 4 STs, SC2TOG. (6)
Row 18: CH 1, turn, SC2TOG, SC in the next 2 STs, SC2TOG. (4)
Row 19: CH 1, turn, SC2TOG, SC2TOG. (2)
Row 20: CH1, turn SC2TOG. (1)
Fasten off leaving a 10-inch yarn end to sew the ears onto the top of the owl hat. Place the center of the square on the very top of the hat and only sew the front and back points down. Leave the side points unsewn to look like pointy owl ears.
Owl Beak
Note: The beak is worked all in round 1 and worked into the magic circle.
Round 1: With Gold yarn make a magic circle. (HDC, DC, CH1, DC, HDC, SC, CH1, SC, HDC, DC, CH1, DC, HDC, SC, CH1, SC) all into the magic circle. SLST to the first HDC.
Pull the magic circle tight and fasten off leaving a 10-ich yarn end to sew the beak to the owl gnome hat. Sew the top half of the beak to the owl gnome hat so that the bottom half of the beak is hanging over the edge.
Owl Eyes (Make 2)
Note: The eyes are worked in joined rounds.
Round 1: With Black yarn: Work 6 SC into a Magic Circle. SLST to the first ST. (6)
Round 2: CH1, Work 2 SC into the next 6 STs. SLST to the first ST. (12) Change to teal yarn during the SLST.
Round 3: With teal yarn. CH1, *SC into the next ST, Work 2 SC into the next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. SLST to the first ST. Change to white yarn during the SLST.
Note: When fastening off your teal yarn. Leave a 10-inch yarn end to sew the eye to the owl hat.
Round 4: Loosely SLST in the Back Loops Only to each ST around.
Fasten off. Use the Teal yarn to sew the eyes to the owl hat. The eyes should be about 1/4 of an inch apart from each other.
Wings (Make 2)
Note: The wing is worked in rows.
With Dark Brown.
Row 1: CH 11, Work 2 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook. SC into the next 9 CH. (11)
Row 2: CH 1, turn, SC into the first 10 STs, Work 2 SC into the last ST. (12)
Row 3: CH 1, turn, skip the first ST, Work 3 SC into the next ST, Skip a ST, SLST to the next ST. Skip the next ST, Work 3 SC into the next ST, Skip a ST, SLST to the next ST. Skip the next ST, Work 3 SC into the next ST, Skip a ST, SLST to the last ST. (9 SC, 3 SLST, 6 skipped STs)
Fasten off leaving a 10-inch tail to sew the wings to the body.
Feet (Make 2)
With Gold 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)
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 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 Owl 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. Center the gnomes cape on the back of the gnome and sew it in place.
5. Sew both owl wings onto the gnome.
6. Sew the earpiece, eyes, and beak to the gnome hat.
7. Sew the hat onto the gnom so that the beak covers the gnome’s nose.
8. Enjoy your gnome!
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