The Holiday’s are here and the holiday gnomes are coming out to play. Here is a cute crochet reindeer gnome ready to be added to your holiday decorations.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this crochet reindeer gnome pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauge, and sizing information.
Crochet Reindeer Gnome
Our Santa gnome would not be able to deliver all his presents without the help of his Reindeer Gnome helper. Also, check out the Mrs. Claus gnome pattern to complete the little group.
Customizing your Reindeer Gnome
Feel free to use any browns, tans or beiges to make your reindeer gnome. Black can be used for the hooves instead of dark brown. This gnome can be a Rudolph gnome with a red nose or any other reindeer by changing his nose to brown or black. Get creative with the colors you are using.
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Crochet Reindeer Gnome
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Materials Needed
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1.4 oz or 85 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Cafe Latte
0.4 oz or 20 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Red
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, White
0.2 oz or 10 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Coffee
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Gold
Crochet Hook, Size E, 3.5mm
Polyfil
Yarn Needle
Scissors
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Stitches and Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 stitches together
SLST – Slip Stitch
MC – Magic Circle (Video Tutorial)
Gauge and Size
Gauge – 5SC x 6 Rows = 1 inch
Size – Final Gnome is about 7 inches tall.
Crochet Gnome Video Series
I have created a video series walking you through all the basic pieces that most gnomes have. It also teaches you the basics of amigurumi.
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 Reindeer Gnome
Notes:
-Written in US terms.
– Pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
– Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rows.
Crochet Reindeer Gnome Body
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 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)
Row 9-20: 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.
Crochet Reindeer Gnome Hat
With Cafe Latte (Medium Brown)
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 45 Sts. (45)
Row 30: *SC in the next 14 Sts, 2Sc in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (48)
Row 31: SC in the next 48 Sts. (48)
Row 32: *SC in the next 15 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (51)
Row 33: SLST to the next 2 STs.
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Crochet Harness (Worn on the hat)
The harness is worked in continuous rounds.
CH36 with Red
Row 1: Working into the first CH made, SC into the next 36 CH. This will create a ring that will allow us to work in the round. (36)
Row 2: *SC in the next 11 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (39)
Row 3: SC in the next 39 Sts. (39)
Row 4: *SC in the next 12 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (42)
Row 5: SC in the next 42 Sts. (42)
Row 6: SLST to the next 2 STs.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. Use your starting end to smooth out the beginning of the harness.
Harness Bells (Make 6)
With Gold.
Row 1: Work 6 SC into a Magic Circle. SLST to first SC. (6)
Fasten off leaving a long end to sew to the harness.
Antlers (make 2)
The antlers are worked in a single row. We will chain up a section, turn and slip stitch down part of the chain, then chain up a new section. It is similar to how I make the corals in this coral necklace pattern. (Photo tutorial in the coral pattern.)
With Coffee (Dark Brown)
Step 1: CH6
Step 2: SLST into the 2nd and 3rd Chain from the hook.
Step 3: CH9
Step 4: SLST to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, chain from the hook.
Step 5: CH5
Step 6: SLST 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 4 Chains.
Step 8: Then SLST to the 3 Chains below the first branch worked.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. You can block your antlers if you think they need it.
Arms (Make 2)
With Coffee (Dark Brown)
Row 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Row 2: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Change to Cafe Latte (Medium Brown).
Row 3-8: 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 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.
Nose
With Red.
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.
Crochet Gnome Beard (Male Gnome)
CH12 with White
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 Below)
Before stuffing your gnome, sew your beard on to you 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 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 (or 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 Reindeer 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 and Sew Feet to the front of the gnome.
2. 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.
3. Sew the arms onto the gnome.
4. Sew the gold bells to the harness, place the harness on the hat and tuck the ends of the antlers into the top of the harness. Sew everything in place.
5. Lightly stuff the hat and sew the hat onto the body.
6. Enjoy your gnome!
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