The Crochet Squid 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 squid gnome.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this Crochet Squid Gnome pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauges, and sizing information.
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How to Customize Your Crochet Squid Gnome
This is your squid 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 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 Squid Gnome
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Materials Needed
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1 oz or 52 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, Jazzy (Use both the dark sections and light sections)
1 oz or 52 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Minty
0.2 oz or 12 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Soft White
0.2 oz or 12 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Buff
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Black
Crochet Hook, Size E, 3.5mm
Polyfil
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Locking Stitch Markers
Hot Glue and Applicator (Optional)
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Color Note: I used the darkest color of the Red Heart Super Saver Ombre color Jazzy. I wanted to use the color Hot Pink from Red Heart Super Saver but I could not find it in my local stores.
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 Squid 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 Squid 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.
Squid 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.
Squid Gnome Hat
With Jazzy (dark pink).
Round 1: Work 3 Sc into a Magic Circle. (3)
Alternate Round 1: CH2, Work 3 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (3) (Use this row if you do not want to use a magic circle.)
Round 2: *Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (6)
Round 3: *Work a Sc into the next St, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (9)
Round 4: *Work a Sc into the next 2 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (12)
Round 5: *Work a Sc into the next 3 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (15)
Round 6: *Work a Sc into the next 4 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (18)
Round 7: *Work a Sc into the next 5 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (21)
Round 8: *Work a Sc into the next 6 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (24)
Round 9: Work a Sc into the next 3 Sts, Sk 6 Sts, Work a Sc into the next 6 Sts, Sk 6 Sts, Work a Sc into the last 3 Sts. (12)
Round 10: *Work a Sc into the next 3 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (15)
Round 11: *Work a Sc into the next 4 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (18)
Round 12: *Work a Sc into the next 5 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (21)
Round 13: *Work a Sc into the next 6 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (24)
Round 14: *Work a Sc into the next 5 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 4 times. (28)
Round 15: *Work a Sc into the next 6 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 4 times. (32)
Round 16: *Work a Sc into the next 7 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 4 times. (36)
Round 17: *Work a Sc into the next 8 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 4 times. (40)
Round 18: *Work a Sc into the next 9 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 4 times. (44)
Round 19: *Work a Sc into the next 10 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 4 times. (48)
Round 20: *Work a Sc into the next 11 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 4 times. (52)
Round 21: *Work a Sc into the next 12 Sts, Work 2 Sc into the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 4 times. (56)
Rounds 22-26: SC in the next 56 STs. (56)
Round 27: *Work a Sc into the next 12 Sts, SC2TOG* repeat from *to* a total of 4 times. (52)
Round 28: *Work a Sc into the next 11 Sts, SC2TOG* repeat from *to* a total of 4 times. (48)
For row 29, you will be making long tentacles by making a chain then working into the chain, then work into the stitches of round 24 to create space between the tentacles.
Round 29 (Side 1): *CH 15, SC into second CH from the hook, HDC in next 13 CHs, SC into next 4 STs of round 24* repeat from *to* a total of 4 times. CH 20, SC in second CH from hook, HDC in next CH, DC in next 3 CHs, HDC in next CH, SC in next 13 CHs. SC in next 12 STs of round 24.
Round 29 (Side 2): CH 20, SC in second CH from hook, HDC in next CH, DC in next 3 CHs, HDC in next CH, SC in next 13 CHs. SC in next 4 STs of round 24. *CH 15, SC into second CH from the hook, HDC in next 13 CHs, SC into next 4 STs of round 24* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. CH 15, SC into second CH from the hook, HDC in next 13 CHs, SC into next 2 STs of round 24, SLST into the next 2 STs.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Large and Small Hat Spots (Make 2 of each)
Large Hat Spot (Make 2)
Round 1: With light pink, Work 9 HDC into a Magic Circle. SLST to first ST. Fasten off.
Alternative Round 1: CH3, Work 9 HDC into the third CH from the hook. SLST to first ST. Fasten off leaving an 8-inch yarn end.
Small Hat Spots (Make 2)
Round 1: With light pink, Work 6 SC into a Magic Circle. SLST to first ST. Fasten off.
Alternative Round 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into the second CH from the hook. SLST to first ST. Fasten off leaving an 8-inch yarn end.
Use the long yarn end to sew the spots onto the hat. Sew two spots above one eye and two spots below the other eyes as seen in the photos.
Eyes (Make 2)
Round 1: With black, Work 6 SC into a Magic Circle. SLST to first ST.
Alternative Round 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into the second CH from the hook. SLST to first ST.
Note: During the slipstitch switch to white yarn. For round 2, you will work a single crochet into the next stitch without working a turning chain. The pattern is worked all in one direction.
Round 2: Work 2 SC into the next 3 STs, Work 2 SLSTs into the next 3 STs. Fasten off without joining the first and last ST.
Fasten off leaving an 8-inch yarn end to sew the eyes to sew the eyes to the gnome hat.
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.
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.
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 Squid 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. Sew the spots and eyes onto the gnome hat. Sew the hat onto the gnome.
6. Enjoy your gnome!
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