The Crochet Sunflower 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 sunflower gnome.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this Crochet Sunflower Gnome pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauges, and sizing information.
Crochet Sunflower Gnome For Fall
Fall is here and that means sunflowers are everywhere. Keep your eyes peeled as a little gnome may be hiding in a flower patch. For fall this year I created a lot of fall-themed gnomes, including this sunflower gnome. Check out all the holiday, profession, and sports gnomes here.
How to Customize your Crochet Sunflower Gnome
This is your sunflower gnome so make him(or her) unique. Change the colors of his outfit 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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Below you will find the free crochet sunflower 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 Sunflower Gnome
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Materials Needed
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0.71 oz or 37 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Tea Leaf
0.71 oz or 37 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Cafe Latte
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, Medium Thyme
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Gold
0.2 oz or 12 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Coffee
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 Sunflower 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.
Sunflower Gnome Body
With Cafe Latte (Medium Brown).
Row 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.)
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)
Rows 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 to smooth out the edge. Leave the rest of the row unworked.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sunflower Gnome Hat
With Tea Leaf green.
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 7 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (54)
Row 33: *SC in the next 8 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (60)
Row 34: *SC in the next 9 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (66)
Row 35: *SC in the next 10 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. SLST to next ST. Fasten off and weave in your ends. (72)
Crochet Sunflower (Make 3-4)
Note: Sunflower is worked in joined rounds. The Chain 1 turning chain does not count as a stitch.
Row 1: With Coffee Yarn, Make a Magic circle, Ch1, Work 10 HDC into the magic circle. SLST to first HDC. (10 HDC)
Alternative Row 1: CH2, Work 10 HDC into the second CH from the hook. SLST to first HDC. (10 HDC) (Use this row if you do not want to use a magic circle.)
Note: Change to gold yarn during the last slip stitch of Row 1.
Lower Left: One petal finished. Lower Right: Row 2 complete.
Note: If you want to work row 3, then just drop your dark brown yarn, but do not fasten it off.
Row 2: *SLST to the Back Loop Only of the next ST, CH5, SLST to the third CH from hook, Work a DC in next 2 CH, SLST to the Back Loop Only of the same ST.* Repeat from *to* a total of 10 times. Fasten off Gold Yarn. (Each petal should be made of 1 SLST and 2 DC.)
Row 3 (Optional): Push your hook through the Back Loop Only of the next ST, yarn over with the dark brown (coffee) yarn, and pull a loop up through the stitch. Work a surface slip stitch into the Back Loop Only of every ST of Row 1. Once you make a complete circle, fasten off and pull the final yarn end to the back of the sunflower.
This row is shown in the photo above using a lighter brown yarn so you can see the row better. I recommend using the same yarn color as Row 1 when working this round.
When your sunflower is complete, weave in your ends. Get the flower wet and lay it flat to dry. Gently pull on the petals to shape them. When the flower is fully dry it will hold its shape better.
Sew the flowers to the hat after you sew on the leaves.
Leaf (Make 5)
Note: The leaf is worked in all one row. You will work on both sides of the turning chain.
CH 7 with Medium Thyme Green Yarn
Row 1 (first half): Work a (DC, TR) in the third CH from the hook. Work a 2TR in the next CH. Work 2DC in the next CH, HDC in the next CH, SC in the next CH.
Row 1 (second half): CH 2, turn your work so you are working into the opposite side of the starting chain. SC in the next CH, HDC in the next CH, Work 2DC in the next CH, Work (TR, DC) in the next CH. CH2, SLST to the same chain that you worked the (DC, TR) to. CH 3 (or more). This last chain is your leaf stem.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. You can use the last yarn end to sew the leaf to the pumpkin hat.
Arms (Make 2)
With Buff (Skin Color)
Row 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Alternative Row 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (6)
Row 2: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Change to Cafe Latte (Medium Brown).
Row 3-9: 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 Coffee.
Row 1: Work 8 SC in a MC. (8)
Alternative Row 1: CH2, Work 8 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (8)
Row 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)
Row 3: SC in next 16 STs. (16)
Row 4: SC2TOG, SC2TOG, SC in next 10 STs, SC2TOG. (13)
Row 5: SC2TOG, SC2TOG, SC in next 7 STs, SC2TOG. (10)
Row 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)
CH12 with Soft White yarn.
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 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 as seen in the photo above.
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 Sunflower 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. 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. (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 leaves and sunflower onto the gnome hat. Sew the hat onto the gnome.
6. Enjoy your gnome!
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