Celebrate Halloween with a cute crochet witch gnome helping to decorate your home. Also, check out her male counterpart the Wizard gnome. You will love how easy this free crochet pattern is.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this crochet witch gnome. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauge, and sizing information. If you would like all of this in a nicely formatted printable document, you can purchase the Premium Large Print PDF Pattern on Etsy.
The Halloween Witch Gnome
With my kids being little we prefer to stay on the cute side of Halloween decorations. The crochet witch gnome is a perfect addition to any Halloween decor. The pattern is easy to follow and there is a “How to Crochet a Gnome” video series to help you with the basic gnome parts.
If you love to crochet for Halloween make sure to check out the Wizard Gnome, Fox Pumpkin, Fall Scarecrow, and Pretty Little Ghost. They will all add some festive fall decor to your home.
How to Customize your Crochet Witch Gnome
You can always get creative with the crochet gnomes. Conside making the skin tone a darker or lighter shade or even make it green for a Wicked Witch of the West kind of vibe. You can change the witches hair color and dress. You can even check out my other gnomes for different was to style the gnomes hair.
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Crochet Witch Gnome
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Materials Needed
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1.4 oz or 74 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Amethyst
0.4 oz or 20 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Black
0.4 oz or 20 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Tea Leaf
0.4 oz or 20 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Dusty Grey
1.4 oz or 74 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Carrot
0.1 oz or 5 yds of Red Heart Super Saver, Gold
0.2 oz or 10 yds of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Buff (Skin Tone)
Crochet Hook, Size E, 3.5mm
Halloween Buttons (Optional)
Polyfil
Yarn Needle
1/4″ Dowel Rod cut to 3 inches length
Scissors
Locking Stitch Markers
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Stitches and Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double 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.
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 Gnome Video Tutorial
I am currently working on a video series that will walk you through how to crochet the gnome from start to finish. Below is listed the videos that are currently available.
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
Crochet Witch Gnome Pattern
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.
Crochet Witch Gnome Body
With Purple
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 Witch Gnome Hat
With Carrot Orange
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)
Change to Purple
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)
Change to Orange
Row 27: *SC in the next 6 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (48)
Row 28: *SC in the next 7 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (54)
Row 29: *SC in the next 8 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (60)
Row 30: *SC in the next 9 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (66)
Row 31: *SC in the next 10 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (72)
Row 32: Slst in next 2 SC. Leave the rest of the row unworked.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. Sew on Halloween buttons if you chose to use them.
Arms
With Skin Color
Row 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Row 2: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Change to Purple.
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
With Grey (or Black would be nice.)
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 Skin Color
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.
Witch Cloak
Note: I do not count my CH2 turning chain as a stitch.
CH30 with Black
Row 1: DC in 3rd CH from the hook. DC in next 27 CH. (28)
Row 2-6: CH2, turn, Work a DC in next 28 STs.
Fasten off. If you are sewing the gnome together leave a long yarn end to sew the cloak to the body.
Hair (Make 2)
CH7 with Green
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook and each Ch across. Fasten off. (6)
Cut 12 10 inch strands of green yarn for the pigtails. Attach one strand of yarn to each Single Crochet like you would attach fringe to a scarf.
Style the hair before sewing to the gnome.
Sew the pigtails onto the body of the gnome before stuffing the gnome.
Crochet Witch Broom
To create the broom I simply made a tassel using gold-colored yarn and glued the dowel rod to the center of the top of the tassel with hot glue.
Crochet Witch 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 the body.
2. Stuff and Sew Feet to the front of the gnome.
3. Sew the nose onto the gnome and sew the hair onto each side of the nose.
4. Sew or glue the broom to the Witch’s hands and sew arms onto the body.
5. Sew the cape along row 23 of the body on the backside of the gnome.
6. Stuff the hat and sew the hat onto the body.
7. Enjoy your gnome!
I truly hope you enjoyed the crochet Witch gnome pattern and will check back for more fun crochet gnome patterns.
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