Add a little spooky magic to your crochet collection with this free crochet gnome witch doctor pattern! With his tall hat, long beard, and mysterious, mystical details, this unique gnome makes a fun addition to your Halloween decor or year-round collection of handmade gnomes. Whether you display him on a shelf, add him to your spooky-season decorations, or gift him to a fellow gnome lover, this little character is sure to bring a touch of enchanted charm to your home. Grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook, and let’s bring this bearded little spellcaster to life!
Below is the complete crochet pattern, and instructional photos for the crochet witch doctor gnome pattern. You will also find the material list, stitch list, gauge, and sizing information.
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Crochet Witch Doctor Gnome For Halloween
Halloween is here but don’t be scared your own personal witch doctor gnome is on your side. Make your witch male or female and in any skin tone. This gnome is your to customize. Want more gnomes? Check out all the holiday, profession, and sports gnomes here.
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More ways to Customize Your Crochet Witch Doctor Gnome
This is your witch doctor gnome so make him(or her) unique. Change the colors his outfit, hair, and more. There are also instructions below to make braids for a girl gnome.
I used 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. I am still figuring out the best skintone colors in the Hobby Lobby yarn, I Love this Yarn.
crochet supplies
Yarn
I Love this Yarn Acrylic (Weight: 4/medium – 355 yds / 325 m, 7 oz/ 198 g)
Yarn Quantity
1.7 oz or 87 yds of Black
0.2 oz or 11 yds of Hot Orchid (Purple)
0.3 oz or 16 yds of Brown
0.05 oz or 3 yds of Sungold
0.05 oz or 3 yds of Linen
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Jelly Bean (Green)
0.1 oz or 6 yds of Toasted Almond (Tan)
0.2 oz or 11 yds of Grey Mist
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, and I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby.
Hook
Crochet Hook, Size E, 3.5mm
Notions
- Polyfil
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Locking Stitch Markers
- Marker
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Skill Level – Easy
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, and decrease with a single crochet.
Stitches + Abbreviations
CH – Chain
MC – Magic Circle
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
SLST – Slip Stitch
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 stitches together
Gauge
5 SC x 6 Rows = 1 inch
Size
The final Gnome is about 5 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 witch doctor gnome pattern notes
- The pattern is written using American crochet terms.
- The pattern will be worked in a continuous round if not otherwise stated.
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rows.
- The Crochet Witch Doctor Gnome pattern is copyrighted by Winding Road Crochet.
- Some patterns have an alternative round 1, this round can be used in place of round 1 and does not require a magic circle or ring.
- The turning chain does not count as a stitch if working in rows.
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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
crochet witch doctor gnome pattern
Gnome Body
With Black.
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.
Crochet Witch Doctor Gnome Hat
With Black.
Round 1: Work 6 SC in a Magic Circle. (6)
Alternative Round 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (6) (Use this row if you do not wish 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 2Sts, 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: This entire row is worked in the Backloops Only: *SC in the next 12 Sts, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (39)
Round 9: *SC in the next 11 Sts, SC2TOG,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (36)
Rounds 10-18: SC in the next 36 Sts.
Round 19: *SC in the next 11 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (39)
Round 20: *SC in the next 12 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (42)
Round 21: This entire row is worked in the front loops only: *SC in the next 6 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (48)
Round 22: *SC in the next 7 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (54)
Round 23: *SC in the next 8 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (60)
Round 23: *SC in the next 9 Sts, 2SC in the next St,* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. (66)
To create a smooth edge, slip stitch into the next two or three stitches.
Fasten off leaving a long yarn end. Use the yarn end to sew up the small hole at the bottom of the tail. Sew the tail to the side of the gnome body.
Hatband
With Purple.
Row 1: CH 42, SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and each CH across. (41)
Row 2: CH1, turn, SC2TOG, SC in the next 18 STs, SC2TOG, SC in the next 17 STs, SC2TOG. (38)
Round 3: SC in each ST across. (38)
Fasten off leaving a 12 inch yarn end to sew the hat band to the hat.
Hat Skull
With Linen (Off White).
Round 1: Make a Magic Circle, CH 2, Work 12 DC into the magic circle. SLST to the first ST of the round.
Row 2: CH 2, DC into the next 2 STs, CH 2. Fasten off.
Leave a 12 inch yarn end. Use the yarn end to attach the last CH 2 to the bottom of the last ST. Use a marker to carefully add eyes to the skull. Use the yarn end to sew the skull to the hat.
Hat Feather 1
Note: The feather is worked in one single row. You will work down the chain then turn at the end of the row so that you can work down the opposite side of the chain.
With Green.
Row 1: CH 8, SLST to the 2nd CH from the hook. SLST to the next 2 CHs. CH2, Work a HDC into the next CH, Work 2 HDC into the next CH, Work a HDC into the next CH, SC into the last CH. CH 2.
Row 1 – Part 2: Turn the feather so you can work down the opposite side of the starting chain. Work a SC into the first CH, Work a HDC into the next CH, Work 2 HDC into the next CH, Work a HDC into the next CH. CH2 and fasten off.
Leave a 6 inch yarn end to sew the end of the chain two to the bottom of the last stitch. Weave in your ends.
Hat Feather 2
Note: The feather is worked in one single row. You will work down the chain then turn at the end of the row so that you can work down the opposite side of the chain.
With Purple.
Row 1: CH 9, SLST to the 2nd CH from the hook. SLST to the next 2 CHs. CH2, Work a HDC into the next CH, Work 2 HDC into the next CH, Work a HDC into the next 2 CHs, SC into the last CH. CH 2.
Row 1 – Part 2: Turn the feather so you can work down the opposite side of the starting chain. Work a SC into the first CH, Work a HDC into the next 2 CHs, Work 2 HDC into the next CH, Work a HDC into the next CH. CH2 and fasten off.
Leave a 6 inch yarn end to sew the end of the chain two to the bottom of the last stitch. Weave in your ends.
Sew the feathers onto the hat of the gnome under the hat band. I sewed them angled back a bit.
Hat Brooch
With gold.
Round 1: Work 4 SC into a Magic Circle.
Alternative Round 1: CH2, Work 4 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook.
Fasten off and leave a yarn end to sew the hat brooch to the hat.
Arms (Make 2)
With Brown (Skin Color)
Round 1: Work 6 SC in a MC. (6)
Alternative Round 1: CH2, Work 6 SC into 2nd CH from hook. (6)
Rounds 2-3: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Change to Purple.
Rounds 4-5: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Change to Black.
Rounds 6-10: SC in the next 6 Sts. (6)
Fasten off leaving a 10-inch tail to sew the arm to the body.
Skull Staff
With Linen or Off White yarn.
Round 1: Work 6 SC in a Magic Circle. (6)
Round 2: *SC in the next ST. 2SC in the next St* repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (9)
Rounds 3-4: SC in the next 9 STs.
Round 5: *SC into the next STs, SC2TOG*repeat from *to* a total of 3 times. (6)
Round 6: SC in the next 6 STs.
Lightly stuff the skull. You can embroider the skull moouth now if you like. Change to tan yarn.
Round 7: This round is worked in the back loops only. *SC into the next STs, SC2TOG*repeat from *to* a total of 2 times. (4)
Rounds 7-17: SC in the next 4 Sts. (4)
Round 18: SLST to the next 4 STs to create a smooth finish.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. Use a permanent marker to put eyes on the skull.
Tarot Cards (Make 3)
Note: The cards are worked all in one round.
With Purple or Green yarn.
Round 1: Working into a Magic Circle, SC, CH2, Work 2 HDC, CH2, Work 2 SC, CH2, Work 2 HDC, CH2, SC.
Fasten off and use the yarn end to sew the last stitch to the first stitch of the round. When you pull the magic circle closed, it will create a rectangle. Weave in your ends.
Necklace
With green yarn.
CH 24
Fasten off. Use the yarn ends to sew the piece to the gnome body over the beard.
Medallion
With gold yarn.
Round 1: Work 8 HDC into a Magic cirlce. SLST to the first ST. (8)
Round 2: SLST to each ST of this yarn.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. Sew the medallion to the cord created above and to the body of the gnome to keep it in place.
Feet (Make 2)
With Black.
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)
Change to purple yarn.
Round 3: SC in next 16 STs. (16)
Round 4: SC2TOG, SC2TOG, SC in next 10 STs, SC2TOG. (13)
Change to black yarn.
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 Brown (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 grey 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. Make sure to leave room for the nose and keep the top edge close to the edge of the top of the body 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 hair color yarn.
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 Witch Doctor Gnome Assembly Instructions
Use a yarn needle and yarn to sew each piece together in the order listed below .
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. Sew the necklace and medallion on top of the gnome’s beard or between the braids (if making a girl).
5. Sew the three cards to one of the gnome’s arms. Sew the staff in the gnome’s other hand, then sew the gnome arms onto the gnome.
6. Sew the feathers onto the gnome hat.
7. Sew the hatband onto the hat with the hat brooch sewn on top of the hat band.
8. Sew the hat onto the gnome.
9. Enjoy your gnome!
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