Scandinavian Christmas Gnome – Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Author: @jυlу_аmіtоys
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Using this pattern, you can crochet a Scandinavian-style gnome. For amigurumi, you may use any plush yarn, such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby. The beard can be made from any type of yarn. Stuff the toy firmly. Choose the gnome’s colors according to your preference or the author’s recommendations.
The list of required materials is provided below.
Finished size: approx. 55 cm.
Materials & Tools
• Plush yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby: 80320, 80301, 80312, 80333
• Beard yarn: Alize Mohair Classic or Alize Softy
• Crochet hook 4 mm
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Pins
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
Abbreviations
MR — magic ring
sl st — slip stitch
ch — chain
sc — single crochet
dc — double crochet
inc — increase
dec — decrease
(…) x n — repeat n times
Amigurumi Gnome Crochet Pattern
Arms (2 pieces)
Start with white yarn.
Row 1: 6 sc in MR
Row 2: 6 inc (12)
Rows 3–4: 12 sc (12)
Row 5: 4 dc in one stitch with one top, 11 sc (12)
Row 6: 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec (9)
Row 7: 9 sc in front loops only (fasten off and secure the yarn)
Change to grey yarn.
Row 8: 9 sc in the back loops of Row 6
Rows 9–17: 9 sc — 9 rows
Fold in half and crochet 4 sc across.
Body
Row 1: 6 sc in MR
Row 2: 6 inc (12)
Row 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Row 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Row 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Row 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
Row 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (48)
Row 9: (7 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (54)
Rows 10–14: 54 sc — 5 rows
Row 15: (7 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (48)
Row 16: 48 sc
Row 17: (6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42)
Row 18: 42 sc
Row 19: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
Row 20: 36 sc
Row 21: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Row 22: 30 sc
Row 23: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Attaching the arms:
Row 24: 4 sc along the first arm, 7 sc, 4 sc along the second arm, 9 sc (24)
Row 25: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Row 26: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Row 27: 6 dec
Tighten the hole and hide the yarn.
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Legs (2 pieces)
Start with orange yarn for the boots.
Row 1: 6 sc in MR
Row 2: 6 inc (12)
Row 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Row 4: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (21)
Row 5: 21 sc
Row 6: 7 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc (17)
Row 7: 5 sc, 4 dec, 4 sc (13)
Row 8: 5 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc (11)
Row 9: 11 sc in front loops only
Row 10: 11 sc, fasten off and hide the yarn
Insert grey yarn into the back loops of Row 9, from inside the boot.
Row 11: 11 sc in back loops of Row 9
Rows 12–13: 11 sc
Change to white yarn.
Continue alternating white and grey every row.
Rows 14–33: 11 sc — 20 rows (Row 33 is grey)
Fold in half and crochet 5 sc across
(Add or remove a couple of rows if needed for symmetry.)
Nose
Use beige yarn.
Row 1: 6 sc in MR
Row 2: 6 inc (12)
Row 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Row 4: 18 sc
Row 5: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Fasten off. Stuff while sewing.
Hat
Row 1: 4 sc in MR
Row 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (6)
Row 3: 6 sc
Row 4: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (9)
Row 5: 9 sc
Row 6: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (12)
Row 7: 12 sc
Row 8: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (14)
Row 9: 14 sc
Row 10: (6 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (16)
Row 11: 16 sc
Row 12: (7 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (18)
Rows 13–14: 18 sc
Row 15: (8 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (20)
Rows 16–17: 20 sc
Row 18: (9 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (22)
Rows 19–20: 22 sc
Row 21: (10 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (24)
Row 22: 24 sc
Row 23: (11 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (26)
Row 24: 26 sc
Row 25: (12 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (28)
Row 26: (13 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (30)
Row 27: (14 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (32)
Row 28: (15 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (34)
Row 29: (16 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (36)
Row 30: (17 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (38)
Row 31: (18 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (40)
Row 32: (19 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (42)
Row 33: (20 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (44)
Row 34: (21 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (46)
Row 35: (22 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (48)
Hat Edge Trim (optional)
Switch to burgundy yarn.
Work the edging around the hat:
– Crochet from left to right, make 2 ch, skip 1 stitch on the hat, then work 1 sc.
Repeat this pattern all around the edge.
Ball (Pom-pom) for the Hat
Row 1: 6 sc in MR
Row 2: 6 inc (12)
Row 3: 12 sc (12)
Row 4: 6 dec (6) — tighten the opening, leave a tail for sewing.
Sew the ball to the tip of the hat.
Assembly
Sew the legs very close to each other, slightly shifted forward.
Sew the nose so that its upper edge aligns with the arm level. Sit the gnome upright when positioning the nose — it should face forward, not upward.
Beard
Cut yarn strands approx. 16–18 cm long (fold in half to check the desired beard length).
Insert one strand at a time using a hook into the stitches, fold in half, and tie 2 knots.
Fill the beard area in a semicircle, about 2–3 rows depending on desired density.
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