Christmas tree gnome free crochet pattern

The pattern is written in US crochet terms!

We will crochet in continuous rounds. It means that you don’t need to join your rounds in the end. Just work over the first stitch of the previous round.

Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.

Skill level: Easy

Finished size of the gnome: 20cm/ 8 inches

Materials you’ll need:

Sport/ fine weight yarn- Shachenmayr Catania 100% Cotton, 50 g, 125 m in colors-

Dark green color 20 gr,

Light brown color 20 gr,

white color 10gr,

a small amount of Beige for the nose/hands, and a small amount of yellow for the star

Crochet hook size 2.5mm

Poly fiber fill for stuffing and a tapestry needle

Stitch Abbreviation:

SC- single crochet

SS- slip stitch

CH- chain

Rep- repeat

Inc- increase (make 2 SC in the same stitch)

Dec- decrease ( work 2 SC stitch together)

MR- magic ring

– repeat the stitches in the ** indicated times

FO- fasten off

BLO- back loop only

FLO- front loop only

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Christmas tree Gnome pattern:

-with a green color

Rnd 1: Start with a MR, and make 7 SC into it, (7)

Rnd 2-10: SC in each stitch around (7)

Rnd 11: *SC in first, inc 1* 3 times, SC in last (10)

Rnd 12: SC in each stitch around (10)

Rnd 13: * inc 1, SC in next 4* 2 times (12)

Rnd 14: SC in each stitch around (12)

Rnd 15: *SC in next 2, inc 1, * 4 times (16)

Rnd 16-17: SC in each stitch around (16)

Rnd 18: *SC in next 3, inc 1, * 4 times, (20)

The next round is worked in BLO! Only round 19.

Rnd 19: SC in each stitch around (20)

Rnd 20: SC in each stitch around (20)

Rnd 21: *SC in next 4, inc 1* 4 times (24)

Rnd 22-23: SC in each stitch around (24)

Rnd 24: *SC in next 5, inc 1, * 4 times (28)

The next round is worked in BLO! Only round 25.

Rnd 25: SC in each stitch around (28)

Rnd 26: SC in each stitch around (28)

Rnd 27: *SC in next 6, inc 1, * 4 times, (32)

Rnd 28-29: SC in each stitch around (32)

Rnd 30: *SC in next 7, inc 1, * 4 times, (36)

The next round is worked in BLO! Only round 31.

Rnd 31: SC in each stitch around (36)

Rnd 32: SC in each stitch around (36)

Rnd 33: *SC in next 8, inc 1, * 4 times, (40)

Rnd 34-35: SC in each stitch around (40)

Rnd 36: *SC in next 9, inc 1, * 4 times, (44)

The next round is worked in BLO! Only round 37.

Rnd 37: SC in each stitch around (44)

Rnd 38: SC in each stitch around (44)

Rnd 39: *SC in next 10, inc 1, * 4 times, (48)

Rnd 40: SC in each stitch around (48)

Fold the pipe cleaner from the middle and insert it into the tip of the hat. It will make it flexible and you will be able to bend the hat. Start stuffing the hat

Rnd 41: SC in each stitch around (48)

Continue on hat’s brim

The next round is worked in Front loop only!

Rnd 42: *SC in next 3, inc 1* 12 times (60)

Rnd 43-44: SC in each stitch around (60)

Rnd 45: *SC in next 4, inc 1* 12 times (72)

Rnd 46: SC in each stitch around (72). FO.

Fasten off green and attach beige.

Rnd 43: Go back to round 42 and insert your hook in any back loop stitch, pull up a loop, SC in the same stitch, SC in each stitch around (48)

Rnd 44: *SC in next 11, inc 1* 4 times (52)

Rnd 45: *SC in next 12, inc 1* 4 times (56)

Rnd 46-61: SC in each stitch around (56)

Rnd 62: *SC in next 12, dec 1* 4 times (52)

Rnd 63: *SC in next 11, dec 1* 4 times (48)

The next round is worked in BLO.

Rnd 64: SC in each stitch around (48)

Rnd 65: *SC in next 4, dec 1* 8 times (40)

Rnd 66: *SC in next 3, dec 1* 8 times (32)

Rnd 67: *SC in next 2, dec 1* 8 times (24)

Rnd 68: *SC in next, dec 1* 8 times (16)

Rnd 69: *dec 1* 8 times (8) Fasten off and close the gap with a needle.

How to crochet the Christmas tree gnome leaves needles:

Every layer is worked in the same way. We have 4 layers. The only difference is the petal count in each layer.

How to add beads (optional):

1. Take your beads and put them on the string using a tapestry needle.
2. Pull the yarn a bit and start your layers.

First layer from the top (working in the front loop of rnd 19)

Insert your hook in the back loop of the first stitch and pull up a loop, CH 1, SC in the base of the initial chain, *(HDC 1, DC 1, CH 1, place one bead after the chain and CH 1 again, DC 1, HDC 1 all in next stitch), SC in next 2* repeat 6 times, SC in next 3 stitches. (6 petals)

How to crochet with beads- mini video tutorial

Here is a mini Video tutorial on the layers showing you how to work with the beads!

The second layer (working in the front loop of round 25)

Repeat the steps we did for the first layer. You will have 9 petals.No stitch left in the end.

The third layer (working in the front loop of rnd 31)

Repeat the same steps we did in the previous layers. Here you will have 11 petals and 2 stitches will be left in the end. Make SC into the last two stitches.

The fourth layer (working in the front loop of rnd 37)

Repeat the steps in previous layers. You will have 14 petals and 1 stitch left in the end. Make SC into the last stitch.

Christmas tree gnome’s nose:

-with beige color yarn

Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 6 SC into it. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (12)

Rnd 3: *SC in first, inc 1* 6 times (18)

Rnd 4-5: SC in each stitch around (18)

Rnd 6: *SC in next, dec 1* 6 times. FO. (12)

Stuff the nose with a small amount of fiberfill.

Christmas tree gnome’s beard:

-with white color yarn

Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 6 SC into it (6)

Rnd 2: SC in each stitch around (6)

Rnd 3: *inc 1* 6 times (12)

Rnd 4: *SC in next 5, inc 1 * 2 times (14)

Rnd 5: * sc in next 6, inc 1 * 2 times (16)

Rnd 6: * SC in next 7, inc 1* 2 times (18)

Rnd 7: *SC in next 8, inc 1* 2 times (20)

Rnd 8: *SC in next 9, inc 1* 2 times (22)

Rnd 9: *SC in next 10, inc 1* 2 times (24)

Rnd 10: *SC in next 11, inc 1* 2 times (26)

Rnd 11: SC in each stitch around (26)

Rnd 12: *SC in next 12, inc 1* 2 times (28)

Rnd 13-16: SC in each stitch around (28)

Christmas tree gnome’s hands (make 2 pieces):

-with beige color

Rnd 1: Start with a MR, and make 6 SC into it (6)

Rnd 2: *inc 1* 6 times (12)

Rnd 3-6: SC in each stitch around (12)

Switch to light brown color

Rnd 7-16: Sc in each stitch around (12)

How to crochet a Christmas star

-with a yellow color

Rnd 1: CH 3, 10 DC in 3^rd from your hook, SS to join. (10)

Rnd 2: *CH 1, SC in first, (HDC 1, DC 1, CH 2, DC 1, HDC 1 all in next)* 5 times, SS to join. FO. (you will have 5 points in the end)

How to join your gnome- assembly:

1. Sew the beard onto the body right below the brim.
2. Sew the nose on top of the beard. Place it in the center.
3. Sew the hands.
4. Attach the star on top of your hat.
5. Use safety pins to secure them before sewing. Sew them when you like the placement.

Sharing the Holiday Spirit

One of the best parts of crocheting a Christmas gnome is being able to share the holiday spirit with others. Whether you gift your handmade gnome to a loved one or display it in your own home, the joy it brings is contagious.