Crochet Mini Gnome

Looking to add a touch of whimsy to your décor or craft project? Why not try creating a Crochet Mini Gnome! These adorable little creatures are not only fun to make but also make charming additions to keyrings, Christmas ornaments, or simply as cute desk buddies. With their pointy hats and bushy beards, they bring a sprinkle of magic wherever they go. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, crafting your very own Crochet Mini Gnome is a delightful way to get creative and spread some joy. So grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let the gnome-making fun begin!

COLOR A — Red for male gnomes, any color for girls
COLOR B — white / flesh yarn
Color C — Blue is traditional for gnomes, but any color
will do
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F Hook

Gnome HAT:

Attach color A (Hat color)
Row 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join & ch 1 (6 sts)

Row 2: 1 sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (6 sts)

Row 3: 1 sc in ch 1 space, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next
st, 2 sc in next st, *repeat around, join, ch 1 (9 sts)

Row 4: 1 sc in ch 1 space, 1 sc in each st, join (9 sts)

Row 5: 1 sc in ch 1 space, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next
st, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,
*Repeat around, join, ch 1 (12 sts)

Row 6: 1 sc in ch 1 space,! sc in each st around,
*CHANGE TO COLOR B

Gnome FACE:

Attach color B (face color)

Row 7: 1 sc in ch 1 space, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,
* 1 sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *repeat around,
join, ch 1 (15 sts)

Row 8: 1 sc in ch 1 space, 1 sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (15 sts)

Row 9: 1 sc in ch 1 space, 1 sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,
* 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, *repeat around,
join, ch 1 (18 sts)

Row 10: 1 sc in ch 1 space, 1 sc in each st around, join, (18 sts)
CHANGE TO COLOR C

*this is the best time to add your eyes, unless your gluing them on*

Gnome Bottom:

Attach color C (body color)
Row 11: 1 sc in ch 1 space, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,
* 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, *repeat around,
join, ch 1 (21 sts)

Row 12: 1 sc in ch 1 space, 1 sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (21 sts)

Row 13: Repeat row 12

~BEGIN DECREASE~ = 1 sc in 2 tog.

ROW 14: 1 sc in ch 1 space, 1 sc in 2 tog. * 1 sc in next st,
1 sc in 2 tog (dec) *Repeat around (14 sts)

Row 15: Repeat row 14 (10 sts)

~STUFF FIRMLY~

Row 16: Repeat row 14 FINISH OFF, WITH DARNING NEEDLE FINISH CLOSING

Beard: Cut 4 — 6" strands of white yarn, following photo,
a1ttach beard yarn (like you would fringe) between rows
7 & 8. slowly un-twist yarn, now you have 4 single curly
yarns that create a natural looking beard… enjoy