Begin with red yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18)
Rnd 4–8: 18 sc in each round. (18)
Rnd 9: Work a 5-dc cluster into the next stitch, then 17 sc. (18)
Rnd 10: 18 sc. (18)
Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6. (12)
Change to gray yarn.
Rnd 12: BLO 12 sc. (12)
Rnd 13–25: 12 sc in each round. (12)
For the white mitten cuff, join white yarn to the unworked front loops of Rnd 11.
Cuff Rnd 12: FLO 12 sc. (12)
Cuff Rnd 13: 12 sc. (12)
Make the second arm in the same way. (See Photo 3.)
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Body
Use gray yarn, matching the body shown in the reference photographs.
Rnd 1: 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
Rnd 11–28: 60 sc in each round. (60)
When approximately half of the body has been crocheted, insert the leg wire frame and sew the legs to the body. (See Photo 4.)
Rnd 29: (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
Rnd 30–31: 54 sc in each round. (54)
Rnd 32: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)
Rnd 33–34: 48 sc in each round. (48)
Rnd 35: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
Rnd 36–37: 42 sc in each round. (42)
Rnd 38: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
Rnd 39–40: 36 sc in each round. (36)
Rnd 41: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
Rnd 42–43: 30 sc in each round. (30)
Rnd 44: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
Rnd 45–46: 24 sc in each round. (24)
Rnd 47: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
Rnd 48: 18 sc. (18)
Rnd 49: (1 sc, dec) x 6. (12)
Rnd 50: Dec x 6. (6)
The completed tapered body with the attached legs is shown in Photo 5. (See Photo 5.)
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Nose
Use beige yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
Rnd 5–8: 24 sc in each round. (24)
Beard
Use fluffy cream-colored yarn.
Cut strands of the yarn for the beard.
Fold the strands in half and secure them onto a length of the main-colored yarn. (See Photo 6.)
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Striped Shorts
Use red and white yarn, changing colors every two rounds.
Rnd 1: Ch 66 and join the chain into a ring. (66)
Rnd 2–16: 66 sc in each round. (66)
Begin the first pant leg.
Rnd 17: Ch 11. Work 1 sc into the 34th stitch of the previous round, then sc in each remaining stitch to the end of that section, forming an opening with 11 chains and 33 sc. (44)
Rnd 18–26: 44 sc in each round. (44)
Begin the second pant leg using the remaining section of the shorts.
Rnd 17: Work 11 sc along the foundation chain and 33 sc around the remaining section. (44)
Rnd 18–26: 44 sc in each round. (44)
The striped shorts with two separate leg openings are shown in Photo 7. (See Photo 7.)
Dress
Use red yarn.
Rnd 1: Ch 60 and join the chain into a ring. (60)
Rnd 2–3: 60 sc in each round. (60)
Rnd 4: (19 sc, inc) x 3. (63)
Rnd 5–6: 63 sc in each round. (63)
Rnd 7: (20 sc, inc) x 3. (66)
Rnd 8–9: 66 sc in each round. (66)
Rnd 10: (21 sc, inc) x 3. (69)
Rnd 11–12: 69 sc in each round. (69)
Rnd 13: (22 sc, inc) x 3. (72)
Rnd 14–15: 72 sc in each round. (72)
Rnd 16: (23 sc, inc) x 3. (75)
Rnd 17–18: 75 sc in each round. (75)
Rnd 19: (24 sc, inc) x 3. (78)
Rnd 20–21: 78 sc in each round. (78)
Rnd 22: Work 3 dc in each stitch around. (234)
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Braids (Make 2)
Use light-colored yarn.
Cut yarn strands and braid them into two separate braids.
Assembly
- Insert the prepared wire frame into the legs, stuff them with Holofiber, and sew the legs to the body when it is approximately halfway completed.
- Position the arms along the sides of the body, matching their placement in the reference photographs.
- Position the beige crocheted nose on the front of each gnome.
- For the male gnome, attach the fluffy cream beard and dress the figure in the red-and-white striped shorts.
- For the female gnome, attach the two light-colored braids and dress the figure in the red dress.
- Place the solid red pointed hat on the male gnome and the red-and-white striped pointed hat on the female gnome.
- Glue the eyes above the nose, if using eyes. The gnomes may also be made without them.
Copyright & Credits
The crochet pattern, design, and photos belong to Lena Krivoshipina @your_toy_friend. The written instructions and photos on this page may not be copied, republished, translated, or used for commercial purposes without permission. Please credit @your_toy_friend when sharing finished items.
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