Gnome for the Holidays *** free crochet pattern

My daughter was making ornaments for some of her coworkers and the paint didn't dry in time! No fear, mom is here!

We looked at all different types of ornaments to make and so many are so gorgeous but that equated to more time than I had. Many were related to religious beliefs and work doesn't mix with religion or politics.... the answer? Gnomes.

Materials

F hook

Yarn in desired colors - I used Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red (hat), Mushroom (body), and white for beard. I used Caron Simply Soft in lt country peach for the nose

Fiberfill

Needle for attaching parts and weaving in ends


Abbreviations

Ch - chain

Mr- magic ring

Sl st - slip stitch

Sc - single crochet

Sc2tog - single crochet 2 together; decrease

F.o. - finish off


Notes


All terms American.   If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.  As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2017.

You may do whatever you like with your completed Gnome, you can decorate with them, donate them, sell them, fundraise with them or even give them as a gift!  I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Gnome for the Holidays :)


Hat with cherry red

1- ch 20, work 6sc into the first ch  (6) be sure to keep ch loop on right side of work!

2- begin in 1st sc made sc6 (6)

3-5 - sc (6)

6- sc2, 2sc (8)

7- sc (8)

8- sc3, 2sc (10)

9- sc (10) 

10- sc4, 2sc (12)

11- sc (12)

12- sc3, 2sc (15)

13- sc (15)

14 - sc4, 2sc (18)

15- sc (18)

16- sc5, 2sc (21)

17-18 - sc (21) f.o. leave a long end for attaching to body

Nose with lt country peach

1 - Mr sc6 (6) join f.o. leave a long end for attaching to body

Body with mushroom

1- Mr sc6 (6)

2- 2sc (12)

3- sc, 2sc (18)

4- sc5, 2sc (21)

5-12 - sc (21)

13- sc5, sc2tog (18)

14- sc (18)

15- sc, sc2tog (12) stuff body lightly

16- sc2tog (6) f.o. close opening and weave in end

Finishing

Cut 10 8" pieces of white, join to body with latch hook knot in rnd 14 or 15 of body. Split the yarn ply with a needle.  Fit hat over head, I try to tilt it back just a bit, it should cover latch hook knots. Secure hat to head being sure to keep beard hair spread. 

Attach nose close to the hat, I try to keep the beard spread here as well.

Weave in ends, trim beard to your liking and enjoy! 


See, piece of cake 😉