Amigurumi Gnome – Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: JulyAmiToys
Instagram: @july_amitoys
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Create a charming and beautifully detailed Gnome Axel with this step by step crochet tutorial, designed to guide you through a smooth and enjoyable crafting experience. The finished gnome stands at an impressive 55 cm tall and uses plush yarns such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby (80320, 80301, 80312, 80333), beard yarns like Alize Mohair Classic or Alize Softy, along with a 4 mm crochet hook, toy stuffing, stitch markers, pins, a yarn needle, and scissors. This project is described as Difficulty: Intermediate, making it perfect for crafters ready to explore more detailed shaping. You’ll also find that At the end of the pattern there are wonderful gnome ideas to spark even more creativity. Special thanks to the talented designer, Yulia Pimenova (YouTube), for sharing this delightful project.
This Pinterest SEO-optimized introduction guides you through assembling the body, crafting the signature beard, and adding the cozy accessories that bring Gnome Axel to life. With its soft texture and impressive size, this plush gnome becomes a standout handmade décor piece or a thoughtful seasonal gift. Follow the clear instructions, enjoy the plush yarn experience, and watch your charming Gnome Axel come together beautifully.
Materials
Plush yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby: 80320, 80301, 80312, 80333
Yarn for beard: Alize Mohair Classic or Alize Softy
4 mm crochet hook
Toy stuffing
Stitch markers
Pins
Yarn needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
AM — magic ring
sc — single crochet
dc — double crochet
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
inc — increase
dec — decrease
(…) x n — repeat instructions in parentheses n times
Arms (make 2)
Begin with white yarn.
R1: 6 sc in AM (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3–R4: 12 sc
R5: 4 dc together with one top, 11 sc (12)
R6: 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec (9)
R7: 9 sc through front loops only (fasten off white)
Change to gray yarn
R8: 9 sc through back loops of R6
R9–R17: 9 sc
Fold in half and crochet 4 sc across to close.
CROCHET GNOME AMIGURUMI – FREE PATTERN GUIDE
Body
R1: 6 sc in AM (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
R10–R14: 54 sc
R15: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
R16: 48 sc
R17: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
R18: 42 sc
R19: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R20: 36 sc
R21: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R22: 30 sc
R23: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Join Arms
R24: 4 sc across first arm, 7 sc on body, 4 sc across second arm, 9 sc (24)
R25: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R26: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R27: 6 dec (close opening, fasten off and hide tail)
Legs (make 2)
Begin with orange yarn to form the shoes.
R1: 6 sc in AM (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
R5: 21 sc
R6: 7 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc (17)
R7: 5 sc, 4 dec, 4 sc (13)
R8: 5 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc (11)
R9: 11 sc through front loops
R10: 11 sc, fasten off orange and hide tail
Insert gray yarn into the inner side of R9.
R11: 11 sc through back loops of R9
R12–R13: 11 sc
Change to white. Alternate colors every row between white and gray.
R14–R33: 11 sc (20 rows, ending with gray at R33)
Fold in half and crochet 5 sc across to close. Adjust row count if needed to match symmetry.
Nose
Use beige yarn.
R1: 6 sc in AM (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: 18 sc
R5: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Fasten off and lightly stuff while sewing.
Hat
R1: 4 sc in AM (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
R3: 6 sc
R4: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R5: 9 sc
R6: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R7: 12 sc
R8: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (14)
R9: 14 sc
R10: (6 sc, inc) x 2 (16)
R11: 16 sc
R12: (7 sc, inc) x 2 (18)
R13–R14: 18 sc
R15: (8 sc, inc) x 2 (20)
R16–R17: 20 sc
R18: (9 sc, inc) x 2 (22)
R19–R20: 22 sc
R21: (10 sc, inc) x 2 (24)
R22: 24 sc
R23: (11 sc, inc) x 2 (26)
R24: 26 sc
R25: (12 sc, inc) x 2 (28)
R26: (13 sc, inc) x 2 (30)
R27: (14 sc, inc) x 2 (32)
R28: (15 sc, inc) x 2 (34)
R29: (16 sc, inc) x 2 (36)
R30: (17 sc, inc) x 2 (38)
R31: (18 sc, inc) x 2 (40)
R32: (19 sc, inc) x 2 (42)
R33: (20 sc, inc) x 2 (44)
R34: (21 sc, inc) x 2 (46)
R35: (22 sc, inc) x 2 (48)
Sew the legs close together, slightly forward-facing.
Sew the nose so the top aligns with the start of the arms (seat the gnome upright for orientation).
Beard
Cut strands of yarn approximately 16–18 cm long. Fold a strand in half and use your hook to pull it through the stitch on the face area; even the ends and tie two small knots to secure. Fill the beard area in a half-circle shape (2–3 rows depending on fullness).
Your plush gnome is ready!
Please credit the designer on social media: @july_amitoys.
Stitch Terminology Note
Some abbreviations in the original pattern do not appear in standard English amigurumi terminology. For clarity and ease of use, these terms have been adapted to standard American crochet terminology.
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