Whimsical Woodland Bloom Gnome: A Free Crochet Pattern

Bring a touch of enchanted forest charm to your shelf with this adorable crocheted gnome, crowned with a giant whimsical flower hat. This beginner-friendly amigurumi project is perfect for gifting or adding a cozy, handmade accent to any room. With its soft, plush texture and friendly face, this little gnome is sure to become a beloved keepsake. Let's get started!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. Keeping your tension consistent is key to a neat finish, but don't stress about an exact gauge—just aim for even stitches.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in the following colors:
  • Sage green (body and arms)
  • Cream (head, beard, and nose)
  • Blush pink (flower petals)
  • Mustard yellow (flower center)
  • Warm brown (legs)
• Hook: 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
• Other: Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors, and polyester fiberfill for stuffing.

Gauge: 4 sc x 4 rows = 1 inch (not critical, but keep consistent tension).

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker to track your rounds. Let's begin with the head and body, which are worked as one piece starting from the top of the head.

Head & Body (Worked as One Piece)

Round 1: With cream yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18)
Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24)
Round 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30)
Rounds 6-10: Sc in each st around. (30)
Round 11: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) around. (24)
Round 12: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around. (18)
Round 13: (Sc in next st, dec) around. (12) – Stuff head firmly.
Round 14: Dec around. (6) – Fasten off, weave in end.

Nose

Round 1: With cream yarn, magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around. (12) – Stuff lightly, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew nose to center of face, just above the beard.

Beard (Worked in Rows)

Row 1: With cream yarn, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (15)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (15)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook) in next st, sc in next 3 sts, (sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook) in next st, sc in next 3 sts, (sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook) in next st, sc in next 2 sts. (15 sts + 3 picots) – Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew beard around the lower half of the face, leaving space for the nose.

Body (Worked from Bottom Up)

Round 1: With sage green yarn, magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18)
Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24)
Rounds 5-8: Sc in each st around. (24)
Round 9: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around. (18)
Round 10: Sc in each st around. (18) – Stuff body firmly.
Round 11: (Sc in next st, dec) around. (12)
Round 12: Dec around. (6) – Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew body to the bottom of the head.

Arms (Make 2)

Round 1: With sage green yarn, magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Rounds 2-5: Sc in each st around. (6) – Stuff lightly, flatten and sew to sides of body.

Legs (Make 2)

Round 1: With warm brown yarn, magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around. (12) – Stuff lightly, flatten and sew to bottom of body.

Flower Hat (Large Whimsical Flower)

This charming hat is worked in two parts: the petals and the center.

Petals (Make 8)

Round 1: With blush pink yarn, magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18)
Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24) – Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew all 8 petals together in a circle, overlapping slightly, to form a large flower.

Flower Center

Round 1: With mustard yellow yarn, magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18)
Rounds 4-5: Sc in each st around. (18) – Stuff lightly, sew to the center of the petals.

Assembly

Now for the fun part—bringing your gnome to life!

• Sew the flower hat to the top of the gnome's head, tilting it slightly for a whimsical look.
• Embroider closed eyes with black yarn or use safety eyes (if using safety eyes, attach before closing the head).
• Weave in all ends securely.

And there you have it—your very own Whimsical Woodland Bloom Gnome! This project is a joy to make and even more delightful to display. Whether you keep it for yourself or gift it to a fellow craft lover, this little gnome is sure to spread smiles. Happy crocheting!