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Sunflower Garden Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Sunflower Garden Gnome Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Whimsical Buddy

Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Sunflower Garden Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

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Whether he's acting as a cheerful doorstop or just brightening up a sunny windowsill, this gnome brings a touch of handmade warmth to any corner of your home.

Why You'll Love This Sunflower Garden Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

I honestly couldn't stop smiling while making the hat brim—the way it ruffles out just right is so satisfying. Plus, using the 'X' stitch technique gives him such a clean, professional finish that makes the colors really pop.

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Switch Things Up

I’ve always felt that gnomes are the unsung heroes of the craft world. They have so much personality packed into such a simple shape! When I first saw this sunflower design, I knew it would be the perfect project for a lazy Sunday afternoon. The way the blue of the hat contrasts with the earthy brown of the body really reminds me of a clear sky over a summer garden.

One thing I discovered while making my own version is how much the 'X' stitch really changes the look. If you haven't tried yarning under yet, this is the perfect pattern to practice on. It makes the fabric so much firmer, which is great because gnomes can be a bit top-heavy with those tall hats! If you find yours leaning a bit, definitely try the 'lifehack' in the pattern and add some weight to the base. I used a small pouch of clean cat litter for mine, and he stands perfectly straight now. I also think he'd look darling in a deep forest green or even a soft lavender if you want to change up the seasonal vibe! It's those little personal touches that make handmade items so special, don't you think? Adding a bit of weight really gives him that premium, high-quality feel when you pick him up.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When working the hat brim in Round 46, ensure you only use the front loops; otherwise, you won't have the back loops available to attach the body later.✗ If you forget to switch to the 'X' stitch method by yarning under, your gnome might turn out slightly larger and the stuffing might peek through the fabric.✗ The surface slip stitches in yellow on the body are decorative, but if you pull them too tight, they will cause the body to cinch and lose its round shape.✗ Placement of the beard is key—if you sew it too low on Round 2 of the body, the hat won't sit flush against the nose, leaving an awkward gap.

Sunflower Garden Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

This cheerful little fellow is exactly what your bookshelf or tiered tray has been missing! Between his oversized floppy hat and that bright sunflower bloom, he's a total joy to stitch up. I've designed him with a sturdy base so he stands tall on his own, making him a perfect little guardian for your indoor plants or a sweet gift for a sun-loving friend. You'll love seeing his personality emerge with every round.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Sunflower Garden Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Approx. 20g of Sport weight cotton blend yarn in Sky Blue for the hat
  • 02
    Approx. 15g of Sport weight cotton blend yarn in Chocolate Brown for the body
  • 03
    Small amounts (under 10g) of Wheat or Cream yarn for the nose and hands
  • 04
    Approx. 7g of Off-White yarn for the textured beard
  • 05
    Scraps of Bright Yellow and Grass Green for the sunflower and decorative accents

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Tapestry needle for assembly and embroidery
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing (about 40g)
  • 04
    Contrast thread or stitch markers
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Optional: Small bag of pebbles or sand if using as a doorstop

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— 1. Hat :

Info :

Work in continuous rounds using Blue yarn. Use a marker to track the start of each round.

Round 1 :

Create a magic ring and work 6sc into it, then pull tight (6)

Round 2 :

(1inc, 1sc) repeat 3 times (9)

Round 3-12 :

1sc in every st around (9)

Round 13 :

(1sc, 1inc, 1sc) repeat 3 times (12)

Round 14 :

1sc in every st around (12)

Round 15 :

(3sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times (15)

Round 16 :

1sc in every st around (15)

Round 17 :

(2sc, 1inc, 2sc) repeat 3 times (18)

Round 18 :

1sc in every st around (18)

Round 19 :

(5sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times (21)

Round 20 :

1sc in every st around (21)

Round 21 :

(3sc, 1inc, 3sc) repeat 3 times (24)

Round 22 :

1sc in every st around (24)

Round 23 :

(7sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times (27)

Round 24 :

1sc in every st around (27)

Round 25 :

(4sc, 1inc, 4sc) repeat 3 times (30)

Round 26 :

1sc in every st around (30)

Round 27 :

(9sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times (33)

Round 28 :

1sc in every st around (33)

Round 29 :

(5sc, 1inc, 5sc) repeat 3 times (36)

Round 30 :

1sc in every st around (36)

Round 31 :

(11sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times (39)

Round 32 :

1sc in every st around (39)

Round 33 :

(6sc, 1inc, 6sc) repeat 3 times (42)

Round 34 :

1sc in every st around (42)

Round 35 :

(13sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times (45)

Round 36 :

1sc in every st around (45)

Round 37 :

(7sc, 1inc, 7sc) repeat 3 times (48)

Round 38 :

1sc in every st around (48)

Round 39 :

(15sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times (51)

Round 40 :

1sc in every st around (51)

Round 41 :

(8sc, 1inc, 8sc) repeat 3 times (54)

Round 42 :

(26sc, 1inc) repeat 2 times (56)

Round 43-45 :

1sc in every st around (56)

— 2. Hat Brim :

Round 46 :

Ch2. In FLO only: (6dc, 2dc in next st) x3, 1hdc, 5sc, 1inc, 5sc, 1hdc, (2dc in next st, 6dc) x3, 1dc. Sl st to 2nd ch (64)

Round 47 :

Ch2. 25dc, 1hdc, 12sc, 1hdc, 24dc. Sl st to 2nd ch (64)

Round 48 :

Ch2. (7dc, 2dc in next st) x3, 1hdc, 6sc, 1inc, 6sc, 1hdc, (2dc in next st, 7dc) x3, 1dc. Sl st to 2nd ch (72)

Round 49 :

1sc in each of the 72 sts. Sl st to first st of round and fasten off blue (72)

— 3. Body :

Round 1 :

Join Brown yarn. Work into the BLO of Round 46: 1sc in every st around (56)

Round 2 :

11sc, 5sc in BLO (arm placement), 8sc, 8sc in BLO (beard placement), 8sc, 5sc in BLO (arm placement), 11sc (56)

Round 3-7 :

1sc in every st around (56)

Round 8 :

(13sc, 1inc) repeat 4 times (60)

Round 9-12 :

1sc in every st around (60)

Round 13 :

(7sc, 1inc, 7sc) repeat 4 times (64)

Round 14-15 :

1sc in every st around. Change to Blue in the final st of Round 15 and cut Brown (64)

Round 16 :

Using Blue: (3sc in BLO, 1sc2tog in BLO, 3sc in BLO) repeat 8 times (56)

Round 17-18 :

1sc in every st around. Leave the blue loop on a holder for later (56)

Info :

Using Yellow yarn, work surface slip stitches into the stitches of Round 16. Fasten off yellow.

Round 19 :

Pick up the blue loop: (5sc, 1sc2tog) repeat 8 times. Begin stuffing here (48)

Round 20-21 :

1sc in every st around (48)

Round 22 :

1sc in every BLO around (48)

Round 23 :

(2sc, 1sc2tog, 2sc) repeat 8 times (40)

Round 24 :

(3sc, 1sc2tog) repeat 8 times (32)

Round 25 :

(1sc, 1sc2tog, 1sc) repeat 8 times (24)

Round 26 :

(1sc, 1sc2tog) repeat 8 times. Finish stuffing firmly (16)

Round 27 :

1sc2tog 8 times. Fasten off and sew the small hole closed (8)

— 4. Stand :

Round 1 :

Join Yellow to the FLO of Round 21 of the Body. Work 1sc in every st around. Fasten off (48)

— 5. Arms :

Info :

Make two. Work in continuous rounds.

Round 1 :

With Wheat: 5sc in a magic ring and pull tight (5)

Round 2 :

1inc in every st around (10)

Round 3-5 :

1sc in every st around. Change to Brown in the last st of Round 5 (10)

Round 6-7 :

With Brown: 1sc in every st around (10)

Round 8 :

1sc in every BLO around (10)

Round 9-17 :

1sc in every st around. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing (10)

— 6. Nose :

Round 1 :

With Wheat: 6sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

1inc in every st around (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Round 4-5 :

1sc in every st around (18)

Round 6 :

(1sc, 1sc2tog) repeat 6 times. Fasten off with a long tail and stuff lightly (12)

— 7. Beard :

Info :

Use Off-White yarn. Start with a ch2.

Round 1 :

3sc in the 2nd ch from hook. Work in continuous rounds from here (3)

Round 2 :

1inc in each of the 3 sts (6)

Round 3 :

1inc in next 2 sts, 1sc, 1inc, 1sc (9)

Round 4 :

1sc, 1inc in next 2 sts, 5sc, 1inc (12)

Round 5 :

2sc, 1inc in next 2 sts, 5sc, 1inc, 2sc, 1sc (15)

Round 6 :

3sc, 1inc in next 2 sts, 9sc, 1inc (18)

Round 7 :

4sc, 1inc in next 2 sts, 8sc, 1inc, 3sc (21)

Round 8 :

5sc, 1inc in next 2 sts, 14sc (23)

Round 9 :

6sc, 1inc in next 2 sts, 14sc, 1inc (26)

Round 10-12 :

1sc in every st around (26)

Round 13 :

8sc, 1sc2tog, 11sc, 1sc2tog, 3sc (24)

Round 14 :

7sc, 1sc2tog, 10sc, 1sc2tog, 3sc (22)

Round 15 :

6sc, 1sc2tog, 9sc, 1sc2tog, 3sc (20)

Round 16 :

1sc in every st around. Fasten off with a long tail (20)

— 8. Sunflower :

Round 1 :

With Brown: in a magic ring, ch2, 11dc. Sl st to the 2nd ch of the start and fasten off (12)

Round 2 :

Join Yellow: (Ch3, 4dc in next st, drop loop, insert hook in 3rd ch and pull loop through to make a popcorn petal, ch2) repeat 12 times. Sl st to finish and fasten off.

Round 3 :

Join Green: Ch1, *(in next ch-2 space: 1hdc, 2dc, 1tr, ch4, sl st in previous tr, 1tr, 2dc, 1hdc), 1sc in next ch-2 space* repeat 6 times to make 6 leaves. Fasten off.

Assembly Instructions

  • Lightly stuff the nose and sew it securely to the top center edge of the beard.
  • Position the beard assembly onto the front of the body, sewing it into the front loops you created in Round 2.
  • Attach the arms to the sides of the body using the specific back loop sections from Round 2 to keep the join clean.
  • Pin the sunflower to the center of the blue hat and sew around the brown middle to secure it.
  • Create a twisted cord with brown yarn and wrap it around the hat base, tying a small bow on the side.
  • Check that the gnome stands straight; if he leans, gently massage the stuffing at the base to level him out.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a contrast thread as a running stitch marker to keep track of your rounds without losing your place.
  • 💡The designer suggests using the 'yarn under' method for single crochets to create a tighter, 'X' shaped stitch.
  • 💡If you want your gnome to be extra sturdy, place a small weighted pouch of rice or pebbles at the bottom before finishing the body.
  • 💡When working the surface slip stitches, keep your tension loose so the fabric doesn't bunch up.
  • 💡Ensure you stuff the hat tip very lightly so it maintains its whimsical pointed shape without becoming too stiff.

I hope you had as much fun bringing this sunny little gnome to life as I did! There’s something so rewarding about seeing that tall hat finally take shape and adding the finishing touch of the sunflower. He’s sure to bring a bit of garden magic to wherever he ends up. Don't forget to give his beard a little fluff once he's all put together! Happy crafting, and I can't wait to see your finished gnomes gracing your homes. 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use worsted weight yarn instead of sport weight?

Absolutely! Just keep in mind he'll turn out quite a bit larger, so you'll need to increase your hook size to about 3.5mm and use more stuffing.

My hat brim is curling upwards, is that normal?

A little bit of curl is fine, but if it's excessive, try blocking the brim with a bit of steam or check that your double crochet stitches aren't too tight.

How do I make the twisted cord look professional?

The secret is keeping the tension even while twisting. If it kinks up too much, untwist a little before folding it in half to let it spiral naturally.

What is the 'X' stitch mentioned in the tips?

It’s a technique where you yarn under instead of over for the first part of your single crochet. It creates a denser fabric that's perfect for amigurumi.