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Woodland Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

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

About This Woodland Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Woodland Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view

This makes a wonderful seasonal display piece for a mantel or a bookshelf. It also doubles as a heavy doorstop if you fill the base with something weighted like clean pebbles or rice for a practical touch.

Why You'll Love This Woodland Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

I honestly fell in love with the "grass" detail at the bottom — it's so clever how a few messy stitches can look so much like a real meadow! Plus, the little chick and egg tucked into the hat are just too cute for words and add such a sweet narrative to the piece.

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I’ve always been a bit obsessed with gnomes, but there’s something extra special about one that looks like it just stepped out of an old-growth forest. When I first saw the design for this tree gnome, I knew I had to share it with you all. The texture on the body is so satisfying to work up — it’s not just plain rows, but a mix of post stitches and loop work that really makes it feel like bark.

One tip I discovered while making mine: don't be afraid to get a little 'messy' with the grass at the bottom. I usually like my stitches perfectly uniform, but for this guy, the more organic and uneven the grass looks, the better he fits the woodland theme. I also decided to use a slightly darker brown for the vines to give it more contrast against the light brown 'bark.' If you have some scrap yarn in autumnal colors like burnt orange or deep gold, those would look amazing for the flowers too! It’s such a versatile piece that you can really make your own and customize it for different seasons.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When working the BPsc for the nest base in Round 9, make sure not to pull your stitches too tight or the base will curl inward too much.✗ The beard has a specific jagged shape; if you miss the turning chain on the shorter rows, the points of the beard won't look as sharp.✗ Attaching the arms can be tricky — if you don't pin them exactly 3 stitches apart under the brim, the gnome might look lopsided.✗ For the grass round, if you make all the stitches the same height, it loses that organic look, so definitely vary your tension and stitch length.

Woodland Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

Bring a touch of the forest indoors with this whimsical tree gnome! You'll love watching this little guy come to life, from his textured bark-like body to the sweet little nest perched right on top of his head. It's such a fun project for anyone who loves nature-inspired decor or unique amigurumi. You'll find the process of building his little world — from the tiny chick to the winding vines — absolutely delightful.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Woodland Tree Gnome Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Approximately 30g of Light Brown Sport weight yarn for the main tree body and nest
  • 02
    About 10g of Grass Green Sport weight yarn for the base and decorative leaves
  • 03
    Small amounts (5g each) of Dark Brown and Light Green yarn for details
  • 04
    Scraps of Blue, White, Off-white, and Light Yellow for the accessories
  • 05
    Tiny amounts of Wheat, Honey Caramel, and Beige yarn for the nose and stick arms
  • 06
    Red embroidery thread for the tiny chick beak

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing (about 40g)
  • 03
    Stitch markers to track the start of your rounds
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for assembly and bullion knot embroidery
  • 05
    Sharp scissors
  • 06
    Optional: small fabric bag with weighted filler like rice or pebbles

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— 1. Hat (Nest Base) :

Round 1 :

Using light brown, create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it, then pull the ring tight (6)

Round 2 :

Work 1 inc into every stitch around (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc) 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

Repeat (5 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc) 6 times (48)

Info :

Mark the very last stitch of the previous round to help with the body placement later.

Round 9 :

Work 1 BPsc into every stitch around the circle (48)

Round 10 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (48)

Round 11 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (48)

Round 12 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (48)

Round 13 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (48)

Round 14 :

Repeat (7 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (54)

Round 15 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (54)

Round 16 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (54)

Round 17 :

Repeat (ch 1, sl st in the next stitch) all the way around, then fasten off (54)

— 2. Body :

Info :

Flip your nest base upside down. You will be working into the BLO of the first round of the hat base.

Round 1 :

Using light brown, work 1 sc into the BLO of every stitch around (48)

Round 2 :

Work 1 sc into the BLO of every stitch around (48)

Round 3 :

Work 19 sc, then 10 sc into the BLO only, then finish with 19 sc (48)

Round 4 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (48)

Round 5 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (48)

Round 6 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (48)

Round 7 :

Work 11 sc, 3 sc into the BLO, 20 sc, 3 sc into the BLO, then 11 sc (48)

Round 8 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (48)

Round 9 :

Repeat (7 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (54)

Round 10 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (54)

Round 11 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (54)

Round 12 :

Repeat (4 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc) 6 times (60)

Round 13 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (60)

Round 14 :

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

Round 15 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (64)

Round 16 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (64)

Round 17 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (64)

Round 18 :

Repeat (3 sc, 1 sc2tog, 3 sc) 8 times (56)

Round 19 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (56)

Round 20 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around, switching to grass green on the final stitch (56)

Round 21 :

Using green, work sc around while varying the stitch depth and angle to create a messy grass effect (56)

Round 22 :

Repeat (5 sc, 1 sc2tog) 8 times (48)

Round 23 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (48)

Round 24 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (48)

Round 25 :

Work 1 sc into the BLO of every stitch around (48)

Round 26 :

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

Info :

Begin stuffing the body firmly now.

Round 27 :

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

Round 28 :

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

Round 29 :

Repeat (1 sc, 1 sc2tog) 8 times (16)

Round 30 :

Work 8 sc2tog, then fasten off and sew the bottom closed (8)

— 3. Hat Brim :

Info :

Hold the gnome upside down and join light brown yarn to the FLO of Round 1 of the body.

Round 1 :

Repeat (11 sc into the FLO, 1 inc into the FLO) 4 times (52)

Round 2 :

Repeat (6 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc) 4 times (56)

Round 3 :

Repeat (13 sc, 1 inc) 4 times, then fasten off (60)

— 4. Grass Stand :

Round 1 :

Join green yarn to the FLO of Round 24 of the body and sc in every stitch around, then fasten off.

— 5. Beard :

Row 1 :

Using dark brown, ch 10. Start in 2nd ch from hook: 9 sc, ch 1, turn (9)

Row 2 :

6 sc, ch 6, turn (12)

Row 3 :

Start in 2nd ch from hook: 11 sc, ch 1, turn (11)

Row 4 :

7 sc, ch 6, turn (13)

Row 5 :

Start in 2nd ch from hook: 12 sc, ch 1, turn (12)

Row 6 :

8 sc, ch 7, turn (15)

Row 7 :

Start in 2nd ch from hook: 14 sc, ch 1, turn (14)

Row 8 :

8 sc, ch 5, turn (13)

Row 9 :

Start in 2nd ch from hook: 12 sc, ch 1, turn (12)

Row 10 :

7 sc, ch 5, turn (12)

Row 11 :

Start in 2nd ch from hook: 11 sc, ch 1, turn (11)

Row 12 :

6 sc, ch 5, turn (11)

Row 13 :

Start in 2nd ch from hook: 10 sc, then fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing (10)

— 6. Nose :

Round 1 :

Using wheat yarn, work 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Work 1 inc into every stitch (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around (18)

Round 5 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around (18)

Round 6 :

Repeat (1 sc, 1 sc2tog) 6 times, then fasten off leaving a sewing tail (12)

— 7. Arms - Long Stick :

Round 1 :

Using light brown, work 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2-6 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around (6)

Round 7 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch, sl st to join, then fasten off (6)

— 8. Arms - Short Stick :

Round 1 :

Using light brown, work 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2-3 :

Work 1 sc into every stitch around, but do not cut the yarn (6)

— 9. Arms - Joining & Finishing :

Info :

Hold the short stick and long stick together.

Round 1 :

Work 1 sc through both the short and long stick for the next 3 stitches to join them.

Round 2 :

Work 3 sc across the unworked stitches of the top stick and 6 sc around the remaining edge (9)

Round 3-12 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around for 10 rounds (Arm 1) or 12 rounds (Arm 2), then fasten off.

— 10. Egg :

Round 1 :

Using off-white, work 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Work 6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around (18)

Round 5 :

Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (24)

Round 6-7 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around (24)

Round 8 :

Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (30)

Round 9-14 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around (30)

Round 15 :

Repeat (3 sc, 1 sc2tog) 6 times (24)

Info :

Stuff the egg firmly.

Round 17 :

Repeat (1 sc, 1 sc2tog, 1 sc) 6 times (18)

Round 18 :

Repeat (1 sc, 1 sc2tog) 6 times, then cinch the opening closed (12)

— 11. Chick :

Info :

Repeat the entire egg pattern using light yellow yarn. Embroider eyes in dark brown, legs in light brown, and a beak in red.

Bow Row 1 :

Using blue, ch 6. Start in 2nd ch from hook: 5 sc, ch 1, turn (5)

Bow Row 2 :

Work 5 sc, then fasten off. Tie the center to form a bow and attach to the chick's head (5)

— 12. Flower :

Round 1 :

In a magic ring: *(ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) repeat 5 times. Fasten off and add a bullion knot in the center.

— 13. Decorative Vines :

Info :

Create simple chains in various lengths (30cm and 60cm) using Dark Brown, Light Brown, Wheat, Honey Caramel, and Beige.

Leaf Vine :

*Ch 15, then work a leaf into the 5th ch from hook: (2 unfinished dc, yarn over and pull through all loops, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch, ch 3, sl st in same ch as dc). Repeat 7-10 times.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the beard onto the front of the body, positioning it right under the front loops of the hat brim.
  • Stuff the nose lightly and secure it to the top center of the beard using the long yarn tail.
  • Attach the branch arms to the sides of the body, roughly 3 stitches wide, ensuring they sit symmetrically under the brim.
  • Twist the various colored chains together to form a vine and wrap them around the base of the nest hat.
  • Place the stuffed chick and egg inside the nest, securing them with a few hidden stitches if you want them to stay put.
  • Finish by sewing the tiny flowers onto the body and one of the branch fingers for a pop of color.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a contrasting thread as a running stitch marker to keep track of the start of your rounds without losing your place.
  • 💡The 'X' stitch (yarn under) is used throughout this pattern to create a denser, more defined fabric that hides stuffing better.
  • 💡When stuffing the body, ensure it is firm at the bottom so the gnome can stand upright without tipping.
  • 💡If using this as a doorstop, place your weighted bag inside before you start the final decrease rounds of the base.

I hope you have as much fun making this woodland friend as I did! There's something so satisfying about seeing all those little details — the tiny bow, the messy grass, and the twiggy arms — all come together into one magical piece. It’s the perfect project for a cozy weekend in when you just want to get lost in your stitches. Whether you keep him for yourself or give him away as a special handmade gift, he's bound to bring a smile to anyone's face. Happy hooking, and I can't wait to see your finished gnomes! 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use worsted weight yarn instead of sport weight?

You certainly can, but your gnome will turn out significantly larger than 9 inches. Make sure to up your hook size to a 3.5mm or 4mm to match the thicker yarn.

The grass round (Round 21) looks messy, am I doing it right?

Yes! That's exactly the point. By varying the height and direction of your stitches, you create a natural, chaotic look that mimics real blades of grass.

How do I make the bullion knot for the flowers?

Wrap the yarn around your needle multiple times (about the length of the stitch), then carefully pull the needle through all the wraps while holding them steady with your fingers.

Is the chick different from the egg pattern?

The basic shape is the same! You'll follow the egg instructions for the chick's body, then add the embroidered eyes, beak, legs, and the little blue bow.