Bring a touch of handmade magic to your holiday home decor with this Free Christmas Gnome Crochet Pattern!
Gonks are an absolute staple of festive decorating, but this little guy has a unique twist: his towering hat is designed to look just like a decorated Christmas tree complete with colorful mini pom-poms acting as ornaments. Crafted with super cozy chenille yarn, he is wonderfully soft, squishy, and an absolute joy to make.
Whether you are looking to build up your holiday handmade inventory, searching for a quick and fun gift for loved ones, or simply love cute amigurumi projects, this free pattern has you covered. Let’s grab your hook and dive into the holiday spirit!
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Super Soft Chenille Texture: Working with super bulky chenille yarn makes this gnome incredibly plush, huggable, and luxurious to touch.
- Quick & Satisfying Project: Thanks to the thick yarn and simple construction, this project works up fast—perfect for whipping up last-minute holiday gifts or market stock.
- No-Sew Body & Beard Assembly: Designed with user-friendly techniques in mind, keeping sewing to an absolute minimum so you can focus on the fun parts of amigurumi.
- Festive Tree Hat Design: The tall green hat topped with colorful mini pom-poms gives this traditional gnome a playful Christmas tree makeover that everyone will adore.
- 100% Free Pattern: Fully detailed step-by-step instructions right here on the blog so you can start crocheting immediately!
Materials Needed
To create your own Christmas Tree Gnome, gather the following supplies:
- Super Bulky Chenille Yarn (e.g. Baby Snuggle Solid) in the following colors:
- Green (for the Christmas tree hat)
- Red (for the cozy body)
- White (for the fluffy textured beard)
- Beige (for the cute hands and round nose)
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker (to keep track of your rounds)
- Fiberfill stuffing for a firm and plush finish
- Small colorful pom-poms (for tree ornaments)
- Hot glue gun (or fabric glue) to attach the pom-poms
- Tapestry needle and scissors
Abbreviations (US Terminology)
- MR: magic ring.
- St: stitch.
- Sc: single crochet.
- Inc: increase.
- Dec: decrease.
- Slst: slip stitch.
- st(s): stitch(es).
- FO: fasten off.
- FLO: front loops only.
Finished Size
When finished, your cute little gnome will measure approximately 18 cm tall and 10 cm wide when worked with a 4.5 mm crochet hook.
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Free Christmas Gonk Crochet Pattern
Crocheting the Arms (Make 2)
Start with beige yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
Round 2: sc around (6)
Round 3: CC in previous st to red yarn, sc around (6)
Rounds 4-6 (3 rounds): sc around (6)
Crocheting the Beard
Start with white yarn
Round 1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
Round 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Round 4: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
Rounds 5-6 (2 rounds): 15 sc (15)
Sl st in next st, FO.
Fold in half, do not stuff.
Crocheting the Body
Start with red yarn
Round 1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
Round 2: inc around (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: 24 sc (24)
Round 6: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 7: 18 sc (18)
Round 8: Work 2 sc while attaching the first arm, 8 sc attaching the beard, 2 sc
attaching the second arm, then 6 sc (18)
Sl st in next st, FO.
Stuff firmly.
Crocheting the Nose
Start with beige yarn
R1: 4 sc in a MR (4)
R2: sc around (4)
Slst in next st, leave a tail for sewing.
Crocheting the Christmas Tree Hat
Start in green yarn
Round 1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
Round 2: 6 sc (6)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 4: 9 sc (9)
Round 5: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Round 6: 12 sc (12)
Round 7: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
Round 8: 15 sc (15)
Round 9: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
Round 10: 18 sc (18)
Round 11: (5 sc, inc) x3 (21)
Round 12: 21 sc (21)
Round 13: (6 sc, inc) x3 (24)
Round 14: FLO: 24 sc (24)
Sl st in next st, leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly & Finishing Touches
- Attach the Nose: Sew the beige nose securely right to the center top of the beard.
- Position the Hat: Place the green tree hat over the top of the body, tilting it slightly or centering it, and carefully stitch it down using the long tail.
- Decorate the Tree: Use a hot glue gun to attach small colorful pom-poms all around the green hat like Christmas tree ornaments.
And that’s it!
I hope you enjoyed crocheting this free christmas gonk crochet pattern just as much as I loved designing it. If you decide to make one, I would love to see how it turns out—don’t forget to tag me on Instagram (@crochetbysilvia) so I can admire your cute amigurumi!
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—Happy crocheting!
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