Crochet Christmas Gnome

"Meet Franklin. Quite possibly the cutest thing you’ll have on your hook this season. There is so much to love about this cute crochet gnome. He’s oh so fun to make. He’s got no facial features to mess around with. Well, other than that adorable crochet ball of a nose. He’s perfectly proportioned for your favorite shelf. And can we just talk about that adorable hat snuggled down over everything? Is it not just the cutest? Let’s talk how this darling Christmas Crochet Gnome comes together. First you crochet his body which is basically like a giant crochet egg because crochet gnomes don’t have a traditional head. I used a contrasting gray body color but you could go with the same color as his hat for a more traditional look. Then you crochet 2 easy arms that have just a wee bit of stuffing in the hands, making the arms super easy to attach to the top of the body. The nose is just a simple small crochet ball. And the hat is an elongated style for that gradual triangle shape. The you put it all together, using purchased fur fabric for the beard. Fun, fast and beautiful for the season!"

'Tis the Season to Celebrate! Discover More Christmas Crafts

If you loved making the Crochet Christmas Gnome, you'll definitely enjoy these other fun and festive Christmas crafts!

1. Pom Pom Christmas Ornaments: Create a variety of colorful and fluffy pom pom Christmas ornaments to adorn your tree. All you need is some yarn, a pom pom maker, and a few embellishments like beads or ribbons. These ornaments make for a fun and cheerful addition to your holiday decor.

2. Felt Christmas Stockings: Put your sewing skills to use with a DIY felt Christmas stocking project. Choose your favorite holiday colors and patterns of felt, and then get creative with embellishments like sequins, buttons, and embroidery. Personalize each stocking for family members or friends to add a special touch to your Christmas decorations.

3. Hand-painted Wooden Ornaments: Unleash your creativity with hand-painted wooden ornaments. Purchase pre-cut wooden shapes like stars, snowflakes, or Christmas trees, and use acrylic paints to create unique designs. Add glitter, sequins, or even a bit of faux fur for extra flair. These ornaments make great gifts and can be cherished for years to come.

4. Paper Quilling Snowflakes: Try your hand at paper quilling to make intricate and delicate snowflake designs. All you need is some colorful quilling paper, a quilling tool, and a bit of patience. These detailed snowflakes can be hung on your Christmas tree, windows, or walls for a touch of winter wonderland charm.

Whichever Christmas craft you choose to tackle next, have fun letting your creativity shine and spreading holiday cheer with your handmade creations!

Crochet HookF/5 or 3.75 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Finished SizeApproximately 11” tall (depending on hat placement). Gnome without hat is 3.75” tall.