Crochet Amigurumi Gnome Face Tutorial

Crochet Amigurumi Gnome Face is such a delightful project to work on! Creating these charming little faces brings a touch of whimsy and magic to your crochet endeavors. With their rosy cheeks, cheerful expressions, and tiny hats, these gnomes are bound to bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned crocheter, the intricate details and endless customization options make each gnome face a unique and fun creation.

Materials Needed

For this DIY you’ll need:

• ♥ Yarn in 2 colors of green and beige (I used cotton thread).
• ♥ Crochet hook.
• ♥ Stitch marker.
• ♥ Yarn needle.
• ♥ Scissors.
• ♥ Fiber Fill.
• ♥ 2 Safety eyes (about 7mm).

Stitches Used

CH = Chain.
SC = Single Crochet.
HDC = Half Double Crochet.
DC = Double Crochet.
Foundation SC.
ST = Stitch.
Inc = Increase.
Dec = Decrease.
Slst = Slip Stitch.
(…) = Repeat the space in brackets the given number of times.
[…] = Total number of stitches.

Hat Patterns

Hat Version 1 (Straight Point)

1: 4SC in magic ring. [4]
2: (1SC, inc), 2 times. [6]
3: (2SC, inc), 2 times. [8]
4: (3SC, inc), 2 times. [10]
5: (4SC, inc), 2 times. [12]
6: (5SC, inc), 2 times. [14]
7: (6SC, inc), 2 times. [16]
8: (7SC, inc), 2 times. [18]
9: (5SC, inc), 3 times. [21]
10: SC in each st around. [21]
11: SC in each st around. [21]
12: 2SC, 1HDC, 7DC, 1HDC, 10 SC. [21]
Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.

Hat Version 2 (Curved Hat)

1: 4SC in magic ring. [4]
2: (1SC, inc), 2 times. [6]
3: (2SC, inc), 2 times. [8]
4: 7SC, inc. [9]
5: 4SC, inc, 4SC. [10]
6: inc, 5SC, inc, 4SC. [13]
7: 1SC, inc, 6SC, inc, 3SC. [14]
8: 3SC, inc, 7SC, inc, 2SC. [16]
9: (5SC, inc) 2 times, 4SC. [18]
10: (5SC, inc), 3 times. [21]
11: SC in each st around. [21]
12: SC in each st around. [21]
13: 2SC, 1HDC, 7DC, 1HDC, 10 SC. [21]
Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.

Head Pattern

1: 6SC in magic ring. [6]
2: Inc in each st around. [12]
3: (1SC, inc), 6 times. [18]
4: (5SC, inc), 3 times. [21]
5: SC in each st around. [21]
8: SC in each st around. [21]
9: (5SC, dec), 3 times. [18]
10: (1SC, dec), 6 times. [12] Stuff the head lightly.
11: Dec in each st around. [6]
Fasten off and weave in tail.
Note: In between row 5 and 6, you want to add the safety eyes.

Scarf Pattern

1: Make 40 foundation SC. [40]
2: CH1, turn, 40SC. [40]
Fasten off and weave in tails.

Ears Pattern

Chain 2, insert in 2nd chain from hook, 1SC. Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.

Assembling the Gnome

Put the head inside the hat, and sew them together. Form the scarf the way you like and sew it to the head as well. Add the ears to both sides of the face and you are done! Isn’t it cute?!