Crochet Fat Gnome

Crochet Fat Gnomes are the perfect whimsical addition to any home décor or gift-giving occasion. These chubby little characters are a joy to create with their round bellies and oversized hats that can be personalized with different colors to match any style. Whether you're a beginner or experienced crocheter, crafting these adorable gnomes is a fun and rewarding project that will bring a smile to your face. They are not only cute but also versatile, as they can be used as ornaments, keychains, or even placed on a shelf to add a touch of charm to your space. So, grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let's get crafting these delightful little fellows!

The Essentials:

Hook: 3.5mm (E).

Wool: DK in green, brown, blue, peach, red, white and yellow.

Above colours makes Gnome as shown. Colours can be changed as required.

Also needed: Black embroidery thread.

Finished Size: 3” tall, 2.5” wide.

Terms:

CH = Chain

SC = Single Crochet

SL ST = Slip Stitch

DEC = Decrease

YO = Yarn Over

NB: I start my amigurumi using CH2 for simplicity, but if you prefer you can use a magic ring.

Body:

Worked in joined rounds.

In green (trousers): CH 2

Round 1: 3 SC in 2nd CH from hook, SL ST to join
Round 2: CH1. 2 SC in each stitch around. SL ST to join (6 SC)
Round 3: CH1. 2 SC in each stitch around. SL ST to join (12 SC)
Round 4: CH1. 2 SC in each stitch around. SL ST to join (24 SC)
Round 5: CH1. {2SC in one stitch, 1SC in next stitch} repeat around. SL ST to join (36 SC)
Round 6-: CH1. SC in each stitch around. SL ST to join (36 SC)

Switch to brown (belt):

Round 7: CH1. 1 SC in each stitch around. SL ST to join (36 SC)

Switch to blue (jumper):

Rounds 8 – 12: CH1. 1 SC in each stitch around. SL ST to join (36 SC)

Switch to peach (head):

Rounds 13 – 14: CH1. 1 SC in each stitch around. SL ST to join (36 SC)
Round 15: CH1. {DEC, SC in next stitch}. Repeat around. SL ST to join (24 SC)
Round 16: CH1. DEC 12 times. (12 SC). SL ST to join

STUFF BODY WITH FIBERFILL.
Round 17: CH1. DEC 6 times. SL ST to join (6 SC)
Round 18: CH1. DEC 3 times. SL ST to join (3 SC)

Sew end shut and sew in tail.

Hat:

Worked in continuous rounds.

In red: CH 2.

Round 1: 4 SC in second chain from hook (4 SC)
Round 2: SC in each stitch around (4 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in each stitch around (8 SC)
Round 4: SCin each stitch around (8 SC)
Round 5: {2 SC in one stitch, SC in next stitch} repeat around (12 SC)
Round 6: SCin each stitch around (12 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in each stitch around (24 SC)
Round 8: SCin each stitch around (24 SC)

Finish off leaving long tail for sewing.

Hair:Create fringe in white however you prefer or use the technique below.
Using a long piece of cardboard, approx 2” wide:
In white:

1: CH1
2: Rest your chain on the thin edge of the cardboard
3: YO going around the cardboard.
4: CH1
Repeat until you have enough fringe to run around ¾ of your hat brim TWICE (approx 7”-8”). Finish off and slip off the card.

Sew fringe around ¾ of the brim of the hat.

Hands and Feet:Worked in joined rounds.

Make x2 in peach and x2 in brown

CH2
Round 1: SC 6 into the centre of second ch from the hook. SL ST to join (6)
Round 2: CH1. Inc around. SL ST to join (12)
Finish, leaving a long tail for sewing.

NB: These can be sewn on as flat circles or bunched into slight bumps – see the photo below.

Beard:In white: Ch 7 (leave long tail for sewing at start)

Row 1: SC along row from 2nd stitch from chain (6 SC)
Rows 2 – 3: SC in each stitch (6 SC)
Row 4: DEC, SC in next two stitches, DEC (4 SC)
Row 5: SC in each stitch (4 SC)
Row 6: DEC, DEC (2 SC)

Finish off and weave in end.

Assembly:

Sew Hat on top of peach section of Body.

Sew beard in place.

Sew a stitch of peach wool to beard (creates a mouth).

Sew hands and feet in place.

Sew a belt buckle in yellow.

Sew black eyes using embroidery thread.

Optional – add a loop of wool to the point of the hat for hanging.