Easter crochet gnomes are an adorable way to bring a little handmade Easter charm into your home this season. This Easter gnome is just the beginning — we’re building a full year of holiday gnomes together, with a brand new hat pattern for every season and celebration. You can view the pattern completely free on this page, or you can buy the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: March 26, 2026 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Easy
Finished Size | Medium: 7″ Tall; Small: 5.5″ Tall
Easter décor doesn’t have to mean plastic eggs and store-bought baskets. These crochet gnomes bring serious handmade charm to your spring setup — whether he’s peeking out from a tiered tray, nestled in an Easter basket, or guarding the mantel until the egg hunt begins.
He’s small, he’s speedy, and he’s got the cutest hat you’ll ever make. This pattern works up in just a couple of hours, so you can make one for every room — or one for every person on your Easter list.
About Our Easter Crochet Gnomes Pattern
Gnomes are one of the best-kept secrets in amigurumi — and this Easter version is proof. No embroidered features, no fiddly facial details, no stressing over whether the eyes are even. That big fluffy beard handles everything!
Finishing is refreshingly straightforward too. Less seaming means less time weaving ends and second-guessing yourself, and more time actually crocheting. Whether this is your first amigurumi or your fiftieth, these crochet gnomes are the kind of project that reminds you why you picked up a hook in the first place.
This Easter gnome is part of a growing holiday series — catch up on all the gnome patterns here so your village is ready for every celebration.
You can view our simple ribbed beanie knitting pattern completely free on this page. But, if you prefer having a digital copy that you can save or print, we’ve got you covered with that option as well.
If you’d like to support our work here at B.Hooked, purchasing the digital pattern is a wonderful way to do so!
Recommended Supplies
- Medium Gnome: 120 yds (body) Medium-Weight (#4) yarn, held double strand; 50 yds (hat) Medium-Weight (#4) yarn; About 10 yds for the band.
- Small Gnome: 94 yds (body) Medium-Weight (#4) yarn, held double strand; 30 yds (hat) Medium-Weight (#4) yarn; About 7 yds for the band.
- 6.5 mm crochet hook (Body)
- 4.5 mm crochet hook (Hat, buckle and band)
- Beard & Nose
- Stuffing
- Weighted Beads (Optional)
- Hot Glue
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
These Easter crochet gnomes are very flexible when it comes to yarn choices making it great for using up scrap yarn from your stash. For the my medium gnome body I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in charcoal, and for the hat I used Lion Brand Scarfie Lite, Tartan. For my small gnome hat I used some discontinued scrap yarn that has been in my stash for a while.
The beard and nose are really what makes these Easter crochet gnomes adorable. I bought this set from Amazon which includes 15 beards in three different colors/sizes so I can make more gnomes (which I plan to do for all the seasons and holidays this year!) as well as the wooden noses.
I also added these weighted beads to the bottom of the body so they would sit nicely wherever I display them. A hot glue gun is the easiest way I have found to add the beard and nose, and of course you’ll need a little stuffing as well.
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Ch Chain
- Hdc Half Double Crochet
- Dc Double Crochet
- Hk Hook
- Rem Remaining
- Rep Repeat
- Sc Single Crochet
- Slst Slip Stitch
- St(s) Stitch(es)
- YO Yarn Over Hook
Easter Crochet Gnomes Pattern Notes
Our Easter crochet gnomes pattern is written in US crochet terms and works up in continuous rounds (body), and joined rounds (hat), for a variety of fun and interesting skills. It doesn’t require a lot of yarn, and only takes a couple of hours from start to finish, making it one of those rare projects you can actually complete in a single sitting.
The only seaming involved is attaching the feet, but you can skip that step entirely for a completely no-sew gnome. Simply leave the feet off and your gnome will stand just as proudly on his flat base.
This pattern recommends using the magic ring to start crocheting in the round. Learn how to make a magic ring with our tutorial here.
Finished Size: Medium: 7″ Tall; Small: 5.5″ Tall including the hat
Gauge: First 4 rounds measures 3″ in diameter
Not sure what gauge is? Check out our comprehensive guide to learn all about it here.
Easter Crochet Gnomes Pattern
Medium Gnome Body
Round 1: Holding two strands of medium-weight yarn together,make a magic ring with 6 sc. Don’t join. Continue crocheting in a spiral. (6 sts)
Round 2: Make 2 sc in every st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Make 1 sc in first st. *2 sc in next stitch. 1 Sc in next st. Rep from * to last st. 2 sc in last st. (18 sts)
Round 4: Make 1 sc in the first 2 sts. *2 sc in next st. 1 Sc in next 2 sts. Rep from * to last st. 2 sc in last st. (24 sts)
Round 5: Make 1 sc in first 3 sts. *2 sc in next st. 1 Sc in next 3 sts. Rep from * to last st. 2 sc in last st. (30 sts)
Rounds 6-17: Make 1 sc in every st. (30 sts)
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Round 18: Make 1 sc in first 3 sts. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in next 3 sts. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. (24 sts)
Round 19: Make 1 sc in every st. (24 sts)
Round 20: Make 1 sc in the first 2 sts. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in the next 2 sts. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. (18 sts)
Round 21: Make 1 sc in every st. (18 sts)
Add the weight beads and stuffing.
Round 22: Make 1 sc in the first st. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in the next st. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. (12 sts)
Round 23: *Sc2tog. Rep from * to last st. (6 sts)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Medium Gnome Feet (Make 2)
Round 1: Holding two strands of medium-weight yarn together,make a magic ring with 6 sc. Don’t join. Continue crocheting in a spiral. (6 sts)
Round 2: Make 2 sc in every st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Make 2 sc in the first st, and 1 sc in the next 4 sts. Make 2 sc in the next st, and 1 sc in the last 6 sts. (14 sts)
Rounds 4-6: Make 1 sc in every st. (14 sts)
Fasten off, but leave a tail to sew each foot to the body.
Add a small amout of stuffing to each foot and sew it closed. Then sew each foot to the body.
Medium Gnome Hat
Use contrast color yarn and 4.5mm crochet hook. Work with only one strand of yarn.
Round 1: Ch 44. Being careful not to twist the chain, slst in the first ch to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in every ch. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. (44 sts)
Rounds 2-9 : Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in every st. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. (44 sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Use the tail to seam the top edge closed.
Ears:
Row 1: Join the same yarn in either corner at the closed edge. Ch 13. Slst in the 2nd ch from the hk. Work the following stitches, one in each ch: 1 sc, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. Rotate the work so you are working in the underside of the chain. Work the following stitches, one in each ch: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 2 hdc, 1 sc, slst. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Repeat at the opposite corner for the other ear.
Pulling the two corners together, tie the ears and use remaining ends to secure the crown and tidy the ears so they sit how you like.
Band:
Round 1: With color B, join in any chain at the starting edge of the hat. Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Then make 1 dc in every ch. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. (44 sts)
Rounds 2-3: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in every st. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. (44 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends. Fold the band up.
Easter Crochet Gnome: Small Body
Round 1: Holding two strands of medium-weight yarn together,make a magic ring with 6 sc. Don’t join. Continue crocheting in a spiral. (6 sts)
Round 2: Make 2 sc in every st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Make 1 sc in first st. *2 sc in next stitch. 1 Sc in next st. Rep from * to last st. 2 sc in last st. (18 sts)
Round 4: Make 1 sc in the first 2 sts. *2 sc in next st. 1 Sc in next 2 sts. Rep from * to last st. 2 sc in last st. (24 sts)
Rounds 5-12: Make 1 sc in every st. (24 sts)
Round 13: Make 1 sc in the first 2 sts. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in the next 2 sts. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. (18 sts)
Round 14: Make 1 sc in every st. (18 sts)
Add the weight beads and stuffing.
Round 15: Make 1 sc in the first st. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in the next st. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. (12 sts)
Round 23: *Sc2tog. Rep from * to last st. (6 sts)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Small Gnome Feet (Make 2)
Round 1: Holding two strands of medium-weight yarn together,make a magic ring with 6 sc. Don’t join. Continue crocheting in a spiral. (6 sts)
Round 2: Make 2 sc in the first st, and 1 sc in the next 2 sts. Make 2 sc in the next st, and 1 sc in the last 2 sts. (8 sts)
Rounds 3-4: Make 1 sc in every st. (8 sts)
Fasten off, but leave a tail to sew each foot to the body.
Add a small amout of stuffing to each foot and sew it closed. Then sew each foot to the body.
Small Gnome Hat
Use contrast color yarn and 4.5mm crochet hook. Work with only one strand of yarn.
Round 1: Ch 34. Being careful not to twist the chain, slst in the first ch to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in every ch. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. (34 sts)
Rounds 2-7: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in every st. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. (34 sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Use the tail to seam the top edge closed.
Ears:
Row 1: Join color A yarn in either corner at the closed edge. Ch 13. Slst in the 2nd ch from the hk. Work the following stitches, one in each ch: 1 sc, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. Rotate the work so you are working in the underside of the chain. Work the following stitches, one in each ch: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 2 hdc, 1 sc, slst. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Repeat at the opposite corner for the other ear.
Pulling the two corners together, tie the ears and use remaining ends to secure the crown and tidy the ears so they sit how you like.
Band:
Round 1: With color B, join in any chain at the starting edge of the hat. Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Then make 1 dc in every ch. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. (34 sts)
Rounds 2-3: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in every st. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. (34 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends. Fold the band up.
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