Add a sprinkle of whimsy to your holiday décor with the Amigurumi Santa Christmas Gnome, a jolly little fellow who’s ready to spread festive cheer from his chunky feet to his pom-pom-topped hat! 🎅🧶 With a fluffy beard, curved cap, and tiny gift balls tucked by his side, this handmade gnome brings cozy charm and playful personality to any Christmas setup. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled among pinecones, or greeting guests from your tabletop, he’s sure to be a seasonal favorite.

Perfect for crocheters who love character-rich designs and sturdy, display-ready projects, this pattern invites you to explore soft textures, bold colors, and delightful details. Customize his gifts, add a twinkle to his eyes, or stitch up a whole gnome crew for extra holiday magic. The Amigurumi Santa Gnome is a joyful way to stitch up warmth, wonder, and a touch of handmade enchantment—one loop at a time! 🧵🎄

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🎅 Amigurumi Santa Christmas Gnome Crochet Pattern

Crochet this festive Santa Christmas Gnome to bring joy to your holiday décor! With his fluffy beard, tall curved hat, round feet, and tiny gift balls, he’s the perfect handmade decoration for Christmas tables, shelves, or under the tree.

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✨ Skill Level

Beginner–Intermediate – basic shaping, sewing, and simple embroidery.

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📏 Finished Size

Approx. 22–25 cm (9–10 in) tall when made with medium-weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

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🧶 Materials

• Yarn (Worsted / Medium weight):
  • Red – body, hat, arms, gifts
  • White – beard, pom-pom, ribbons
  • Green – gift balls, holly leaves
  • Beige/Peach – nose & hands
• Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
• Polyfill stuffing
• Yarn needle & scissors
• Faux fur yarn (optional for beard, or use cut yarn strands)
• Small piece of craft wire or pipe cleaner (optional, to curve hat)

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🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR = Magic Ring
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc2tog)
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• FO = fasten off

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🧍 Body

With red yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)

Rounds 8–21: sc around (42) – stuff as you go for a chubby belly.

22. (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
23. sc around (36)
24. (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
25. sc around (30)
26. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
27. sc around (24)
28. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
29. sc around (18)
30. (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
31. dec × 6 (6)

FO, close hole.

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🦶 Feet (Make 2)

With red yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)

Rounds 5–8: sc around (24)
9. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
10. (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)

Stuff firmly. FO, leave tail for sewing.

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🎩 Hat

With red yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
4. (3 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
5. (4 sc, inc) × 3 (18)
6. (5 sc, inc) × 3 (21)
7. (6 sc, inc) × 3 (24)
8. (7 sc, inc) × 3 (27)
9. (8 sc, inc) × 3 (30)

Continue increasing every few rounds until base = ~42 sts.

Work even (sc around) until hat measures ~18–20 cm.
👉 For a longer slouch: add 2–3 extra rows.

Curve tip:

• Crochet last 6–8 rows with slightly tighter tension on one side.
• Optional: insert pipe cleaner or floral wire for a permanent curve.

FO, leave tail.

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🎀 Pom-Pom

Option 1: Make a yarn pom-pom and sew to hat tip.
Option 2: Crochet ball:

1. MR, 6 sc
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. sc around (12)
4. dec × 6 (6)

Stuff lightly, sew to hat tip.

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👃 Nose

With beige yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc × 6 (12)
   3–4. sc around (12)
3. (1 sc, dec) × 4 (8)

FO, stuff lightly, sew under brim.

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🧔 Beard

• Cut 30–35 strands of white yarn, ~10–12 cm long.
• Attach under the brim in 3–4 rows using latch-hook method, starting beneath the nose and fanning outward.
• Trim into a wide triangular shape.
• Option: use faux fur yarn for a fluffy look.

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💪 Arms (Make 2)

With red yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc × 6 (12)
   3–6. sc around (12)

Switch to beige:

7–9. sc around (12)

FO, stuff lightly, sew to sides.

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🌿 Holly Decoration

Leaf (Make 2–3, green):
Ch 7. In 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Work down other side of chain to mirror. FO.

Berries (Make 3, red):
MR, 6 sc. FO.

Sew leaves + berries to hat brim.

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🎁 Gift Balls (Make 2–3)

With red or green yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
   4–5. sc around (18)
4. (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
5. dec × 6 (6)

Stuff firmly. FO.
Wrap with contrasting yarn and tie into bow.

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🧷 Final Assembly

1. Feet – Sew to body bottom, angled slightly outward.
2. Nose – Attach under hat brim, centered.
3. Beard – Add dense yarn strands/faux fur in rows under nose. Trim into wide triangle.
4. Arms – Sew to sides of body, angled slightly forward.
5. Hat – Place on head, covering beard top and nose. Curve tip forward, sew securely.
6. Pom-Pom – Attach to tip of hat.
7. Holly – Sew leaves + berries to one side of brim.
8. Gift Balls – Place near feet and secure with stitches if desired.

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🎉 Finishing Touches

• Fluff and trim beard for neatness.
• Bend hat tip slightly forward for personality.
• Position gift balls at Santa’s feet for festive charm.

Your Santa Gnome is now complete — with a chubby belly, curved hat, fluffy beard, and his Christmas gifts. A handmade treasure for your holiday collection! 🎅✨