Celebrate the magic of winter with the Amigurumi Winter Gnome Couple, a charming pair that brings frosty flair and cozy vibes to your holiday décor! ❄️🧶 With the bearded gentleman donning an icy blue hat and the elegant lady dressed in a sparkling gown with snowy braids, these two are the perfect handmade companions for your seasonal setup. Whether perched on a mantel, nestled among pinecones, or gifted to someone special, they’re sure to warm hearts all season long.
Perfect for crocheters who love whimsical characters and festive details, this pattern invites you to explore wintry textures, soft hues, and playful accessories. Add a tiny lantern, stitch on snowflake accents, or create a whole gnome village to complete the scene. The Amigurumi Winter Gnome Couple is a delightful way to stitch up charm, coziness, and a sprinkle of handmade holiday magic—one loop at a time! 🧵⛄
❄️ Amigurumi Winter Gnome Couple Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of Scandinavian winter charm into your home with this adorable gnome pair! The bearded gentleman in his icy blue hat and the lady with snowy braids and a sparkling dress make the perfect seasonal duo for your holiday décor.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – You’ll need to know basic amigurumi stitches, simple embroidery, and hair/beard attachment techniques.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Light beige – skin/nose, hands
- Grey – male body, male feet
- Blue – female body/dress, female shoes, hair bows
- White – female hat, trims, beard, embroidery thread (snowflakes)
- Icy blue – male hat
- Cream – female hair/braids
- Dark blue – embroidery for snowflakes on hat
- Faux fur yarn (for male beard)
- Crochet hook 3.5–4 mm
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
👨 Male Winter Gnome
Feet (Grey, make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc around (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff, FO.
Body (Grey)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc around (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–18. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
20–21. sc around (30)
Stuff firmly. FO.
Nose (Beige)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc around (12)
3–4. sc around (12) - (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff, FO. Sew to face.
Hat (Icy Blue)
Work a tall cone shape:
- MR, 4 sc
- sc around (4)
- (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
- sc around (6)
- (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
Continue increasing every few rounds until ~54–60 sts at base.
Work even for 10–12 cm. FO.
👉 Embroidery: Use white yarn/thread to stitch small stars/snowflakes scattered across the hat. Use straight stitches radiating from a center point for simple snowflakes.
Beard
Cut strands of white faux fur yarn ~10–12 cm long. Attach under nose using latch hook method. Trim and brush lightly for fullness.
👩 Female Winter Gnome
Feet (Blue with White Trim, make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc around (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Switch to white, 1 round sc for shoe trim. Stuff, FO.
Body/Dress (Blue with White Hem)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc around (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–16. sc around (36) - Switch to white, 2 rounds sc (for thick visible hem). FO.
👉 Embroidery: Sew a large crocheted snowflake appliqué (made separately in white) to the center of the chest.
Snowflake appliqué (white):
- MR, ch 5, sl st to ring x6 (6 spokes).
- On each spoke: [sl st, ch 2, sl st] for points. FO.
Nose (Beige)
(Same as male.)
Hat (White)
Work same as male hat but in white yarn. FO.
👉 Embroidery: With dark blue yarn, embroider 2–3 large snowflakes around hat using straight stitches radiating outward.
Hair (Braids, Cream Yarn)
- Cut 12–14 strands ~20 cm each.
- Attach to head sides. Divide into 3 sections each side and braid.
- Tie ends with small blue bows (crocheted chains or ribbon).
❄️ Assembly
- Attach feet to bottom of bodies.
- Sew heads onto bodies.
- Position noses below hat brims.
- Attach beard (male) or braids with bows (female).
- Sew hats tilted forward to cover eyes.
- Add embroidery:
- Male hat → scattered white stars.
- Female hat → dark blue snowflakes.
- Female dress → centered crocheted snowflake appliqué.
🎀 Finishing Touches
- Fluff beard with a comb for a fuller look.
- Adjust braids neatly and secure bows.
- Add a hanging loop to the hats if you want them as ornaments.
✨ And now your Winter Gnome Couple is complete — the perfect handmade pair to bring festive Scandinavian magic to your holiday season!
