Halloween Witchy Gnome Free Crochet Pattern

I am so excited to participate in this year’s Halloween CAL hosted by CAL Central! We have 12 fun Halloween-themed crochet patterns for you to make and an amazing End-of-CAL giveaway! To find out more about the 2022 Halloween Crochet Along, check out the introduction post from Underground Crafter. My pattern contribution is an adorable little Witch Gnome. She is super fun to make and would be an adorable addition to your Halloween decor. Scroll down to check out the FREE crochet pattern for my Halloween Witchy Gnome. I hope you enjoy it! Happy Crocheting!

This post contains affiliate links. I do receive a commission if you make a purchase through my link(s), which helps support my blog and allows me to bring you more great posts!

Halloween Witchy Gnome

Add to Ravelry Queue and Favorites

Purchase PDF on Ravelry
Purchase PDF on Etsy

Materials:

• Approximately 60 yds of Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn in 3 colors:
  • Approximately 30 yds of Color A; I used Furls Wander Yarn* in the Obsidian colorway
  • Approximately 23 yds of Color B; I used Furls Wander Yarn* in the Orchid colorway
  • Approximately 7 yds of Color C; I used Furls Wander Yarn* in the Campfire colorway
• Size H 5mm Furls Streamline Galaxy Polaris Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*
• Poly Pellets* or Fiber Fill*
• 1 – Medium Green Pom Pom*
• 1 – Medium Orange Pom Pom* (optional)
• 2 – Small Green Pom Poms*
• 1 – Green Pipe Cleaner* (optional)
• Hot Glue Gun*
• Tulle* (optional)

*affiliate link

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Abbreviations:

ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st(s) – slip stitch(es)
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

16 stitches & 20 rows = 4″ (in sc)

Finished Size:

Notes:

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
• The parts of this project are worked in a continuous round. Do not join unless otherwise indicated.

Instructions:

BODY:
With Color A,
Magic Circle, ch 1,
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic circle. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc into each st around. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *1 sc into the next st, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (36 sts)
Round 7-17: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (36 sts)
Round 18: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc dec over the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (30 sts)
Round 19: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. (30 sts)

HAT TOP:
With Color B,
Magic Circle, ch 1,
Round 1: 3 sc into the magic circle. (3 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts. (4 sts)
Round 3: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts. (5 sts)
Round 4: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts. (6 sts)
Round 5: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 5 sts. (7 sts)
Round 6: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 6 sts. (8 sts)
Round 7: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 7 sts. (9 sts)
Round 8: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 8 sts. (10 sts)
Round 9: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the last 4 sts. (12 sts)
Round 10: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the last 5 sts. (14 sts)
Round 11: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the last 6 sts. (16 sts)
Round 12: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 7 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the last 7 sts. (18 sts)
Round 13: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 8 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the last 8 sts. (20 sts)
Round 14: 2 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 9 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the last 9 sts, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. (22 sts)

HAT BRIM:
With Color B,
Magic Circle, ch 1,
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic circle. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc into each st around. (12 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc into the next st, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Round 4: *1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Round 5: *1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Round 6: *1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Round 7: *1 sc into each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Round 8: *1 sc into each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, fasten off. (48 sts)

ARMS (Make 2):
With Color B,
Magic Circle, ch 1,
Round 1: 4 sc into the magic circle. (4 sts)
Rounds 2-9: 1 sc into each st around. (4 sts)
Round 10: 1 sc into each st around, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. (4 sts)

Finish:

• Begin stuffing the body with fiber fill or poly pellets. I chose poly pellets because I wanted my gnome to stand on it’s own. If you are using poly pellets, make sure to place them in a pair of old tights or any piece of fabric that you can secure so the pellets do not fall out.
• With Color C, you will make 2 braids. Cut 6 strands of yarn for each side (12 total) measuring approximately 12″ long. You can make them longer or shorter depending on how long you would like your braids. Fold the strands in half and pull half of the strands through the side of the gnome’s body (through one of the stitches in the last round.) Make a knot to secure the braids to the body. Braid the strands. When you’ve reached the desired length of your braids, knot the bottom and trim the ends so that they are even. Repeat for the other side.
• Using the yarn tail an a yarn needle, sew one of the arms to one side of the body. Repeat for the other side.
• For the hat, using the yarn tail and a yarn needle, sew the top of the hat to the brim. You can add some fiber fill to the inside to keep it from losing it’s shape. Attach the hat to the body using the remaining yarn tails and yarn needle.
• Weave all ends.
• Using the hot glue gun, glue the medium green pom pom to the front of the gnome. This will be the nose. Hot glue the smaller green pom poms to each of the hands.
• These next steps are optional but can add some cute final touches to your gnome. Take the medium orange pom pom and cut a slit into the top. Cut a tiny piece of the green pipe cleaner. Insert a small drop of hot glue into the pom pom and stick the pipe cleaner in to create a pumpkin. Glue the pumpkin to the gnome’s hands.
• I took 2 small pieces of tulle in black and neon yellow and sewed it to the back of my gnome to add a little cape. You can also hot glue it if you don’t have a needle and thread.