Abbreviations: MC = Magic circle St = Stitch Sc = Single crochet stitch Ss = Slip stitch Rep = Repeat 2tog = Crochet two together, also known as decrease (invisible decrease preferred) Ch1 = Chain one F/o = Finish off. Head & Body (beginning at the top, with tan yarn): Rnd 1: MC with 6sc (6) Rnd 2: 2sc in each st (12) Rnd 3: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (18) Rnd 4: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (24) Rnd 5: 3sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (30) Rnd 6: 4sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (36) Rnd 7-12: 1sc in each st (36) Rnd 13: 4sc then 2tog, rep (30) Rnd 14: 3sc then 2tog, rep (24) (Add your safety eyes between rounds 9 & 10 with four stitches between each eye)Rnd 15: 2sc then 2tog, rep (18) (Stuff your gnome head, you can continue to stuff & shape as you make the body) Rnd 16: 1sc then 2tog, rep (12) (Change to red yarn) Rnd 17: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (18) Rnd 18: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (24) Rnd 19: 3sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (30) Rnd 20: 1sc in each st (30) Rnd 21: 4sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (36) Rnd 22-24: 1sc in each st (36) Rnd 25: 5sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (42)Rnd 26-28: 1sc in each st (42) Rnd 29: 5sc then 2tog, rep (36) Rnd 30: 1sc in each st (36) Rnd 31: 4sc then 2tog, rep (30) (Begin stuffing your body, you can continue stuffing as you go. Be careful not to overstuff the bottom so your gnome will sit flat) Rnd 32: 3sc then 2tog, rep (24) Rnd 33: BLO 2sc then 2tog, rep (18) Rnd 34: 1sc then 2tog, rep (12) Rnd 35: 2tog 6 times (6) Snip your yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave your yarn tail around the front loops of the six remaining stitches and pull to close. Weave your yarn back and forth or knot to secure, then hide the yarn tail inside the body, pulling up slightly so your gnome sits flat.Nose (with tan yarn): Rnd 1: MC with 6sc (6) Rnd 2: 3sc in the next st, 2sc, rep (10) Rnd 3: sc in each st (10) Rnd 4: 2tog 5 times (5) Snip your yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. The nose can be lightly stuffed or left flat, to your preference. Weave your yarn tail around the five remaining stitches and pull to close. Weave your yarn back and forth or knot to secure. If you plan to hot glue the nose to your gnome, hide the remaining tail & snip the yarn.

Hands & Arms (beginning with hands, with tan yarn, make two): Rnd 1: MC with 6sc (6) Rnd 2-3: 1sc in each st (6) (Change to red yarn, tie tails together & stuff lightly into hands) Rnd 4-12: 1sc in each st (6) F/o, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the arms. Sleeve Cuffs (with red yarn, make two): Ch7, f/o leaving a long tail for sewing. You can add or subtract a chain if needed.Hat (with red yarn): Rnd 1: MC with 4sc (4) Rnd 2: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (6) Rnd 3: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (9) Rnd 4: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (12) Rnd 5: 1sc in each st (12) Rnd 6: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (18) Rnd 7: 1sc in each st (18) Rnd 8: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (24) Rnd 9: 1sc in each st (24) Rnd 10: 3sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (30)Rnd 11: 1sc in each st (30) Rnd 12: 4sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (36) Rnd 13-15: 1sc in each st (36) Rnd 16: 5sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (42) Rnd 17-19: 1sc in each st (42) Rnd 20: Ss each st around (42) Snip your yarn. Complete your hat using the invisible finish technique, then weave your yarn tail on the underside of the hat to secure.Gift Bag (with green yarn): The gift bag is crocheted in joined rounds; begin each round with a ss & ch1 in the first st of the round, followed by your first sc in the same st. Rnd 1: MC with 6sc (6) Rnd 2: Ss & ch1, 2sc in each st (12) Rnd 3: Ss & ch1, 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (18) Rnd 4-8: *Ss & ch1, 1sc in each st* for 5 rounds (18) Rnd 9: Ss & ch1, sc in the same st, ch1, skip the next st, *sc, ch1, skip the next st* to the end of the round (9sc, 9ch1)Rnd 10: Ss & ch1, 3sc in each ch1 space to the end of the round (27) Snip your yarn & f/o using the invisible finish technique; weave your yarn tail on the inside of your bag to secure.Finishing your bag: Stuff your bag lightly up to rnd 8. Next, cut a length of gold or silver yarn & weave it around the ch1 spaces of rnd 9. Cinch the two tails closed and tie a bow to secure.

Finishing your bag: Stuff your bag lightly up to rnd 8. Next, cut a length of gold or silver yarn & weave it around the ch1 spaces of rnd 9. Cinch the two tails closed and tie a bow to secure.Finishing your bag: Stuff your bag lightly up to rnd 8. Next, cut a length of gold or silver yarn & weave it around the ch1 spaces of rnd 9. Cinch the two tails closed and tie a bow to secure.Finishing Your Gnome: Attaching the beard (see photos): To add the beard, begin by cutting approximately 60 strands of white yarn. Beginning at the last round of the head, attach 6-8 strands of yarn, centered between the eyes. (To attach a strand, insert your hook behind the post of a stitch, pull the yarn through at its center, then pull the tail ends through the center loop.) Next, add 10+ strands to each round, working your way up to the last round directly under the eyes. For the last round closest to the eyes, leave two stitches free between the eyes so you have a gap to add the nose. Add additional or fewer strands to each round to your preference. If you would like a bushy beard, separate the individual strands of each piece of yarn by hand or with a darning needle. Attaching the nose: Stitch or carefully hot glue the nose to your gnome in the beard gap. The top of his nose should be level with the top of round 9. Attaching the sleeve cuffs: Wrap your chained piece around the arm between rounds three and four so the color change is covered. Stitch the cuff down around the arm using one of the tails. Hide the yarn tails in the back of the arm to secure.Attaching the arms: Attach your arms on either side of your gnome. The top of each arm should be level with the top of round 18.Attaching the gift bag: Stitch or carefully hot glue the gift bag between your gnome’s hands.