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Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern

Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a plush Gnome pillow approximately 45x35cm in a sitting pose, depending on your yarn and tension. It includes step-by-step instructions for the pillow body, hat, pompom, nose, moustache curls, arms, legs, mittens and shoes. Techniques include working in continuous rounds, front/back loop color work and simple decreases and increases. Photos and clear row counts are included to help you follow along easily.

Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Ideal as a festive gift or home accent, the pillow uses plush yarn for a soft finish and a structured hat to top the design. You will sew and stuff parts as you go for the best shape and finish.

Why You'll Love This Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple shapes into a very expressive character with minimal sewing. I enjoy how the color changes create a belt and hat detail that really bring the gnome to life. The curled moustache and pompom are small, satisfying details that make the finished pillow feel handmade and special. I also appreciate that the pattern is adaptable — you can change yarn weight or colors to make different sizes and moods. Making this pillow is a relaxing project that results in a giftable item everyone will love.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing yarn color palettes; try woodland tones for a rustic gnome or pastels for a nursery-friendly version.

To make a mini keychain version, use a thinner yarn and a smaller hook; alternatively use bulky yarn and a larger hook for an oversized, cuddle-ready pillow.

I often swap the belt color or make the belt closure larger or smaller by changing the number of chains to fit different widths.

Try adding tiny embroidered eyes or felt cheeks behind the nose for a different face style, or replace the moustache curls with a small braided beard for variety.

If you want the hat to stand taller, add extra rows to the hat before beginning decreases or use a tighter tension in the final red rows.

I sometimes add a small pocket sewn to the front for a hidden gift, or attach a loop at the hat tip so the gnome can hang as an ornament.

Want posable legs? Insert thin wire into the legs before stuffing to allow a bend that holds a sitting pose.

Experiment with textured stitches for the pillow body to create stripes, ribbing, or a faux-knit look that adds depth without changing shape.

Make sets with matching mini gnomes using the same palette — they look great as a table centerpiece or under the tree.

When gifting, include a small care note: gentle hand wash and reshape to keep the plush yarn looking its best.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch count when changing rows can cause misaligned sides; count your stitches at the end of key rows and use a marker to keep consistent counts. ✗ Cutting the red yarn after the colourwork will ruin the hat shaping later; keep the red loop and do not tighten it until the hat is completed as instructed. ✗ Overstuffing the pillow will distort the square shape and hat; fill gradually and concentrate stuffing in the lower edges to keep the pillow stable. ✗ Forgetting to work in the correct loops for the red border will change the hat join; carefully follow instructions to crochet front loops or back loops when specified. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning first leads to asymmetry; pin nose, arms and legs before sewing to check placement and spacing.

Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cozy Gnome pillow that doubles as a holiday decoration and cuddly friend. This pattern guides you through a soft sitting dwarf pillow with a removable hat, pompom, nose, curled moustache details, arms and legs. Clear step-by-step rows and photos make assembly straightforward so you can create a charming gift or seasonal accent.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Gnome pillow Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby (or YarnArt Dolce) - red (about 1.5 skein)
  • 02
    Yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby (or YarnArt Dolce) - gray (about 2 skeins)
  • 03
    Beige yarn - small amount for face/nose (approx 1 skein or less)
  • 04
    White yarn - small amount for pompon, moustache and nose (approx 0.5-1 skein)
  • 05
    Black yarn - less than 0.5 skein for belt stripe
  • 06
    Yellow yarn - small amount for belt closure detail (a few meters)
  • 07
    Holofiber (polyester stuffing) - enough to fill pillow and small parts

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm (you can use 4mm if needed)
  • 02
    Needle with a large eye for sewing
  • 03
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Pins for assembly placement
  • 06
    Yarn needle for weaving ends
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    Cardboard for shoe soles (optional)
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    Polyester stuffing (holofiber)

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Size of the pillow is 45x35cm (height in sitting position to the end of the hat) and may vary depending on yarn, hook and tension.

— Pillow :

Row 1 :

crochet 90 ch

Row 2 :

connect with the first loop, crocheting 1 sc (it will be the first loop of the 2nd row) and crochet 89 sc {90}

Row 3 - 14 (13 rows) :

90 sc {90}

Row 15 - 18 (4 rows) :

90 sc {90} (crochet with black yarn)

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Change the color to the gray, continue to crochet with gray yarn.

Row 19 - 35 (17 rows) :

90 sc {90}

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Crochet the next row with red yarn in front loops of the 35th row.

Row 36 :

90 sc {90} (crochet with red yarn in back loops of the 35th row). This is the basic 36th row.

Row 37 :

crochet again with red yarn in front loops of the 36th row: 90 sc {90}

Row 37 :

crochet with gray yarn in back loops of the 36th row: 90 sc {90}

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Do not cut off the red yarn, do not tighten the loop, we will crochet the hat later. Now continue to crochet with gray yarn, as usual. Crochet in both loops of the 37th row.

Row 38 - 40 (4 rows) :

90 sc {90}

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To keep the top of the pillow flat, you can crochet more 8-9 sc. Leave the long tail for sewing, tighten the loop. Sew the top of the pillow, secure the thread, hide it inside. Do not fill yet.

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Crochet 21 ch with yellow yarn, tighten the last loop and leave the thread for sewing (belt closure).

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Mark with pins the place where will be the belt closure and sew on it. Secure the thread, hide the ends inside. You can crochet less or more ch to adjust the closure size.

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Fill the pillow with the holofiber evenly, fill well the lower edges to make the pillow hold its shape.

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Crochet the hat. Go back to the 37th row, continue to crochet with red yarn in both sides of the loops as usual. Because it will be the 3rd row of the hat, start the numbering from the 3rd row.

Row 3 - 6 (4 rows) :

90 sc {90}

Row 7 :

(13 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {84}

Row 8 :

(12 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {78}

Row 9 :

(11 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {72}

Row 10 :

(10 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {66}

Row 11 :

66 sc

Row 12 :

(9 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {60}

Row 13 :

(8 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {54}

Row 14 :

54 sc

Row 15 :

(7 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {48}

Row 16 :

(6 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {42}

Row 17 :

42 sc

Row 18 :

(5 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {36}

Row 19 :

(4 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {30}

Row 20 :

30 sc

Row 21 :

(3 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {24}

Row 22 :

(2 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {18}

Row 23 :

18 sc

Row 24 :

18 sc

Row 25 :

(1 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {12}

Row 26 :

12 sc

Row 27 :

(dec) – repeat 6 times {6}

Info :

Secure the thread and hide it inside. Hat is complete.

— Pompon :

Row 1 :

6 sc in magic ring {6} (use white yarn)

Row 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Row 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Row 4 - 6 (3 rows) :

18 sc

Row 7 :

(1 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {12}. Fill with holofiber.

Row 8 :

(dec) – repeat 6 times {6}. Leave the thread for sewing. Tighten the loop and sew on the pompon to the hat.

— Nose :

Row 1 :

6 sc in magic ring {6} (crochet with white yarn)

Row 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Row 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Row 4 :

(2 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {24}

Row 5 :

(3 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {30}

Row 6 :

(4 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {36}

Rows 7 - 9 (3 rows) :

36 sc

Row 10 :

(4 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {30}. Leave the thread for sewing. Fill the nose and sew it close to the hat. Tighten the thread, hide it inside the nose.

— Arms (2 details) :

Finger (P1) :

Crochet the finger with red yarn: Row 1: 6 sc in magic ring {6}. Row 2: 6 sc. Fold the edges and sew them together, crocheting 3 sc together.

Mitten (P2) :

Crochet the mitten with red yarn: Row 1: 6 sc in magic ring {6}. Row 2: (inc) – repeat 6 times {12}. Row 3: (1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}. Row 4 - 7 (4 rows): 18 sc. Row 8: (1 sc, dec) – repeat 6 times {12}. Row 9: 2 sc, add the finger, crocheting together with the mitten 3 sc, 7 sc {12}. Row 10: 12 sc.

Row 11 :

crochet 12 sc with gray yarn in back loops, do not tighten the loop, do not cut off the thread.

Row 11 :

crochet 12 sc, sl st with red yarn in the front loops of the 10th row and tighten the loop. Secure the red yarn, hide it inside. Fill the mitten with holofiber and continue to crochet with gray yarn.

Row 12 - 18 (7 rows) :

12 sc

Info :

Do not fill the arms, sew on the arms to the pillow on the sides between the 24th and 25th rows, counting from the bottom of the pillow.

— Legs (2 details) :

Row 1 :

crochet 8 ch (red yarn)

Row 2 :

crochet the chain, starting from the 2nd loop from the hook: 6 sc, 3 sc in 1 loop, 6 sc, 3 sc in 1 loop {18}

Row 3 :

6 sc, inc, inc, inc, 6 sc, inc, inc, inc {24}

Row 4 :

8 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc {28}

Row 5 :

8 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 9 sc. Finish the row here, do not crochet to the end. Move the marker; the beginning of the next row will be in this place.

Row 6 :

crochet 31 sc in back loops

Row 7 :

crochet 31 sc as usual in both sides of the loops, put the carton inside the shoe.

Row 8 :

31 sc

Row 9 :

dec, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 21 sc, dec {27}

Row 10 :

1 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 19 sc, dec {24}

Row 11 :

dec, dec, dec, 16 sc, dec {20}

Row 12 :

dec, dec, 16 sc {18}

Row 13 :

18 sc

Info :

Do not tighten the loop, do not cut off the thread.

Row 14 :

crochet 18 sc with gray yarn in back loops of the previous row. Do not tighten the loop, do not cut off the thread.

Row 14 :

crochet 18 sc, sl st with red yarn in front loops of the 13th row and tighten the loop, secure the thread and hide it inside the shoe.

Row 15 :

continue to crochet with gray yarn: 18 sc. Fill the shoe with holofiber, do not fill the leg.

Row 16 - 21 (6 rows) :

18 sc

Info :

Tighten the loop, leave the long thread for sewing. Sew onto the bottom of the pillow; the distance from the edge of the pillow is about 4-5 sc.

— Moustache (6 details) :

Row 1 :

crochet 21 ch (if you want the longer moustache, you can crochet more ch) (white yarn)

Row 2 :

start to crochet from the 2nd loop from the hook: crochet 3 sc in each loop (this creates a spiral curl). Tighten the loop, leave the long thread for sewing.

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Crochet 6 details and sew on them between the nose and edge of the hat. Sew 3 details on each side.

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The dwarf is ready!

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the top of the pillow closed using the long tail left from the top, hide the thread inside and do not overstuff the top before closing.
  • Attach the yellow belt closure on the front centered over the black stripe; pin first to find the correct placement and sew securely with yellow yarn.
  • Sew the nose onto the hat close to the hat edge, then position and sew the 6 moustache curls around the nose (3 on each side) between the nose and edge of the hat.
  • Attach the mittens (arms) on the sides of the pillow between the 24th and 25th rows counting from the bottom, sewing them symmetrically and securing the thread inside.
  • Sew the legs to the bottom of the pillow, spacing them evenly and keeping about 4-5 sc from the edge for correct placement; attach shoes to the legs after sewing.
  • Sew the pompon to the tip of the hat using the long tail left on the pompon; tighten and hide the thread inside the hat.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds (spiral) for amigurumi parts to avoid visible seams.
  • 💡Keep the red yarn loop and do not tighten or cut it while preparing the hat rows; it is used later to form the hat edge.
  • 💡Stuff the pillow evenly and concentrate stuffing at the low edges to keep the bottom flat and stable.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of rows after joining chains or when shaping decreases to maintain correct stitch counts.

This whimsical Gnome pillow makes a joyful holiday accent or a warm, handmade gift you can treasure. It combines plush yarn and simple shaping to produce a charming, huggable dwarf perfect for seasonal displays. Enjoy making this cozy companion and gift it with love. 🧶🎁

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished pillow measures approximately 45x35 cm in the sitting position (to the end of the hat) using the recommended plush yarn and 3.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights but it will change finished size; choose an appropriate hook and adjust stitch counts if necessary.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to color work, working in front/back loops and multiple small parts to assemble; basic amigurumi experience is helpful.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, color changes, and assembly time.