I have been a gnome collector for years! Actually, a Tomte is what hooked me (pun intended!). A Tomte is a Scandinavian mythical gnome, and I fell in love with the first one I saw. If you love tomtes or gnomes as much as I do, you're going to fall in love with this Gnome Hanging Crochet Pattern!
This wall hanging can be created using a wide variety of yarns and embellishments. All yarns used in these hangings are from We Crochet and were so amazing to work with. Watch for upcoming reviews!
Video tutorial on how to work over yarn as well as weaving and fringe can be found at the end of the pattern. Video shows small wall hanging directions.
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Gnome Hanging Crochet Pattern
Materials:
- Yarn: See all We Crochet yarns that were used in yarn section below
- Hook: Furls Odyssey L 7.00mm *get 15% off using code: crystalized15
- Scissors
- Stitch Marker
- Yarn Needle
- Measuring Tape
- Tape
- Optional: Plastic Canvas, Wooden Dowels long enough to cover the width of the wall hangings size, hair spray, embellishments (see end of large and small pattern for ideas), glue gun and glue sticks
- Helpful items: Furls Wooden or Metal Yarn Bowls or Knit Picks Yarn bowls, Furls Needle Holder
Yarn used for the Gnome Hanging Crochet Pattern
(all from We Crochet)
- Background Color: Color A
(Blue: Biggo in Sapphire Heather; Red: Swish Bulky in Garnet Heather; Green: Biggo Bamboo Heather) - Gnome Hat Color: Color B (2 strands held together)
(All: Billow in Natural) - Hat Brim Color: Color C (hold 2 stands together if not using roving)
(Blue: Wool of the Andes Unspun Roving in Arctic Pool Heather; Red: Tuff Puff Super Bulky in Pomegranate; Green: Wool of the Andes Unspun Roving in Noble Heather) - Nose Color: Color D
(All: Tuff Puff Super Bulky Weight in Snickerdoodle) - Beard Color: Color E:
(All: Wool of the Andes Unspun Roving in Mink Heather) - Background Fringe Color: Color F
(Blue: Tuff Puff Super Bulky Weight in Scuba; Red: Wonderfluff Bulky Weight in Black Cherry Heather; Green: Mighty Stitch Super Bulky in Ivy)
No Roving?
If you’re not a fan of roving, faux fur can be found in most craft stores in the fabric section. Fur fabric can be used for the beard, brim, and nose. When cutting fur fabric, keep scissors as close to the fabric as possible, trying not to cut the fur itself. Cut and roll the nose to cover the chain spaces recommended in the pattern. Same with the hat brim. The beard will need to be cut in a triangle shape to cover the rows worked.
Sizing:
- Large - 12" x 23"
- Small - 8" x 17"
Gauge:
10 sc by 11 rows = 4” with L hook and Biggo yarn
Furls Odyssey Crochet Hooks were used to create this Gnome Hanging Crochet Pattern. When using these hooks, my gauge differed from when using a different brand. Please always check gauge to ensure the best project!
Pattern Key:
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
- Dc: Double Crochet
- BLO: Back Loop Only
- Slst: Slip Stitch
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- *: Repeat according to instructions
Difficulty:
Intermediate
You are free to sell your work from this Gnome Hanging Crochet Pattern but may not share, copy or reproduce this pattern, in part or in whole. Photographs are copyright protected and may not be used. When selling your work, include a link back to this pattern as well as the following, “Pattern by Crystalized Designs”
Special Pattern Notes:
This pattern is worked in the round continuously. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first or last stitch. Working in the round reduces ends to weave in and allows for a nice backing. Plastic canvas can be inserted before closing so the wall hanging keeps its shape better when hung.
Techniques Used
This pattern uses crochet, weaving, and fringe techniques. Find how to add fringe here. To see a video tutorial of how to weave, find a full tutorial here using the small hanging as an example.
Pattern Sizes
This pattern has instructions for two sizes. Meet gauge using same or similar yarn to create an 8” width or 12” width wall hanging. If gauge is off or different yarn is used, sizes may vary.
Other Notes
The wall hanging is worked from the top down. Stitch counts include chains.
When working Color B (hat color), work over Color A. Switch back to Color A by dropping Color B. When next round works with Color B, pull the color along the stitches from left to right and crochet over that strand as well as Color B.
Embellishments may include, but are not limited to:
Bells, floral/greenery, mistletoe, pinecones, tassels, shells, stones, air succulents, wooden cutouts, etc
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Gnome Hanging Pattern Instructions
Larger Gnome Wall Hanging
Ch 31 with Color A
R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, sc in next 28 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate to work down opposite side of chain, sc in next 28 chs – 60 sts
Use BLO for following rounds.
R2-4: Sc in each st around – 60 sts
R5: Sc in next 15 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 4 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
R6: Sc in next 14 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 6 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
R7: Sc in next 13 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 8 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
R8: Sc in next 12 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 6 sts switching to Color A, sc in next switching to Color B, sc in next 3 switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
R9: Sc in next 11 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 8 sts switching to Color A, sc in next 2 switching to Color B, sc in next switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
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R10: Sc in next 10 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 10 sts switching to Color A, sc in next 2 switching to Color B, sc in next switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
R11-12: Sc in next 9 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 12 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
R 13-14: Sc in next 8 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 14 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
Rounds 15-16: Sc in next 7 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 16 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
R 17-18: Sc in next 6 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 18 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
Cut one of the 2 strands of Color B. Following rounds will only use 1 strand. The spaces created will be for weaving. Don’t worry about color showing through, it will be hidden when the roving is woven in.
R19: Sc in next 6 sts switching to Color B, *ch 1, skip 1, sc in next, repeat * eight more times switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
R20: Sc in next 6 sts switching to Color B, *sc in next ch 1 space, ch 1, skip 1 sc, repeat * eight more times switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
R21: Sc in next 6 sts switching to Color B, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * eight more times switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 60 sts
R22: *Dc in next, ch 1, skip 1, repeat * twice more switching to Color B, **sc in next ch 1 space, ch 1, skip 1 sc, repeat ** eight more times switching to Color A, ***dc in next, ch 1, skip 1, repeat *** in remaining sts around, join to first dc – 60 sts
Finish off Color A and weave in end. Continue to use Color B in the Rows below. Insert hook into last ch 1 in color B.
R1: Ch 1, turn, sc in same ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * eight more times, ch 1, sc in next sc – 21 sts
R2: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 19 sts
R3: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 17 sts
R4: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 15 sts
R5: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 13 sts
R6: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 11 sts
R7: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 9 sts
R8: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 7 sts
R9: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 5 sts
R10: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 3 sts
Finish off and weave in ends.
Finishing Large Wall Hanging
Weaving will only be worked in the Color B section with chain 1 spaces.
Nose
With Color D, cut 2 strands approximately 45” each. Fold in half and tape ends for easier weaving. From left to right, weave the 4 strands held from back to front through middle 4 chain spaces of Color B from Round 21. Keep loops raised so one to two fingers can fit through. Weave from back to front to the left for 3 loop section.
Hat Brim
Color C is going to work a braided weave above the nose using chain spaces from Round 20 and 21 for the lower section of the hat brim. Tape both ends for easy weaving.
Weave one end of roving through left side from back to front and pull to the left side. This will be woven in later. Cross working roving in front of end and weave from front to back, right to left, continuously in an arch above nose to the end of the chain spaces to create 4-5 loops. Only a few of the chain spaces will be used.
For the top half of the brim, roving will be worked from right to left. Continuously work in an arch above lower brim from front to back, left to right.
Beard
Using Color E roving, separate approximately 10” sections. Each section can be divided 3-5 times for thinner strands. Starting as close to the nose and hat brim, add strands of roving fringe around posts and single crochets. Continue working down Rows 2-10. Not all chains or posts need to have roving fringe. Work sporadically and fill more if gaps are obvious when complete.
Twist, twirl, fluffy beard as desired. Spray beard with hair spray to hold in place.
Background Fringe
Cut 30” strips of Color F. Only add fringe to Color A on Round 21 between double crochets and to the skipped stitches from Round 20.
Finishing
Cut plastic canvas just under the measurements of your top portion of wall hanging (Rounds 1-21). Insert canvas and sew up bottom using Color A and working under hat brim and nose so sewn area is not visible from front.
Weave in ends. Single crochet wooden dowel on top of wall hanging (or attach a strand to each corner for hanging).
Add any embellishments.
Smaller Gnome Wall Hanging
Ch 21 with Color A
R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, sc in next 18 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate to work down opposite side of chain, sc in next 18 chs – 40 sts
Use BLO for Rounds.
R2-3: Sc in each st around – 40 sts
R4: Sc in next 9 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 3 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 40 sts
R5: Sc in next 8 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 5 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 40 sts
R6: Sc in next 7 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 4 sts switching to Color A, sc in next switching to Color B, sc in next 2 switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 40 sts
R7: Sc in next 6 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 6 sts switching to Color A, sc in next 2 switching to Color B, sc in next switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 40 sts
R8-9: Sc in next 5 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 8 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 40 sts
R10-11: Sc in next 4 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 10 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 40 sts
R12: Sc in next 4 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 11 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 40 sts
R13: Sc in next 4 sts switching to Color B, sc in next 12 sts switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 40 sts
Cut one of the 2 strands of Color B. Following rounds will only use 1 strand. The spaces created will be for weaving. Don’t worry about color showing through, it will be hidden when the roving is woven in.
R14: Sc in next 4 sts switching to Color B, *ch 1, skip 1, sc in next, repeat * five more times switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 40 sts
R15: Sc in next 4 sts switching to Color B, *sc in next ch 1 space, ch 1, skip 1 sc, repeat * five more times switching to Color A, sc in remaining sts around – 40 sts
R16: *Ch 1, skip 1, hdc in next, repeat * once more switching to Color B, **ch 1, skip 1, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat ** five more times switching to Color A, *** ch 1, skip 1, hdc in next, repeat *** in remaining sts around, join to first ch – 40 sts
Finish off Color A and weave in end. Continue to use Color B in the Rows below. Insert hook into last single crochet in color B.
R1: Ch 1, turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * four more times, ch 1, sc in next sc – 11 sts
R2: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 9 sts
R3: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 7 sts
R4: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 5 sts
R5: Turn, sc in next ch 1 space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat * across – 3 sts
Finish off and weave in ends.
Finishing Small Wall Hanging
Weaving will only be worked in the Color B section with chain 1 spaces.
Nose
With Color D, cut 2 strands approximately 30” each. Fold in half twice and tape ends for easier weaving. From left to right, weave the strands held from back to front through middle 2 chain spaces of Color B from Round 16. Keep loops raised so one to two fingers can fit through.
Hat Brim
Color C is going to work a braided weave above the nose using chain spaces from Round 15 and 16 for the lower section of the hat brim. Tape both ends for easy weaving.
Weave one end of roving through left side from back to front and pull to the left side. This will be woven in later. Cross working roving in front of end and weave from front to back, right to left, continuously in an arch above nose to the end of the chain spaces to create 4-5 loops. Only a few of the chain spaces will be used.
For the top half of the brim, roving will be worked from right to left. Continuously work in an arch above lower brim from front to back, left to right.
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Beard
Using Color E roving, separate approximately 6” sections. Each section can be divided 3-5 times for thinner strands. Starting as close to the nose and hat brim, add strands of roving around posts and single crochets. Continue working down Rows 2-10. Not all chains or posts need to have roving fringe. Work sporadically and fill more if gaps are obvious when complete.
Twist, twirl, fluffy beard as desired. Spray beard with hair spray to hold in place.
Background Fringe
Cut 18” strips of Color F. Only add fringe to Color A Round 16 between double crochets and to the skipped stitches from Round 15.
Finishing
Cut plastic canvas just under the measurements of your top portion of wall hanging (Rounds 1-21). Insert canvas and sew up bottom using Color A and working under hat brim and nose so sewn area is not visible from front.
Weave in ends. Single crochet wooden dowel on top of wall hanging (or attach a strand to each corner for hanging).
Add any embellishments.
And that, my friend, is how you make the gnome wall hanging!
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I love gnomes too! Thanks for the pattern.
You’re very welcome! Enjoy!
Where is the short version to print?