Crochet Christmas Gnome Amigurumi

Create your very own adorable Crochet Christmas Gnome Amigurumi and add a touch of whimsy to your holiday decorations! This delightful little gnome is the perfect project for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. With its charming hat, fluffy beard, and rosy cheeks, this gnome will bring a smile to anyone's face. Display it on your mantel, hang it on your Christmas tree, or give it as a heartfelt handmade gift to someone special. No matter where it ends up, this adorable gnome will surely become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.

Abbreviations
MR – Amigurumi Magic ring
sc : Single Crochet
hsc : Half single crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
tr : Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc : Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st or Slst: Slip Stitch
ch : Chain
tch: Turnin chain crochet
FLO : Crochet into front loops only
BLO : Crochet into back loops only

Hat+head+body:

Start with red yarn.
All elements are crocheted in a spiral.
1 row: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
2 row: (1 sc, 1sc inc)*2 (6)
3 row: 6 sc (6)
4 row: (2 sc, 1sc inc)*2 (8)
5 row: (3 sc, 1sc inc)*2 (10)
6 row: (4 sc, 1sc inc)*2 (12)
7 row: 12 sc (12)
8 row: (3 sc, 1sc inc)*3 (15)
9 row: 15 sc (15)
10 row: (4 sc, 1sc inc)*3 (18)
11 row: 18 sc (18)
12 row: (5 sc, 1sc inc)*3 (21)
13 row: (6 sc, 1sc inc)*3 (24)
Connect beige yarn:
14 row: BLO – 24 sc (24)
15-16 rows: 24 sc (24)
Connect grey yarn:
17-25 rows: 9 rows – 24 sc (24)
26 row: BLO – 24 sc (24)
Add stuffing.
27 row: 12 sc dec (12)
28 row: 6 sc dec (6).
Tie off the thread and hide it inside.

Hat:
With red yarn.
Turn the body and connect the thread into the first front loop of the 14th row.
1 row: 24 sc (24)
2 row: 9 sc, 6 sc inc, 9 sc (30)
3 row: 9 sc, (1 sc, 1 sc inc)* 6, 9 sc (36)
4 row: 36 sc (36)
5 row: 9 sc, (1 sc, 1 sc dec)*6, 9 sc (30)
Finish with sl st. Tie off the thread and hide it inside.

Nose:
With beige yarn.
Crochet 3 ch.
1 row: start in the second loop from the hook and crochet 1 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 1 sc, 3 sc in the first loop of the chain (8)
2 row: 1 sc, 3 sc inc, 1 sc, 3 sc inc (14)
3 row: 14 sc (14)
4 row: 1 sc, 3 sc dec, 1 sc, 3 sc dec (8)
Tie off the thread and leave enough for sewing. Stuff the nose.
See the nose under the hat.
Beard: cut some segments of the yarn and insert them through the loops under the nose.