Crochet Bluebell Gnome

If you're looking to add a touch of whimsy and charm to your home decor, a Crochet Bluebell Gnome is an adorable choice! These little creatures bring a delightful flair to any space with their quirky details and sweet smiles. Handcrafted with love and care, each Crochet Bluebell Gnome is sure to brighten your day and add a cozy touch to your surroundings. Whether you display it on a shelf, mantel, or even use it as a cute gift, this charming gnome is bound to bring a sprinkle of magic wherever it goes.

Materials

2.5 mm crochet hook

Stylecraft Special DK in Denim

Cork – recycled (approx 4.5 cm tall and 3 cm wide)

You can purchase yarn at lovecrochet. (Using this link does not cost you any extra but I will earn a small commission, will help me keep posting free patterns).

Pattern notes

The pattern is written using UK terminology

The hat is worked from the top down so that the petals are formed to allow her cute little gnome face to poke through.

Special stitches

3-chain picot

Magic circle

Inc – make 2 dc into the same stitch

[Stitches] written in brackets like this [] are all worked into the same stitch on the round below.

Dress

Foundation round: Chain 16 and join with a slip stitch.

Round 1: Chain 1. 1 dc in each chain of the foundation round and join with a slip stich. (16 dc)

Round 2 -3: Chain 1. 1 dc in each stitch around. (16 dc)

Round 4 (Petals): Chain 1, *skip 1, [3 htr, 3 chain picot, 2 htr], skip 1, slip stitch. Repeat from * 3 more times so that you have 4 petals. Fasten off and fit the dress over the cork.

Hat

Foundation: Make a magic circle with 4 dc going into it. (4dc)

Round 1-3: 1 dc in each stitch around. (4 dc)

Round 4: Inc in each stitch around. (8 dc)

Round 5 -6: 1 dc in each stitch around. (8dc)

Round 7: *1 dc, inc. Repeat from * 3 more times. (12 dc)

Round 8: 1 dc in each stitch around. (12 dc)

Round 9: *2 dc, inc. Repeat from * 3 more times. (16 dc)