Crochet Gustav the Gnome for Christmas using this FREE amigurumi pattern! Easy/intermediate free crochet pattern, and he’s so cute, with or without his hat!

Notes: This pattern is written in English, US crochet terminology and SI units are used throughout. I use a smaller hook size than the yarn calls for to get tighter stitches. Gustav is crocheted in continuous rounds. All measurements are approximate & will vary with your yarn & tension.

Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate

Size: 11cm tall & 8cm wide without hair. Hat measures 14cm tall & 12cm wide.

Materials & Tools needed:

• Yarn calling for a 4.5mm crochet hook in 4 colors, e.g. Adlibris Cotton 8/9 / Adlibris Cotton Aran
• Skin color: 21g/32m
• Shirt color: 35g/53m
• Hair color: 2g/3m
• Hat color: 32g/48m
• A pair of 12mm safety eyes
• A pair of buttons (optional)
• A 3.5mm crochet hook
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape

Stitches & Techniques used:

• Magic ring/circle/loop
• Working in continuous rounds
• Working in front loops only
• Working in back loops only
• Color changes
• Slip stitch
• Single crochet
• Single crochet increase
• Single crochet decrease (invisible)
• Double crochet
• Triple/treble crochet
• Closing amigurumi

Good luck!