Project introduction
The Crochet Ghost Gnome is a small amigurumi gnome designed by Winding Road Crochet. The designer describes it as a great little addition to a gnome collection and notes that it also makes a wonderful gift. The instructions cover both a male ghost gnome and a female variant, so you can pick the version you prefer.
Readers should visit the original designer’s pattern page for the full instructions.
Crochet Ghost Gnome ready for Halloween
The designer shares that this Ghost Gnome was fun to design. It fits in with other holiday gnomes, such as the witch and wizard designs available on the same site. For those building a seasonal display, the source mentions a free gnomes patterns page where all these characters can be viewed together.
How to Customize your Crochet Ghost Gnome
Customization is encouraged to make each gnome unique. You can change the body color to any shade you prefer, adjust the skin tone, or select different colors for the beard. The pattern also provides instructions for adding braids if you are making the female version, along with a bow for the ghost hat.
For skin tones, the designer likes Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Aran for fair skin, buff for medium skin tones, cafe latte for dark skin tones, and coffee for very dark skin tones.
The Premium Printable PDF Pattern Overview
The original website offers a free version of the pattern that includes all necessary instructional photos and videos. The designer also provides a premium printable PDF format for purchase on Etsy or Ravelry. This paid option features large font formatting, which is ideal for crocheters who prefer working from a physical printout while on the couch, in the car, or in bed.
Having a printed copy allows you to tuck the instructions into your project bag for easy access. While the web-based pattern is free, the formatted PDF comes at a cost, supporting the designer’s work and providing a user-friendly experience for offline crafting.
Crochet Ghost Gnome
This section outlines the technical specifications required to recreate the project. Understanding the materials, stitches, and gauge before starting helps the crafting process. The following details are summarized from the source to guide your preparation.
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (colors listed in source include Aran, Buff, Cafe Latte, Coffee, Purple, White, Orange, Charcoal, Green, Gold)
- Hook: Size appropriate for gauge
- Notions: Stuffing, yarn needle, paint pen, stitch marker
Stitches and Abbreviations
The pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. These abbreviations appear in the instructions:
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- SC2TOG: Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together (Decrease)
- BLOSC: Back Loop Only Single Crochet
- FLOSC: Front Loop Only Single Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- SLST: Slip Stitch
- ST(s): Stitch(es)
- MC: Magic Circle
Gauge and Size
The gauge is 5 single crochet stitches by 6 rows equaling 1 inch. The finished gnome measures approximately 7 inches tall.
Helpful Video Tutorials
The designer has created a video series that walks crafters through how to crochet the basic gnome from start to finish. These resources are helpful for visual learners and provide guidance beyond the written text.
- Gnome Body and Amigurumi Basics
- Nose, Arms, and Feet
- Beard and Braids
- Episode 4: Gnome Hat
- Episode 5: Assembling your Gnome
- Easy way to make a Magic Circle
- How to Change Colors in Crochet
Special Stitches
To work the SC2TOG decrease, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull a loop through so that two loops remain on the hook. Insert the hook into the following stitch, yarn over, and pull a loop through, resulting in three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull the first loop through all remaining loops to complete the decrease.
Crochet Ghost Gnome
The construction follows a logical assembly order. Below is an overview of the component parts and their general structure, based on the source instructions.
Ghost Gnome Body
The body is worked in purple yarn using continuous rounds. It begins with a magic circle or an alternative chain start, then increases to shape the torso. Even rounds follow before decreasing toward the base, ending with slip stitches and fastening off.
Ghost Gnome Hat
The ghost hat is made in white yarn, starting with a small circle and widening through increases. The final row features skipped stitches and clusters of double crochet for texture. Eyes and a mouth are drawn onto the fabric with a paint pen after finishing.
Ghost Top Hat
This top hat accessory combines orange and purple yarn. The base starts in orange, switches to purple for the band, and returns to orange for the crown. Back loop only and front loop only single crochets create structure and texture.
Bow (For Female Gnome)
The bow for the female variant is constructed from chains and double crochets. Working into the initial chain forms two loops. A long tail left at the end is used to cinch the center and sew the bow onto the ghost hat.
Arms (Make 2)
Each arm begins in a skin-tone shade (buff) with a magic circle. After two short rounds, the color changes to purple or the chosen body color. The arms continue as straight tubes, ending with a long tail for sewing them to the body sides.
Feet (Make 2)
The feet are crocheted in charcoal yarn. They start with a magic circle, increase on the second round, and form a flat oval with even rounds. Once lightly stuffed, they are sewn to the front of the body to allow the gnome to stand.
Larger Gnome Nose
The nose uses buff or another skin-tone yarn. It begins with six stitches, grows to nine, holds for one round, and decreases back to six. A ten-inch tail is left for securely attaching the nose to the face.
Crochet Gnome Beard (Male Gnome)
The male beard consists of a crocheted base chain with fringe strands knotted on. Twenty-one eight-inch strands of green yarn are grouped in threes and attached to the center stitches. This piece is sewn onto the body in a U shape before stuffing, leaving space for the nose.
Braids (Make 2) (For Female Gnome)
Female braids use a similar fringe method in gold yarn. Twelve ten-inch strands are divided into groups of four and braided. Each braid is secured at the bottom with a small piece of yarn and sewn to the body sides before stuffing.
Crochet Ghost Gnome Assembly Construction Overview
Assembly involves joining the completed pieces. Use a yarn needle and yarn to sew the pieces together, or hot glue them if the gnome is for display only and will not be played with by kids. Follow the source order: stuff the body and sew the feet to the front, sew the beard on (for the female version, sew the nose in the center and the braids on each side), sew the arms onto the sides, lightly stuff the ghost top hat and sew it on or sew the bow onto the ghost hat, then lightly stuff the ghost-shaped hat and sew it onto the body.
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