Crochet Owl Gnome: Pattern Overview

A crocheted owl gnome with a dark brown hat and wings, turquoise and white eyes, a yellow beak and feet, and a long white beard, sitting on a wooden table.

This is a pattern overview, not a complete crochet tutorial. Winding Road Crochet designed this free owl gnome pattern, which includes a male version and directions for a female version with braids. For the full pattern and its instructional photos, go to the original designer’s pattern and instructions.

Crochet Owl Gnome For Fall

A brown crocheted owl gnome with turquoise-and-white eyes, a yellow beak and feet, a dark brown hat and wings, and a long white beard, posed among autumn leaves and pinecones.

The owl gnome is presented as fall decor, though its colors can be changed to create different owl-inspired looks. The pattern describes male and female versions, so the finished character can be personalized with a beard or braids as well as different hat, body, and skin shades.

How to Customize Your Crochet Owl Gnome

Choose colors for the hat, body, and facial hair to suit your preferred design. A snowy owl palette is one option mentioned in the pattern. For skin tones using Red Heart Super Saver, the designer suggests Aran for fair skin, Buff for medium skin, Cafe Latte for dark skin, and Coffee for very dark skin. The female version uses braids instead of the male version’s beard.

A group of crocheted gnomes with tall hats, yarn beards, and colorful seasonal details arranged on a table.

crochet supplies

Gather the yarn, hook, stuffing, and finishing tools below before beginning. The listed yarn quantities correspond to the suggested Red Heart Super Saver colors. If substituting another category 4 yarn, the source advises checking gauge.

Crochet Owl Gnome

The project combines a stuffed body with crocheted details and separate pieces that are sewn on during assembly. Use this checklist to prepare the materials and tools:

Yarn

The suggested yarn is Red Heart Super Saver, weight 4/medium. The listed skein size is 364 yards (333 m) per 7 ounces (198 g).

Yarn Quantity

Cafe Latte, medium brown: 1.4 oz or 78 yd
Coffee, dark brown: 0.5 oz or 30 yd
Turqua, teal: 0.1 oz or 6 yd
Buff, tan: 0.1 oz or 6 yd
White: 0.2 oz or 12 yd
Gold: 0.2 oz or 12 yd
Black: 0.1 oz or 6 yd

Yarn Substitutions

The designer lists other worsted-weight category 4 yarns as suitable alternatives and recommends checking gauge before starting. Suggested options include Red Heart Super Saver, Bernat Value, Red Heart With Love, and I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby. The quantities above are the estimates given for the listed colors and yarn.

Hook

The specified crochet hook is US size E, or 3.5 mm.

Notions

Polyfil stuffing
Yarn needle for sewing and finishing
Scissors
Locking stitch markers
Hot glue and an applicator, optional

Skill Level - Intermediate

Plaid au crochet orange drapé sur un fauteuil gris, avec une petite citrouille blanche posée dessus.

The pattern is rated intermediate and lists familiarity with a magic circle, pattern repeats, single crochet decreases, and working in the back loop only. An alternate starting method is included for some pieces. The pattern uses these US abbreviations: CH, chain; SC, single crochet; HDC, half double crochet; SC2TOG, single crochet two together; BLO, back loop only; SLST, slip stitch; ST(s), stitch(es); and MC, magic circle. A magic circle video tutorial is also linked with the source material.

Gauge

The stated gauge is 5 single crochet stitches across 6 rows per inch. Use the gauge information as a reference, especially when choosing a substitute yarn.

Size

The finished gnome is about 6.5 inches tall.

helpful video tutorials

The designer’s video series covers the basic gnome and includes episodes on the body and amigurumi basics, the nose, arms and feet, beard and braids, and assembly. Additional videos are listed for making a magic circle and changing colors. One linked episode covers the nose, arms, and feet.

Special Stitches

SC2TOG is the decrease used in the pattern. It works across two neighboring stitches to form one single crochet. Consult the original instructions for the complete stitch method and its placement within each piece.

pattern notes

The pattern uses US crochet terms and is worked in continuous rounds unless a section says otherwise. Stitch markers can help keep track of rounds. Where an alternate first round is offered, it provides an option instead of beginning with a magic circle or ring. Refer to the linked pattern for exact instructions, including any unclear wording in an individual section.

crochet owl gnome Pattern Overview

Chouette crochetée brune avec un chapeau pointu, de grands yeux cerclés de beige et des aigrettes, posée sur une table en bois avec des pommes de pin.

The gnome is assembled from a body, hat, cape, ear piece, facial details, wings, and feet. Some pieces are worked in rounds and others in rows. The sections below describe the role and general construction of each piece, without reproducing the full round-by-round pattern.

Owl Gnome Body

The Cafe Latte body begins at the base, widens, continues through a section worked evenly, and then narrows toward its opening. The pattern offers a magic-circle start and an alternative chain start. The body is one of the pieces that will be stuffed as part of assembly.

Owl Cape

A brown crocheted owl gnome wearing a hooded cape, with a small yellow beak and pale eyes, seated outdoors.

The dark brown cape is crocheted in rows as a separate flat piece. Its shape widens toward the lower edge and then continues at the width specified in the pattern. A yarn end is left for sewing the cape onto the back of the body.

Owl Gnome Hat

A crocheted gnome with a tall brown hat, green brim, wooden nose, and pale beard, standing on a tree slice.

The Cafe Latte hat is worked in rounds, with increases shaping its crown and a section worked evenly. Its edge is finished before the white eye patch, beak, and eyes are attached. Follow the original pattern for the precise round instructions and finishing details.

Ear Piece

The dark brown ear piece is worked in rows, increasing to a wider middle and then decreasing toward the end. It is positioned at the top of the hat. The source describes sewing down the front and back points while leaving the side points loose to form the owl-ear shape.

Owl Beak

Gnome au crochet gris avec un chapeau rouge, de grands yeux cerclés de bleu et blanc, un nez brun-orangé et une barbe touffue.

The gold beak is made in one round into a magic circle. It is sewn to the hat with the upper part attached and the lower part extending over the edge.

Owl Eyes (Make 2)

Deux yeux de hibou crochetés, avec un centre noir, un anneau turquoise et un contour blanc, posés sur une table avec une pelote et un crochet.

Make two eyes in joined rounds, changing yarn from black to teal and then white. The finishing round uses loose slip stitches in the back loops. The pattern places the completed eyes about 1/4 inch apart and attaches them to the hat with teal yarn.

Wings (Make 2)

Deux pièces d’aile au crochet marron posées sur un tissu beige.

Make two dark brown wings in rows. The last row creates a feathered edge using groups of stitches, skipped stitches, and slip stitches. Yarn tails are used to sew the wings onto the body.

Feet (Make 2)

Two mustard-yellow crocheted feet with yarn tails resting side by side on a wooden surface.

The gold feet are worked in rounds, with a magic-circle start or the listed chain-based alternative. The shaping uses half double crochet, single crochet, and decreases. The designer advises lightly stuffing each foot before sewing it to the front of the body.

Larger Gnome Nose

A fluffy white yarn beard piece rests on a rustic wooden table, with yarn in the background.

The larger nose is made with Buff yarn and shaped over four rounds before being sewn to the body. Refer to the original pattern for the round instructions and any repeat wording that needs clarification; do not assume a correction from this overview.

Crochet Gnome Beard (Male Gnome)

Two mustard-yellow yarn braids with loose fringed ends lie on a wooden table beside a yarn ball, crochet hook, and small wooden figure.

The male version’s white beard has a small crocheted base with yarn fringe attached. The source describes arranging it in a U shape, leaving room for the nose, and placing its upper ends where the hat can cover them. Optional styling described by the designer includes braiding, trimming, lightly misting and shaping, or separating the yarn strands.

Braids (Make 2) (For Female Gnome)

Two thick golden yarn braids lie side by side on a wooden surface.

The female version uses two gold braid bases with yarn fringe. The strands are gathered into groups, braided, and secured at the ends before the braids are attached to the body. The braid section says to sew them on before stuffing; consult the full pattern for the intended assembly sequence for each version.

Crochet Owl Gnome Assembly Construction Overview

A yellow crocheted owl with autumn leaves perched on a stack of three crocheted pumpkins.

A crocheted autumn gnome with a white pumpkin hat, colorful leaf decorations, and a gray fringed front panel stands on fallen leaves.

A crocheted autumn gnome in a brown, orange, and white plaid outfit, with a pointed hat, tassels, a beard, and a small pumpkin decoration, standing on a wooden table.

Brown crocheted owl gnome with a dark brown cap and wings, turquoise eyes, yellow beak and feet, and a long white beard, sitting on a wooden surface.

A finished red crocheted owl gnome with cream eye patches, a white beard, outstretched wings, and a round wooden nose.

Assembly brings together the feet, stuffed body, facial hair, nose, cape, wings, and decorated hat. The source gives an order for attaching these parts, while the beard and braid sections also give placement instructions in relation to stuffing. Follow the linked original pattern for the full assembly sequence and the version-specific details.

Yarn and a finishing needle can be used to sew the pieces together. Hot glue is listed as an optional alternative only when the gnome is not intended for children to play with.