Free Crochet Pattern: Waldorf Gnome

Free Crochet Pattern for a Waldorf Gnome

Learn how to crochet this cute waldorf inspired gnome.

Before I learned how to knit I was really wanting the Waldorf gnome pattern in crochet- I didn’t find it anywhere so I just made it myself.

In order for this to be a true Waldorf Gnome you will need to use All Natural materials – wool, wool stuffing, and wood crochet hook. If you are allergic to wool you can use organic cotton or another natural material.

This sample was made using Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn and some fiber fill. These can be bought in the States at any local craft hobby store.

Inspired by the popular Knit Version

Note:

This pattern is the crochet version of a Knit Waldorf Gnome Pattern I received in a Waldorf handwork group. There wasn’t a credit to an original author but I know this pattern is widely used in the Waldorf community.

It is not my original idea – it is my crochet version of the Knit Waldorf Gnome. Also, I used acrylic yarn and cheap filling.

To make this in the true Waldorf Method you should use All Natural materials. Wool yarn and Wool stuffing or you can even use organic cotton or hemp or some other natural fiber.

Materials:

Vanna’s Choice Dusty Green and Beige

Tapestry Needle

G crochet hook

Stuffing

Stitches Used:

Single Crochet

Dec Single Crochet

Slip Stitch

– – – – – – 6 chains

* * * * * 5 single crochet

– – – – – – 6 chains

* * * * * 5 single crochet

* * * * * 5 single crochets

– – – – – = 10 single crochets (you will single around back)

* * * * * 5 single crochets

Legs (make 2) *See chart above Dusty Green

ch 6

1:single crochet in second chain from hook and in each stitch across (5 single crochets)

Continuing on the back open loops (*see chart) single crochet in same stitch(5th sc), and in each of the remaining 4 stitches.

2: (You might want to use a stitch marker if you lose your place easily)

single crochet in each stitch around (10 sc crochet)

3 – 10: You are going to repeat row 2 eight more times. (you will have a tube)

end off leaving a long tail to sew

Arms (make 2)(*see chart above) Dusty Green make in the same manner as the legs.

ch 5

1: single crochet in second chain from hook and in each stitch across (4 single crochet)

continuing on the back open loops (*see chart) single crochet in same stitch (4th sc) and in each of the remaining 3 stitches.

2: (You might want to use a stitch marker if you lose your place easily)

single crochet in each stitch around (8 sc)

3 – 10: You are going to repeat row 2 eight more times. You will have 2 tubes for the arms.

end off leaving a long tail to sew

Body: Dusty Green

You will now be crocheting around both legs to make the body. [place the legs side by side]

Take the legs and lay them side by side , Join with a slip stitch – the middle stitch on both leg inside. (basically join the two legs with a slip stitch)

1: single crochet in each stitch around (both legs) So now both legs are joined and you will start the Body

2: Single crochet in each stitch around (20 sc) [You now have One piece]

3 – 12: repeat row 2 nine more times.

Head: Beige

Join beige to the last stitch in Body-row 12

1: single crochet in each stitch around

2 – 8: single crochet in each stitch around six more times

end off leaving a long tail to sew

Assembly: (use your tapestry needle)

Stuff the legs, body firmly

With tail (from body) you will weave in and out the last row (dusty green) and then pull tightly to form lower base of head. You might need to stuff a bit more to shape neck.

Stuff the head (beige)

With the tail from the head you will weave in and out the last row and then pull tightly to form top of head. You might need to add a bit more stuffing to make the head firm. Also, sew the top completely closed.

Stuff the arms firmly. With the long tail sew the arms to the body just under the neck/head area. It might be easier for you if you use safety pins to hold the pieces in place.

Gnome Hat: (dusty green)

ch 2

2sc in second chain from hook, turn

1: ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch across (4sc), turn

2: ch 1, 2sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2sc in last stitch (6sc), turn

3: ch 1, single crochet in each stitch across, turn

4: ch 1, 2sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches, 2sc in last stitch (8sc), turn

5: ch 1, single crochet in each stitch across, turn

6: ch 1, 2sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 6 stitches, 2sc in last stitch (10sc), turn

7: ch1, 2sc in first stitch, 1sc in next 8stitches, 2sc in last stitch (12sc), turn

8: ch1, 2sc in first stitch, 1sc in next 10 stitches, 2sc in last stitch (14sc) turn

9: ch 1 2sc in first stitch, 1sc in next 12 stitches, 2sc in last stitch (16sc) turn

10: ch1, 2sc in first stitch, 1sc in next 14 stitches, 2 sc in lst stitch (18sc)

End off Leaving a long tail for sewing

Form a cone, sew up the back side with a blanket stitch

Sew hat to top of gnome head. You may want to add a bit of stuffing in the hat in order to keep it upright.

**Pattern has not been tested** Please comment below if you try this out.

The journey toward making your Waldorf Gnome is more important than the end product. Sure we would like to have a well made product but remember to relax and have fun. Take your time to make each stitch just right. Stuff firmly. Sew neatly. It may take you many hours or even days to complete this small project but in the end your slow detailed efforts will be rewarded.

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