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Tree Gnome with Nest Amigurumi Pattern

Tree Gnome with Nest Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Tree Gnome with Nest Amigurumi Pattern

This Tree Gnome pattern captures the essence of woodland magic with its nature-inspired design. The gnome's nest-hat serves as a cozy home for crocheted eggs and a baby chick, while decorative leaf chains and colorful flowers create an enchanting forest atmosphere. The unique grass-textured base and twig-like beard add authentic woodland character, making this piece perfect for seasonal displays or nature-themed decor.

Tree Gnome with Nest Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

With multiple small components including flowers, leaves, chains, and accessories, this pattern offers variety and creative assembly opportunities. The clever construction allows it to double as a practical doorstop when weighted with pebbles or sand.

Why You'll Love This Tree Gnome with Nest Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern brings nature indoors with such creativity and charm! The way the nest sits perfectly atop the gnome's head, cradling tiny eggs and a sweet chick, fills me with joy every time I look at it. I'm particularly fond of the textured grass detail and how the various colored chains wrap around to create an authentic woodland feel. The stick arms add such character, and being able to customize it with different flowers and leaves means each gnome becomes truly unique. Plus, knowing it can serve as a functional doorstop makes it both beautiful and practical!

Tree Gnome with Nest Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Tree Gnome with Nest Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Tree Gnome with Nest Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Tree Gnome with Nest Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this Tree Gnome pattern to create different seasonal versions! For autumn, I swap the grass green base for rich orange and burgundy tones, and replace the spring flowers with tiny pumpkins or acorns. During winter holidays, I use white and silver yarns for a snowy effect, adding tiny red berries instead of flowers.

The decorative chains around the hat are perfect for customization - I've used metallic gold and copper threads for an elegant look, or even added small wooden beads threaded onto the chains before wrapping them around the nest. Instead of a chick, you could create different woodland creatures like a tiny hedgehog, mushrooms, or even miniature pinecones.

For a magical fairy-tale twist, I sometimes add tiny LED battery-operated fairy lights woven through the leaf chains, or attach small pearl beads to the flowers for dewdrops. The beard can also be modified - try using fuzzy eyelash yarn for an even more textured appearance, or embroider small flowers directly onto it for a nature-kissed look. The possibilities truly are endless with this charming woodland guardian!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not maintaining tight enough tension causing stuffing to show through the fabric especially in the body section ✗ Forgetting to mark the beginning of rounds leading to misaligned pattern placement and uneven shaping throughout ✗ Skipping the back loop only and front loop only instructions which are crucial for proper assembly points ✗ Not stuffing firmly enough before closing sections resulting in a floppy gnome that won't stand properly ✗ Rushing the leaf chains and not counting repeats carefully causing uneven decorative elements around the hat

Tree Gnome with Nest Amigurumi Pattern

Create an enchanting woodland guardian with this charming Tree Gnome amigurumi pattern! Standing 23cm tall, this delightful gnome features a cozy nest-hat filled with eggs, a magnificent twig beard, leafy decorations, and adorable stick arms. Perfect for nature lovers and seasonal decor, this pattern combines earthy tones with whimsical details including a tiny chick, decorative flowers, and grass-textured base. Whether as a doorstop or decorative piece, this gnome brings handmade forest magic into your home.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Tree Gnome with Nest Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport/Fine weight cotton and acrylic blend yarn (approximately 160 meters per 50g ball)
  • 02
    Light brown yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 71) - approximately 30g
  • 03
    Grass Green yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 69) - approximately 10g
  • 04
    Dark Brown yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 70) - approximately 5g
  • 05
    Light Green yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 29) - approximately 5g
  • 06
    Blue yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 76) - approximately 2g
  • 07
    White yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 62) - approximately 1g
  • 08
    Off-white yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 03) - approximately 5g
  • 09
    Light Yellow yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 67) - approximately 5g
  • 10
    Wheat yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 05) - approximately 2g
  • 11
    Honey caramel yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 07) - approximately 2g
  • 12
    Beige/sand yarn (Yarn Art Jeans 48) - approximately 2g
  • 13
    Red thin yarn for embroidery

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5mm
  • 02
    Stuffing (approximately 40g)
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 05
    Scissors
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    Sewing needle and thread (brown)
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    Contrast thread for marking rounds
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    Optional: Pebbles, cat litter, sand, rice, or beans for weighted doorstop
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    Optional: Small fabric bag (10cm x 15cm) for doorstop filling

Progress Tracker

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— HAT+BODY

Info :

Use a contrast thread to mark every beginning of rounds, do not remove it until the item is completed

— STEP 1 HAT (a nest base)

Round 1 :

Light brown: 6SC in magic ring [6] tighten the ring

Round 2 :

INC in each of next 6sts [12]

Round 3 :

*(SC in next st, INC in next st) from*rep x6 [18]

Round 4 :

*(SC in next st, INC in next st, SC in next st) from*rep x6 [24]

Round 5 :

*(SC in next 3sts, INC in next st) from*rep x6 [30]

Round 6 :

*(SC in next 2sts, INC in next st, SC in next 2sts) from*rep x6 [36]

Round 7 :

*(SC in next 5sts, INC in next st) from*rep x6 [42]

Round 8 :

*(SC in next 3sts, INC in next st, SC in next 3sts)from*rep x6 [48]

Info :

Place a stitch marker into the last st of this round

Round 9 :

BPsc in each st around [48]

Round 10-13 :

SC in each st around [48]

Round 14 :

*(SC in next 7sts, INC in next st) from*rep x6 [54]

Round 15-16 :

SC in each st around [54]

Round 17 :

*(Ch1, sl st in next st) from*rep to end [54]

Info :

Cut off thread

— STEP 2 BODY

Round 1-2 :

Grab the nest base upside-down and with Light brown: start from a stitch marker work into stitches BLO: SC BLO in each st around [48]

Round 3 :

SC in next 19sts, SC BLO in next 10sts (we will attach the beard to these sts), SC in next 19 sts [48]

Round 4-6 :

SC in each st around [48]

Round 7 :

SC in next 11sts, SC BLO in next 3 sts(we will attach the 'arm' to these sts), SC in next 20sts, SC BLO in next 3sts (we will attach the 'arm' to these sts), SC in next 11sts [48]

Round 8 :

SC in each st around [48]

Round 9 :

*(SC in next 7sts, INC in next st) from*rep x6 [54]

Round 10-11 :

SC in each st around [54]

Round 12 :

*(SC in next 4sts, INC in next st, SC in next 4sts)from*rep x6 [60]

Round 13 :

SC in each st around [60]

Round 14 :

*(SC in next 7sts, INC in next st, SC in next 7sts)from*rep x4 [64]

Round 15-17 :

SC in each st around [64]

Round 18 :

*(SC in next 3sts, SC2tog, SC in next 3sts) from*rep x8 [56]

Round 19-20 :

SC in each st around [56] Change to Grass Green in last st. Cut off Light brown

Round 21 :

Green grass: in this round we are going to imitate a grass. To make this you need to work SC around and make stitches of different length and lean stitches in different sides in a chaotic manner [56]

Round 22 :

*(SC in next 5sts, SC2tog) from*rep x8 [48]

Round 23-24 :

SC in each st around [48]

Round 25 :

SC BLO in each st around [48]

Round 26 :

*(SC in next 2sts, SC2tog, SC in next 2sts) from*rep x8 [40]

Info :

Stuff

Round 27 :

*(SC in next 3sts, SC2tog) from*rep x8 [32]

Round 28 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog, SC in next st) from*rep x8 [24]

Round 29 :

*(SC in next sts, SC2tog)from*rep x8 [16]

Round 30 :

SC2tog x8 [8]

Info :

Cut off thread and sew the opening

— STEP 3 HAT BRIM

Round 1 :

Light brown: Grab the detail upside-down and work into stitches FLO of the Rd 1 of the body starting from the beginning of rd: *(SC FLO in next 11 sts, INC FLO in next st) from*rep x4 [52]

Round 2 :

*(SC in next 6 sts, INC in next st, SC in next 6 sts) from*rep x4 [56]

Round 3 :

*(SC in next 13 sts, INC in next st) from*rep x4 [60]

Info :

Cut off thread

— STEP 4 STAND

Round 1 :

Green grass: Grab the item upside-down and work into stitches FLO of Rd 24 of the body starting from the beginning of rd: SC FLO in each st around

Info :

Cut off thread

— BEARD

Info :

Dark brown: Chain 10

Row 1 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 8sts, [9], Ch1 (turning chain), Turn

Row 2 :

SC in next 6sts [12], Ch6, Turn

Row 3 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 10sts [11], Ch1, Turn

Row 4 :

SC in next 7sts, Ch6 [13], Turn

Row 5 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 11sts [12], Ch1, Turn

Row 6 :

SC in next 8sts, Ch7 [19], Turn

Row 7 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 13sts [14], Ch1, Turn

Row 8 :

SC in next 8sts, Ch5 [13], Turn

Row 9 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 11sts [12], Ch1, Turn

Row 10 :

SC in next 7sts, Ch5 [12], Turn

Row 11 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 10sts [11], Ch1, Turn

Row 12 :

SC in next 6sts, Ch5 [11], Turn

Row 13 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 9sts [10]

Info :

Cut off the thread leaving a long tail for sewing

— NOSE

Round 1 :

Wheat: 6SC in magic ring [6] tighten the ring

Round 2 :

INC in each st around [12]

Round 3 :

*(SC in next st, INC in next st) from*rep x6 [18]

Round 4-5 :

SC in each st around [18]

Round 6 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog) from*rep x6 [12]

Infos :

Cut off thread leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the nose a bit. Attach (sew or glue) the nose to the beard. Sew the beard with the nose on the body under the hat brim in front (10 stitches FLO). Attach sticks to the body(3 stitches FLO on sides under the hat brim)

— ARMS - STICKS

STEP 1 LONG STICK :

Round 1: Light brown: 6SC in magic ring [6] tighten the ring

Round 2-6 :

SC in each st around [6]

Info :

For the second arm repeat the pattern Rd 1-5, cut off thread and go to STEP 2

Round 7 :

SC in each st around, sl st [6]

Info :

Cut off thread

STEP 2 SHORT STICK :

Round 1: Light brown: 6SC in magic ring [6] tighten the ring

Round 2-3 :

SC in each st around [6] Do not cut off thread. Go to STEP 3

STEP 3 Continue - ASSEMBLE :

1. Arrange together the long and the short sticks as illustrated. 2. Insert your hook through stitches of both fabrics and make SC. 3. Make SC in next 3 stitches the same way. 4. Continue crocheting SC in next 3 stitches of the stick that is above and continue working SC in next 6 stitches of the edge make 10 rounds. For the second arm make 12 rounds

— LEAVES

Info :

Make one chain with leaves with Light green and one chain with Dark green

Pattern :

*(Chain15, 2 unfinished DC into 5th st from hook (3 loops on hook), Yarn over and draw through all loops on your hook, Ch2, sl st in 2nd st from hook, Ch3, sl st in same st as prev DCs). The first leaf is completed from*rep x7, sl st in next st of a chain to fix the thread.

Info :

Make one more chain with leaves with Light Green but make 10 repeats. Arrange chains all together and twist. Pin to the hat on the back

— DECORATIVE CHAINS

Dark brown :

Crochet two chains – 60 cm and 30 cm length

Light brown :

Crochet a chain – 60 cm length

Wheat :

Crochet a chain – 30 cm length

Honey Caramel :

Crochet two chains – 60 cm and 30 cm length

Beige :

Crochet two chains – 60 cm and 30 cm length

Infos :

Wrap around the hat, take out and spreading green leaves if they are hidden. Fix in place all chains with a sewing thread (brown) and a sewing needle

— EGG

Round 1 :

Off-white: 6SC in magic ring [6] tighten the ring

Round 2 :

INC in each st around [12]

Round 3 :

*(SC in next st, INC in next st)from*rep x6 [18]

Round 4 :

SC in each st around [18]

Round 5 :

*(SC in next st, INC in next st, SC in next st)from*rep x6 [24]

Round 6-7 :

SC in each st around [24]

Round 8 :

*(SC in next 3 sts, INC in next st)from*rep x6 [30]

Round 9-14 :

SC in each st around [30]

Round 15 :

*(SC in next 3sts, SC2tog) from*rep x6 [24]

Info :

Stuff

Round 17 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog, SC in next st)from*rep x6 [18]

Round 18 :

*(SC in next st, SC2tog) from*rep x6 [12]

Info :

Stuff, pull the thread through the edge stitches, and tighten the opening

— CHICK

Info :

Light Yellow: repeat the egg pattern

Infos :

Dark brown: Embroider eyes. Light Brown: embroider legs. Red: embroider a beak

— BOW

Info :

Blue: Chain 6

Row 1 :

SC in 2nd st from hook, SC in next 4sts [5], Ch1, Turn

Row 2 :

SC in each st around [5]

Info :

Cut off thread leaving a long tail for assembling. Tie the middle of the item and attach(sew or glue) the bow to the chick's head

— FLOWERS

Pattern :

With a required color: in magic ring: *(Ch2, 3DC, Ch2, sl st)from*rep x5 Tighten the ring

Infos :

Cut off thread. With the yarn and sewing needle embroider Bullion Knot center. Attach flowers to the body and the stick, embroider leaves

— FINAL ASSEMBLY

Info :

Sew the beard with the nose to the body under the hat brim in front (stitches FLO) and the arms on sides

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the beard with attached nose to the front of the body under the hat brim using the 10 front loop only stitches left in Round 3 of the body
  • Attach the stick arms to both sides of the body using the 3 front loop only stitches on each side marked in Round 7 of the body
  • Arrange all decorative chains (dark brown, light brown, wheat, honey caramel, and beige) around the hat, wrapping them in a natural, nest-like manner
  • Attach the leaf chains to the back of the hat, twisting them together and spreading them out so they're visible among the decorative chains
  • Fix all chains in place securely using brown sewing thread and a sewing needle to prevent shifting
  • Place the crocheted egg and chick inside the nest-hat, arranging them naturally as if the chick is hatching
  • Attach small crocheted flowers to various spots on the body and stick arms, then embroider small leaves around them for added detail

Important Notes

  • 💡Use the Single Crochet X method throughout this pattern (yarn under instead of yarn over on the first pull through)
  • 💡Keep a contrast thread marking the beginning of each round from start to finish to maintain correct stitch placement
  • 💡Pay close attention to BLO and FLO instructions as these create attachment points for the beard, arms, brim, and stand
  • 💡The grass texture in Round 21 is intentionally chaotic - vary your stitch heights and lean them in different directions for a natural look
  • 💡If making this as a doorstop, create a small fabric bag filled with pebbles or sand and insert it during Round 26 before closing the bottom
  • 💡Work all leaf chains and decorative chains to their full lengths - they may seem long but will wrap beautifully around the hat
  • 💡Stuff the body firmly but not overly tight, especially around the grass section to maintain the rounded gnome shape

This enchanting Tree Gnome pattern brings woodland whimsy to life with incredible attention to detail! From the cozy nest-hat cradling tiny eggs and a sweet chick, to the magnificent leafy decorations and grass-textured base, every element celebrates nature's magic. The creative use of multiple yarn colors and textures creates depth and authenticity, while the clever construction allows this piece to serve as both beautiful decor and a practical doorstop. Perfect for seasonal displays, gifts for nature lovers, or adding handmade charm to your home! 🌳🧶✨

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FAQs

What is the Single Crochet X method mentioned in this pattern?

The Single Crochet X method is a variation where you yarn UNDER (instead of over) on the first pull through, then yarn over for the final pull. This creates an 'X' appearance instead of the typical 'V' and is used throughout this entire pattern for texture.

Can I use different yarn than Yarn Art Jeans for this gnome?

Yes! Any sport/fine weight cotton-acrylic blend yarn will work. Just ensure your crochet hook creates tight enough tension so the stuffing doesn't show through. Test your gauge with the provided pattern to ensure you achieve approximately 4.5-5cm diameter after Round 6.

How do I make this gnome function as a doorstop?

Create or use a small fabric pouch (approximately 10cm x 15cm) and fill it with pebbles, cat litter, washed sand, rice, or beans. After completing Round 26 with the first decreases at the bottom, insert the weighted bag along with regular stuffing before continuing to close the bottom completely.

Do I need to make all the decorative chains and leaves?

The decorative chains and leaves create the authentic nest appearance, but you can customize by using fewer chains or different colors. However, the leaf chains are recommended as they add essential woodland character and help cover the transition between the hat and chains.

How do I attach the beard without it looking lumpy?

Use the 10 front loop only stitches specifically left in Round 3 of the body section. Pin the beard in place first to ensure proper positioning, then sew through both the FLO stitches and the edge of the beard using matching thread for a clean attachment.

Can I make the stick arms poseable?

While not mentioned in the pattern, you could insert thin wire or pipe cleaners into the arms before closing them to make them poseable. Just ensure the wire ends are secured and covered safely, especially if the gnome will be handled by children.