Graduation gnome- crochet pattern free
Graduation day is one of the most memorable ones in our life! Thus the latest addition to our crochet gnome collection is the crochet mini Graduation gnome. Below you will find the free crochet pattern or you can buy the ad-free, printable PDF pattern HERE.
Graduation gnome crochet pattern free
The latest addition to our ever-growing crochet gnome collection is the Graduation gnome!
Graduation season is coming up, and what better way to celebrate than with a handmade, one-of-a-kind gift? This crochet graduation gnome pattern is the perfect way to show off your creativity and give a thoughtful gift to your loved ones.
❤️ Why you will love the Graduation gnome pattern
- EASY AND FUN– Easy beginner-friendly stitches and lots of photo tutorials.
- CUSTOMIZABLE– You can create your own gnome with the colors of your school or university
- SCRAP YARN BUSTER– Great way to use all the mini balls left from previous projects.
How to crochet a gnome?
Crochet gnomes are no different than crochet toys/ amigurumi.
Therefore the main stitch used to crochet an amigurumi is single crochet. It is a tight stitch that prevents the poly fiber fill to come out of the toy and gives it a sturdy look and helps keep the shape.
Simple steps to crochet a Graduation gnome
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Can a beginner crochet the Graduation gnome?
Of course! The graduation gnome pattern is easy to make. Especially because it is crocheted separately.
What does it mean?
It means that we will crochet the body, then the hat, and the remaining parts such as hands, nose, and hair/beard. Working in small separate pieces will make it easier for a beginner to crochet a gnome.
Tips for beginners
A few tips on how to turn the Graduation gnome pattern extra beginner-friendly.
– Use worsted-weight acrylic yarn with a suitable hook. The cotton yarn might be hard to work with if you are a beginner. Some cotton yarns tend to split and it will be easier to miss a stitch.
– Use stitch markers to mark your stitches as we will work in continuous rounds. Therefore, you can miscount your stitches.
– Use safety pins before you sew the pieces together. Make sure that you like your placement of the hands, nose and etc.
– Read the written instructions carefully before you start and make sure that you understand them.
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Below you will find the free crochet pattern of the crochet Butterfly gnome. But I know some of you prefer a hard copy instead of using a screen.
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How to crochet a graduation gnome step by step
Graduation gnome pattern overview
The Graduation gnome is worked in separate pieces. We will crochet the body and hat separately!
The full gnome is crocheted in continuous rounds, only the cap’s square is crocheted in joined rounds!
In the previous gnomes, we used cardboard for the base. But in this, we didn’t. It is optional. You can still use cardboard and we stated in the written instructions where you should insert it and when!
In the written instructions you will find the pattern for the girl and the boy. The colors described are for the girl but the pattern is the same for both. All you need to do is to crochet a beard instead of curly hair.
How to customize your Graduation gnome?
Creating a unique and thoughtful gift for a loved one’s graduation can be a challenge, but this crochet graduation gnome pattern offers a fun and customizable solution.
In the pattern, we gave you the written instruction for both boys and girls. To make it more personal you can crochet your graduation gnome in the colors of the graduate’s school or university.
You can add the year of graduation or maybe stitch the name of the graduate on it.
Materials you’ll need:
– Worsted weight yarn- Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek 100% Acrylic, 5.0 oz/142 g, 232 yds/ 212 m
colors- red 30 gr, brown 10gr, a small amount of Beige for the nose
– crochet hook size 3.5mm/ US crochet hook size E
– Poly fiber fill for stuffing
– tapestry needle
Stitch Abbreviation:
SC- single crochet
DC- double crochet
SS- slip stitch
CH- chain
Rep- repeat
Inc- increase
Dec- decrease
MR- magic ring
HDC- half double crochet
– repeat the stitches in the ** indicated times
FO- fasten off BLO- back loop only
FINISHED SIZE– 14cm/ 5.5 inches
TERMS– US crochet terms
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Crochet Graduation gnome pattern:
Graduation Gnome’s Body:
-with red color yarn
Rnd 1: Start with a MR, and make 6 SC into it, (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each around, (12)
Rnd 3: *SC in first, inc 1* 6 times, (18)
Rnd 4: *SC in next, inc 1, SC in next* 6 times, (24)
Rnd 5: *SC in next 3, inc 1* 6 times, (30)
Rnd 6: *SC in next 2, inc 1, Sc in next 2* 6 times, (36)
If you will insert cardboard for the base take your piece and place your base on it. Use a pen and mark a circle. Cut it into the size of your body’s base.
The next round is worked in BLO. Only the next round!
Rnd 7: *SC in next 11, inc 1* 3 times (39)
Rnd 8: *inc 1, SC in next 12* 3 times (42)
Rnd 9-21: SC in each stitch around (42)
Rnd 22: *SC in next 5, dec 1* 6 times (36)
The next round is worked in BLO. Only round 23!
Rnd 23: SC in each stitch around (36)
Rnd 24: *SC in next 4, dec 1* 6 times (30)
Start filling your gnome’s body.
Rnd 25: *SC in next 3, dec 1* 6 times (24)
Rnd 26: *SC in next 2, dec 1* 6 times (18)
Rnd 27: *SC in next, dec 1* 6 times (12)
Rnd 28: *dec 1* 6 times (6)
FO. Close the gap with a needle.
Graduation gnome’s hat:
-with red color yarn
Rnd 1: Start with a MR, and make 6 SC into it, (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each around, (12)
Rnd 3: *SC in first, inc 1* 6 times, (18)
The next round is worked in BLO. Only the next round!
Rnd 4: *SC in next 5, inc 1* 3 times (21)
Rnd 5: *inc 1, SC in next 6* 3 times (24)
Rnd 6: *SC in next 7, inc 1* 3 times (27)
Rnd 7: *inc 1, SC in next 8* 3 times (30)
Rnd 8: SC in each stitch around (30)
Rnd 9: *SC in next 9, inc 1* 3 times (33)
Rnd 10: SC in each stitch around (33)
Rnd 11: *inc 1, SC in next 10* 3 times (36)
Rnd 12: SC in each stitch around (36)
Rnd 13: *inc 1, SC in next 11* 3 times (39)
Rnd 14: SC in each stitch around (39)
Rnd 15: *inc 1, SC in next 12* 3 times (42)
Rnd 16: *SC in next 6, inc 1* 6 times (48)
Rnd 17: *inc 1, SC in next 7* 6 times (54)
Rnd 18: SC in each stitch around (54)
Graduation hat’s square:
The square is worked in joined rounds. In the end, we will join with slip stitch in initial ch-1 or ch-2.
–with red color yarn
Rnd 1: Start with a MR, and make 6 SC into it, SS to join (6)
Rnd 2: CH 1, 2 SC in each stitch around, SS to join (12)
Rnd 3: CH 1, *SC in next, inc 1* 6 times, SS to join (18)
Rnd 4: CH 1, *SC in next 2, inc 1* 6 times, SS to join (24)
Rnd 5: CH 1, *SC in next 2, (HDC 1, DC 1 all in next), CH 1, (DC 1, HDC 1 all in next), SC in next 2* 4 times, SS to join. (8 sts per side)
Rnd 6: CH 1, *HDC in next 4, (DC 1, CH 1, DC 1 in the corner ch-space), HDC in next 4* 4 times, SS to join (10sts per side)
Forming the hat:
Place the square on top of your hat and sew it. Use pins to secure it before sewing.
The hat fits till the first 3 rounds of your square therefore you can use this as a reference while sewing.
Mini tassel of the hat
-with mustard/yellow color
Wrap the yarn around your 4 fingers 7-10 times. Take a small piece of the yarn and tie a knot between your second and third fingers.
Take the yarn from your hands. It will form an 8.
Cut both sides. Take another small piece of yarn and wrap it around to form the tassel. See pics below.
Sew it onto the center of your hat with a tapestry needle.
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Graduation gnome’s nose:
-with beige color yarn
Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 5 SC into it. (5)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (10)
Rnd 3: *SC in first, inc 1* 5 times (15)
Rnd 4-5: SC in each stitch around. FO. (15)
Graduation gnome’s hands (make 2):
-with beige color
Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 5 SC into it. (5)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (10)
Rnd 3-5: SC in each stitch around (10)
Switch to red or your main color. Fasten off the beige color.
Rnd 6-12: SC in each stitch around (10). FO.
Graduation gnome’s hair (make 2 ):
-with brown hair
* CH 19, SC in 2nd from your hook, *Sc in first, inc 1* rep till you have 1 stitch left, SS in last * 3 times. FO.
Graduation gnome’s beard (if you are making a BOY gnome):
-with white color yarn
Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 6 SC into it (6)
Rnd 2: SC in each stitch around (6)
Rnd 3: *inc 1* 6 times (12)
Rnd 4: *inc 1, SC in next 5 * 2 times (14)
Rnd 5: * SC in first, inc 1, sc in next 5 * 2 times (16)
Rnd 6: * SC in next 2, inc 1, SC in next 5* 2 times (18)
Rnd 7: *SC in next 3, inc 1, SC in next 5* 2 times (20)
Rnd 8: *SC in next 4, inc 1, SC in next 5* 2 times (22)
Rnd 9-12: SC in each stitch around (22)
Rnd 13: *SC in next 2, dec 1* 5 times, SC in next 2 (17)
Fasten off.
Diploma:
-with white
Row 1: Ch 9, SC in 2nd from your hook, SC across (8)
Row 2-6: CH 1, turn, SC in each across (8) FO.
Fold and tie it with a yellow piece of yarn.
How to sew your crochet gnome together?
First, start by sewing the beard onto the gnome. Sew it right below the brim of your hat.
Second, place and sew the nose on top of the beard. Place it in the upper center.
Third, Sew the hands on both sides. Leave 4 stitches between the beard and the hands.
Lastly, take the hat, fill it with poly fiberfill, and sew it on top of your gnome. I didn’t stuff it too much! Leave the last 3-4 rounds as a brim. I sew my hat in a few places just to secure it.
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if i want to make the daisy gnome the samesize as this one how would i work the top half thank these gnomes are fun to make
Hello, Margaret
You can use the same pattern but do not make rnd 4 of the hat in BLO work it as a regular sc round. Stuff the hat well and attach a daisy applique. Or you can use the Daisy gnome pattern but change the hook and yarn- use thinner yarn with smaller hook.