Valentine’s day gnome family set 2- free crochet gnome patterns

Valentine’s day gnomes are the first seasonal patterns from our crochet gnome-along. They are the perfect gifts for the coming celebration of love! Below you will find all the written instructions and photo tutorials for making the crochet Valentine’s gnome pattern, or you can buy the ad-free PDF pattern here.

Valentine’s crochet gnomes: the First Holiday gnome

These adorable Valentine’s gnomes are part of our crochet gnome along. In brief, we will share with you one new crochet gnome pattern every month. Moreover, each of these gnomes will represent the month of their release. And what better way to mark February than a cute crochet heart gnome?

If you haven’t read about the crochet gnome-along, you can find all the information regarding the yarn and release dates of each gnome here.

Haven’t you made a crochet gnome or amigurumi crochet pattern before?

Don’t be afraid to try new things! Crochet gnomes are easy to make and perfect for a complete beginner or advanced beginner crocheter! They have easy shapes and fewer parts, making them the perfect project to start your amigurumi journey with.

Although, it will be better if you check the first Valentine’s crochet gnome patterns or the winter gnome pattern. Both of these gnomes’ patterns were designed specifically for beginners. Particularly, all you need to know is how to crochet a single crochet stitch, and you will be able to make yourself some cute crochet gnomes.

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Valentine’s gnome crochet pattern details:

Yarn + Substitutions

The yarn I used for the crochet Valentine’s gnome pattern is Bernat Premium yarn by Yarnspiration. It is a worsted-weight acrylic yarn, has a variety of colors, and is easy to work with.

I chose worsted weight yarn for my gnomes because I know plenty of patterns use thinner yarn, and it is hard for a beginner crocheter to change a pattern and accommodate it for thicker yarn.

Also, one of the most important parts of crocheting amigurumi toys is to have neat stitches without a gap between them. Therefore, using worsted weight yarn with a smaller crochet hook, like 4mm instead of 5mm, will give you the desired result without hurting your hands!

Customizing your crochet gnome patterns

Do you know that you can create your very own crochet gnome? How?

All you need to do is play around with some colors and mix and match the gnomes’ patterns.

For example, you can change the colors of the boy’s gnome beard or the color of the girl’s gnome braids. You can make the body’s heart pink and the hands in pink and white color.

Additionally, you can change the size of your crochet gnomes by using thinner yarn such as DK weight yarn or sport weight yarn. If you need some inspiration, you must definitely join our Passionatecrafte’s Facebook group, where you will find many creative alternates made by fellow crocheters.

Is there a printable PDF for Valentine’s crochet gnomes pattern?

Yes, there is! However, it is a paid, ad-free, beautifully formatted printable PDF pattern!

What does it include? It includes the written instructions for Valentine’s set 2 with all the photo tutorials!

Buy the ad-free PDF here.

What is the difference between this pattern and the first set of Valentine’s crochet gnome patterns?

As we said above, the first set is more beginner oriented and uses only basic stitches such as single crochet, double crochet, etc. But in this pattern, we will change colors and carry on the yarn while making the gnome’s body with hearts.

So if you think it will be hard for you, check out the first set of Valentine’s gnomes!

Crochet Valentine’s gnome free crochet pattern:

Materials:

• worsted weight yarn- Bernat Premium 100% Acrylic, 7.0 oz/198 g, 360 yds/ 329 m solid colors-

• Bernat Premium sky grey 50 gr, Red 20gr, Pink 50 gr, White 15gr, and a small amount of Beige for the nose

• crochet hook size 4mm/ US crochet hook size G

• poly fiber fill for stuffing

• a piece of cardboard around 15cm square/6-inch square for the base

• tapestry needle

Special notes:

1. The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

2. The pattern is worked in joined rounds instead of continues because we have colorwork. If you work in continuous rounds your hearts will not align.

3. If you are crocheting loosely, use a smaller hook so your work will be tighter and the stuffing won’t be visible.

4. When stuffing the body- stuff it well so it will stay in shape, but don’t overdo it.

5. I made the hat separate, but feel free to sew it onto the body. You can fill it with stuffing before sewing.

6. I used big and small crochet heart appliques; add as much as you like.

7. In the middle of the body, we will use tapestry crochet to make the part with hearts. You will need to change colors and carry on the yarn as you go. If you haven’t made it before, check the free beginner guide here.

Final measurements of the gnome:

24cm / 9.5 inches in height with the hat’s tip bent.

The base of the winter gnome body is 10cm/ 4 inches

Abbreviation:

SC – single crochet

DC- double crochet

SS- slip stitch

MR- magic ring

inc- increase- make 2 single crochet in 1 stitch

dec- decrease- work 2 single crochet stitches together

RSC- reverse single crochet

– repeat the stitches in the ** indicated times

the number in the () at the end indicates your final stitches for the round

BLO- back loop only

bobble stitch- make 4 dc stitches together in the same stitch

Crochet gnome- free crochet pattern:

Crochet gnome pattern:

BODY:

-with the sky grey color

Rnd 1: Start with a MR, and make 7 SC into it, SS to join (7)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 SC in each around, SS to join (14)

Rnd 3: CH 1, *SC in first, 2 SC in next * 7 times, SS to join (21)

Rnd 4: CH 1, *SC in next 2, 2 SC in next* 7 times, SS to join (28)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *SC in next 3, 2 SC in next* 7 times, SS to join (35)

Rnd 6: CH 1, *SC in next 4, 2 SC in next* 7 times, SS to join (42)

Rnd 7: CH 1, *SC in next 5, 2 SC in next *7 times, Ss to join (49)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, *SC in next 6, 2 SC in next* 7 times, SS to join (56)

Before we continue, we need to measure our base and cut the cardboard. My base is 10cm/ 4 inches wide. Place your crochet piece in the center of the cardboard and use a pen to draw a circle. Draw the circle around the crochet piece and then cut it. While cutting the cardboard, cut it a bit smaller, so it will not stick out.

The next round is worked in BLO. Only rnd 9.

Rnd 9: Ch 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (56)

Rnd 10-11: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (56)

-switch to white yarn, fasten off the grey color

Rnd 12: Ch 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (56)

We will start crocheting the hearts in the next round and changing colors between stitches.

Crochet hearts stitch chart:

In the chart, each square is equal to 1 single crochet stitch. We start from row 1. which for us is round 13. I couldn’t make a chart in rounds, so don’t get confused by the numbers on the left side. The rounds start from the right side always.

In the rounds below, the colors of the stitches are written in the () just after the stitch count. W- is for white, and R is for red.

For example, Round 13 must be worked like that:

*SC in next five stitches with white, drop white, switch to red, SC in next with red* rep from to nine times, drop red, switch to white, SC in last 2 with white

Rnd 13:Ch 1, * SC in next 5(W), SC in next 1(R)* 9 times, SC in next 2(W), Ss to join (56)

Rnd 14: CH 1, SC in first 4(W), *SC in next 3(R), SC in next 3(W)* 8 times, SC in next 3(R), SC in last(W), SS to join (56)

Rnd 15: CH 1, SC in first 2(W), *SC in first(W), Sc in next 5(R)* 9 times, SS to join (56)

Rnd 16: Ch 1, SC in first 2(W), *SC in first(W), SC in next 2(R)* 18 times, SS to join (56)

Mini video tutorial on how to crochet body hearts.

-switch to white color

Rnd 17: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (56)

-switch to grey color. Fasten off the white color

Rnd 18-20: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (56)

Rnd 21: Ch 1, *Dec 1, SC in next 26* 2 times, SS to join (54)

Insert the cardboard into the body.

Rnd 22: Ch 1, *Dec 1, SC in next 16* 3 times, SS to join (51)

Rnd 23: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (51)

Rnd 24: CH 1, *Dec 1, SC in next 15* 3 times, SS to join (48)

Rnd 25: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (48)

Rnd 26: CH 1, *Dec 1, SC in next 6* 6 times, SS to join (42)

Rnd 27: CH 1, *Dec 1, SC in next 12* 3 times, Ss to join (39)

Rnd 28: Ch 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (39)

Rnd 29: CH 1, *Dec 1, SC in next 11* 3 times, SS to join (36)

Rnd 30: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (36)

Start filling the body.

Rnd 31: CH 1, *SC in next 4, Dec 1* 6 times, SS to join (30)

Rnd 32: CH 1, *SC in next 3, Dec 1* 6 times, SS to join (24)

Rnd 33: CH 1, *SC in next 2, Dec 1* 6 times, SS to join (18)

Rnd 34: CH 1, *SC in next 1, Dec 1* 6 times, SS to join (12)

Rnd 35: CH 1, *Dec 1* 6 times, SS to join (6)

FO. Close the gap with a tapestry needle. Insert your tapestry needle through each of your stitches and pull to close.

Hands (make 2):

-start with white

Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 5 SC into it (5)

Rnd 2:ch1, *inc 1* 5 times, SS to join (10)

Rnd 3: ch1, *inc 1, SC in next 4* 2 times, SS to join(12)

Rnd 4: ch1, SC in next 5, 1 bobble in the next to form the thumb, SC in next 6, SS to join (12)

Rnd 5-6: ch1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (12)

-switch to sky grey color. The next round is worked in BLO.

Rnd 7: ch1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (12)

-switch to red color

Rnd 8: ch1, Dec 1, SC in next 4 2 times, SS to join (10)

-switch to grey color. From now onwards, change color in every round to make the hand’s stripes.

Rnd 9-17: ch1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (10)

Fasten off.

Crochet gnome’s hat:

The boy’s and girl’s hats are the same. All you need to do is change the colors.

Below are the written instructions and colors for the girl’s gnome hat. Under it, there will be the color for the boy gnome’s hat

Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 5 SC into it, SS to join (5)

Rnd 2-3: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (5)

-switch to white

Rnd 4: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join(5)

Rnd 5: Ch 1,* inc 1 *2 times, SC in next 3, SS to join (7)

Rnd 6: CH 1, *SC in first, inc 1* 3 times, SC in last, SS to join (10)

-switch to pink

Rnd 7: CH 1, *SC in next 4, inc 1* 2 times, SS to join (12)

Rnd 8: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (12)

Rnd 9: CH 1, *SC in next 3, inc 1* 3 times, SS to join (15)

-switch to white color

Rnd 10: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (15)

Rnd 11: CH 1, *SC in next 4, inc 1* 3 times, SS to join (18)

Rnd 12: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (18)

-switch to pink

Rnd 13: Ch 1, *SC in next 5, inc 1* 3 times, SS to join (21)

-switch to red

Rnd 14: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (21)

-switch to pink

Rnd 15: Ch 1, *SC in next 6, inc 1* 3 times, SS to join (24)

-switch to white

Rnd 16: Ch 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (24)

Rnd 17: CH 1, *SC in next 7, inc 1* 3 times, SS to join (27)

-switch to red

Rnd 18: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (27)

Rnd 19: CH 1, *SC in next 8, inc 1* 3 times , SS to join(30)

Rnd 20: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (30)

-switch to white

Rnd 21: CH 1, *SC in next 9, inc 1* 3 times (33)

Rnd 22: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (33)

-switch to pink

Rnd 23: CH 1, *SC in next 10, inc 1* 3 times, SS to join (36)

-switch to red

Rnd 24: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (36)

-switch to pink

Rnd 25: CH 1, *SC in next 11, inc 1* 3 times, SS to join (39)

-switch to white

Rnd 26: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SS to join (39)

Rnd 27: CH 1, *SC in next 12, inc 1* 3 times, SS to join (42)

-switch to red

Rnd 28: CH 1, *SC in next 6, inc 1* 6 times, SS to join (48)

Rnd 29: CH 1, *SC in next 7, inc 1* 6 times, SS to join (54)

Rnd 30: CH 1, *SC in next 8, inc 1* 6 times, SS to join (60)

Rnd 31: CH 1, *SC in next 9, inc 1* 6 times, SS to join (66)

-switch to white

Rnd 32: CH 3, DC in each stitch around, SS to join (66)

-switch to pink

Rnd 33: CH 3, Dc in each stitch around, SS to join (66)

Rnd 34: CH 1, *RSC 1, CH 1, skip 1* rep around, SS to join.

FO. Finish with a perfect finish for a smooth ending.

The crochet boy’s gnome hat colors and rounds:

Round 1-16 with red color yarn

Round 17-18 with white color yarn

Round 19-23 with pink color yarn

Rounds 24-25 with white color yarn

Rounds 26-33 with red color yarn

I didn’t make the reverse single crochet round for the boy’s hat.

Nose:

-with beige color

Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 6 SC into it (6)

Rnd 2: inc 1 6 times (12)

Rnd 3: SC in first, inc 1 6 times (18)

Rnd 4-5: SC in each stitch around (18)

Rnd 6: SC in next 4, Dec 1 3 times (15)

How to make the braids of the girl’s gnome

First, take an A4 size notebook or cardboard and wrap your yarn around the shorter side about 20-30 times. After that, cut it from one side, and now you will have a long piece of yarn. Fold it from the middle. Once your hair pieces are cut, it is time to put them onto the gnome’s body.

Now take your hook and insert it 3-4 stitches on the left or right side of the gnome’s nose. Attach the folded piece of yarn and pull it through the loop. Take the yarn off the hook and insert the opposite side through the loop we created with the yarn as we make a tie note. SEE the pictures below.

I wanted to make more thick braids for my gnome, so I made two rows of hair and then just braided it a bit more loosely.

How to make the crochet gnome’s beard

This time for my crochet gnome’s beard, I used the same technique we did for the Crochet girl gnome’s braids.

First, take an A4 notebook and wrap white yarn around the short side. Second, make 15-20 wraps for more bulky beard. Third, cut the wraps from one side and fold them. After that, insert your hook in one stitch around the nose. Pull the yarn through the stitch and then take it off the hook. Take the opposite side of the yarn and insert it through the loop like a knot. Repeat that around the nose and cut it with scissors to form it. See pics above for the braids.

How to make the crochet heart appliques and crochet heart amigurumi patterns:

You can find the free crochet patterns for the hearts appliques and amigurumi hearts in the previous Valentine’s gnome set free pattern. Just click below

Free crochet heart applique and amigurumi heart patterns.

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