Amigurumi – Crochet Mini Christmas Gnome “Samtan Salaputius”

With this free crochet pattern, you can create Samtan Salaputius as a Crochet Mini Christmas Gnome. Samtan Salaputius is a cute bearded fellow who prefers to wear his hat on his chubby nose. What could be under his hat? The crocheted Mini Christmas Gnome is a great decoration, but also a cute keychain or Christmas ornament.

Introduction: Amigurumi – Crochet Mini Christmas Gnome “Samtan Salaputius”

Before crocheting the Mini Christmas Gnome, some preparation is necessary. Therefore, you will find the necessary information about prerequisites, materials, and size here. Additional help can be found through the corresponding additional links.

Attention! Amigurumis are very cute and, therefore, not only popular among adults. Children often see them as toys, so you should be especially careful. Amigurumis that are not intended for play should be kept out of the reach of children. If an Amigurumi is meant to be played with by children, you should strictly adhere to the guidelines for toys. If you plan to give away or sell Amigurumis (license for sellers), you must strictly adhere to the legal requirements for toys and display the required CE marking.

Prerequisites

To effortlessly follow this crochet pattern for a Mini Christmas Gnome, you should already be familiar with the following crochet techniques. You will find a detailed tutorial for each technique here so that you can quickly learn them yourself.

• Decreases
• Double Crochet Stitches (UK!)
• Increases
• Loops of a Stitch
• Magic Ring
• Slip Stitches
• Spiral Rounds

Note! By offsetting regular increases and decreases, they become almost invisible. You can recognize regular increases by the phrase “double every … stitch,” and regular decreases by the phrase “crochet together every … and … stitch”. The stitch chart for spheres and circles might also be helpful for you.

Note! Using a special technique for invisible decreases makes them nearly invisible. Although this technique requires a bit of practice, it’s worth giving it a try.

Supplies

To crochet the depicted Mini Christmas Gnome, the following materials were used. If you want to crochet the Mini Christmas Gnome with a different yarn, you must use a corresponding needle size. For an authentic result, it is recommended to use materials as similar as possible. The following list includes, in addition to the materials, all the tools and supplies used.

Note! In this pattern, a shade referred to as “skin colour” is used. I chose the shade based on my personal preference. However: The world is diverse! There are many other possible skin colours you can use. Feel free to adjust the yarn selection to your personal taste!

Note! The specified yarn was used for the example shown here. In principle, you can use any yarn and an appropriate needle size. However, the quality of the material also affects the quality of the result, so you should avoid cutting corners in the wrong place. Also, the thickness of the yarn and the needle will influence the size of the outcome, which you can, of course, intentionally take advantage of.

Size

Here are the size specifications for the Mini Christmas Gnome. The height was measured standing without the hat. Please note that the actual size depends on the yarn used, the size of the crochet hook, and individual crochet tension.

Needle Size	Yardage	Size
Crochet Hook 12	137 yds / 1.75 oz	2 2/5 inch
Crochet Hook 11	120 yds / 1.75 oz	?
Crochet Hook 9 or 10	93 yds / 1.75 oz	?

Note! If you want to change the size, you can simply use a thicker or thinner yarn with a suitable needle size. Simply doubling the rounds, rows, and stitches, on the other hand, will only result in an uneven outcome.

Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi – Crochet Mini Christmas Gnome “Samtan Salaputius”

For the Amigurumi Crochet Mini Christmas Gnome, we first crochet the body and head in one piece, and then a chubby nose, long arms, small feet, and finally the long pointed hat. After that, all parts are sewn together, the beard and hair are attached, and eyes and the zigzag line are embroidered, and a bell is sewn on.

Crochet Body (1x)

The body for the Crochet Christmas Gnome is crocheted from the bottom up in spiral rounds using only double crochet stitches (UK!). Once you finish the body, proceed to crochet the head immediately.

Note! Your Amigurumi may have difficulty sitting independently if it is filled entirely with a uniformly light stuffing. To improve this, you can incorporate an appropriate center of gravity. Simply fill the bottom of the body with some plastic granules to add a little weight to the body. This way, your Amigurumi can sit much more easily on its own.

Note! If you want to achieve a particularly beautiful result, you can hide regular increases and decreases by offsetting them a little. You can recognize regular increases by the phrase “double every … stitch,” and regular decreases by the phrase “crochet together every … and … stitch”. The stitch chart for spheres and circles might also be helpful for you. Additionally, you can apply a special crochet technique here for invisible decreases.

• grey-brown:
• 1st round:
  • magic ring
  • into the magic ring:
    • 6 double crochet stitches (UK!)
  • = 6 stitches
• 2nd round:
  • double every stitch
  • = 12 stitches
• 3rd round:
  • double every 2nd stitch
  • = 18 stitches
• 4th round:
  • double every 3rd stitch
  • = 24 stitches
• 5th round:
  • double every 4th stitch
  • = 30 stitches
• 6th + 7th round:
  • (= 2 rounds)
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 30 stitches
• red:
• 8th + 9th round:
  • (= 2 rounds)
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 30 stitches
• grey-brown:
• 10th round:
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 30 stitches
• 11th round:
  • crochet together every 29th and 30th stitch
  • = 29 stitches
• 12th round:
  • crochet together every 28th and 29th stitch
  • = 28 stitches
• 13th round:
  • crochet together every 27th and 28th stitch
  • = 27 stitches
• 14th round:
  • crochet together every 26th and 27th stitch
  • = 26 stitches
• 15th round:
  • crochet together every 25th and 26th stitch
  • = 25 stitches
• 16th round:
  • crochet together every 24th and 25th stitch
  • = 24 stitches
• 17th round:
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 24 stitches
• do NOT cut yarn, continue with:
  • Head

Crochet Head (1x)

The head for the Crochet Mini Christmas Gnome is crocheted directly onto the body and also from the bottom up in spiral rounds using only double crochet stitches (UK!).

Note! If you want to achieve a particularly beautiful result, you can hide regular decreases by offsetting them a little. You can recognize regular decreases by the phrase “crochet together every … and … stitch”. The stitch chart for spheres and circles might also be helpful for you. Additionally, you can apply a special crochet technique here for invisible decreases.

• skin-coloured:
• 18th round:
  • into the back loop only:
    • every stitch one stitch
  • = 24 stitches
• 19th – 21st round:
  • (= 3 rounds)
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 24 stitches
• 22nd round:
  • crochet together every 3rd and 4th stitch
  • = 18 stitches
• fill and stuff completely
• 23rd round:
  • crochet together every 2nd and 3rd stitch
  • = 12 stitches
• 24th round:
  • crochet together every 1st and 2nd stitch
  • = 6 stitches
• cut yarn generously, pull through loop, close the remaining opening, secure and weave in the yarn end

Crochet Nose (1x)

The nose for the Crochet Mini Christmas Gnome is crocheted from the tip to the base in spiral rounds using only double crochet stitches (UK!).

Note! If you want to achieve a particularly beautiful result, you can hide regular decreases by offsetting them a little. You can recognize regular decreases by the phrase “crochet together every … and … stitch”. The stitch chart for spheres and circles might also be helpful for you. Additionally, you can apply a special crochet technique here for invisible decreases.

• skin-coloured:
• 1st round:
  • magic ring
  • into the magic ring:
    • 6 double crochet stitches (UK!)
  • = 6 stitches
• 2nd round:
  • 1x two double crochet stitches (UK!) into one stitch
  • 2x one double crochet stitch (UK!) into one stitch
  • 1x two double crochet stitches (UK!) into one stitch
  • 2x one double crochet stitch (UK!) into one stitch
  • = 8 stitches
• 3rd round:
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 8 stitches
• fill and stuff completely
• 4th round:
  • 1x one double crochet stitch (UK!) into one stitch
  • 1x crochet together two stitches with one double crochet stitch (UK!)
  • 2x one double crochet stitch (UK!) into one stitch
  • 1x crochet together two stitches with one double crochet stitch (UK!)
  • 1x one double crochet stitch (UK!) into one stitch
  • = 6 stitches
• Cut off thread generously, pull a loop, close the remaining opening, DO NOT secure and darn in the end, will be used later for sewing

Crochet Arms (2x):

The arms for the Crochet Mini Christmas Gnome are crocheted from fingertips to shoulders in spiral rounds using only double crochet stitches (UK!). The arms are not filled, only flat-folded.

Tip: Wenn du ein besonders schönes Ergebnis erhalten möchtest, kannst du die regelmäßigen Zunahmen durch Versetzen ein wenig verstecken. Dazu verwendest du einfach die Maschentabelle für Kugeln und Kreise.

(Redaktion: Block ersetzen)

Note! If you want to create several nearly identical parts, it’s advisable to work on them consecutively on the same day. For larger parts, it’s even recommended to work on them simultaneously in stages. Our tension and tightness can vary from day to day, leading to visible differences.

• skin-coloured:
• 1st round:
  • magic ring
  • into the magic ring:
    • 6 double crochet stitches (UK!)
  • = 6 stitches
• 2nd + 3rd round:
  • (= 2 rounds)
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 6 stitches
• grey-brown:
• 4th – 12th round:
  • (= 9 rounds)
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 6 stitches
• 13th round:
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 6 stitches
• beyond the end of the round:
  • 1x one slip stitch into one stitch
• cut yarn generously, pull through loop, do NOT cut the yarn end, it will be used later for sewing

Crochet Feet (2x):

The feet for the Crochet Mini Christmas Gnome are crocheted from toe to base in spiral rounds using only double crochet stitches (UK!).

Note! If you want to create several nearly identical parts, it’s advisable to work on them consecutively on the same day. For larger parts, it’s even recommended to work on them simultaneously in stages. Our tension and tightness can vary from day to day, leading to visible differences.

Note! If you want to achieve a particularly beautiful result, you can hide regular decreases by offsetting them a little. You can recognize regular decreases by the phrase “crochet together every … and … stitch”. The stitch chart for spheres and circles might also be helpful for you. Additionally, you can apply a special crochet technique here for invisible decreases.

• red:
• 1st round:
  • magic ring
  • into the magic ring:
    • 6 double crochet stitches (UK!)
  • = 6 stitches
• 2nd round:
  • 1x two double crochet stitches (UK!) into one stitch
  • 2x one double crochet stitch (UK!) into one stitch
  • 1x two double crochet stitches (UK!) into one stitch
  • 2x one double crochet stitch (UK!) into one stitch
  • = 8 stitches
• 3rd + 4th round:
  • (= 2 rounds)
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 8 stitches
• fill and stuff completely
• 5th round:
  • 1x one double crochet stitch (UK!) into one stitch
  • 1x crochet together two stitches with one double crochet stitch (UK!)
  • 1x one double crochet stitch (UK!) into one stitch
  • 1x crochet together two stitches with one double crochet stitch (UK!)
  • 1x one double crochet stitch (UK!) into one stitch
  • = 6 stitches
• 6th round:
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 6 stitches
• cut yarn generously, pull through loop, do NOT cut the yarn end, it will be used later for sewing

Crochet Pointed Hat (1x):

The pointed hat for the Crochet Mini Christmas Gnome is crocheted from tip to brim in spiral rounds using only double crochet stitches (UK!).

Tip: Wenn du ein besonders schönes Ergebnis erhalten möchtest, kannst du die regelmäßigen Zunahmen durch Versetzen ein wenig verstecken. Dazu verwendest du einfach die Maschentabelle für Kugeln und Kreise.

(Redaktion: Block ersetzen)

• red:
• 1st round:
  • magic ring
  • into the magic ring:
    • 6 double crochet stitches (UK!)
  • = 6 stitches
• 2nd round:
  • double every 6th stitch
  • = 7 stitches
• 3rd round:
  • double every 7th stitch
  • = 8 stitches
• 4th round:
  • double every 8th stitch
  • = 9 stitches
• 5th round:
  • double every 9th stitch
  • = 10 stitches
• 6th round:
  • double every 10th stitch
  • = 11 stitches
• 7th round:
  • double every 11th stitch
  • = 12 stitches
• 8th round:
  • double every 12th stitch
  • = 13 stitches
• 9th round:
  • double every 13th stitch
  • = 14 stitches
• 10th round:
  • double every 14th stitch
  • = 15 stitches
• 11th round:
  • double every 15th stitch
  • = 16 stitches
• 12th round:
  • double every 16th stitch
  • = 17 stitches
• 13th round:
  • double every 17th stitch
  • = 18 stitches
• 14th round:
  • double every 18th stitch
  • = 19 stitches
• 15th round:
  • double every 19th stitch
  • = 20 stitches
• 16th round:
  • double every 20th stitch
  • = 21 stitches
• 17th round:
  • double every 21st stitch
  • = 22 stitches
• 18th round:
  • double every 22nd stitch
  • = 23 stitches
• 19th round:
  • double every 23rd stitch
  • = 24 stitches
• 20th round:
  • double every 24th stitch
  • = 25 stitches
• 21st round:
  • double every 25th stitch
  • = 26 stitches
• 22nd round:
  • double every 26th stitch
  • = 27 stitches
• 23rd round:
  • double every 27th stitch
  • = 28 stitches
• 24th round:
  • double every 28th stitch
  • = 29 stitches
• 25th round:
  • double every 29th stitch
  • = 30 stitches
• 26th round:
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 30 stitches
• 27th round:
  • every stitch one stitch
  • = 30 stitches
• beyond the end of the round:
  • 1x one slip stitch into one stitch
• cut yarn, pull through loop, secure and weave in the yarn end

Finish Christmas Gnome

Next, you can assemble all the parts with pins to see how they should fit. Start sewing only when everything is in the right place and you are satisfied with the result.

Sew Nose onto Head

We start with the nose as it will be our reference point for the center. It sits in the middle of the face and is sewn around the second round above the collar. You can use the yarn end for this, but make sure that the round transition from the collar on the body is on the back. Finally, secure and weave the yarn end inside the body.

Sew Arms to Body

Fold the arms flat around the round below the collar, with the round transition on the inside. First, mark the two middle stitches of the round below the nose. Then, sew the arms with the yarn ends about 10 stitches apart from each other. Secure these threads inside the body at the end.

Sew Legs to Body

Next, also mark a middle stitch at the bottom of the body to find the center between the legs. Then, lay your gnome on its back and sew the legs flat around the 4th round with the opening, leaving about 3 stitches between them.

Your gnome is already sewn together.

Attach Beard

Now you can start knotting the beard, and you may find the pattern for attaching hair helpful. Use threads that are 1 1/2 times the length of the body. Start in the round directly above the collar and work around all stitches from arm to arm. Work the round above it the same way. Now, knot the sideburns on the outsides over 2 stitches in the next round. Finally, shape the beard with scissors, first trimming it to the appropriate length if necessary. Gradually taper it from the sides to the center until the shape is right.

Attach Hair

Afterward, you can still knot the main hair. Use threads that are just long enough to knot. The main hair starts in the top row of the sideburns and extends up to the last round. Be sure to work from the outer sides to the center at the back of the head because there is a small step in the middle of the back of the head, as the spiral rounds do not meet exactly. Initially, leave out the forehead completely, and then add as much hair as needed until you have a pretty, semi-round high forehead. Now, you can shape the main hair by fanning it between two fingers and cutting it. All main hairs are cut to the same length, resulting in a tousled hairstyle.

Embroider Eyes

Now it’s time to embroider the eyes with black embroidery yarn just above the nose. It’s important that the eyes sit above the nose so that they are not visible with the hat on. Stitch vertically around two stitches until the eye is the right size and finally secure the thread ends inside.

Embroider Zigzag Line

Use golden crochet yarn to embroider a zigzag line on the red stripe of the body. Start on the front to work a central spike pointing to the nose and finally secure the thread ends inside the body.

Sew on Bell

Subsequently, sew the golden bell to the top of the pointed hat with red crochet yarn.

Done!

Now you can put the hat on your gnome and enjoy his amusing look. He will surely bring a smile to everyone’s face when they take off his hat.

Have you caught the gnome fever now? – Not a problem. I have a few more fantastic crochet patterns for adorable gnomes. Take a look here!