Gnome chamomile

Gnome Chamomile Crochet Toy by Oksana Kovalenko

What Is Being Made

The Gnome Chamomile is a handmade crochet toy designed by Oksana Kovalenko. This amigurumi-style stuffed toy stands approximately 21 centimeters (about 8 inches) tall and features a charming gnome character with chamomile flower details. The finished toy is a three-dimensional soft sculpture perfect for decoration, gifting, or collection.

Craft and Technique Overview

This project uses crochet as the primary construction method. The entire toy is crocheted as individual components that are then assembled together using a tapestry needle for stitching and tightening. The beginner-friendly difficulty level makes this pattern accessible to crocheters new to amigurumi construction, though basic crochet skills are required.

Crochet Stitches Used

The pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches to build the toy's structure:

• Chain (Ch) – Used to create foundation rows and connecting stitches
• Single Crochet (Sc) – The primary stitch for building dense, sturdy fabric
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – Used for varied texture and height in specific sections
• Double Crochet (dc) – Creates taller stitches for shaping and dimension
• Treble Crochet (tr) – Provides additional height variation where needed
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Joins rounds and secures stitches
• Increase (INC) – Adds stitches to expand the toy's shape
• Decrease (DEC) – Reduces stitches to shape and taper sections
• Back Loop Only (BLO) – Creates textured edges by working through only the back loop of stitches

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern calls for sport and 4-ply weight yarn, specifically YarnArt Jeans brand (160 meters per 50 grams). This yarn blend contains 55% cotton and 45% polyacryl, offering durability and a soft finish suitable for toys. The color palette includes five distinct shades:

• Beige #07 – Approximately 10 grams (used for gnome body components)
• Green #69 – Approximately 5 grams (for foliage and leaf details)
• Yellow #88 – Approximately 10 grams (for flower centers or accents)
• White #01 – Approximately 15 grams (for flower petals or highlights)
• Blue #75 – Approximately 25 grams (for clothing or primary color sections)

Tools and Additional Materials

Construction requires a 2.00 mm crochet hook for working with the sport-weight yarn. Additional tools and materials include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and stitching components together, standard scissors for cutting yarn, and holofiber as the filling material to stuff and shape the completed toy pieces into a three-dimensional form.

Pattern Notes

All details are crocheted using single yarn strands with the 2.00 mm hook, creating a consistent, tightly-worked fabric. The pattern is designed for personal use only and includes standard crochet abbreviations for easy reference during construction.