Tall Gnome SMALL version

Tall Gnome SMALL Version by RoKiKi

What Is Being Made

The Tall Gnome SMALL version is a charming amigurumi-style crocheted doll designed by independent designer RoKiKi. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a finished doll measuring 18 cm (7 inches) tall and 7.5 cm (3 inches) wide, making it a perfect small-scale decorative piece or gift item. The gnome is constructed using basic crochet techniques and is suitable for beginners looking to create a finished stuffed toy.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques that are accessible to beginner-level crafters. The construction relies on working in rounds, a common method for creating three-dimensional amigurumi pieces. The pattern uses invisible decreases (also known as single crochet 2 stitches together) to shape the doll smoothly and create seamless transitions between sections. Increases are incorporated to expand stitches where needed for proper shaping. The designer utilizes both back loop only (blo) and front loop only (flo) techniques to create textural variation and definition in different parts of the gnome.

Crochet Stitches Used

The Tall Gnome SMALL pattern incorporates a variety of essential crochet stitches to build the complete doll:

• Chain (ch): The foundation stitch used to begin sections of the pattern
• Single Crochet (sc): The primary stitch used throughout most of the construction for creating dense, tight fabric
• Half Double Crochet (hdc): Used selectively to add slight height variation where needed
• Double Crochet (dc): Incorporated for areas requiring taller stitches and different texture
• Triple or Treble Crochet (tr): Used in specific sections for extended stitch height
• Double Triple Crochet (dtr): Employed for the tallest stitch sections in the pattern
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and secure stitches
• Invisible Decrease (dec): Applied to reduce stitches seamlessly and shape the doll
• Increase (inc): Used to add stitches where the doll needs to expand

Materials and Yarn

The Tall Gnome SMALL is worked with sport weight yarn using a 2.5 mm (US 1½) crochet hook, which creates a compact, detailed finished piece appropriate for a small doll. The pattern calls for three colors of Durable Coral yarn, with 50g of each color:

• Dark Mint: Durable Coral color 2133
• Linen: Durable Coral color 2212
• Ivory: Durable Coral color 0326

In addition to yarn, the project requires a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembling pieces, polyester fiberfill stuffing to fill the doll and give it shape and dimension, a stitch marker to track the beginning of rounds, and basic scissors for cutting yarn. The combination of sport weight yarn with a small hook creates tight, durable stitches ideal for a small stuffed toy that will hold its shape well.