Little Gnomes with Mushrooms Houses Amigurumi
What you'll need
| Gnome, in: | 5 | 4 | 2.5 |
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Hayfield Bonus Chunky - White 961, Wheat 816, Lime Green, Black 965, Signal Red 977, Cinder 786
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1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
Christmas gnomes are secretive creatures from the tundra of Lapland. They spend most of the year underground making and baking sweet treats. On the days nearing Christmas they get more active and then, on that special day (Christmas), they hitch a ride on Santa’s sleigh and deliver sweets to everybody. Christmas gnomes are also very wise, wiser than their cousins, the garden gnomes.
These dolls are inspired by Scandinavian folklore: a Tomtenisse. A Tomtenisse is a little creature no more than 3 feet with a long beard and colorful clothes.
The gnome and mushroom house are easy to make. You can only use single crochet stitches (US) or double crochet stitches (UK). They are made from No 5 yarn (Bulky, Chunky, Craft, Rug) and a 5.5 mm hook (US: I/9, UK: 5). The instructions include the gnome and mushroom house. The gnome and mushroom can stand by themselves.
Little Gnomes with Mushrooms Houses Amigurumi
What is Being Made
This crochet pattern set creates decorative amigurumi gnomes inspired by Scandinavian folklore, specifically the Tomtenisse—a small creature from Lapland tradition. The design includes both gnome figures and coordinating mushroom house structures, making them ideal for holiday decorations, toys, or collectible dolls. These pieces draw inspiration from Christmas folklore where gnomes are depicted as wise, secretive creatures that emerge during the holiday season. The finished gnomes feature characteristic long beards and colorful clothing typical of traditional Scandinavian gnome depictions.
Techniques and Construction Methods
The amigurumi technique is used throughout this pattern, which is the Japanese method of crocheting small, stuffed three-dimensional figures. The designer emphasizes that this project is accessible to intermediate-level crocheters, as the construction relies on fundamental crochet stitches rather than complex techniques. The gnomes and mushroom houses are designed to be straightforward to construct, making them suitable for crafters looking to expand their amigurumi skills without excessive difficulty.
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes minimal stitch variety to keep construction simple and manageable. The primary stitches employed are:
- Single crochet stitches (US terminology)
- Double crochet stitches (UK terminology)
This limited stitch palette makes the pattern particularly beginner-friendly within the intermediate difficulty range, allowing crafters to focus on shaping and assembly rather than mastering numerous stitch variations.
Materials
While the PDF content provided does not specify exact yarn weights, fiber types, or hook sizes, the pattern requires yarn suitable for amigurumi work and an appropriate crochet hook. Stuffing material is necessary to fill the three-dimensional gnome and mushroom house pieces. The designer, Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen, has created a downloadable PDF pattern that provides complete material specifications and quantities needed for the project.
Pattern Details
This pattern was first published in PDF format on November 21st, 2014, by K & J Publishing. The design is the intellectual property of Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen and includes both text and original photography. The pattern set is ideal for creating holiday decorations, toys for children, or decorative accessories that celebrate Scandinavian folklore and Christmas traditions.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | You need Plastic Pellets to make the houses stand. For the smaller gnomes/ houses I used other yarns (see the pattern). |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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