Product Description
CANDLE GNOME
In four sizes. With beard. With braids. Without legs. With legs... Take your pick and your hook and get going! :D
You can use any DK yarn you like (or 2 strands of Sport weight yarn).
With lighter yarn the figure will be smaller, with heavier yarn it will be bigger. Standard-sized LED tealights won't fit then anymore though.
This pattern contains lots of reference pictures and step-by-step-instructions (photo tutorial);
23 pages of pattern;
21 pages of step-by-step instructions;
US crochet terms
COPYRIGHT
✿ The pattern is mine. Do not (re)sell this pattern, including translations to other languages and modifications; do not redistribute, including publishing on the internet.
✿ The finished figure/item is yours. :) Feel free to sell the finished products, handmade by yourself (no mass production). I'd love it if you would refer to my pattern/shop when doing so.
Thank you! :)
Candle Gnome Crochet Pattern
What is Being Made
The Candle Gnome is a decorative crochet project designed to hold or display with standard-sized LED tealights. This intermediate-level pattern creates a charming gnome figure that combines functional decoration with handmade craft appeal, making it suitable for seasonal displays, gift-giving, or personal home décor.
Skill Level and Difficulty
This pattern is rated as easy to medium difficulty, making it accessible to crocheters with some foundational experience while remaining engaging for intermediate crafters. The pattern includes step-by-step images and detailed instructions to guide makers through the construction process.
Crochet Techniques Used
- Magic ring (recommended for starting rounds)
- Chain stitches for foundation and structure
- Single crochet for tight, dense fabric
- Half double crochet for medium-height stitches
- Double crochet for taller stitch work
- Triple crochet for extended stitch height
- Slip stitch for joining rounds and finishing
- Front loop crocheting for textured details
- Back loop crocheting for dimensional effects
- Surface crocheting for applied embellishments
Materials and Tools
The pattern recommends using DK weight yarn (such as Puppets Lyric 8/8) or alternatively two strands of Sport weight yarn (such as Catania Originals) paired with a 3 mm crochet hook. Yarn weight flexibility allows crafters to adjust the finished size: lighter yarn produces smaller figures, while heavier yarn creates taller pieces. However, yarn weight adjustments may affect whether standard-sized LED tealights fit properly within the design.
Pattern Format and Designer
This downloadable PDF pattern is created by patterns by steph, an independent designer. The pattern includes multiple language options with pages 4 to 26 containing the core crochet instructions without English translations, allowing crafters to print only the sections they need. The designer provides comprehensive support through their website, email contact, and Facebook community.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | patterns by steph |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | For a complete list of materials and yarn amounts please see pattern. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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