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Nils the Nordic Gnome Amigurumi Pattern
A cozy Scandinavian gnome with a tall hat, a round nose and a big white beard.
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Finished size5 in (13 cm)
Skill levelEasy
YarnWorsted (4)
Hook3.5 mm (E-4)
Parts4 parts
EyesNo eyes
What you get
- Nils the Nordic Gnome as a 10-page PDF pattern in English, plus the same pattern in French, German and Spanish (4 PDFs)
- Round-by-round tables for all 4 parts (54 rounds), with stitch counts and a tick box for every round
- Step-by-step stitch pictures: magic ring, single crochet, increase, invisible decrease and more
- 5 assembly steps showing where each part goes, with 3D views from the front and the side
- Yarn amounts for all 4 colors (teal, white, peach and black), the materials list, gauge and a quick test swatch
- A "common mistakes and how to fix them" page and a project card for your notes
About this pattern
Nils is a Scandinavian-style gnome made from just 4 parts: a tall hat, a big white beard, a round peach nose and two little feet. He has no eyes to place or embroider, so he is one of the quickest toys in the shop, about 5 in (13 cm) tall. The pattern also shows how to fold the tip of the hat to one side and tack it in place.
A handmade holiday gift that kids love, and at about 5 in (13 cm) tall it is small enough to make a few before Christmas.
The parts
- Hat
- Beard
- Nose
- Feet × 2
Yarn and materials
| Worsted yarn | Used for | About |
|---|---|---|
| Teal | hat | 35 g (60 yd / 55 m) |
| White | beard | 10 g (20 yd / 15 m) |
| Peach | nose | 5 g (5 yd / 5 m) |
| Black | feet | 5 g (10 yd / 10 m) |
- 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Stitch marker, yarn needle, pins, scissors
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Questions
Which yarn colors do I need for Nils?
You need 4 colors of worsted weight (4) yarn: about 35 g (60 yd / 55 m) of teal for the hat, about 10 g (20 yd / 15 m) of white for the beard, about 5 g (5 yd / 5 m) of peach for the nose and about 5 g (10 yd / 10 m) of black for the feet. You also need about 25 g of fiberfill.
How tall is Nils, and how many parts are there?
About 5 in (13 cm) tall. You crochet 4 parts (hat, beard, nose and 2 feet), 54 rounds in all, then follow 5 assembly steps to put Nils together.
Is Nils a good first amigurumi?
Yes. With 4 parts and 54 rounds, Nils is one of our easier toys. It uses only single crochet, increases and decreases in the round, and the stitch guide shows each stitch in pictures.
Is there a matching blanket?
Yes: the Christmas Gnome C2C Blanket Crochet Pattern, a 50 × 68 chart that makes a 38 × 51 in blanket in worsted yarn. Add one more pattern to your basket and you save 35% on all of them.
Which languages are included?
You get four PDFs: English, French, German and Spanish. The English version uses US crochet terms, and the stitch page lists the UK names too.
How do I get the pattern?
Right after checkout you get an email with your download links. You can download your PDFs again from that email any time.
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