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Get your needles ready for these knitted gnome patterns. Make cute handmade figures for Christmas decor, gifting, or seasonal crafting.
There’s something fun about giving a tiny knitted figure its own personality. With their pointed hats, little beards, and simple shapes, gnomes are a great way to play around with yarn colors, textures, and small details without taking on a huge knitting project. You can make each one look different by changing the hat, beard, body, or even the colors you use. Some can be bright and festive, while others can have soft, neutral tones that work with your everyday decor. They’re also a great way to use up yarn scraps that are too small for larger pieces. Whether you want to make a whole little gnome family or just try one pattern for your next knitting session, these Knitted Gnome Patterns give you plenty of room to add your own style and creativity.
Knitted Gnome Patterns
1. Christmas Gnomies
These little gnomes by Susanne Vetterkind are a great way to turn leftover sock-yarn scraps into tiny handmade figures. The pattern uses fingering-weight yarn with 2.25 mm needles and a gauge of 28 stitches and 32 rows per 10 cm in stockinette stitch. With their small size and simple construction, these gnomes make a quick project for beginner knitters who are comfortable with basic stitches and shaping. Make a few in different colors and use them as ornaments, small decorations, or handmade gifts.
2. Rainbow Gnomes
Bring colors to your knitting basket with these tiny rainbow gnomes. Designed by Frankie Brown to fit comfortably in your hand, each gnome uses only a small amount of DK-weight yarn, making the pattern a handy choice for using up leftover skeins. The pattern calls for 3 mm needles and two shades from the same color family for each gnome. Mix and match your favorite colors. The pattern is suitable for beginner knitters, especially those comfortable with basic shaping and working small knitted pieces.
3. Gnarley
Add a little character to your knitting with Gnarley by Sarah Schira. This light fingering-weight project uses 2.25 mm and 2.5 mm needles and is worked in the round at 32 stitches and 44 rows per 10 cm in stockinette. Its small size makes it a focused project where neat shaping and even stitches matter. It’s best suited to intermediate knitters who are comfortable working with fine yarn and knitting in the round.
4. Gnatalia
Gnatalia by Sarah Schira is a great little project for playing with color. It uses light fingering-weight yarn with 2.25 mm and 2.5 mm needles and is worked in the round at a gauge of 32 stitches and 44 rows per 10 cm in stockinette. Try a traditional red-and-white combination for the holidays, or use softer shades for a gnome that works beyond Christmas. Some experience with fine yarn, circular knitting, and shaping will be helpful.
5. Gnicole
Meet Gnicole by Sarah Schira, a good choice when you want a small knitting project with plenty of detail. The gnome is worked in light fingering-weight yarn on 2.25 mm and 2.5 mm needles, with a gauge of 32 stitches and 44 rows per 10 cm in stockinette worked in the round. Because the project uses fine yarn and small needles, it suits knitters who already have some experience with circular knitting and shaping. Change the hat and body colors to create different versions from the same pattern.
6. Gnoddy
A few rows of fine yarn are all you need to bring Gnoddy by Sarah Schira. It is a compact project that doesn’t require much yarn, making it a useful choice when you have small amounts of fingering-weight yarn left in your stash. It uses 2.25 mm and 2.5 mm needles and is worked in stockinette in the round at 32 stitches and 44 rows per 10 cm. The small scale calls for careful shaping and neat stitches, so it is best for knitters who are already comfortable working with fine yarn.
7. Gnoodles
If you enjoy small knitting projects with plenty of room for color changes, Gnoodles by Sarah Schira is worth adding to your list. Worked in light fingering-weight yarn on 2.25 mm and 2.5 mm needles, the gnome has a gauge of 32 stitches and 44 rows per 10 cm in stockinette worked in the round. Use contrasting shades for a bold look or combine leftovers from the same color family for a softer finish. The pattern is best suited to knitters who are comfortable with fine yarn and circular knitting.
8. Gnorri
Gnorri by Sarah Schira keeps the project small while giving you a chance to work with fine yarn and precise shaping. The pattern calls for light fingering-weight yarn and 2.25 mm and 2.5 mm needles, with a gauge of 32 stitches and 44 rows per 10 cm in stockinette worked in the round. The finer gauge helps create a neat, detailed finish. Some experience with circular knitting and small-scale shaping will make this project easier to handle.
9. Tiny Festive Tomte Gnomes
Need a quick project between your bigger knitting works? Tiny Festive Tomte Gnomes by Cilla Webb are a handy project for adding small handmade details to your Christmas decorating. They use DK-weight yarn with 3.5 mm needles and a gauge of 22 stitches and 28 rows per 10 cm in stockinette stitch. Knit them in traditional holiday shades and use the finished gnomes as ornaments, gift toppers, or part of a seasonal display..
10. Large Knitted Seasonal Gnome
Bring some seasonal fun to your knitting with the Large Knitted Seasonal Gnome by Creative Neats. The pattern is made with two strands of DK yarn held together and uses both 6.5 mm and 3.5 mm needles. The listed gauge is 22 stitches and 28 rows per 10 cm. The larger scale makes this one stand out from the tiny gnomes on the list. Choose festive shades for Christmas or switch up the colors to make a gnome that works for different seasons.
11. Christmas Gnomes
These Christmas gnomes by Creative Neats are a flexible option when you want to work from the yarn already in your stash. They use DK-weight yarn with 3.5 mm needles, and the pattern doesn’t specify a required gauge, giving you some freedom in how you approach the project. Stick with traditional red, green, and white, or mix in other shades for a more varied collection. The simple construction makes these suitable for beginner knitters.
12. Knit Santa Gnome
Bring some festive character to your knitting with these Santa gnomes by Yarnspirations, complete with fluffy white beards and bright red pompom hats. The pattern gives you the option to knit the pieces flat or work them in the round, so you can choose the method that suits your knitting style. These gnomes are easy to customize with different color combinations. Knit several and arrange them around your home, or make a few to give as handmade Christmas gifts.
13. Here We Gnome Again
Give your yarn stash another reason to shine with Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Schira, a fun project for creating a cheerful knitted gnome. The pattern uses worsted-weight yarn and two needle sizes—3.5 mm and 3.75 mm—with a gauge of 18.5 stitches and 27 rows per 10 cm in flat stockinette on the larger needles. The combination of straightforward knitting and small-scale shaping makes this a satisfying project to pick up between larger makes.
14. New Knitted Gnomes
A few colorful yarns and your knitting needles are enough to create a whole little gnome crew with New Knitted Gnomes by Creative Neats. Make each figure unique by switching up the hat and body colors, or keep the same palette for a matching set. These gnomes can be arranged together as a festive display or placed individually on shelves, tables, and other small spaces. The project is a nice way to practice basic stitches, simple shaping, and finishing while creating handmade figures you can bring out year after year.
15. New Gnome
New Gnome by Susan B. Anderson is a small project worked in sport-weight yarn. Worked in sport-weight yarn, this pattern uses US 3 (3.25 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, with a gauge of 7 stitches per 2.5 cm in stockinette stitch. The two needle sizes help shape the different sections of the gnome while keeping the finished piece neat. Use contrasting shades for the hat and body, or choose a coordinated palette for a matching set of handmade gnomes.
