Mossy Glen Gnome Home Free Pattern – A Crocheted Forest Dwelling

Bring Enchanted Woodland Charm to Your Shelf with the Mossy Glen Gnome Home

Imagine a tiny, whimsical dwelling straight out of a fairy tale, complete with a textured moss-covered roof and a cozy mushroom door. That's exactly what you'll create with this delightful crochet pattern for the Mossy Glen Gnome Home. This amigurumi project is perfect for adding a magical, nature-inspired accent to any room, whether it's perched on a bookshelf, nestled on a windowsill, or given as a heartfelt handmade gift. With its earthy tones and plush texture, this little forest dwelling is sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees it. Let's gather our supplies and start crafting this charming piece of woodland decor!

Materials Needed

Before you begin your crochet journey, make sure you have all the necessary materials on hand. This project uses simple, readily available supplies, making it accessible for beginners and enjoyable for experienced crafters alike.

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in earthy tones:
  • Warm brown (for the walls)
  • Moss green (for the roof)
  • Cream (for the door and mushroom stems)
  • Terracotta (for mushroom caps)
  • Dark brown (for details, optional)
• Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Notions: Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors

Note on Gauge: The gauge is 4” x 4” = 16 sc x 18 rows. While gauge is not critical for this project, maintaining consistent tension throughout will ensure your gnome home has a neat, uniform appearance.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous spirals unless otherwise noted. It's highly recommended to use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds. Let's break down the project into manageable parts.

Abbreviations

• mr: magic ring
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• ch: chain
• st(s): stitch(es)

Part 1: The Walls (Make 1, worked from bottom up)

We'll start with the cylindrical base of your gnome home. Using your warm brown yarn, follow these rounds carefully.

• Round 1: With warm brown, make a magic ring, work 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
• Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
• Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18 sts)
• Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24 sts)
• Round 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30 sts)
• Round 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) around. (36 sts)
• Round 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc) around. (42 sts)
• Round 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, inc) around. (48 sts)
• Rounds 9-16: Sc in each st around. (48 sts) – This forms the cylindrical wall. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Part 2: The Roof (Make 1, worked from top down)

Now, let's create the domed roof using your moss green yarn. This piece will sit on top of the walls.

• Round 1: With moss green, make a magic ring, work 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
• Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
• Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18 sts)
• Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24 sts)
• Round 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30 sts)
• Round 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) around. (36 sts)
• Round 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc) around. (42 sts)
• Round 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, inc) around. (48 sts)
• Rounds 9-12: Sc in each st around. (48 sts) – This creates a dome shape. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 3: Adding Moss Texture to the Roof

This step gives your gnome home its signature whimsical look. Using a separate strand of moss green yarn and a yarn needle, create small loops on the surface of the roof. Simply pull the yarn through the fabric and make small knots, scattering these loops randomly to mimic moss. For an alternative, you can crochet small bobbles separately and sew them onto the roof for a similar effect.

Part 4: The Door (Make 1)

Let's craft the charming entrance to your gnome home using cream yarn.

• Row 1: With cream, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (5 sc), ch 1, turn.
• Rows 2-4: Sc in each st across (5 sc), ch 1, turn. – This makes a small rectangle. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Optional Door Arch: To make an arched door, work the rectangle as above, then with cream, sc evenly around the top edge to create a curve. Fasten off.

Part 5: Mushroom Accents (Make 2)

These adorable mushrooms add the perfect finishing touch to the scene. We'll make the cap and stem separately.

For the Cap (Terracotta):

• Round 1: With terracotta, make a magic ring, work 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
• Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
• Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around. (12 sts) – This forms the cap. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

For the Stem (Cream):

• Round 1: With cream, make a magic ring, work 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
• Rounds 2-3: Sc in each st around. (6 sts) – Fasten off. Sew the stem to the center of the cap. Sew the mushroom to the side of the wall near the door.

Part 6: Assembly

Now for the exciting part – bringing all the pieces together to create your Mossy Glen Gnome Home!

1. Stuff the Wall: Firmly stuff the wall with polyester fiberfill. Make sure it's plump but not overly stretched.
2. Attach the Roof: Place the roof on top of the wall, aligning the edges. Using the long tail from the roof, sew the roof to the wall using a whip stitch around the entire circumference. Ensure the roof is centered and secure.
3. Sew the Door: Position the door onto the front of the wall at the base. Using the long tail, sew it securely in place.
4. Add Mushrooms: Sew the mushroom accents onto the wall near the door, creating a charming vignette.
5. Weave in Ends: Carefully weave in all loose ends with your yarn needle to give your creation a polished look.

Finishing Touches

Your Mossy Glen Gnome Home is almost complete! For a final flourish, you can add a small loop of yarn at the top of the roof if you wish to hang it as an ornament. Give your gnome home a gentle squeeze to shape it perfectly, and place it in its new home. Congratulations, you've just created a beautiful piece of whimsical forest decor that's sure to be treasured for years to come!