361 Gnome Sea Captain Fisherman decor, washcloth, potholder, table mat

Sailor Crochet Pattern – Nautical Gnome!

Ahoy, crafty captain! Drop anchor and dive into this adorable Sailor Gnome crochet pattern — a whimsical sea-loving character ready to bring a splash of fun to your hooks. With his cute striped top, bushy beard, and ocean charm, he’s perfect for decorating a beach house, gifting to a sailor-at-heart, or adding a nautical twist to your crochet lineup.

Designed by Svetlana Zabelina, this detailed PDF pattern includes everything you need to crochet this salty little fellow with confidence and style.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy – suitable for confident beginners
TERMINOLOGY: Written in USA crochet terms (UK conversion table included!)
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF — this is a crochet pattern, not a finished item

PATTERN FEATURES:
• 34 pages of step-by-step instructions with photos
• Printer-friendly version included
• Bonus appendices with stitch instructions and guidance
• Plenty of tips to keep you on course!

Great for:
• Nautical-themed gifts
• Summer décor
• Handmade Father’s Day ideas
• Ocean-inspired market stalls
• Just-for-fun seafaring makes

LANGUAGE:
The pattern is in the English language.

IDEAS HOW TO USE

1. Table decoration or mat
2. Washcloth
3. Wall Decor
4. Potholder
5. Small decorative pillows, if you make two, sew them together and stuff them. Use thicker yarn for a bigger pillow.
6. Table mat
7. Coaster
8. Decorate the baby blanket with it
9. Use as a washcloth
10. Mug rug
11. Hotpad (don't use plastic elements)
12. Appliqué on something

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SKILLS REQUIRED:
All stitches are explained in the pattern:
Crochet in rows
Single crochet
Decreasing
Increasing
Slip stitch
Color change

FINISHED SIZE: 16 x 21 cm (6.2 x 8.3 inches) using the materials mentioned.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS
You will need:
 Yarn - Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi) – 240 m per 100 g, (or use finer yarn working double strand as I did).

Colors for one gnome:
• 8 g of white – beard,
• 6 g of red – hat
• 8 g dark blue - pants,
• a little bit blue - shirt,
• a little bit of turquoise - shirt,
• a little bit of brown - shoes,
• a little bit of dark brown - shoes,
• a little bit of peach – nose and hands.
 Hook – I used 2.25 mm for main parts and 1.25 mm crochet hook for decorative stitches.
 Sewing needle
 Scissors.

Note: Decor can be crocheted not only using cotton yarn, but also acrylic or semi-wool yarn. But, in this case - do not steam the parts and the finished project, as the product may lose its shape.