Autumn Gnome hanging decor for doors & walls - simple from leftover yarn

The cheerful autumn gnome can be easily crocheted from your scraps of yarn in beautiful, bright autumn colors.

As an autumnal decoration for doors and walls, the gnome is sure to immediately create a good mood.

The crochet pattern is also suitable for beginners with a little practice.

Level of difficulty: easy, also suitable for beginners with some practice

Required skills: (US term)
MR = magic ring
SL = slip stitch
CH = chain stitch
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
TR = treble crochet
DTR = double treble crochet

In addition to the written crochet instructions, the PDF file also includes the crochet chart for the autumn leaf and many detailed photos, so you can easily recreate the funny autumn gnome successfully step by step.

Size without hanging strap approx.: 20 cm = 7.9 inch wide, 47 cm = 18.5 inch high

Cotton yarn LL 125m-50g = 137yds-1.75oz / Sport 12 wpi / 5 ply / fine
approx. 70 g = 2.5 oz green or color of your choice
approx. 45-50 g ) 1.58 – 1.76 oz in autumn colors
(yellow tones, orange tones, red tones)
approx. 8 g = 0.28 oz powder/beige for the nose
Crochet hook EU 3.0 mm / US size D / UK size 10

Wool needle, scissors, tape measure
Textile glue or craft glue
DINA4 stiff but thin cardboard (e.g. poster board or writing pad back)
1 sheet white DINA4 / US letter size paper
thick, pointed sewing needle
Adhesive tape (ideal: transparent package tape)
36x stiff flower stem wire 20 gauge, 30 cm = 11.8“ long
Pliers for wire shortening
some fiberfill