Add some nordic style to your noël with these 10 free Christmas gnome sewing patterns

Cheeky, cute and Christmassy, a traditional festive gnome makes a perfect handmade festive decoration! These mythical creatures embody the spirit of the holiday season and make everything a little bit more magical.

To help you welcome these funny creatures into your home, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best free gnome sewing patterns for you to explore. All of these gnome sewing patterns are easy to make and will be loved by the whole family.

Grab yourself a cup of hot chocolate, pop on some Christmas music and find a gnome pattern to sew.

You can find our very own Erik the Gonk plush gnome sewing pattern from Simply Sewing magazine in our shop!

10 gnome patterns to sew this weekend!

1. Sew Can She’s free gnome sewing patterns

How adorable is this little trio? Sew Can She has created a free step-by-step tutorial and downloadable templates for these three gnome sewing patterns.

We absolutely love the gnome with bows in its beard!

2. Scandinavian gnome sewing patterns

Polka Dot Chair’s gnome duo are inspired by those in Scandinavian folklore. In Sweden, Norway and Denmark, these gnomes protected farms and outbuildings during the cold winter months.

Follow Polka Dot Chair’s free gnome sewing pattern, and this cute pair will protect your home all winter long.

3. Felt gnome decorations

These mini felt gnomes are brilliant Christmas tree decorations and a fun family make.

Use Mommy Made That’s free gnome sewing pattern and get your family to help you trace, cut and stitch!

4. Cuddly gnome sewing patterns

These Christmas gnomes are big enough to hug! Sincerely Sews has a handy video, as well as step-by-step instructions, showing you how to sew these friendly fellas.

These gnomes would look great poking out the top of a Christmas stocking.

5. Sweet Red Poppy’s free gnome sewing pattern

Create a classic Christmas gnome with Sweet Red Poppy’s easy-to-follow tutorial.

These gnomes would look wonderful sitting on your mantelpiece, in your window or even under the Christmas tree.

6. Happiest Camper’s free gnome sewing pattern

This Christmas gnome pattern has a very impressive hat! Sew Happiest Camper’s gnome from your favourite Christmas fabrics and sit him near your front door so he can greet all your holiday guests.

Decorate your home with handmade sewing projects

Head over to our collection of the best Christmas decorations to sew and find your next festive project.

7. Kippa at Home’s sock gnome pattern

Sock gnomes are an easy and affordable way of jumping on this trend. Kippa at Home has a fantastic upcycling tutorial which shows you how to turn a plain sock into this cheeky Christmas gnome.

8. Felt gnome sewing pattern

If you enjoy working with felt, then Ruffles & Rain Boots free gnome sewing pattern is for you! They show you how to create this sweet hanging gnome in just a matter of steps.

You can also turn this gnome into a plushie (much like our Christmas elf sewing pattern), which would make a magical mini-gift.

9. Free autumnal gnome sewing pattern

Parties with a Cause’s free gnome sewing pattern are ideal for those wanting to display their gnomes for longer.

Sew these autumnal gnomes and keep them in your home throughout the changing seasons!

10. Rainbow gnome sewing pattern

Ruffles & Rain Boots has lots of gnomes to sew, but we particularly enjoy this colourful guy. Follow their free gnome sewing pattern and create this funky fella for your home.

This gnome is bound to stand out amongst all your red, white and green decorations.

Welcome festive gnomes into your family!

All these free gnome sewing patterns are the perfect winter project to work on this weekend.

They’re easy to sew and make super cute decorative items! These gnomes will soon become part of the family and a staple piece of festive decor.

Discover more Christmas sewing projects

Enjoyed sewing your own mischievous gnomes? Then you’ll love our collection of free Christmas sewing patterns!

It’s packed with adorable and funny projects for you to make in the run-up to Christmas.

Phoebe Burt

Phoebe is an experienced craft writer. As well as writing for craft websites and magazines, Phoebe is a freelance copywriter and content producer with work both in print and online. Her work spans the tech, homes, DIY and small business advice. Aside from content writing, Phoebe’s main passions are travelling and crafting (diamond painting, paint by numbers and embroidery are her favourites). She’s backpacked across South East Asia and recently hit her goal of 30 countries under 30 years old!

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