Crayon Gnome by Tidzhen Gyuldzhu

Crayon Gnome

Crochet
May 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch
in single crochet
2.75 mm (C)
3.5 mm (E)
109 - 164 yards (100 - 150 m)
23 cm or 27
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

The Crayon Gnome is a bright and playful crochet pattern, perfect for back-to-school season! Inspired by the popularity of the Pencil Gnome, this design is a fun way to celebrate learning, creativity, and color. Use it as a thoughtful teacher gift, classroom decoration, or a cheerful addition to your gnome collection.

Yarn:

Hobbii Rainbow Cotton (2.75 mm hook)

Premier Basic DK (3.5 mm hook also works beautifully)

Great stash-busting project!

Size: Approx. 25–27 cm (10–10.5 inches) tall
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
techniques: Single crochet, increases/decreases, working in the round, basic color changes

The pattern is easy to customize—just change the yarn colors to match your favorite crayon, school colors, or create a whole rainbow set!