Garden Gnome Amigurumi Trio Free Pattern – Crochet a Whimsical Root Vegetable Family

Bring a touch of woodland whimsy to your home with this adorable crochet trio of root vegetables, each with a charming gnome-like face and leafy top. Perfect for spring decor, Easter baskets, or a handmade gift that sprouts smiles. This beginner-friendly pattern walks you through creating a carrot, a radish, and a pea pod—all worked in continuous spirals with simple stitches. The result is a soft, plush set that looks straight out of a storybook garden.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. All three vegetables use the same hook and yarn weight, making this a stash-busting project you can complete in an afternoon.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in terracotta orange, deep burgundy, forest green, and cream (small amounts of pink for cheeks, optional)
• Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
• Other: Yarn needle, polyester fiberfill stuffing, stitch marker (optional), scissors
• Gauge: 4 sc x 4 rows = 1 inch (not critical for amigurumi, just keep tension consistent)

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern creates three separate amigurumi: a carrot, a radish, and a pea pod. Each is worked in continuous spirals unless noted. Do not join rounds—just keep going around, using a stitch marker to track the start of each round.

CARROT (Terracotta Orange & Green)

Body

Work in continuous spiral with terracotta orange yarn.

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)
• R3: (sc in next 3, inc) repeat 3 times (15)
• R4: (sc in next 4, inc) repeat 3 times (18)
• R5-10: sc in each st around (18) – 6 rounds even
• R11: (sc in next 4, dec) repeat 3 times (15)
• R12: (sc in next 3, dec) repeat 3 times (12)
• R13: (sc in next 2, dec) repeat 3 times (9)
• R14: (sc in next 1, dec) repeat 3 times (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff firmly before closing. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, weave it through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close the hole, and secure with a knot. Weave in the end.

Leaves (make 5)

With forest green yarn, chain 8. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain across (7). Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew the leaves to the top of the carrot, fanning them out evenly around the center point.

Face

With cream yarn, embroider two small eyes using French knots (wrap yarn around needle 2-3 times, insert at eye spot, pull through). Add a gentle smile using backstitch. For rosy cheeks, use a small amount of pink yarn or blush—simply stitch a tiny straight line or use a makeup brush with powder blush for a soft effect.

RADISH (Deep Burgundy & Green)

Body

Work in continuous spiral with deep burgundy yarn.

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)
• R3: (sc in next 3, inc) repeat 3 times (15)
• R4: (sc in next 4, inc) repeat 3 times (18)
• R5-7: sc in each st around (18) – 3 rounds even
• R8: (sc in next 4, dec) repeat 3 times (15)
• R9: (sc in next 3, dec) repeat 3 times (12)
• R10: (sc in next 2, dec) repeat 3 times (9)
• R11: (sc in next 1, dec) repeat 3 times (6)

Fasten off, stuff firmly, and close the same way as the carrot. Weave in the end.

Root Tail

With burgundy yarn, chain 6. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, slip stitch in each chain across. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew this curly tail to the bottom point of the radish, letting it curl naturally.

Leaves (make 3)

With forest green yarn, chain 10. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain across (9). Fasten off. Sew to the top of the radish, slightly overlapping them for a fuller look.

Face

Same as the carrot—cream French knot eyes, backstitch smile, and pink cheeks.

PEA POD (Forest Green)

Pod

Work in continuous spiral with forest green yarn.

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)
• R3: (sc in next 3, inc) repeat 3 times (15)
• R4-6: sc in each st around (15) – 3 rounds even
• R7: (sc in next 3, dec) repeat 3 times (12)
• R8: (sc in next 2, dec) repeat 3 times (9)

Fasten off, stuff lightly, and leave the opening open—do not close yet.

Peas (make 3)

Work in continuous spiral with forest green yarn.

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)
• R3-4: sc in each st around (12) – 2 rounds even
• R5: Dec in each st around (6)

Fasten off, stuff each pea firmly, and close the opening by weaving the tail through the front loops and pulling tight. Sew the three peas inside the pod, side by side, nestled against the stuffing.

Pod Closure

Fold the pod opening slightly so the peas peek out. Sew the opening shut with a whipstitch, leaving the peas visible. Optionally, add a small green leaf at the top of the pod for extra charm—just chain 6, sc in 2nd chain from hook and across, then sew it on.

Face

Embroider a simple smile on the pod itself using backstitch, or give each pea tiny faces with cream French knot eyes and a small smile. Pink cheeks optional.

Assembly & Display

Arrange the three vegetables together as a set. They look adorable nestled in a small basket, perched on a windowsill, or tucked into an Easter display. Because they’re made of soft cotton yarn, they’re safe for gentle play and make wonderful handmade gifts for children or garden lovers.

This pattern is perfect for beginners—it uses only single crochet, increases, decreases, and simple embroidery. Once you’ve mastered the carrot, the radish and pea pod will fly off your hook. Enjoy creating your whimsical root vegetable family!