Garden Gnome Amigurumi Trio Free Pattern – A Crocheted Radish, Carrot, and Pea Pod Set

Garden Gnome Amigurumi Trio Free Pattern – A Crocheted Radish, Carrot, and Pea Pod Set

Bring a whimsical touch to your kitchen windowsill, nursery shelf, or playroom with this utterly adorable crocheted vegetable trio! Each veggie features a tiny gnome-like face and a leafy green top, making them perfect for imaginative play, sensory baskets, or as a charming handmade gift that will be treasured for years. This free pattern is beginner-friendly, works up quickly, and uses simple stitches to create something truly special. Let's grab your hook and bring these little garden friends to life!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather these simple supplies. The beauty of this project is that it requires very little – just a few scraps of yarn and a hook you likely already own.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Red (for the radish body)
  • Orange (for the carrot body)
  • Green (for all the leafy tops)
  • Cream or white (for the radish tip)
  • Black (for embroidering the faces)
• Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E/4 US size)
• Other Tools: Yarn needle for sewing and embroidery, polyester fiberfill stuffing, scissors, and stitch markers (optional but helpful).

Gauge: Not critical for this pattern. The most important thing is to maintain a tight, firm stitch so the stuffing doesn't peek through. If your stitches are loose, consider going down a hook size.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern uses standard US crochet abbreviations. Let's break it down vegetable by vegetable. Remember to work in a continuous spiral unless otherwise noted – do not join rounds unless instructed.

Crochet the Radish (Make 1)

Body (worked in red yarn):

1. R1: Create a magic ring, work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. (6 stitches)
2. R2: Work 2 sc into each stitch around (increase in every stitch). (12 stitches)
3. R3: *Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch (inc)*; repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
4. R4-6: Sc in each stitch around for 3 rounds. (18 stitches)
5. R7: *Sc in the next stitch, sc 2 together (dec)*; repeat from * to * around. (12 stitches)
6. Stuff firmly with fiberfill. The radish should feel plump but not stretched.
7. R8: Sc 2 together (dec) around. (6 stitches)
8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the end securely.

Leaves (Make 3 in green yarn):

1. Chain (ch) 6.
2. Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook.
3. Half double crochet (hdc) in the next chain.
4. Double crochet (dc) in the next chain.
5. Hdc in the next chain.
6. Sc in the last chain.
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly: Using the yarn tails, sew the three leaves evenly spaced around the top center of the radish. Knot securely and weave in the ends.

Face: Using black yarn and a yarn needle, embroider two small French knots or straight stitches for eyes, and a small curved smile (using a backstitch) centered below the eyes.

Crochet the Carrot (Make 1)

Body (worked in orange yarn):

1. R1: Magic ring, 6 sc. (6 stitches)
2. R2: *Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch (inc)*; repeat around. (9 stitches)
3. R3: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc*; repeat around. (12 stitches)
4. R4: *Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc*; repeat around. (15 stitches)
5. R5-7: Sc in each stitch around for 3 rounds. (15 stitches)
6. R8: *Sc in the next 3 stitches, sc 2 together (dec)*; repeat around. (12 stitches)
7. Stuff firmly.
8. R9: Sc 2 together (dec) around. (6 stitches)
9. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Close the hole as you did for the radish and weave in the end.

Leaves (Make 4 in green yarn):

1. Chain (ch) 8.
2. Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook.
3. Hdc in the next chain.
4. Dc in the next 2 chains.
5. Hdc in the next chain.
6. Sc in the last chain.
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly: Sew the four leaves to the top of the carrot, spacing them evenly. Knot and weave in ends.

Face: Embroider the eyes and smile with black yarn, just like the radish.

Crochet the Pea Pod (Make 1)

Pod (worked in green yarn):

1. R1: Magic ring, 6 sc. (6 stitches)
2. R2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
3. R3: *Sc, inc*; repeat around. (18 stitches)
4. R4-6: Sc in each stitch around for 3 rounds. (18 stitches)
5. R7: *Sc, dec*; repeat around. (12 stitches)
6. Stuff lightly – the pod should be soft and squishy, not firm.
7. R8: Dec around. (6 stitches)
8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Close the hole and weave in the end.

Peas (Make 3 in green yarn):

1. R1: Magic ring, 6 sc. (6 stitches)
2. R2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
3. R3-4: Sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. (12 stitches)
4. Stuff lightly.
5. R5: Dec around. (6 stitches)
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly: Position the three peas in a vertical row on the front of the pod. Using the yarn tails, sew each pea securely to the pod. Knot and weave in the ends.

Face: Embroider the eyes and a smile on the pod itself, positioned above the peas.

Final Assembly & Finishing Touches

Once all three vegetables are complete, arrange them together as a set. You have two options:

• Keep them separate: Perfect for individual play, counting games, or using as standalone decorations.
• Sew them together: Using a yarn needle and matching thread, stitch the radish, carrot, and pea pod together at their bases to create a permanent trio display piece.

Weave in any remaining loose ends. Your Garden Gnome Amigurumi Trio is now ready to bring smiles! These make wonderful gifts for gardeners, teachers, or anyone who loves handmade charm. Happy crocheting!