With their cute beards, cozy hats, and vibrant autumn colours, these DIY gnomes are the perfect fall craft. And they’re really easy to make using simple supplies! Follow along to create your own fall gnome friend that will make everyone smile.
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Get our free printable fall gnomes pattern:
The link below will take you to our free, printable fall gnome hat template! The PDF file will open in a new window. Then simply print the pattern on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper.
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What can I use to make the fall gnome hat?
We used burlap and fall patterned (or coloured) tea towels to make hats for our fall gnomes. Any patterned cloth you can find, whether it’s a cloth napkin or actual material from the fabric store, will work nicely. But you can also use a patterned sock to make the hat. Or, if you can crochet or knit, whip up a little pointed hat for your gnome!
How can I make a beard for the fall gnomes?
If you don’t have a specific “gnome beard” you can definitely cut your own beard from faux fur! Check out our Valentine gnomes post to find a template for the beard and specific instructions on how to cut it. Or you can take inspiration from our fall gnome wreath and make a beard from fabric leaves!
What can I fill my fall gnome with?
We really like using poly-fil for our gnomes. It’s lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to find at the craft store. But you can also use stuffing from an old pillow, or scrap fabric and yarn ends. And we highly recommend using something heavy at the bottom of the gnome to keep it standing upright. We used rice for these gnomes, but you can also add dried beans or buy special poly-pellets meant for stuffies.
These fall gnomes are the perfect use for a mismatched sock! Celebrate all things fall with these autumn gnome decorations. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or a beginner looking for a fun weekend project, you’ll be sure to enjoy making these adorable stuffed gnomes.
Here’s even more fall craft ideas:
Fall Gnome Wreath
Clay Leaf Bowl
Painted Buffalo Plaid Pumpkin
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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