Make Your Own Adorable Gnome Basket – Download the Free PDF Pattern

With the hustle and bustle of the season, there’s something special about adding handmade decorations to your home. Not only do they carry a personal touch, but they also allow you to unleash your creativity and make something truly unique. Christmas is the perfect time to get crafty, make personalised items that reflect your style, and bring festive cheer to your space.

The options are endless, from festive Christmas tree ornaments to personalised stockings, table runners, advent calendars, and wreaths. There’s no shortage of sewing projects to dive into.

Decorate Your Home with Handmade Gnomes

I’ve been dreaming of creating cute Christmas gnomes to decorate my home for a while now. Gnomes are such a fun and festive way to add a bit of personality to any space. Ideally, I’d make an entire village of them (one day, hopefully!); however, space is limited – so I had to get creative with my choices.

I started my quest to make a gnome that could serve more than just as a decoration – I wanted something that could actually be useful. After scouring the internet for gnome patterns, I realised I couldn’t find exactly what I envisioned. I might be too picky, but I like to believe that my creativity takes over, and the ability to make whatever I want/need/want wins each time 🤣

Why would you settle for something if you could have precisely what you wanted instead? Right?!

Rather than creating stuffed gnomes that would take up precious space, I decided to take matters into my own hands and design a functional Gnome basket that’s both adorable and practical. This way, you get to enjoy the festive charm of a gnome, but with the added bonus of being able to store small items inside. Whether it’s holding candy, sewing supplies, or little trinkets, these Gnome baskets will add holiday magic to your home while helping you stay organised!

My Gnome has two components: the main body (basket part) with the most adorable fluffy beard, a tiny nose, plus a separate hat that goes on top. The basket has a round base and a fully lined main compartment. The hat is shaped like a cone with a tiny pom-pom on the top. You could easily add an elastic to it and re-use the pattern for custom-made birthday hats 🥳

Download the Gnome Basket Template

Santa’s come early this year! 🎅

You can make a Gnome basket (or a small village of them) with my free printable template and a video tutorial! No need to worry about tricky measurements – simply download the pattern, print it out, and start sewing.

It’s my way of adding a little extra holiday cheer to your creative journey.

Get your free Gnome basket template here ⬇️

What You’ll Need to Make the Gnome Basket

To sew your own festive gnome, you’ll need the following materials:

Height / Width

• 50 cm / 50 cm (20″ / 20″) – External fabric: cotton, cork, faux leather etc.
• 50 cm / 50 cm (20″ / 20″) – Lining fabric: quilting cotton, waterproof canvas ets.
• 15 cm / 15 cm (6″ / 6″) – Fur fabric
• 50 cm / 100 cm (20″ / 40″) – Woven interfacing: Stayflex, SF101, Wovenfuse etc.
• 50 cm / 50 cm (20″ / 20″) – Stabilizer (optional): Fusible fleece (HeatNBond, Vilene H640, foam interfacing (By Annie’s Soft and Stable, Pellon Flex Foam, Bosal In-R-Form), Decovil light etc.
• Pom-pom x 1
• Pom-pom/button/bead etc. x 1

How to Sew a Cute Gnome Basket

I’ve created a video tutorial to guide you through every step of the process. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewer, this project is easy to follow and fun to make!

The Perfect Handmade Christmas Gift Idea

This Gnome basket is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a fun and thoughtful handmade Christmas gift. It’s practical, cute, and easy to personalise. You could even make a little village of gnome baskets to gift to friends and family. Imagine receiving a festive gnome basket filled with treats or small surprises – it’s the perfect way to spread holiday cheer.

These handmade gnomes are also great for other occasions like birthdays or housewarming parties. Simply customise the fabrics and the hats to match the recipient’s style, and you’ve got a useful and adorable gift.

Once you’ve finished your gnome basket, I would love to see how it turned out! Share your creation on social media and tag me @allsewpetite. If you haven’t joined already, come and join the Allsewpetite – Makers Group on Facebook for more crafting inspiration and a fantastic community of makers.