Macrame Gnome Ornament DIY Tutorial (3 Different Ways!)

Learn how to make 3 different kinds of DIY macrame gnome Christmas ornaments in this free step by step tutorial!

I'll show you how to make boy and girl gnomes with a beard or braids, and we'll do 3 different varieties: wooden ring macrame gnomes, tassel macrame gnomes, and roving gnomes.

I'll also show you the pattern for the hat that I used for each macrame gnome ornament, plus how to add a mustache if you want! You can make a Macrame gnome Santa, macrame gnome with braids, or whatever you want.

This project is super simple, and a great way to use up scrap macrame cord. The only knots you need to know are the lark's head knot and the overhand knot.

For the hats:
▶︎ Empty toilet paper rolls
▶︎ Assorted yarn, string, cord, etc.

For the wooden ring gnome pattern:
▶︎ 6 pieces of scrap macrame cord in about 10" lengths (I recommend using 3, 4 or 5 mm for this)
▶︎ 3/4″ wood bead or wood ball
▶︎ 2" wooden ring
▶︎ decorative twine, butchers twine or jute

For the tassel gnome tutorial:
▶︎ 10″ long pieces of scrap cotton macrame string (enough to make a 1″ thick tassel)
▶︎ decorative twine, butchers twine or jute

For the roving gnome pattern:
▶︎ 3/4″ wood bead or wood ball
▶︎ 10 to 12 inch strips of wool roving - color depends on if you want white beards, brown, or whatever color you like!  I did white, brown and gray.
▶︎ decorative twine, butchers twine or jute

My 2 favorite places to get macrame cord:

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🤗 ABOUT CRYSTAL MARTIN FROM MARCHING NORTH

Hello! My name's Crystal, and I'm the blogger and YouTuber behind Marching North. I design and share craft tutorials and DIY inspiration so you can make the most of your creative time. 

My favorite hobbies are macrame, crochet, loom knitting, and punch needle, but I love any craft that involves yarn, rope, or textiles!

Visit my blog at MARCHINGNORTH.COM for more, and subscribe to the MarchingNorth YouTube channel to get new crafty tutorials from me every week!

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🤓 COME SAY HI!

Thanks for watching!

[TamLou]

I made a couple of these macrame Santas as well as angels for Christmas gifts this year. Two of the people including my mother that I gave angels to had a fit over the Santa gnomes. I was able to make one just in time for my mom but still have one more to make for a friend. Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial. You've made some people very happy by showing me how to make these! ♥️♥️♥️

PS- Btw, I made optional stands out of wooden beads, wooden rings, and chop sticks for my larger angels so they can be displayed standing on the fire mantle. My friend has requested the same stand for the Santa. I'll let you know my alternate method for making a stand for Santa once I'm finished.

[jo_anne]

You are so creative. I love that you use recycling as part of your craft.
I adore these. Awesomeness.

[franc]

This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Thank you so much!! 🧙‍♂️💚

[beebzah]

I’m doingthis with my second grade class, and they love it!! ❤️

[ingridkramer]

Very cute and easy. Thank you for this video. Happy new year. 🥰

[nanrehbein]

Thank you so much for the great tutorials!! So detailed. So appreciative! 🤩

[louiselarkin]

I am going to do these with my granddaughter for her to give as gifts/keepsakes, so people can put them on tree each Yr. Thanks for this video.

[jeannetteparra]

Los tutoriales que realizan DIY son buenísimo, enseñan paso a paso y pocos son quienes enseñan tus proyectos y eso se agradece, además de que lo explican es genial .

[paularomano]

Reasearching for written material about macrame I found your great PDF. From your PDF I visited your channel and it was a great emotion to find this wonderful video. The first thing I made when I learned macrame (last December) was this Gnome as Santa Claus in a workshop as part of psycological treatment. Now I´m helping the psychologist during the workshops and the pdf is another didatic resource I want to try to introduce to the participants of the workshop. Even considering that nobody can understand English, I´m sure they will understand the photos. They are very clear, very didatics. Thanks from the deepest of my heart.

[sherylvanslooten]

Adorable I am in.. going to do them!!!❤ thank you !!

[carriewh]

This video covers a great craft for teens to make for friends at Christmas, and a perfect gift for friends and family. Thank you so much for this tutorial, you did a great step by step job!

[shereegreen]

Adorable! Thanks for the very clear and fun instructions. (By the way, there's a surprising variation in the width of toilet paper tubes.)

[kassandracarnaghi]

Love these! I'm hoping to make some for christmas

[EGCC-tefr]

Just came across your channel & love your gnomes! I’ve made gnomes like these but not with the wooden rings & macrame & excited to make these!!

[Dulceknits]

Thanks so much….really appreciate the many different techniques.

[Sinej]

Absolutely ❤️ them! Can’t wait to give them a try. Thanks for sharing.

[DarciRogers-wvqz]

Love these, I’m going to the craft store now! Thank you

[murielchambrelan]

J 'adore ❤ merci pour ce partage .

[thereseazzopardi]

I am new to this craft. I loved your tutorials thank you so much I will be giving these cute things a go.

[khatgib]

It's June, and now I want to make a bunch of gnomes. They are all adorable.