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Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a festive Lucky Gnome Wreath with a striped crocheted cover for a 10" foam wreath and a small amigurumi gnome attached. The project includes a rotating stripe panel, a simple gnome hat, beard with bubble stitch texture, nose, hands, shoes and small shamrocks. Techniques used are basic stitches, half double crochet foundation, bubble stitch and simple shaping — perfect for beginners who want a charming holiday or seasonal decoration.

Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Follow step-by-step rounds and clear assembly instructions to complete the wreath and character. Materials use worsted weight yarn and standard hooks for a fast, satisfying finish.

Why You'll Love This Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple crochet techniques with a lot of visual charm — the striped wreath and tiny gnome make a delightful focal point. I enjoy the bubble-stitch beard detail; it adds texture quickly and looks impressive without complex skills. The striping sequence lets me play with greens and neutrals while keeping the process repetitive and relaxing. I also appreciate that the project is beginner friendly but still produces a polished, gift-worthy result.

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Switch Things Up

I love to personalize this wreath by changing the color palette — try pastel greens and pinks for a spring-themed gnome or autumn shades for a harvest look.

I often swap the worsted yarn for a bulkier yarn and a larger hook to make a chunky, more rustic wreath for cozy decor.

If you want a tiny version, use fingering or sport weight yarn and a smaller hook to create a mini gnome perfect for keychains or ornaments.

I like adding embroidered freckles or a small felt patch to the hat for a whimsical touch that makes each gnome unique.

Try different beard textures: use loop stitch or fringe instead of bubble stitch for a fluffy beard variation.

I sometimes add a tiny bell or button at the hat tip for a playful jingle when the wreath moves.

To make the gnome posable, thread thin wire through the arm pieces before stuffing to bend and reposition hands and arms.

I recommend experimenting with striped sequences — alternate the widths and repeats to create a more graphic or subtle striped effect on the wreath.

For a special gift, crochet a matching mini hat or tiny heart accessory to attach beside the gnome.

If you want a more durable outdoor wreath, use acrylic yarn rated for outdoor use and secure pieces with extra sewing and waterproof glue at attachment points.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stripe planning on the rotating greens strip can make matching at the seam difficult; follow the color repeat sequence exactly and lay the strip around the wreath to check alignment before finishing. ✗ Not checking the width of the rotating greens strip will cause it to be too small or too large for the foam wreath; make the chain and first two rows, then wrap around your wreath to confirm fit, adjusting stitch count if necessary. ✗ Overstuffing the hat or nose will distort shape and make sewing difficult; stuff lightly and gradually, aiming for gentle firmness so pieces lie flat when attached. ✗ Forgetting to finish the previous stitch with the new color causes visible bumps at color changes; when changing colors, always complete the last yarn-over with the new color for a smooth transition. ✗ Not weaving ends as you go results in a big finishing job and loose tails; tuck in and weave ends during sewing steps and tuck loose strands as you stitch the cover to the foam wreath.

Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming Lucky Gnome Wreath to brighten your home or give as a heartfelt gift. This pattern guides you through a striped crochet wreath and a small gnome with hat, beard, nose, hands, shoes and shamrocks. Youll enjoy simple shaping, bubble stitch texture for the beard, and easy assembly for a professional-looking finished piece.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (Size 4) Lime - approximately 50g
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (Size 4) Light Green - approximately 50g
  • 03
    Worsted weight yarn (Size 4) Forest Green - approximately 50g
  • 04
    Worsted weight yarn (Size 4) Dark Green - approximately 50g
  • 05
    Worsted weight yarn (Size 4) White - small amount for stripes
  • 06
    Worsted weight yarn (Size 4) Peach/skin tone - small amount for nose and hands
  • 07
    Worsted weight yarn (Size 4) Brown - small amount for shoes
  • 08
    Worsted weight yarn (Size 4) Orange - small amount for beard
  • 09
    Fiberfill stuffing - small amount for hat and nose
  • 10
    Optional: Red Heart or Caron One Pound greens, Lion Brand antipill used by designer

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.0 mm (for wreath and gnome)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm (for shamrocks)
  • 03
    10 inch foam wreath form
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 07
    Pins for assembly or placement
  • 08
    About 40 inch strand of color A for sewing the cover
  • 09
    Optional stitch markers

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— Materials :

Infos :

Size 4 worsted weight yarn in 4 colors of green (Light, Lime, Forest, and Dark Green) and white, peach (skin tones) and brown (shoes) Orange (beard). I used Red Heart and Caron One Pound Greens, Lion brand antipill in the other colors. Fiber fill Stuffing. 4.0 mm hook (wreath and gnome) 5mm hook (Shamrocks), Needle/Scissors. Foam 10” wreath (I got mine at the dollar tree.)

— Terms :

Infos :

Yarn Over – YO. Stitch – ST. Chain - CH. Single Crochet – SC. Double Crochet - DC. Slip Stitch – SL ST. Half Double Crochet – HDC. Triple Crochet - TR. Single Crochet 2 stitches together – SC2TOG (An invisible decrease stitch makes these look nice and smooth). Half Double Crochet 2 stitches together – HDC2TOG. Magic Circle – MC. Half Double Crochet Foundation Stitch - HDCFS. Bubble Stitch – BS. Between * * repeat this many additional times 'x'. End of row (Parenthesis) total number of stitches in row. Note: when changing colors work ends into stitches as you go along. This allows for less end weaving at the end of project. Also, when changing colors, always finish previous stitch with new color this makes for a smoother color change. Big Note: I’m left-handed; all pictures are shown with left handed progress unless otherwise stated. Pattern works for both left and right-handed crafters.

— Rotating Greens :

Info :

4mm hook. Lime – A. Light Green – B. Forest Green – C. Dark Green – D. White – E.

Round 1 :

With Color A - Chain 21, sc into 2nd chain from the hook and sc in each st across. Ch 1, Turn (20)

Round 2 :

sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (20)

Info :

This is a good time to wrap this piece around your wreath, it should wrap just right around. If not, start over and add a few stitches, if it's too loose, do a few less. Every row is crochet exactly as row 2. 20 stitches in each row.

Info :

Colors are repeated as follows: 2 rows in color A (completed in rows 1 and 2). 3 rows in color B. 4 rows in color C. 1 rows in color D. 1 rows in color E. 4 rows in color A. 2 rows in color B. 1 rows in color C. 4 rows in color D. 3 rows in color E.

Info :

This pattern is repeated 4 more times. (A total of 5 times) (125 rows). Bring ends right sides together. Put hook into each 1st st, in row 125 and row 1. SL ST across joining ends together and making a circle. Slide onto foam wreath right side out. Use color A about 40 inches long strand, sew sides together around the wreath. Be sure to match up stripes as you sew along. Its also a good idea to tuck in loose strands as you sew. Weave end ends.

— Gnome Hat :

Info :

With Forest Green, 4mm hook. Join first and last stitch creating a circle with a slip stitch (be sure chain isn't twisted.) You now will be working in rounds.

Round 1 :

Hdcfs 38, join first and last stitch creating a circle with a slip stitch (be sure chain isn't twisted.) You now will be working in rounds.

Round 2-7 :

HDC all the way around (38)

Round 8 :

*HDC next 4 st, HDC2tog* repeat 5x, HDC, HDC (32)

Round 9 :

HDC all the way around (32)

Round 10 :

*HDC next 6, HDC2tog* repeat 3x (28)

Round 11-12 :

HDC around (28)

Round 13 :

*HDC next 5, HDC2tog* repeat 3x (24)

Round 14-15 :

HDC around (24)

Round 16 :

*HDC next 4, HDC2tog* repeat 3x (20)

Round 17 :

HDC around (20)

Round 18 :

*HDC next 3, HDC2tog* repeat 3x (16)

Round 19-20 :

HDC all around (16)

Round 21 :

*HDC next 2, HDC2tog* repeat 3x (12)

Round 22 :

HDC all around (12)

Round 23 :

*HDC, HDC2tog* repeat 3x (8)

Round 24 :

HDC2tog 4 times. Leaving a long tail, cut and pull yarn through last stitch, thread with needle, push needle through front loops only of the 4 remaining stitches all the way around. Pull tight closing the hat. Weave through securing closed. Stuff very slightly with fiber fill. Put to the side.

— Beard :

Info :

With Orange, 4mm hook. Bubble Stitch explained below.

Round 1 :

Ch4, turn, sc 2nd chain from the hook, 4dc bubble stitch (BS), sc, ch 1, turn.

Info :

Bubble stitch: *YO, put hook into st, YO, draw the yarn through the st, YO again and draw yarn through the first 2 loops* repeat between** 3 more times, (6 loops on hook) YO, pull through all 6 loops.

Round 2 :

2sc in first st, sc, 2sc, ch1, turn. (5)

Round 3 :

sc, bs, sc, bs, sc, ch1, turn (5)

Round 4 :

2sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, ch1 turn (7)

Round 5 :

sc, bs, sc, bs, sc, bs, sc, ch1, turn (7)

Round 6 :

2sc, sc next 5, 2sc, ch 1 turn (9)

Round 7 :

sc, bs, sc, bs, sc, bs, sc, bs, sc, ch1, turn (9)

Round 8 :

2sc, sc next 7, 2sc, ch 1, turn (11)

Round 9 :

*sc, bs* 4x, sc, ch 1 turn (11)

Round 10 :

2sc, sc next 9, 2sc, ch 1, turn (13)

Round 11 :

*sc, bs* 5x, sc, ch 1 turn (13)

Round 12 :

2sc, sc next 11, 2sc, ch1, turn (15)

Round 13 :

*sc, bs* 6x, sc, ch 1 turn (15)

Round 14 :

2sc, sc next 13, 2sc, ch 1 turn (17)

Round 15 :

*sc, bs* 7x, sc, ch 1 turn (17)

Round 16 :

2sc, sc next 15, 2sc, ch1, turn (19)

Round 15 :

sc in each st across (19) Tie off. Weave in all ends.

— Nose :

Round 1 :

With Skin Color, 4mm hook: sc 6 in mc. Pull tight. (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each stitch around (12)

Round 3 :

*2 sc, 1 sc* repeat 5x (18)

Round 4 :

*2 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc* repeat 5x (24)

Round 5-6 :

sc all the way around

Round 7 :

*sc, sc, sc2tog* repeat 5x (18)

Round 8 :

sc all the way around (18)

Round 9 :

*sc, sc2tog* repeat 5x (12) Stuff with fiber fill

Round 10 :

*sc, sc, sc2tog* repeat 2x (9)

Round 11 :

sc around (9) Pinch opening flat, and sl st across both edges securing opening closed. Place end of beard into bottom edge of hat. Then put nose end in, centered. Sew edges flat and closed.

— Hand :

Round 1 :

With Skin Color, 4mm hook: sc 6 in mc. Pull tight. (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each stitch around (12)

Round 3 :

*2 sc, 1 sc* repeat 5x (18)

Round 4-5 :

sc all the way around (18)

Round 6 :

*sc, sc2tog* repeat 5x (12)

Round 7 :

BS, sc the rest of the way around (12)

Round 8 :

*sc, sc, sc2tog* repeat 2x (9) Stuff (just the end of hand)

Round 9 :

sc all the way around (9)

Info :

Change color to forest green.

Round 10-16 :

sc all the way around (9) tie off, leave length for sewing onto wreath.

— Shoes :

Round 1 :

With Brown Color, 4mm hook: Chain 6, start to crochet on the second chain from the hook, sc next 4, 4sc in last st, continue to crochet on the next stitches on the opposite side of the chain, sc next 3, 3 sc in last st (14)

Round 2 :

2sc, sc next 3, 2sc, 2sc, 2sc, 2sc, sc next 3, 2sc, 2sc, 2sc (22)

Round 3 :

Sc next 5, *2sc, sc* repeat 3x, sc next 5, *2sc, sc* repeat 1x (28)

Round 4 :

Back loop only: sc all the way around (28)

Round 5 :

sc next 5, *sc2tog, sc, sc* repeat 3x, sc next 7 (24)

Round 6 :

sc next 3, *sc2tog, sc, sc* repeat 3x, sc next 5 (20) Tie of, leave length for sewing to wreath. Stuff loosely.

— Shamrock :

Item Name (P1) :

With Dark Green Color, (pic shows light color) 5mm hook. Ch4, sl st into first chain (OR you can do a MC). Crochet into the circle: *Ch3, Tr, DC, Tr, ch3, sl st* Repeat 2x making 3 pedals. Ch 5, work into chain: sc 2nd chain from the hook, sl st into the next 3, sl st into the circle. Tie off leave length for sewing to wreath.

— Finishing :

Info :

HDCFS 20, fold in half and sew ends to back/top of wreath. Sew hat and beard to bottom of wreath, sew arms to either side of hat at an angle. Sew shoes at an angle under hands to the wreath. Sew tip of hat down (optional). Sew Shamrocks to hat and sides. Hang and Celebrate. Erin go Bragh!

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold HDCFS 20 in half and sew the ends to the back/top of the 10" foam wreath, making the covered wreath base secure and even.
  • Place hat and beard at the bottom center of the wreath and sew the base of the hat and top edge of the beard flat to the wreath, ensuring the nose sits centered between beard and hat.
  • Position the hands at either side of the hat at a slight forward angle and sew them securely through the forest-green cuff area into the wreath covering.
  • Sew shoes beneath the hands at an angle to appear tucked under the hands; leave a short tail on each piece for sturdy sewing and extra anchoring stitches.
  • Attach shamrocks to the hat and wreath sides by sewing through the center of each shamrock, leaving a short tail for a tidy finish and tucking loose yarn ends under the cover.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rows and the start of rounds, especially when shaping the gnome hat and decreasing for best symmetry.
  • 💡Stuff lightly and gradually: overstuffing small pieces like the nose and hat tip will change the shape and make sewing edges together difficult.
  • 💡When changing colors, finish the last stitch with the new color to create smooth, professional-looking color joins and less visible ends.
  • 💡Before sewing the stripe panel to the foam wreath, match the stripes up and tuck in loose ends as you sew so seams remain neat and continuous.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to check placement, symmetry, and desired angles — this helps avoid re-stitching and uneven assembly.

Thanks for choosing the Lucky Gnome Wreath pattern — a cozy, handmade accent thats perfect for St. Patricks Day or year-round charm. This cheerful gnome and striped wreath combo is quick to make and full of personality. Happy stitching and may your hooks bring you luck and joy! 🧶🍀

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished wreath fits a 10 inch foam wreath and the gnome sits centered at the bottom; exact size may vary slightly with yarn tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but using a different yarn weight will change the finished size; adjust hook sizes accordingly and check the rotating panel fit around your wreath before joining.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is beginner friendly and uses basic stitches including HDC and SC, but familiarity with working in rounds and simple decreases is helpful.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours depending on experience and assembly time.