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Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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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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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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About This Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a decorative Lucky Gnome Wreath featuring a striped green wreath cover and a small amigurumi gnome with beard, nose, hands, and shoes. It uses worsted weight yarn and simple stitches to build friendly shapes and textured details. The design is ideal for gifting or seasonal decor and uses a foam wreath base for easy assembly.

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

Includes full round-by-round instructions for each component plus finishing and assembly steps. Suitable for beginners who want a fun, hands-on decorative project.

Why You'll Love This Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends simple crochet techniques with a charming finished piece that instantly brightens a door or shelf. I enjoy the rhythmic repetition of the striped wreath section — it's relaxing and very satisfying as the stripes build up. The gnome parts are compact and quick to make, and the bubble-stitch beard adds delightful texture and personality. I also appreciate that the pattern uses common yarn and hook sizes so you can get started right away and customize colors to suit your home.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing yarn colors; try pastel greens and pinks for a spring look or bold jewel tones for year-round cheer.

You can make the wreath bigger or smaller by changing the foam form and adjusting the initial chain length for the strip; thicker yarn with a larger hook will make a chunkier wreath.

I often swap the beard color to grey or cream for a more neutral gnome, or add a tiny embroidered mouth to change the gnome's expression.

If you want more texture, replace every other stripe with a different stitch, like HDC or DC, to create raised bands around the wreath.

For a mini version, use sport or fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook to make keychain-sized gnomes and a tiny wreath ornament.

Try adding felt or tiny buttons as accessories on the hat or shoes to personalize each gnome you make; these small touches make great gifts.

I sometimes make a set with matching hats in coordinating colors and hang them together as seasonal decor — mixing shamrock placements keeps each wreath unique.

Consider using a sparkly or metallic yarn for one stripe to add a subtle shimmer, perfect for holiday displays or party decor.

For a more stable, display-ready piece, hot glue the inside seam of the wreath to the foam after sewing and hiding ends, which helps prevent slippage over time.

I also like to experiment with bead or bell accents sewn to the hat tip for a gentle jingle when the wreath moves.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking gauge for the wreath cover can make it too loose or too tight; wrap the strip around your foam wreath as you go and adjust the initial chain count so it wraps snugly but not stretched. ✗ Changing colors without finishing the last stitch cleanly will leave messy joins; always finish the previous stitch with the new color and weave in ends as you go for tidier stripes. ✗ Forgetting to stuff lightly before closing the hat or nose will give a flat shape; add small amounts of fiberfill gradually to achieve rounded, even shaping. ✗ Skipping stitch counts during shaping rounds causes uneven decreases; mark the start of each round and count stitches frequently, especially after decrease rounds. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning first can result in misaligned placement; pin pieces in place and check symmetry before permanently sewing them to the wreath.

Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Lucky Gnome Wreath to decorate your door or gift to a friend. This pattern combines a striped crocheted wreath cover with an adorable gnome, beard, nose, hands, shoes, and shamrocks. You'll enjoy simple shaping and playful bubble-stitch details that give the gnome lots of character. Clear step-by-step rounds and helpful tips make this a delightful project to crochet.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Size 4 worsted weight yarn (#4) in Light Green (one skein)
  • 02
    Size 4 worsted weight yarn (#4) in Lime Green (one skein)
  • 03
    Size 4 worsted weight yarn (#4) in Forest Green (one skein)
  • 04
    Size 4 worsted weight yarn (#4) in Dark Green (one skein)
  • 05
    White yarn (worsted weight) for stripes
  • 06
    Peach or skin tone yarn (worsted weight) for nose and hands
  • 07
    Brown yarn (worsted weight) for shoes
  • 08
    Orange yarn (worsted weight) for beard
  • 09
    Fiber fill stuffing (small amounts for nose, hat, hands, beard)
  • 10
    Foam 10" wreath form (1)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.0 mm (G) for wreath and gnome
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm (H) for shamrocks
  • 03
    Needle and scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing pieces
  • 06
    Pins for assembly
  • 07
    Polyester stuffing (fiberfill)

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— Materials & Terms :

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 from (I got mine at the dollar tree.)

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. Bubble Stitch – BS (explained in beard section). 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.

Info :

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

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

Round 1 :

Ch4, turn, sc 2nd chain from the hook, 4dc bubble stitch (BS), sc, ch 1, turn. 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, ch1, turn (11)

Round 9 :

*sc, bs* 4x, sc, ch1 turn (11)

Round 10 :

2sc, sc next 9, 2sc, ch1, 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, ch1 turn (15)

Round 14 :

2sc, sc next 13, 2sc, ch1 turn (17)

Round 15 :

*sc, bs* 7x, sc, ch1 turn (17)

Round 16 :

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

Round 15 :

sc in each st across (19)

Info :

Tie off. Weave in all ends.

— Nose :

Info :

With Skin Color, 4mm hook

Round 1 :

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.

Info :

Place end of beard into bottom edge of hat. Then put nose end in, centered. Sew edges flat and closed.

— Hand :

Info :

With Skin Color, 4mm hook

Round 1 :

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 :

Info :

With Brown Color, 4mm hook

Round 1 :

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 (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 :

Info :

With Dark Green Color, (pic shows light color) 5mm hook

Round 1 :

Ch4, sl st into first chain (OR you can do a MC)

Round 2 :

Crochet into the circle: *Ch3, Tr, DC, Tr, ch3, sl st* Repeat 2x making 3 pedals.

Round 3 :

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

  • Slide the joined striped tube onto the 10" foam wreath, right side out, then use a long 40 inch strand of Color A to sew the side seam closed around the wreath, matching stripes as you go.
  • Sew the gnome hat and beard to the bottom center of the wreath, tucking the end of the beard into the bottom edge of the hat and positioning the nose centered above the beard.
  • Attach the hands on either side of the hat at a slight forward angle and sew shoes angled under the hands on the wreath, leaving seams secure for hanging.
  • Sew shamrocks to the hat and along the sides of the wreath as desired, and optionally sew the hat tip down for a flatter profile.
  • Fold the HDCFS 20 strip in half and sew the ends to the back/top of the wreath to create a hanger loop; weave in ends and tuck any loose strands as you sew.

Important Notes

  • 💡When changing colors work ends into stitches as you go to reduce end weaving at the end of the project.
  • 💡Always finish the previous stitch with the new color to create a smoother color change and neater stripes.
  • 💡Stuff small pieces lightly and gradually, using small amounts of fiberfill to avoid lumps and preserve shaping.
  • 💡Match stripe placement when sewing the seam of the wreath cover so stripes line up around the foam form.
  • 💡Pattern photos were made with left-handed progress, but instructions work for both left and right-handed crocheters.

This Lucky Gnome Wreath brings playful charm to any door or wall with a handmade gnome at its heart. 🍀 The striped green wreath and textured beard add cozy, seasonal cheer for St. Patrick's Day or year-round fun. Make one as a gift or craft a whole set in different colorways to brighten your home. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished wreath fits a 10" foam wreath form and the gnome measures approximately 4-6 inches tall depending on yarn tension and finishing.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will change the final size; adjust hook size accordingly and ensure the wreath tube wraps the foam form snugly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Beginner Friendly, so basic knowledge of single crochet and half double crochet is enough, with clear round-by-round instructions.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how many decorative elements you add.