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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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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 Lucky Gnome Wreath featuring a striped green crochet cover, a cute gnome hat, bubble-stitch beard, nose, hands, shoes and shamrock embellishments. It uses worsted weight yarn and simple stitches to make a festive, three-dimensional wreath. Perfect for gifting or seasonal decor, the pieces are sewn together to create a charming display.

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

Clear step-by-step rounds and finishing instructions guide you through each piece and assembly. The pattern is beginner friendly and includes color rotation guidance and bubble stitch instructions for the beard.

Why You'll Love This Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together playful detail and approachable stitches to make a joyful home decoration. I enjoy how the rotating stripe sequence creates a polished, professional-looking wreath with minimal effort. The bubble-stitch beard adds a delightful texture that always draws compliments. I also love that the pattern is friendly for beginners but still satisfying for more experienced crocheters who want a quick seasonal make.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this wreath by swapping color palettes; try pastels for spring or autumn tones for fall.

I often change the beard color to white or cream for a classic look or add variegated yarn for extra texture.

To make a mini version, I use fingering weight yarn and a smaller foam ring for a petite wreath perfect for gifts.

Want a chunkier, cuddlier wreath? I switch to bulky yarn and a larger hook to create a more substantial piece.

I sometimes embroider small motifs on the hat or add tiny buttons and felt accessories to personalize the gnome.

Try altering the shamrock to different leaf shapes or make several smaller shamrocks clustered together for variety.

I like adding a wired stem behind the hat to make the gnome slightly posable and secure on the wreath.

For a more rustic feel, I swap yarn for a wool blend or add twine accents as hanging loops.

To make it a doormat-style hanger, I increase the hat and beard sizes and create a larger wreath base for a statement piece.

I recommend testing color repeats on a small swatch so you can preview stripe placement before committing to the full Rotating Greens strip.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the counting on the Rotating Greens strip can make the wrap not fit the foam wreath; recount your foundation chain and rows to ensure you get the correct 20 stitches per row. ✗ Not matching stripe placement when sewing the strip to the wreath can create mismatched seams; pin and align stripes before stitching and tack them in place as you sew. ✗ Overstuffing the hat or nose will distort shape and make sewing difficult; stuff lightly and gradually, adjusting to achieve smooth shaping. ✗ Ignoring the direction of HDCFS and join details can lead to a twisted hat circle; join the round carefully making sure the chain is not twisted before working in rounds.

Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Lucky Gnome Wreath to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or add a whimsical touch to your home. This pattern combines a striped crochet wreath with a sweet gnome, beard, hat, hands, shoes, and shamrocks. You'll enjoy simple shaping, bubble stitch texture for the beard, and easy assembly instructions to create a delightful handmade decoration.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Lucky Gnome Wreath Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Size 4 worsted weight yarn (#4) in four greens: Light, Lime, Forest, Dark Green (approximate amounts depending on full project)
  • 02
    White yarn (small amount for stripes)
  • 03
    Peach or skin tone yarn for nose and hands (small amount)
  • 04
    Brown yarn for shoes (small amount)
  • 05
    Orange yarn for beard (small amount)
  • 06
    Recommended brands used: Red Heart and Caron One Pound for greens; Lion Brand Anti-Pill for other colors
  • 07
    Fiber fill stuffing for hat, nose, hands
  • 08
    Foam 10" wreath form (one 10-inch foam wreath)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.0 mm (G) for wreath and gnome
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm for shamrocks (5mm)
  • 03
    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing pieces and weaving ends
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Fiberfill stuffing
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    Pins to position pieces for assembly
  • 07
    Approximately 40 inches of color A yarn strand for sewing the strip to the wreath

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— Materials :

Info :

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.)

— 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. Great tutorial for MC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p298HxgsO1s. Half Double Crochet Foundation Stitch - HDCFS. Great Tutorial if this is unfamiliar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9Og5cd2L0o. 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. 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) 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.

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

This pattern is repeated 4 more times. (A total of 5 times) (125 rows)

Round 5 :

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.

Round 6 :

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. Work 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 :

HDC all the way around (38)

Round 3 :

HDC all the way around (38)

Round 4 :

HDC all the way around (38)

Round 5 :

HDC all the way around (38)

Round 6 :

HDC all the way around (38)

Round 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 :

HDC around (28)

Round 12 :

HDC around (28)

Round 13 :

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

Round 14 :

HDC around (24)

Round 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 :

HDC all around (16)

Round 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 (BS) explained here.

Round 1 :

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

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 17 :

sc in each st across (19)

Info :

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 :

sc all the way around

Round 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 :

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 :

sc all the way around (18)

Round 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)

Round 10 :

Change color to forest green

Round 11 :

sc all the way around (9)

Round 12 :

sc all the way around (9)

Round 13 :

sc all the way around (9)

Round 14 :

sc all the way around (9)

Round 15 :

sc all the way around (9)

Round 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 :

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

  • Fold the sewn wreath strip in half and sew the ends to the back/top of the foam wreath using HDCFS 20 to create a finished edge.
  • Sew the gnome hat and beard to the bottom center of the wreath, tucking the beard edge into the hat bottom and stitching edges flat and closed.
  • Position and sew the hands on either side of the hat at a slight forward angle, leaving enough tail to secure them firmly to the wreath.
  • Attach shoes beneath the hands, sewing them at a slight angle under the hands for a natural look; stuff shoes loosely before finishing.
  • Sew shamrocks to the hat and both sides of the wreath as desired; tuck and weave loose ends into seams for a clean finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡When changing colors, work ends into stitches as you go to reduce end weaving at the end of the project.
  • 💡Finish the previous stitch with the new color when changing colors for a smoother color transition and neater stripes.
  • 💡Stuff small pieces lightly and evenly; overstuffing can distort the shape and make seams difficult to close.

This Lucky Gnome Wreath brings a bit of handmade luck to your door with cozy stripes, a squishy hat, and a fuzzy bubble-stitch beard. It makes a lovely seasonal gift or cheerful home accent you can enjoy all spring long. Happy stitching and Erin go Bragh! 🍀🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished wreath be?

The finished wreath fits a 10-inch foam wreath form as used in the pattern; overall diameter will be about 10-12 inches depending on yarn tension and finishing.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size will change; if you choose a lighter or bulkier yarn, adjust hook size accordingly and test a sample strip to ensure it wraps the wreath properly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Beginner Friendly and uses basic stitches like SC, HDC and simple shaping, so it's suitable for those with basic crochet knowledge.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience and how many preparations or color changes you do.