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Lucky Gnome Wreath Crochet Pattern

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

About This Lucky Gnome Wreath Crochet Pattern

This pattern creates a cheerful gnome-decorated wreath featuring rotating green stripes and a sweet amigurumi gnome. It includes full instructions for the wreath cover, gnome hat, beard, nose, hands, shoes and shamrocks. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn and common hooks, making it accessible and fun.

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Detailed round-by-round instructions and finishing notes are provided to guide assembly. Perfect as a gift or seasonal decor that youll be proud to display.

Why You'll Love This Lucky Gnome Wreath Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends simple crochet techniques with playful, decorative results that brighten any door or wall. I enjoy how the rotating stripes let you play with color placement, and the small amigurumi gnome adds a whimsical focal point. The pieces are quick to make and satisfying to assemble, so you get a finished, gift-ready project in a weekend. I also appreciate that the pattern is beginner-friendly but still allows for creative customization.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the colors of this wreath; I often swap the greens for pastel shades or autumn hues to create seasonal variations and give the same pattern a whole new vibe.

Want a mini version? I try using a lighter weight yarn and a smaller foam ring to make a petite hanging wreath perfect for small spaces or gift tags.

I sometimes embellish the gnome with tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf, a little felt heart, or embroidered eyes to add personality.

Try changing the order of stripes or the number of rows per color to create broader or narrower stripes — it changes the visual rhythm of the wreath dramatically.

If you want a sturdier decoration, I add a second strip layer inside for more padding so the wreath reads chunkier from a distance.

I occasionally replace the nose with a small wooden bead for a different texture and sew it in place the same way to keep it secure.

For a whimsical twist, make several tiny gnomes in different colors and cluster them on the wreath instead of a single large one.

If you enjoy sewing, experiment with felt accents for the shamrocks or tiny sewn buttons for extra detail and charm.

I sometimes add a ribbon or loop behind the hat for easier hanging and a painted wooden sign attached beneath the gnome for a personalized message.

Don’t be afraid to mix yarn brands — you can combine antipill and standard worsted yarns to achieve different textures and stitch definition for unique results.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the note about weaving ends during color changes can lead to a lot of loose tails at the end; work ends into stitches as you go to reduce finishing time. ✗ Not matching stripes when sewing the wreath strip together will make seams obvious; be sure to align stripe patterns carefully before sewing and pin sections as you go. ✗ Overstuffing the hat, nose, or hands makes shapes bulky and hard to close smoothly; stuff very slightly and gradually to preserve shape. ✗ Forgetting to check stitch counts after increases or decreases will result in misshapen pieces; count your stitches each round and mark the start of rounds with a stitch marker. ✗ Crocheting too tightly on foundation chains for the wreath strip can make the finished piece too small to fit the foam wreath; check gauge and adjust chain length if the strip does not wrap snugly.

Lucky Gnome Wreath Crochet Pattern

Make a charming Lucky Gnome Wreath to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or add year-round whimsy to your door. This pattern walks you through a striped wreath cover plus a cute gnome with hat, beard, nose, hands, shoes and shamrocks. Youll enjoy simple stitches, clear rounds, and a fun finishing assembly to create a festive handmade decoration.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Lucky Gnome Wreath Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (Size 4) in four greens: Lime (A), Light Green (B), Forest Green (C), Dark Green (D)
  • 02
    White yarn (E) for stripes
  • 03
    Peach or skin tone yarn for nose and hands
  • 04
    Brown yarn for shoes
  • 05
    Orange yarn for beard
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    Recommended brands used by author: Red Heart and Caron One Pound for greens; Lion Brand antipill for other colors
  • 07
    Polyester fiber fill stuffing
  • 08
    Foam 10" wreath form (approximate)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.0 mm (for wreath and gnome)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm (for shamrocks)
  • 03
    Needle (yarn/sewing needle) and scissors
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    Polyester stuffing (fiber fill)
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    10 inch foam wreath form

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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.

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 :

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

Round 1 :

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 :

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.

Info :

Every row is crochet exactly as row 2. 20 stitches in each row. Colors are repeated as follows:

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-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)

Info :

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.

Info :

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 :

Gnome Hat: With Forest Green, 4mm hook

Round 1 :

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 :

2-7 – HDC all the way around (38)

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

9 – HDC all the way around (32)

Round 10 :

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

Round 11-12 :

11-12 – HDC around (28)

Round 13 :

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

Round 14-15 :

14-15 – HDC around (24)

Round 16 :

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

Round 17 :

17 – HDC around (20)

Round 18 :

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

Round 19-20 :

19-20 – HDC all around (16)

Round 21 :

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

Round 22 :

22 – HDC all around (12)

Round 23 :

23 - *HDC, HDC2tog* repeat 3x (8)

Round 24 :

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 :

Beard: With Orange, 4mm hook

Round 1 :

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 :

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

Round 3 :

3 – sc, bs, sc, bs, sc, ch1, turn (5)

Round 4 :

4 – 2sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, ch1 turn (7)

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

6 – 2sc, sc next 5, 2sc, ch 1 turn (9)

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

8 – 2sc, sc next 7, 2sc, ch 1, turn (11)

Round 9 :

9 – *sc, bs* 4x, sc, ch 1 turn (11)

Round 10 :

10 – 2sc, sc next 9, 2sc, ch 1, turn (13)

Round 11 :

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

Round 12 :

12 – 2sc, sc next 11, 2sc, ch1, turn (15)

Round 13 :

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

Round 14 :

14 – 2sc, sc next 13,2sc, ch 1 turn (17)

Round 15 :

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

Round 16 :

16 – 2sc, sc next 15, 2sc, ch1, turn (19)

Round 15 :

15 – sc in each st across (19)

Info :

Tie off. Weave in all ends.

— Nose :

Info :

With Skin Color, 4mm hook

Round 1 :

1 – sc 6 in mc. Pull tight. (6)

Round 2 :

2 – 2sc in each stitch around (12)

Round 3 :

3 – *2 sc, 1 sc* repeat 5x (18)

Round 4 :

4 – *2 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc* repeat 5x (24)

Round 5-6 :

5-6 – sc all the way around

Round 7 :

7 – *sc, sc, sc2tog* repeat 5x (18)

Round 8 :

8 – sc all the way around (18)

Round 9 :

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

Round 10 :

10 – *sc, sc, sc2tog* repeat 2x (9)

Round 11 :

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 :

1 – sc 6 in mc. Pull tight. (6)

Round 2 :

2 – 2sc in each stitch around (12)

Round 3 :

3 – *2 sc, 1 sc* repeat 5x (18)

Round 4-5 :

4-5 – sc all the way around (18)

Round 6 :

6 – *sc, sc2tog* repeat 5x (12)

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

9 – sc all the way around (9)

Info :

Change color to forest green

Round 10-16 :

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 :

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 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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 sewn striped cover onto the 10" foam wreath right side out and position evenly before final sewing.
  • Sew the hat and beard to the bottom center of the wreath, tucking the beard end into the bottom edge of the hat and centering the nose on top before sewing edges closed.
  • Attach arms to either side of the hat at a slight forward angle and secure with whipstitch or ladder stitch so they sit naturally.
  • Sew shoes at an angle under the hands on the wreath, leaving tails for extra securing and stuffing shoes lightly before attaching.
  • Fold HDCFS 20 in half and sew the ends together at the back/top of the wreath to create a hanger, and sew shamrocks to the hat and sides for decoration.

Important Notes

  • 💡When changing colors, work ends into stitches as you go to allow for less end weaving at the end of the project.
  • 💡Match up stripes carefully when sewing the wreath strip together so the pattern looks continuous around the foam form.
  • 💡Stuff small pieces like the nose and hat very slightly to maintain shape and make closing easier.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to check placement and symmetry, especially the hat, beard, nose and arms.

This Lucky Gnome Wreath pattern is a delightful mix of stripes and tiny amigurumi pieces that make a warm, handmade welcome for any door. The rotating greens create eye-catching stripes while the gnome adds personality and charm to your decor. Perfect for gifting or seasonal displays — make one to hang and enjoy every time you come home. 🧶🍀✨

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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 proportionally on the bottom; exact overall dimensions depend on yarn tension but target wreath diameter is about 10 inches.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and the number of rows needed to cover the wreath. If you use bulkier yarn, reduce rows or chain length; for thinner yarn you may need more rows.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated beginner friendly; basic knowledge of chain, single crochet, half double crochet and simple increases/decreases is helpful.

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, color changes, and assembly pace.

How do I prevent visible seams when joining the wreath strip?

Bring right sides together, align the first and last row carefully, put your hook through matching first stitches in row 125 and row 1 and slip stitch across; matching stripes before sewing and tucking loose ends helps hide seams.