Celebrate the spirit of red, white, and blue with this Amigurumi Patriotic Gnome crochet pattern! With his bold striped hat, star-spangled details, and cheerful beard, this festive little gnome is ready to bring a spark of joy to your holiday decor. Whether you’re crafting for Independence Day, Memorial Day, or simply love adding a touch of Americana to your space, this pattern lets you stitch up a charming character full of personality! Perfect for tiered trays, mantels, or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this crochet creation brings a burst of patriotic pride to every stitch. 🎆🇺🇸
Designed for customization, this pattern invites you to play with classic red, white, and blue yarns, embroidered stars, or even tiny accessories like a miniature flag or firework for extra flair. Craft a traditional Uncle Sam-inspired gnome, create a whimsical version with fun textures, or even stitch up a whole lineup of holiday gnomes for a festive display! Whether displayed as a cheerful accent or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Patriotic Gnome is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade celebration to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🇺🇸 Amigurumi Patriotic Gnome Crochet Pattern
Celebrate in red, white, and blue with this festive Amigurumi Patriotic Gnome! Featuring a bold striped hat, fluffy white beard, and a tiny American flag, this gnome is the perfect handmade decoration for Independence Day, Memorial Day, or any patriotic celebration!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Basic shaping, color changes, simple embroidery, and some sewing involved.
📏 Finished Sizes
- Gnome: ~25 cm (10 in) tall
- Stars: ~5 cm (2 in)
- Letters: ~4–5 cm tall
- Pom-poms: ~6 cm diameter
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
- Red, white, blue, beige (skin), black (optional for flag detail)
- Hook: 2.5 mm or 3 mm
- Stuffing: Polyfill
- Tapestry needle, scissors
- Stitch markers
- Wooden stick or skewer (for mini flag)
- Small felt star stickers or white embroidery thread (stars on pants)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧙 Gnome Body
With Blue Yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8–24. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Stuff firmly. FO.
Add tiny white stars with embroidery or stick-on embellishments.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
With Red Yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Stuff and flatten. Sew to bottom of body.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With Beige (hands), then Blue:
- MR, 6 sc (beige)
2–3. sc around - Switch to blue, sc around
5–10. sc around (6 sts)
Stuff lightly. Sew to side of body.
👃 Nose
Beige Yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- sc around
- (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
- dec ×6 (6)
Stuff, FO. Sew in center under brim.
🎩 Hat (Striped Red/White)
Alternate red and white every 2 rounds.
- MR, 6 sc (red)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
…Continue until ~48–54 sts
Work 1 round with brim (increase to flare out slightly)
Make long enough to bend and sew tip down
Attach a blue pom-pom at tip
FO, stuff lightly and sew on top of gnome body
🧔 Beard (Loop Yarn or Long Strands)
Cut 30+ strands of white yarn
Loop stitch around gnome’s face OR attach individually as fringe
Trim to desired shape
🧶 Accessories
🇺🇸 Mini Flag
Flag Panel:
- Row 1: With red, ch 11
- Row 2–3: sc across (10)
- Row 4–5: switch to white, sc across
- Row 6–7: red
- Row 8–9: white
- Row 10–11: red
- FO.
Blue Patch (optional):
- Attach blue yarn to top-left corner, ch 3 × 3 rows for blue box
- Embroider white stars if desired
Sew to small wooden stick.
🌟 Crochet Stars (Make in Red, White, Blue)
- MR, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next, sl st in ring ×5
FO and shape.
🇺🇸 “USA” Letters
For Each Letter (Beige or White)
- Use tight single crochet rows
- For “U”: ch 8, sc up and down sides, form into curve
- For “S”: ch 12, use sc, inc, dec to form curve
- For “A”: ch 10, sl st sides, add bar across middle
(Alternatively, use a simple block font and sew around felt)
Sew to striped string.
🎉 Yarn Pom-Poms (Red, White, Blue)
- Wrap yarn (multiple colors) around two fingers 40×
- Tie tightly in center
- Cut loops
- Trim and fluff
Sew together in firework-style cluster or glue on table.
🧷 Assembly Tips
- Sew all pieces securely
- Attach accessories with invisible thread or hot glue (for decor use only)
- Pose gnome seated, with feet forward
- Display with stars and “USA” garland for a full Americana setup
🎆 Optional Ideas
| Idea | How-to |
|---|---|
| Sparkler hat | Use silver yarn for hat pom |
| Girl gnome version | Add braids or bow to hat |
| Weighted base | Add rice in a pouch to bottom of gnome |
Celebrate with stars, stripes, and stitches! This patriotic gnome and decor will add handmade joy to your Fourth of July. 🇺🇸✨
