Amigurumi Patriotic Gnome – FREE Crochet Pattern

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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! 🧶💖✨

A crocheted gnome wearing a red, white, and blue striped hat holds a small American flag. It has a white beard, blue body with star patterns, and red feet, sitting on a wooden table adorned with decorative stars and the letters 'USA' in crochet. Twinkling lights are visible in the blurred background.

🇺🇸 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.