Turn your Rustic Farmhouse Gnome into a charming Valentine’s Day decoration with this sweet seasonal variation. The Valentine’s Gnome Crochet Pattern is a festive twist on two popular designs, combining the Rustic Farmhouse Gnome with the Mini Crochet Heart Pattern to create a cute, giftable Valentine’s crochet project.
What is the Valentine’s Gnome?
The Valentine’s Gnome is a seasonal crochet variation created by combining:
By simply changing colours and adding a small heart detail, your farmhouse gnome transforms into a Valentine’s Day gnome that is perfect for decorating, gifting, or selling.
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This festive design is perfect whether you already have the patterns or are discovering them for the first time. Both patterns can be viewed on the blog or purchased as premium, printable PDFs, making it easy to create a Valentine-themed gnome.
One Gnome, Endless Seasonal Variations
One of the best features of the Rustic Farmhouse Gnome Crochet Pattern is how easily it can be customized throughout the year. By simply changing the hat colours and adding small, themed accessories, you can swap out your gnome for the season without crocheting a brand-new design every time.
- Use the same base gnome pattern and transform the hat for:
- Valentine’s Day with hearts and pink accents
- Spring and Easter with pastel hats or florals
- Fall with warm neutrals and textured yarns
- Christmas and winter holidays with festive colours
This makes the Rustic Farmhouse Gnome a versatile, reusable crochet pattern that you can enjoy year after year while keeping your decor fresh and seasonal.
Valentine’s Gnome Yarn Details
The yarn used for the Valentine’s version differs slightly from the original patterns. Below are the exact yarns used for the sample shown.
Yarn Used for the Valentine’s Gnome
Hat
Brava Speckle Worsted Weight #4
Shown in Rosebud Speckle and Cherry Speckle, 50g or 109 yards needed per hat
Mini Heart
Shown in Red, 12 yards needed
All other materials, hook sizes, and construction details remain the same as listed in the original Rustic Farmhouse Gnome and Crochet Heart patterns.
How the Patterns Work Together
To make the Valentine’s Gnome:
- Crochet the Rustic Farmhouse Gnome exactly as written
- Choose Valentine-inspired colours for the hat
- Crochet the Heart Pattern
- Follow the small heart size instructions using one strand of yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook to create the mini heart
- Sew the heart to the tip of the gnome’s hat.
This small heart size creates a lightweight embellishment that is perfectly scaled for the gnome hat without altering the original gnome pattern.
Pattern Note
The Valentine’s Gnome is not a separate, standalone pattern.
This page provides:
- Yarn details for the Valentine’s version
- Guidance on how the patterns are combined
Please refer to the original Rustic Farmhouse Gnome and Mini Crochet Heart patterns for full instructions.
Skill Level
- Follows the same skill level as the original patterns
- Suitable for confident beginners and beyond
- No new techniques required beyond the base patterns
If you can crochet the original gnome and heart, you can make this Valentine’s version with confidence.
Why You’ll Love This Valentine’s Gnome
- Quick seasonal customization
- Great stash-busting crochet project
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day decor
- Makes a thoughtful, handmade gift
- Ideal for craft fairs and market prep
This is an easy way to refresh an existing design and create something festive and on trend for Valentine’s Day.
Video Tutorials Included
Both the Rustic Farmhouse Gnome and the Crochet Heart patterns include step-by-step video tutorials to guide you through the construction and finishing process.
These tutorials are especially helpful for:
• Visual learners
• First-time gnome & Heart makers
• Understanding shaping and finishing details
Patterns Needed to Make the Valentine’s Gnome
To create this Valentine’s Day gnome, you will need access to both patterns linked below:
Once you have both patterns, you are ready to make your own Valentine’s Gnome.
Rustic Farmhouse Gnome Crochet Pattern
Choose how you’d like to access the pattern:
- View the free pattern on the blog (ad-supported)
- Purchase the ad-free PDF on Etsy
- Purchase the ad-free PDF on Ravelry
Bulky & Quick Heart Crochet Pattern
Choose how you’d like to access the pattern:
- View the free pattern on the blog (ad-supported)
- Purchase the ad-free PDF on Etsy
- Purchase the ad-free PDF on Ravelry
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Key Takeaways
- The Valentines Gnome combines the Rustic Farmhouse Gnome and Mini Crochet Heart patterns for a festive decoration.
- You can easily customize the gnome for various seasons by changing its hat and accessories.
- The pattern is suitable for confident beginners and includes no new techniques beyond the originals.
- Both patterns come with video tutorials to help with construction and finishing.
- This gnome makes a thoughtful gift and is perfect for seasonal decorating or craft fairs.
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FAQ & Terms
This pattern requires a beginner skill level
This pattern is professionally written in technical writing and tech edited for accuracy. You need to be comfortable reading technical repeats.
Written in standard American terms
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