Max Gnome

Meet Max, the Grinch’s loyal sidekick—now in adorable wine‑topper form! This quick‑to‑make Christmas cutie is perfect for holiday gifting, party décor, or dressing up a festive bottle. He works up fast, uses very little yarn, and adds instant charm to any celebration.

Designed with Red Heart #4 worsted weight yarn, Max uses light brown, ivory, and small scraps of dark brown and pink for his signature features. His fluffy beard is made with about 2 oz of beard‑colored yarn, and a tiny cotton‑ball amount of stuffing gives him shape. You’ll need a Size H or I hook, a 5" piece of cardboard, hot glue gun, darning needle, and scissors to finish him off.