Celebrate wisdom and warmth with this Amigurumi Grandpa crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt gift, adding a charming character to your collection, or simply love detailed handmade designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a lovable grandpa full of personality. With his cozy sweater, kind expression, and thoughtful details, this amigurumi figure captures the comforting presence of a beloved elder. Perfect for storytelling, nursery decor, or as a nostalgic keepsake, this crochet grandpa brings a touch of timeless charm to every stitch.
Designed for customization, this pattern lets you personalize your grandpa with different outfits, embroidered features, or even tiny accessories like glasses, a cane, or a book to reflect his personality. Create soft gray curls for a gentle look, craft a miniature rocking chair for an extra cozy display, or stitch up an entire family of amigurumi figures to accompany him! Whether gifted to a loved one, displayed as a heartwarming reminder of cherished memories, or simply made for the joy of crochet, this amigurumi grandpa is a delightful and sentimental project—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨👴
👴 Amigurumi Grandpa Crochet Pattern
Crochet this cozy and heartwarming amigurumi grandpa, complete with fluffy fringe beard, soft hair tufts, wire-rimmed glasses, and a neat argyle sweater. This project is full of warmth, texture, and vintage charm — a perfect handmade tribute to the gentle storytellers in our lives.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – includes shaping, colorwork, and detailed assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 in) tall when seated, made with DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
Light beige – skin (A) – 30 g
Cream/off-white – hair, beard, eyebrows (B) – 35 g
Beige/tan/light brown – pants (C) – 35 g
Same beige/tan – slippers (D) – 20 g
Cream/off-white – shirt base (E) – 25 g
Brown/chocolate – argyle diamonds (F) – small amount
Cream/beige – argyle diamonds (G) – small amount
Black or dark brown embroidery thread – mouth and belt
Jewelry wire – for glasses
Fiberfill stuffing
10 mm safety eyes
2.5–3 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Invisible Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FLO – Front Loop Only
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (A)
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc × 6 (12)
R3 (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7 (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R8 (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
R9–R18 sc around (48)
R19 (6 sc, dec) × 6 (42)
R20 (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
R21 (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
Stuff firmly.
R22 (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R23 (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R24 (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R25 dec × 6 (6)
FO and close.
Eyes between R10–R11, 7 sts apart, angled slightly inward at bottom for kind look.
Embroider wide smile ~4 sts each side under nose.
(Note: Head size now slightly larger for fuller proportion – matches photographed grandpa.)
👃 Nose (A)
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc × 6 (12)
R3–R4 sc around (12)
FO, lightly stuff, sew between eyes.
👂 Ears (A, make 2)
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3 sc around (9)
FO, flatten, sew at head sides R11–R13.
👨🦳 Eyebrows (B)
R1 ch 6
R2 sc 5 (5)
FO, sew above eyes with slight upward curve.
For bushy effect, attach 2–3 fringe strands on top and trim short.
💈 Beard & Mustache (B)
Cut 100–110 strands, 8 cm each.
Attach along jaw and chin using fringe method in 3–4 dense rows.
Shape fuller at sides, tapering slightly under chin.
Mustache: attach 15–20 strands between nose and mouth, blending ends into beard sides for smooth transition.
Brush and trim to soft natural curve.
💇 Hair Tufts (B)
Cut 20–25 strands per side, 7 cm each.
Attach from ear level up toward crown, working in overlapping rows.
Brush gently for volume and trim to 3 cm.
Leave top bald.
🧍 Torso / Sweater (E + F + G)
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc × 6 (12)
R3 (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7 (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42) ← adds rounder belly
R8–R12 sc around (42)
R13 (4 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
R14 (3 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
R15 (2 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
FO, leave long tail for head attachment.
Embroider 3 large brown argyle diamonds (F) across front with small cream/beige diamonds (G) between them.
Use brown or dark gray embroidery thread for the diagonal cross lines.
Add FLO sc around sleeve ends and waist for ribbed cuffs.
Work 2 rounds BLO sc in darker shade at waistline for ribbed belt texture.
👖 Pants (C)
R1 ch 30, join ring (30)
R2–R6 sc around (30)
R7 BLO sc around (30) (waist ridge)
R8–R10 sc around (30)
FO, slide onto body.
For textured effect, work all rounds in BLO sc for gentle horizontal ribbing.
💪 Arms (A + E, make 2)
R1 MR 6 (6)
R2 inc × 6 (12)
R3–R5 sc (12)
Switch to E (cream)
R6–R13 sc (12)
FO, lightly stuff.
Sew angled slightly forward so hands rest on lap.
🦵 Legs (C)
R1 MR 6 (6)
R2 inc × 6 (12)
R3 (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4–R9 sc (18)
Stuff lightly and FO.
👞 Slippers (D)
R1 ch 6
R2 sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last, rotate, sc 3, inc (12)
R3 (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4–R6 sc around (18)
R7 (2 sc, dec) × 4 + 2 sc (14)
R8 sc around (14)
FO, stuff toe lightly, flatten bottom.
Optional: Work 1 round FLO sc in slightly darker shade for cuff edge.
🪑 Assembly
Sew head to torso.
Slide pants up and stitch at waist.
Attach legs slightly forward for seated angle (2–3 ch apart).
Attach arms downward and forward over lap.
Sew ears, eyebrows, beard, mustache, and hair tufts.
Brush and trim facial hair.
Insert and secure glasses low on nose bridge (resting near tip).
Understuff lower back for stable seated posture.
👓 Glasses (G + wire)
Form two 2 cm circles joined by 0.5 cm bridge.
Wrap wire with gray yarn (sl st around).
Add 2 cm side arms, bend behind ears.
Position low on nose for authentic elderly appearance.
⚙️ Accuracy Checklist
Pants – beige/tan/light brown for natural palette
Argyle vest – brown and cream diamonds with dark diagonal embroidery lines
Shirt – cream/off-white tone
Hair tufts – 20–25 strands per side, brushed fluffy
Facial hair – 100+ beard strands, connected mustache, bushy brows with fringe
Beard shape – wide at cheeks, tapered chin
Eyebrows – thick and puffed
Belt – 2 rounds BLO sc for ribbed texture
Glasses – positioned low on nose bridge
Body – slightly round belly (added R7 increase for fullness)
Slippers – beige with optional cuff round
🎉 Result
Your grandpa amigurumi now matches the photo precisely — warm neutral tones, fuller belly, textured pants, layered beard, fluffy side hair, and perfectly placed glasses. A timeless handmade figure ready for his rocking chair.
