Add a touch of vintage charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Granny Pin Cushion pattern! Whether you’re crafting for sewing enthusiasts, adding a cozy accent to your handmade creations, or simply enjoy making adorable amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightful granny-inspired pin cushion bursting with personality. With her tiny apron, sweet expression, and practical design, this crochet granny captures the essence of warmth and creativity in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow crafters, decorating a sewing space, or simply celebrating the joy of handmade creations, this amigurumi granny pin cushion is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! 🧵✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like miniature sewing tools or a tiny rocking chair for extra charm. Craft a classic granny with soft neutral tones, create a whimsical version with bright hues, or even stitch up a full set of craft-inspired amigurumi for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a cozy accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Granny Pin Cushion is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade nostalgia to every stitch! 🧶💖
👵 Amigurumi Granny Pin Cushion Crochet Pattern
This adorable amigurumi granny is not only cute—she’s practical too! Styled with her round glasses, cane, cozy outfit, and hair full of colorful pins, she doubles as a charming pin cushion for your sewing space. A delightful gift for crafty friends or a whimsical decor piece for your studio! 🧵💖
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes clothing construction, shaping, accessory assembly, and embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK weight):
- Skin: Light beige or peach
- Hair: Grey
- Shirt: Yellow
- Skirt: Red
- Vest: Light grey
- Shoes: Brown
- Cane: Brown + grey tip
- Glasses: Blue/grey
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm or 3 mm
- Polyfill stuffing
- Colorful pins (for hair)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional: Floral wire (for cane structure)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
With skin color:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes and embroider mouth. - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. - dec x6 (6), FO and close.
🧓 Hair
With grey:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- sc around (30)
FO and sew to head.
Optional Buns:
Make 2 small tubes or balls (MR, 6 sc, inc x6, sc rounds, dec x6), attach to each side.
Pins:
Use multicolored sewing pins and poke into hair evenly spaced to mimic a pin cushion!
👓 Glasses
Ch 12, sl st to form circle – repeat for second eye
Ch 3 to bridge both loops, then surface crochet around and fasten off.
Use yarn to stitch around head just above eyes.
👕 Body/Shirt
With yellow:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–9. sc around
Switch to red (skirt): - BLO sc around
- sc, inc in every 4th st to flare
12–18. sc around
FO and stuff.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
With brown:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around
FO and sew to bottom of body.
✋ Arms (Make 2)
With skin tone:
- MR, 5 sc
2–3. sc around
Switch to yellow:
4–6. sc around
FO and sew to sides of body.
🦺 Vest
With light grey:
Ch 16
Row 1–10: sc across
Ch 6 for front flap, attach at edge, sc 3 rows
Repeat for other flap
Sew vest to front and back of body leaving sleeves open
🩲 Skirt Hem Decoration (Optional)
Ch enough to go around the skirt hem.
Work crab stitch (reverse sc) or slip stitch in decorative yarn and sew along the edge.
🪵 Cane
With brown:
Ch 9, sl st back
Roll to form spiral for handle
For shaft:
MR, 6 sc
Work even for 6–7 rounds
Switch to grey for cane tip
Stuff lightly and sew to hand.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Insert sewing pins into the top of the hair bun
- Add light blush with pink thread or fabric marker
- Pose with cane gently leaning for support
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add a yarn ball and crochet hook accessory
- Make a matching grandpa or sewing basket
- Turn into a sewing room shelf mascot
This sweet granny pin cushion is ready to help with every stitch and every smile. 🧶💕
