Gather ’round for cozy vibes and crafty fun with this Amigurumi Grandma’s Yarn Club crochet pattern! Featuring a delightful duo of grandmas happily crocheting side by side, this heartwarming set celebrates friendship, creativity, and the joy of handmade moments. With their tiny hooks, colorful yarn balls, and cheerful expressions, these charming characters are perfect for storytelling, gifting, or adding a touch of nostalgic charm to your crochet collection. 🧶👵💖
Designed for detail and personality, this pattern invites you to play with soft yarns, expressive features, and sweet extras like miniature projects, comfy chairs, or even a tiny basket of yarn. Customize each grandma with different hairstyles, outfits, or accessories to reflect your own crafting circle or family. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or inspiring your next crochet session, this Grandma’s Yarn Club Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade love, one loop at a time! ✨🪑🧵
🧶 Grandma’s Yarn Club – Adorable Crochet Grandma Doll Pattern (FREE!)
If you’re looking to create something cozy, nostalgic, and full of personality, this crochet grandma duo is the perfect project. With their silver buns, stylish glasses, and colorful handmade cardigans, these amigurumi grandmas are the queens of craftiness!
Each detail, from their yarn balls to their red earrings, tells a story of love, warmth, and creativity.
✂️ Materials
- DK or worsted weight yarn in:
- Skin tone (light peach or beige)
- Gray (hair)
- White (shirt)
- Dark blue or denim (skirt)
- Bright multicolors (for the cardigan)
- Red (earrings)
- Brown (eyebrows and facial details)
- Yellow or tan (glasses)
- 2.5mm–3.0mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (8mm)
- Black thread for eyelashes
- Polyester stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Thin plastic or cardboard (for bottom support, optional)
📏 Finished Size
Each grandma stands approximately 18–20 cm (7–8 inches) tall.
💡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- SC – Single Crochet
- INC – Increase
- DEC – Decrease
- CH – Chain
- BLO – Back Loops Only
- FLO – Front Loops Only
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- … – Repeat sequence
🧠 Head
With skin tone yarn:
- MR, 6 SC
- INC x6 (12)
- SC, INC x6 (18)
- 2 SC, INC x6 (24)
- 3 SC, INC x6 (30)
- 4 SC, INC x6 (36)
7–13. SC around (36) - 4 SC, DEC x6 (30)
- 3 SC, DEC x6 (24)
- 2 SC, DEC x6 (18)
- SC, DEC x6 (12)
- DEC x6 (6)
Fasten off and close. Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, about 7 stitches apart. Embroider a tiny smile, nose (between eyes), and use black thread to add eyelashes. Use blush yarn or pencil for cheeks.
👂 Ears (make 2)
- MR, 5 SC
- SC around (5)
Flatten and sew just below and behind eyes.
💇 Hair & Bun
Hair Cap (gray yarn):
- MR, 6 SC
- INC x6 (12)
- SC, INC x6 (18)
- 2 SC, INC x6 (24)
- 3 SC, INC x6 (30)
- 4 SC, INC x6 (36)
- SC around (36)
Fasten off and sew onto head.
Bun:
- MR, 6 SC
- INC x6 (12)
- SC, INC x6 (18)
4–6. SC around (18) - SC, DEC x6 (12)
Stuff lightly, sew to top center of hair.
🧍 Body
With white (shirt):
- MR, 6 SC
- INC x6 (12)
- SC, INC x6 (18)
- 2 SC, INC x6 (24)
5–8. SC around (24)
9–12. Switch to skin tone, SC around (24)
13–15. Change to dark blue for skirt, SC around (24) - 2 SC, DEC x6 (18)
- SC around
- SC, DEC x6 (12)
Stuff and sew to head.
🦵 Legs (make 2)
- MR, 6 SC (with skin tone)
- INC x6 (12)
3–5. SC around
Switch to white for socks:
6–8. SC around (12)
Sew legs at base of body.
✋ Arms (make 2)
- MR, 6 SC with skin tone
2–4. SC around
Switch to multicolor yarn:
5–7. SC around - Decrease, fold and sew closed
Attach to sides of body at shoulder level.
🧥 Cardigan
Multicolor stripes:
- CH 25
- HDC across
3–6. Repeat with alternating colors - Add sleeve extensions (CH 10 on both sides and SC around)
Wrap around body like a shawl and sew in place at back and cuffs. You can surface crochet trim in yellow or another accent color.
👓 Glasses
With yellow or tan yarn:
- CH 15, SL ST to form a ring
- Repeat for second ring
- CH 3 to bridge, attach
- Use long tails to sew onto head
- Secure with light glue if necessary
🔴 Earrings (make 2)
- MR, 6 SC with red yarn
- SL ST and fasten off
Sew just beneath ears.
🧺 Yarn Basket & Balls (Optional Props)
Basket:
With tan yarn:
- MR, 6 SC
- INC x6 (12)
- SC, INC x6 (18)
4–5. SC in BLO (for basket sides)
Yarn Balls:
Use scrap yarn to make tiny wrapped balls and glue or sew into basket.
Sign:
Crochet a small rectangle and embroider or surface crochet “Grandma’s Yarn”
🧵 Crochet Hook (Optional)
Use a small toothpick, dowel, or form one with thin wire wrapped in yarn. Insert into hands with glue or stitch.
🧶 Final Assembly & Tips
- Sew everything securely, especially arms and glasses
- Embroider brown eyebrows just above the eyes
- Add blush and personality with tiny details
- Use different cardigan color combos to make each grandma unique!
🎉 Done and Adorable!
These yarn-loving grandmas are perfect as gifts for crafters, Mother’s Day, or shelf decor. You can even customize them with glasses styles, skirt fabrics, or colorful accessories.
So grab your favorite yarns and bring these sweet matriarchs to life—one stitch at a time!
