Celebrate the heart of handmade with this Amigurumi Grandma with Sewing Machine crochet pattern! This charming duo captures the warmth and creativity of a beloved grandmother, complete with her cozy outfit, gentle smile, and a tiny sewing machine that’s ready to stitch up stories. Whether you’re crafting a tribute to a family matriarch, decorating a craft room, or simply love bringing nostalgic scenes to life in yarn, this sweet set is sure to spark joy and fond memories with every stitch. 🧶👵🪡
Designed for detail and delight, this pattern invites you to explore expressive features, textured accessories, and fun extras like spools of thread, a patchwork quilt, or even a tiny pair of scissors. Customize Grandma’s outfit with your favorite colors or add embroidered touches that reflect her personality. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade tribute to generations of makers, this Grandma with Sewing Machine Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade love, one loop at a time! 💖✨🧵
🧵 Amigurumi Grandma with Sewing Machine Crochet Pattern
Create a heartwarming handmade scene of a cheerful grandmother sewing at her tiny table. With her neat white hair bun, round glasses, bright red dress, and miniature sewing machine, this project captures a cozy moment of creativity and care. Perfect as a decorative piece or a thoughtful gift for sewing lovers.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, small accessories, and scene assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Grandma doll: approx. 22–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall
Table with sewing machine: approx. 18 cm (7 inches) wide
(Size varies with yarn and hook.)
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK / sport weight):
- Skin tone (light beige)
- Hair (white)
- Dress (red)
- Shirt & collar (white)
- Shoes (dark red)
- Sewing machine (teal, cream, tan, red)
- Table & chair (light brown)
- Quilt (rainbow colors + white)
- Glasses (tan)
- Spools (red, blue, cream)
- Pin cushion (brown)
Other:
- 2.25–2.5 mm crochet hook
- 10–12 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Embroidery thread (gray eyebrows, red smile, black lashes)
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
👵 GRANDMA DOLL
Head
Color: Skin tone
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–12: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between R8–9, 7 stitches apart.
R13: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R16: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R17: dec ×6 (6)
Stuff firmly and FO.
Nose
Skin tone
Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, sc, 3 sc in last stitch, continue other side: sc, inc (8)
R2: sc around
Lightly stuff and sew between eyes.
Ears (make 2)
Skin tone
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: sc around
Flatten and sew to sides of head.
Glasses
Tan yarn
Ch 10, sl st to form circle (make 2).
Join with short chain bridge.
Sew around eyes.
Hair Bun
White
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–6: sc around
FO and sew to top of head.
Wrap a thin red chain around bun for the hair tie.
Body (Dress)
Red
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–9: sc around (30)
Switch to white (shirt)
R10–12: sc around (30)
Stuff firmly.
FO and sew head to body.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with skin tone
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–6: sc around (12)
Switch to red (shoes)
R7–10: sc around (12)
Lightly stuff.
FO and sew under body, slightly angled forward for seated posture.
Arms (Make 2)
Skin tone
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2–6: sc around (6)
Switch to white sleeve
R7–12: sc around
Lightly stuff and sew to shoulders.
Hands (simple mittens)
Skin tone
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around
Flatten and sew to arms.
Collar
White
Ch 15, sc across.
Sew around neckline.
🧵 SEWING MACHINE
Base (Teal)
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–7: sc around
Shape front arm with small decreases.
Add tan side wheel:
MR 6 sc, inc ×6 (12), FO and sew to side.
Embroider SINGER in white.
Thread Spool
Red
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2–5: sc around
Top & bottom: cream circles (MR 6, inc ×6).
Attach to machine.
🌈 Quilt Fabric
Ch 20.
Sc rows, changing color every 2 rows:
red → orange → yellow → green → blue → purple
Finish with white scalloped border.
🪑 Chair
Legs (make 4):
MR 6 sc, sc around 12–15 rows.
Seat:
Ch 6, work oval with increases.
Backrest:
Rectangle panel sewn upright.
🪟 Table
Top:
Ch 26, sc rows to form rectangle.
Legs (make 4):
MR 6 sc, sc around 18–20 rows.
Sew legs to underside.
🧷 Accessories
Pin Cushion
Brown
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: sc around
Stuff lightly and close flat.
Add decorative pins.
Thread Spools
Cream discs with wrapped red and blue yarn.
🧩 Assembly Order
- Sew head to body
- Attach legs and shoes
- Sew arms and hands
- Add glasses, eyebrows, and smile
- Attach hair bun
- Assemble sewing machine
- Build table and chair
- Place quilt under needle
- Add pin cushion and spools
- Position grandma behind table with arms forward
✨ Finishing Details
- Embroider gray eyebrows
- Curved red smile
- Optional blush on cheeks
- Seat doll so legs are visible
- Angle arms to hold quilt
💖 Final Thoughts
This cozy crochet grandma scene celebrates creativity, patience, and handmade warmth. With her tiny sewing machine, bright quilt, and gentle smile, she becomes a charming decorative piece filled with personality and story. Whether displayed on a shelf or gifted to a sewing enthusiast, this project is sure to bring comfort and joy.
Happy stitching and enjoy building your own miniature sewing corner in yarn form! 🧶✨
