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Bring a mischievous twist to your holiday crafting with the Amigurumi Grinch Couple—a delightfully grumpy duo that’s full of personality and festive flair! 💚🎄 With their signature scowls, fuzzy green fur, and cozy red outfits, these two are ready to steal the spotlight (and maybe a few presents) from your Christmas décor. Whether perched on a mantel or tucked into a gift basket, they’re the perfect blend of sass and seasonal charm.

This pattern is a joy for character lovers and holiday enthusiasts alike. Customize each Grinch with expressive eyebrows, playful accessories, or even tiny hearts to hint at their growing holiday spirit. Whether you’re crafting them as a couple, besties, or a comically chaotic pair, the Grinch Couple brings laughter, nostalgia, and a whole lot of handmade magic to your festive lineup. 🧶✨

Two crocheted Grinch figures dressed in red Santa outfits with white trims and hats, standing together in a festive setting with blurred Christmas lights in the background.

💚🎅 Amigurumi Grinch Couple Crochet Pattern

Get ready to add a little mischief to your holiday décor with this adorable Grinch couple amigurumi! With their sly smiles, Santa outfits, fluffy trims, and festive hats, these two are perfect for Christmas displays or gifts.

This pattern includes instructions for both the male Grinch (red Santa coat) and the female Grinch (red dress and long hair).

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – includes embroidery, shaping, and clothing details.

📏 Finished Size

Male Grinch: ~30 cm (12 in) tall
Female Grinch: ~27 cm (10.5 in) tall

🧶 Materials

Green yarn – bodies, heads, arms, legs
Red yarn – coat, dress, hats, boots
White fluffy yarn (eyelash, faux fur, or brushed acrylic) – trims
Black yarn/thread – facial embroidery, boot soles
Yellow yarn – crocheted eyes
Brown yarn – female Grinch’s hair
Red embroidery thread – female smile
Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
Stuffing (polyfill)
Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers

🧾 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
FO = fasten off

🧵 Pattern

Heads (Make 2, Green)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
8–16. sc around (42)
(5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
FO, stuff firmly.

Nose (Green bump):

MR, 6 sc (6)
sc around (6)
FO, stuff lightly, sew to center of face.

Eyes (Yellow with lids)

With yellow: MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
FO, leave tail. Make 2.

Embroider black pupils in center.
Sew eyes to head, angled slightly.
Embroider thick black lids above.
Embroider arched brows:
- Male → angled down, mischievous
- Female → slightly arched, feminine

Mouths

Male: Embroider a wide curved grin in black thread.
Female: Embroider a slim red smile with red thread.

Hair (Female only)

Cut 30–35 cm strands of brown yarn.
Attach with latch-hook method around crown.
Create a middle part, allow strands to flow down sides and over shoulders.

Bodies

Male (taller torso):

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6–14. sc around (30) – torso
👉 Switch to red (jacket)
15–26. sc around (30)
FO, stuff.

Female (shorter torso with waist):
1–12. Work same as male.
13. (4 sc, dec) × 5 (25) – slight waist
👉 Switch to red (dress bodice)
14–18. sc around (25)
FO, stuff.

Arms with Fingers (Make 4, Green)

MR, 6 sc (6)
2–8. sc around (6)
👉 Fingers: At R4, make 3 tiny tubes:

Ch 5, sc back (4), rejoin. Repeat ×3.
9–12. sc around full arm (joining base of fingers).
FO, stuff lightly.

Legs & Boots

Legs (Green):

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
3–10. sc around (12)
Switch to red for boots.

Boots:
Sole (Black):

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Walls (Red):
4–10. sc around (18)
FO, stuff.

Trim: Crochet a round of sc in white fluffy yarn at boot tops.

Male → narrow trim (1 round).
Female → wider trim (2 rounds).

Outfits

Male Jacket (Red with white trims):

Crochet red cylinder around torso.
Add fluffy white vertical trim down center front.
Add fluffy cuffs at wrists.
Add fluffy bottom hem + fluffy collar around neck.

Female Dress (Red):
Bodice (already part of torso).
Skirt:

Attach red at waist.
(sc, inc) around to flare (40).
3–8. sc around (40).
FO.

Add two small white buttons to bodice.
Add fluffy trim at neckline, sleeve edges, and hem.

Hats (Make 2, Red)

MR, 6 sc (6)
(sc, inc) × 3 (9)
(2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
(3 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
Continue increasing every 3rd row until hat fits head circumference.

Trim: Wide band of white fluffy yarn.
Pom-Pom: MR, 6 sc in white, stuff, sew to tip.

🪡 Assembly

Sew heads to bodies.
Attach arms at shoulders.
Attach legs at base.
Dress male in jacket, female in dress.
Sew fluffy trims (cuffs, hems, collars).
Add boots with trims.
Add Santa hats with fluffy brims and pom-poms.
Style female’s hair.
Embroider faces (noses, eyes, brows, smiles).

🌟 Finishing Touches

Your Grinch Couple Amigurumi is complete! 💚🎅💚🎄
Set them under the tree, on a mantle, or gift them as a pair. With their mischievous faces, droopy Santa hats, and festive outfits, they’ll bring plenty of holiday cheer (and a touch of Grinchy mischief).