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Add a pinch of holiday mischief to your tree with the Grinch Christmas Ornaments, a playful crochet pattern that captures the spirit of everyone’s favorite green grouch! 💚🎄 From his sly smile to his fuzzy eyebrows, each ornament is packed with personality and perfect for fans of festive fun. Whether you’re decorating your own tree or crafting a quirky gift, these Grinchy baubles are sure to bring a grin (and maybe a little grumble) to the season.

Perfect for crocheters who love character-inspired designs and quick holiday makes, this pattern invites you to get creative with colors, expressions, and embellishments. Stitch up a whole set with different moods—sneaky, surprised, or downright jolly—and mix them in with your classic ornaments for a whimsical twist. Whether you’re channeling Whoville cheer or embracing your inner Grinch, the Grinch Christmas Ornaments are a delightful way to stitch up holiday magic—one mischievous loop at a time! 🧶✨

Crocheted Christmas tree ornaments featuring green faces with red Santa hats and expressive eyes, along with green stockings with candy canes, hanging on a decorated tree.

🎄 Grinch Christmas Ornaments Crochet Pattern

Turn your Christmas tree into Whoville with these cheeky Grinch-inspired crochet ornaments! From plump green heads topped with Santa hats to mini stockings stuffed with candy canes, these handmade decorations are full of festive mischief.

They’re quick projects, great for gifting, and guaranteed to make your holiday a little more “Grinchy.”

✨ Skill Level

Beginner–Intermediate: Basic shaping, embroidery, color changes, and light sewing.

📏 Finished Size

Grinch Head: ~3.5–4″ (9–10 cm) tall
Mini Stocking: ~4″ (10 cm) long
Candy Cane: ~3″ (7.5 cm)

🧶 Materials

Worsted weight yarn:
- Green (face + stocking)
- Red (hat, stocking cuff, candy cane stripes)
- White (hat brim + pom, candy cane stripes, optional cuff)
- Black (eyebrows, pupils, mouth, outlines)
- Yellow (eyes)
Crochet hook: 3.5 mm (E)
Polyfill stuffing
Pipe cleaners or floral wire (for candy canes)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Red ribbon for hanging loops

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
FO = fasten off

🧵 Pattern Instructions

💚 Grinch Head Ornament

Head (Green)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
👉 Begin stuffing firmly.
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6)
FO, close hole.

Santa Hat (Red & White)

With red, MR, 4 sc (4)
sc around (4)
(sc, inc) ×2 (6)
sc around (6)
(2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
sc around (8)
(3 sc, inc) ×2 (10)
sc around (10)
👉 Continue increasing every few rounds until base fits around head (24 sts).

Brim (White, photo-accurate):

R1: Join white, hdc FLO around (24)
R2: hdc FLO around again for chunky brim
FO. Sew small white pom-pom on tip.

Eyes (Yellow + Black Embroidery)

With yellow, ch 5.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, hdc, 2 dc in next, hdc, sc (6).
FO, leave tail.

Details:

Sew ovals onto head, angled inward.
Embroider black pupils at inner edge.
Outline with black yarn (whip stitch around).
Add thick angled brows above each eye.

Face Embroidery (Black)

Nose: Small filled oval between eyes.
Mouth: Wide grin curving upward at corners.
Wrinkles: 2 short vertical stitches at mouth corners.

🧦 Mini Stocking

Leg (Green)

Ch 12, join into ring.
2–5. sc around (12).

Heel

Work back and forth over 6 sts for 3 rows.
Rejoin in round, picking up 12 sts total.

Foot

1–4. sc around (12).
5. (sc, dec) ×4 (8).
FO, sew closed, stuff lightly.

Cuff Options

White Cuff: Join white, sc around 2–3 rounds.
Red Cuff with Green Sawtooth:
1. With red, sc around 2 rounds.
2. Switch to green: (sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch) repeat → forms pointed trim.

🍭 Candy Cane

With white, ch 20.
R1: sc across (19).
Switch to red, sc across.
👉 Alternate red and white every 2 rows for stripes.
FO, fold lengthwise, whip stitch edges to form tube.
Insert pipe cleaner, bend into cane shape.
Place inside stocking.

🧩 Assembly

Sew Santa hat onto Grinch head, tilted slightly.
Embroider face features.
Add ribbon loop to top of head and stocking.
Insert candy cane into stocking.

🌟 Finishing Touches

✔ Add a tiny white stitch highlight in each eye for sparkle.
✔ Tilt hats at playful angles for mischief.
✔ Use stiffener or wire inside candy cane for realistic bend.
✔ Mix cuffs (red/green vs. plain white) for variety.

🎁 Final Notes

Your Grinch Christmas Ornaments are done! 💚

With round green heads, squinty yellow eyes, scruffy grins, and tilted Santa hats, plus mini stockings stuffed with candy canes, these ornaments are perfect for Christmas trees, handmade gifts, or even party favors — they’ll bring a little “Grinchy” fun to your holiday season. 🎄✨