Say hello to the Amigurumi Grandma Caddy Doll, a heartwarming crochet companion who’s as helpful as she is huggable! 🧶👵 With her cozy bun, gentle smile, and apron full of storage, this sweet little granny is ready to keep your crafting essentials close at hand. Whether she’s perched on your desk or nestled in your sewing corner, she brings a comforting touch of nostalgia and practicality to any creative space.
Perfect for crocheters who love functional designs with personality, this pattern invites you to play with soft textures, pastel colors, and thoughtful details like pincushion hair and roomy apron pockets. Fill her up with hooks, scissors, or even tiny yarn balls, and let her lend a helping hand while you stitch away. The Amigurumi Grandma Caddy Doll is a delightful way to crochet a bit of love, organization, and handmade charm—one loop at a time! 🧵💗
👵🧶 Grandma Tool Caddy Crochet Pattern (Amigurumi Organizer)
A cheerful grandma who keeps your craft table tidy and smiling! This adorable amigurumi grandma features a white shirt under a red pinafore dress, a braided headband, a big bun pincushion, thick black glasses, a handheld pincushion, and a sturdy tool base with five deep front pockets — just like the one shown in the photo.
Perfect for holding scissors, hooks, pens, markers, and all your favorite tools.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – amigurumi shaping, firm stuffing, pocket construction, sewing parts neatly
📏 Finished Size
- Height: 28–30 cm (11–12 in)
- Base diameter: 18–20 cm (7–8 in)
- Pocket height: 6 cm (2.5 in)
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted / Aran weight)
- Beige (skin)
- White (shirt & sleeves)
- Red (pinafore dress, base, pockets, bun band, pincushion)
- Grey (hair, bun, headband)
- Black (glasses)
- Pink (bow & cheeks)
Notions
- 3.25–3.5 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle, stitch markers
- Plastic canvas or craft foam circle (base stiffener)
- Optional: poly pellets for weight
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
BLO / FLO – back / front loop only
st(s) – stitch(es)
Work in continuous rounds unless stated.
👩🦳 Head (Beige)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–R14: sc around (36)
Insert 12 mm eyes between R10–R11, 8–9 sts apart.
R15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R18: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R19: dec x6 (6)
FO, close.
👃 Nose (Beige)
R1: MR 4 (4)
R2: inc x4 (8)
R3: sc around (8)
FO, sew 1–2 rounds below eyes.
😊 Face Details
- Smile: small curved stitch in red
- Cheeks: light pink blush or embroidery
👂 Ears (Make 2)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
FO, flatten slightly and sew beside eyes.
💇 Hair Cap (Grey)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–R10: sc around (36)
FO.
Sew neatly around head.
🎀 Braided Headband (Grey)
Make 3 cords:
Ch 45, sl st back down chain. FO.
Braid the 3 cords and sew across the front hairline.
🧶 Bun Pincushion (Grey)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
R9–R12: sc around (48)
R13: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
R14: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Stuff very firmly.
R15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R18: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R19: dec x6 (6)
FO, close.
Sew on top of head.
❤️ Bun Band (Red)
Ch 36–40, join into ring, sc around once.
Wrap around bun and sew.
👓 Glasses (Black)
Lenses (Make 2)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
FO.
Bridge
Ch 4, sl st between lenses.
Temples (Make 2)
Join to side of lens, ch 14, sl st back. FO.
Sew glasses onto face.
👗 Body (White Shirt + Red Pinafore)
Torso (Start White)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R8: sc around (24)
Switch to Red
R9: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R10: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R11: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R12–R16: sc around (42)
R17: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
R18–R20: sc around (48)
Stuff firmly. FO.
🎒 Pinafore Straps (Make 2 – Red)
Ch 26
Row 1: sc across (25)
Rows 2–3: sc across
FO.
Sew from front chest over shoulders to back.
🙌 Arms (Make 2)
Hand (Beige)
R1: MR 6
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–R5: sc around (9)
Switch to White sleeve
R6–R12: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff. FO.
Sew arms:
- Right arm forward
- Left arm slightly outward
🧷 Handheld Pincushion
Start Red
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R6: sc around (24)
Switch to Beige
R7: sc around (24)
R8: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R9: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R10: dec x6 (6)
FO.
Sew into right hand. Add real pins.
🎀 Pink Bow
Make 2 loops:
Ch 8, sl st into ring, sc 10 into ring. FO.
Sew loops together. Wrap center with pink yarn.
Attach to front of dress.
🧰 Tool Base
Base Bowl (Red)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
R9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
R10: (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
R11: (9 sc, inc) x6 (66)
R12: (10 sc, inc) x6 (72)
R13: (11 sc, inc) x6 (78)
R14: (12 sc, inc) x6 (84)
R15: sc around (84)
Wall:
R16: BLO sc around (84)
R17–R22: sc around (84)
FO.
Insert stiffener circle inside base.
🪡 Pocket Strip (5 Front Pockets)
Ch 76
Row 1: sc across (75)
Rows 2–15: sc across
FO.
Mark pocket sections:
- Pocket 1: 13 sts
- Gap: 2 sts
- Pocket 2: 15 sts
- Gap: 2 sts
- Pocket 3: 15 sts
- Gap: 2 sts
- Pocket 4: 15 sts
- Gap: 2 sts
- Pocket 5: 13 sts
Sew strip across front of base:
- Sew bottom edge to base
- Sew top edge
- Sew vertical seams at pocket boundaries
This creates five deep front pockets exactly like the photo.
🧩 Assembly
- Sew body securely into base center
- Attach head to body
- Attach arms
- Add hair, headband, bun, glasses
- Insert pins into bun
- Fill pockets with tools
🌟 Final Touches
- Adjust pocket seams for neat openings
- Add optional weight inside base
- Shape skirt gently by hand
💖 Your Grandma Tool Caddy Is Complete!
Your smiling grandma is now ready to guard your scissors, hooks, and tools with love. With her bright red pinafore, cozy bun pincushion, and roomy pockets, she’s the perfect companion for every creative corner.
Happy stitching! 🧶✨
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