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! 🧵💗
👵 Amigurumi Grandma Caddy Doll – Free Crochet Pattern
Every craft room deserves a helper! This Grandma Caddy Doll is both charming and practical. With her bun pincushion, oversized glasses, apron with six pockets, and even a handheld pincushion, she’ll keep your crochet hooks, scissors, and pins neatly in place while bringing a smile to your face.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, color changes, and sewing parts together.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Beige (skin)
- Grey (hair & bun)
- Red (dress/apron + handheld pincushion)
- White (sleeves)
- Pink (bow + blush)
- Black (glasses + embroidery)
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing (firm)
- Yarn needle & scissors
- Sewing pins (for bun & handheld pincushion)
- Optional: craft wire or pipe cleaners (for glasses)
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
FO = fasten off
👩 Head
With beige:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
7–14. sc around [36] - Place safety eyes between R9–10, ~7 sts apart.
- (4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
- (sc, dec) ×6 [12]
- dec around [6], FO. Stuff firmly.
Embroider eyebrows and small red smile. Add blush with pink yarn or fabric paint.
💇 Hair Cap & Bun
Cap (Grey):
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
7–12. sc around [36]
FO, sew to head.
Large Bun (Grey, pincushion):
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [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]
8–12. sc around [42] - (5 sc, dec) ×6 [36]
- (4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
Stuff very firmly. FO, sew to hair cap.
Red Band: ch ~36, sc across, wrap around bun base, and sew closed.
👓 Oversized Glasses
With black yarn (or wire wrapped in yarn):
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18] – large circle. FO.
Make a second circle the same way.
Join circles with a ch 4–5 bridge.
Sew across face so glasses sit wide, covering both eyes.
👗 Body (Red)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [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]
- (6 sc, inc) ×6 [48]
9–20. sc around [48] – keep stuffing to make base wide & stable. - (6 sc, dec) ×6 [42]
- (5 sc, dec) ×6 [36]
23–25. sc around [36]
FO, stuff firmly.
Apron Straps: Attach red yarn at R20, ch ~28 for strap, FO and sew to back. Repeat for second strap.
🙌 Arms (x2)
With beige:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- (sc, inc) ×3 [9]
3–6. sc around [9]
Switch to white:
7–12. sc around [9]
FO, stuff lightly, sew to body sides.
🧷 Six Pockets (Plain Rectangles)
Make 6 in red.
- Ch 8.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (7). Ch 1, turn.
3–7. sc across (7).
FO, leave long tail.
🔗 Placement: Sew 3 pockets evenly spaced across the front and 3 across the back/sides. Stitch sides + bottom only, leaving tops open.
🎀 Apron Bow (Pink)
- Ch 10, dc in 3rd ch, dc across (8).
- Rows 2–3: dc across. FO.
Wrap yarn around center tightly. Sew to upper apron front.
🧷 Handheld Pincushion
With red:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
Switch to beige:
5–6. sc around [24] - (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
- (sc, dec) ×6 [12]
- dec ×6 [6]
Stuff firmly. FO. Sew to one hand. Add pins.
🧩 Assembly
- Sew head to body securely.
- Attach arms to sides.
- Sew bun and band to top of head.
- Position oversized glasses across eyes.
- Sew apron straps, bow, and all 6 pockets.
- Add tools (scissors, hooks, combs) into pockets.
- Stick pins in bun and handheld pincushion.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Embroider blush cheeks with pink yarn.
- Ensure bun is tightly stuffed to hold pins.
- Adjust pocket placement evenly for balance.
💡 Final Notes
Your Grandma Caddy Doll is complete! She’s practical, with pockets for tools and pincushions for pins, but also whimsical with her pink bow, oversized glasses, and gentle smile. She makes the perfect companion for your craft corner or a thoughtful handmade gift for any maker.
