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Amigurumi Grandma – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Grandma – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the cozy and heartwarming world of amigurumi! 🧶✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Grandma—a charming and nostalgic creation perfect for storytelling, gift-giving, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and character-driven plush designs! 👵 Whether you love stitching up beloved figures, creating textured and lifelike details, or simply want to add a sweet and wise grandma to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with curly hair, tiny spectacles, and a touch of old-fashioned warmth! 💖

This design embraces soft textures, intricate shaping, and delightful details to bring a comforting and sentimental presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Grandma turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out gentle grays, warm pastels, or floral prints, and let’s stitch up a lovable grandma! 👵

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🧶 Amigurumi Grandma Crochet Pattern

Bring warmth and nostalgia into your handmade collection with this sweet amigurumi grandma! With her soft gray hair, red-striped dress, white collar, and blue apron, she’s perfect for gifting or adding a cozy touch to your home decor.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Basic shaping, color changes, clothing assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall using DK or worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook.

🧵 Materials

  • DK or worsted weight yarn in:

    • Skin tone (beige)

    • Gray (hair)

    • Red and white (dress)

    • Light blue (apron)

    • Dark blue (shoes)

    • White or cream (socks and collar)

  • 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • 10 mm safety eyes

  • Yarn needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Embroidery thread (for smile)

  • Optional: Buttons for apron straps

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

🧠 Head (Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–17. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    Insert safety eyes between rounds 12–13, spaced ~8 stitches apart.
    Embroider smile.
    Stuff firmly.

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close

💇 Hair Cap (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–12. sc around (36)
    FO and sew onto head

Side Buns (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff lightly, FO and sew to sides of head

👗 Body (Red with White Stripes)

  1. MR, 6 sc in red

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–15. Alternate 1 round red, 1 round white
    16–18. sc in red

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6), FO

👒 Collar (White)

Ch 21, turn
Row 1: sc in each stitch (20)
Row 2: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in next stitch, repeat across to form scallops
FO and sew around neckline

🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Skin tone, cream, dark blue)

Start with shoe color (dark blue):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around
    Switch to sock color (cream):
    6–7. sc around
    Switch to skin tone:
    8–15. sc around
    Stuff firmly
    Do not FO second leg – continue to join both legs

🧍 Join Legs + Make Skirt

Round 1 (with second leg): ch 3, attach to first leg with sc, continue around both legs and chain = 30 sts
2–3. sc around
4. Switch to red and begin skirt: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
5. sc around
Alternate red and white every 2 rows
6–15. sc around
FO and weave in ends

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Beige and Red/White)

Start with hand (beige):

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–6. sc around
    Switch to sleeve (alternate red/white stripes):
    7–15. sc around
    Stuff lightly and sew to sides of body

🧵 Apron (Light Blue)

Ch 16
Row 1: sc in each stitch (15)
Rows 2–12: sc in rows
FO, leave long tail to sew to waist

Straps:
Ch 20, sew one end to top corner of apron and attach to shoulders

👠 Shoes (optional detail)

Surface crochet or embroider shoe lines with dark blue yarn.

🧶 Assembly

  • Attach head to body

  • Position arms slightly forward

  • Sew apron and straps

  • Optional: Add mini glasses or embroidery lines on apron

  • Use a rocking chair or decorate with a yarn basket for display

This sweet grandma brings comfort and charm to your handmade world! Make her as a thoughtful gift or a tribute to loved ones. 💙👵🧵


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