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! 👵
🧶 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 — includes color changes, simple shaping, and clothing assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall.
🧵 Materials
Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):
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Skin tone (beige)
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Red
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White / cream
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Light blue
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Dark navy
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Gray chunky chenille (for fluffy hair texture)
Tools & Notions:
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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4.0 mm crochet hook for chenille hair (optional)
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10 mm safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch markers
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Embroidery thread (smile)
🔤 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)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc ×6 → 12
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 → 30
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 → 36
Rounds 7–17: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between R11–12, spaced ~8 sts apart.
Embroider a small smile.
Stuff firmly.
Round 18: (4 sc, dec) ×6 → 30
Round 19: (3 sc, dec) ×6 → 24
Round 20: (2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
Round 21: (1 sc, dec) ×6 → 12
Round 22: dec ×6 → 6
FO and close.
💇 Hair (Gray Chenille)
Hair Cap
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc ×6 → 12
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 → 30
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 → 36
Rounds 7–12: sc around (36)
FO, sew onto head.
Side Hair Buns (Make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc ×6 → 12
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
Rounds 5–6: sc around
Round 7: (2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
Round 8: (1 sc, dec) ×6 → 12
Lightly stuff, FO, attach to sides of head.
👗 Upper Body & Dress (Red + White Stripes)
Bodice
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (red)
Round 2: inc ×6 → 12
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 → 30
Rounds 6–15: Alternate 1 round red, 1 round white
Rounds 16–18: sc in red (3 rounds)
Shaping:
Round 19: (3 sc, dec) ×6 → 24
Round 20: (2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
Round 21: (1 sc, dec) ×6 → 12
Round 22: dec ×6 → 6
FO.
👒 Collar (White)
Ch 24
Row 1: sc 23
Row 2: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in same stitch, sl st next) repeat across
FO, sew neatly around neckline.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Shoes (Dark Navy)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc ×6 → 12
Rounds 3–5: sc
Socks (Cream)
Rounds 6–7: sc
Skin (Beige)
Rounds 8–15: sc
Stuff.
Do not FO second leg.
🧍 Join Legs + Skirt
With second leg still attached:
Round 1: ch 3, join to first leg with sc, continue around both legs and chain = 30 sts
Rounds 2–3: sc
Switch to red:
Round 4: (4 sc, inc) ×6 → 36
Long Dress Skirt
Rounds 5–18: sc around (length may be adjusted)
White Underskirt
Join white yarn to FLO of Round 1 of the red skirt.
Work 3–4 rounds of sc.
FO.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Hands (Beige)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Rounds 2–6: sc
Sleeves (Red + White)
Round 7: red
Round 8: white
Round 9: red
Round 10: white
Rounds 11–15: red
Lightly stuff lower half only.
FO and sew slightly forward on the body.
🧵 Apron (Light Blue)
Apron Panel
Ch 22
Row 1: sc 21
Rows 2–4: sc
Row 5: dec, sc 17, dec → 19
Row 6: sc
Row 7: dec, sc 15, dec → 17
Row 8: sc
FO.
Long Straps (2 pieces)
Ch 45
Row 1: sc across
FO.
Sew straps to the upper corners of the apron.
Attach ends to the back of the shoulders.
👠 Shoe Line
Optional: Embroider a simple line around the top edge to define shoe shape.
🧶 Assembly
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Sew head securely onto body.
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Attach arms slightly forward so they rest naturally.
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Position apron low at the waist; sew at the sides and top.
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Attach straps neatly to the back.
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Sew hair cap and side buns firmly in place.
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Add a soft embroidered smile.
🌟 Final Touches
Your cozy crochet grandma is complete! Her vintage-style dress, soft hair, and sweet expression make her a heart-warming addition to any handmade collection. Display her in a little rocking chair, give her as a sentimental gift, or let her charm up your craft room. Every stitch brings a bit of old-fashioned comfort—and she’s sure to become a treasured keepsake for years to come.
