Get ready to fall in love with one of the most delightfully quirky crochet projects you’ll ever stitch—Amigurumi Grandma Enjoying Spaghetti! 🍝👵 This charming little character captures the heartwarming chaos of comfort food and cozy vibes, complete with a twinkle in her eye and a noodle dangling from her smile. From her soft gray bun to the tiny fork in hand, every detail invites you to celebrate the joy of handmade storytelling. Whether you’re crafting for a loved one or adding whimsy to your own collection, this grandma is a feast of personality and charm.
Perfect for intermediate crocheters who love expressive characters, this pattern blends playful textures with clever shaping to bring Grandma’s spaghetti moment to life. Her apron, her plate of pasta, even the sauce-splattered cheeks—each stitch tells a story of laughter, love, and maybe just a little mess. Customize her outfit, add a tiny table setting, or pair her with a Grandpa sipping espresso for a full dinner scene. It’s a project that promises giggles, nostalgia, and a whole lot of heart. 💕🧶🍷
🍝 Amigurumi Grandma Enjoying Spaghetti Crochet Pattern
Bring a cozy kitchen vibe to your crochet collection with this heartwarming amigurumi grandma doll! With her silver bun, sweet smile, round glasses, and a delicious plate of yarn spaghetti, she’s the perfect addition to any handmade scene. Let’s walk you through every charming detail!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Techniques like shaping, sewing parts, and making realistic yarn food are involved.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall when using DK weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials Needed
- DK weight yarn in skin tone, light gray, white, burgundy, red, orange, green, and silver gray
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Black safety eyes (8 mm)
- Stitch marker
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Hot glue (optional for food plate)
- Thin craft wire (optional for glasses)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
- hdc – half double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- BLO – back loop only
- FO – fasten off
👵 Head
Use skin-tone yarn.
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, about 7 stitches apart. Embroider eyelashes and eyebrows. - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Stuff firmly.
👃 Nose
Use skin-tone yarn.
- MR, 6 sc (6)
2–3. sc around (6)
FO, leave tail to sew onto face between eyes.
👂 Ears (x2)
- MR, 6 sc
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
FO and flatten. Sew to each side of the head aligned with the eyes.
💇 Hair Bun
Use light gray yarn.
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff lightly. FO, sew to back-top of the head. Wrap and sew a strand to mimic the part line.
👓 Glasses (Optional)
Use thin wire in brown or gray.
- Shape two round loops for lenses.
- Twist to connect with a bridge.
- Bend side arms and secure gently behind ears.
👗 Body
Use burgundy for cardigan, cream for shirt.
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–9. sc around (30) - Switch to cream. (BLO) sc around (30)
11–16. sc around (30)
Stuff well. FO and leave a long tail.
💪 Arms (x2)
Start with hand in skin tone.
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) - Begin finger shaping:
- Finger 1: sc 3, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, continue with sc 9 around
- Finger 2: sc 3, ch 3, sc 2 in ch, continue around
- Finger 3: Repeat like finger 1
6–10. Switch to burgundy, sc around
Stuff lightly and sew to sides of body.
👕 Collar
Use white yarn.
- Ch 18
- sc in each ch
- Turn and sl st around the neck in a semi-circle
FO and sew neatly to neckline.
🍝 Spaghetti Plate
Use white for the plate, orange for spaghetti, red for sauce, and green for peas.
Plate (white):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- BLO hdc around
FO and flatten.
Spaghetti (orange):
- Chain several 10–14 st strands
- Sl st back across to give thickness
- Create 6–10 strands and twist them onto a pile
- Tack stitch them down onto the plate
Sauce (red):
- MR, 6 sc
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
FO and flatten slightly. Stitch to center of spaghetti.
Peas (green):
- MR, 4 sc. Tighten and close. Make 4–5.
- Sew them on top of the sauce.
Fork (optional):
- Chain 12 in gray
- sc back across
- Shape into a curve and stitch to hand
🧶 Assembly & Finishing Touches
- Stitch head to body securely.
- Attach arms at the sides, angled slightly forward to hold the fork.
- Sew the bun to the back of the head.
- Adjust glasses and secure behind the ears.
- Place the food plate in front of the doll or stitch it to her lap for a cozy dining scene.
- Add blush with light pink yarn or fabric paint.
💖 Final Thoughts
This charming spaghetti-loving grandma is a delightful addition to your amigurumi collection! Her sweet expression and cozy kitchen vibes make her perfect for storytelling, decor, or gifting to a beloved family member. Have fun customizing the dish with different food ideas—and don’t forget, the best projects are made with love and a little creativity!
Happy crocheting! 🍝🧵💕
