Celebrate wisdom and warmth with this Amigurumi Grandpa crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt gift, adding a charming character to your collection, or simply love detailed handmade designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a lovable grandpa full of personality. With his cozy sweater, kind expression, and thoughtful details, this amigurumi figure captures the comforting presence of a beloved elder. Perfect for storytelling, nursery decor, or as a nostalgic keepsake, this crochet grandpa brings a touch of timeless charm to every stitch.
Designed for customization, this pattern lets you personalize your grandpa with different outfits, embroidered features, or even tiny accessories like glasses, a cane, or a book to reflect his personality. Create soft gray curls for a gentle look, craft a miniature rocking chair for an extra cozy display, or stitch up an entire family of amigurumi figures to accompany him! Whether gifted to a loved one, displayed as a heartwarming reminder of cherished memories, or simply made for the joy of crochet, this amigurumi grandpa is a delightful and sentimental project—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨👴
👴 Amigurumi Grandpa Crochet Pattern
Create this charming amigurumi grandpa—complete with glasses, a cozy argyle sweater, and a warm grandpa smile. With detailed shaping and accessories, this project makes a delightful heirloom piece or a thoughtful gift for someone special.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, facial features, and accessories.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
- Color A: Skin tone (light beige)
- Color B: Cream or off-white (hair, beard, eyebrows)
- Color C: Brown (pants, shoes)
- Color D: White (shirt base)
- Color E: Burgundy & grey (argyle diamonds)
- Color F: Grey (glasses)
- 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Thin wire (for glasses frame, optional)
- Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
With Color A:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rounds 8–18: sc around (42)
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO, close hole and weave in.
Insert safety eyes between R10–R11, spaced 8 sts apart.
Embroider simple brows with Color B and a smiling mouth using light pink or brown thread.
👃 Nose
With Color A:
MR, 6 sc
sc around (6)
FO and sew between the eyes.
💈 Beard & Eyebrows
Cut 15–20 strands of Color B.
Use surface slip stitch for the eyebrows.
Attach strands below nose, layering for full beard.
Use loop stitch method or apply strands and brush lightly.
💇 Hair (Side Tufts)
Use Color B:
Attach yarn around side of head. Use 2-3 layers of cut strands and separate the plies for frizzier texture.
🧍 Body
Start with Color C (pants):
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–10: sc around
Switch to Color D (shirt base)
Rounds 11–20: sc around (30)
Change to argyle pattern section
Use tapestry crochet to alternate diamonds in Color E over 6 rounds
Stuff firmly
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
FO and leave long tail for sewing.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With Color A (skin):
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–6: sc around
Switch to Color D
Rounds 7–14: sc around
FO, stuff lightly, sew to body.
Optional: Make cuffs in grey with FLO ridge.
👖 Legs (Make 2)
With Color C:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–10: sc around
FO one leg, keep second leg attached and join with 2 ch, then continue working body upward.
👞 Shoes (Make 2)
With Color C:
Ch 6
Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last, rotate and sc 3, inc (12)
Rounds 2–5: sc around
Switch to white or tan
Round 6–8: sc around
FO and attach to legs. Optional: add strap with ch 8 and sl st around ankle.
🧣 Sweater Detail (Argyle Diamond)
Use duplicate stitch or tapestry crochet to make X-patterns with burgundy and grey across the torso. Start diamonds after 3–4 rounds of shirt base.
👓 Glasses
Use thin jewelry wire in grey or silver:
- Form two small circles for lenses
- Join in center
- Create side arms and curl ends
- Optionally stitch to head or secure with thread around ears
🪑 Assembly
- Sew arms to shoulders
- Attach legs to bottom
- Sew head to body
- Shape beard, attach hair
- Position and stitch glasses
- Optional: seat in a small wooden rocking chair for display
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use grey or variegated yarn for salt-and-pepper hair
- Add a pipe, book, or cane as an accessory
- Make a matching grandma to complete the pair
This cozy grandpa brings warmth and personality to your crochet collection. A perfect handmade tribute to loving elders, storytellers, and classic cardigan style!
