Add a touch of vintage charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Granny Pin Cushion pattern! Whether you’re crafting for sewing enthusiasts, adding a cozy accent to your handmade creations, or simply enjoy making adorable amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightful granny-inspired pin cushion bursting with personality. With her tiny apron, sweet expression, and practical design, this crochet granny captures the essence of warmth and creativity in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow crafters, decorating a sewing space, or simply celebrating the joy of handmade creations, this amigurumi granny pin cushion is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! 🧵✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like miniature sewing tools or a tiny rocking chair for extra charm. Craft a classic granny with soft neutral tones, create a whimsical version with bright hues, or even stitch up a full set of craft-inspired amigurumi for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a cozy accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Granny Pin Cushion is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade nostalgia to every stitch! 🧶💖
👵 Amigurumi Granny Pin Cushion Crochet Pattern
Meet the sweetest sewing helper you’ll ever make — this charming amigurumi granny pin cushion! With her cozy cardigan, round glasses, grey rolled hair full of colorful pins, and trusty cane, she’s both whimsical and functional. Perfect for adding personality to your sewing table or gifting to a fellow crafter. 💕🧵
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, layering, color changes, clothing, and accessories.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK yarn in the following colors:
- Skin: Light beige or peach
- Hair: Grey
- Shirt: Mustard yellow (with optional darker orange stripe)
- Skirt: Deep red
- Cardigan: Light grey
- Shoes: Brown
- Cane: Brown and silver-grey
- Glasses: Light blue or grey
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
- Safety eyes (8–9 mm)
- Polyfill stuffing
- Sewing pins (10–12 assorted colors)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional: Floral wire or pipe cleaner for cane structure
- Optional: Pink blush or fabric marker for cheeks
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
With skin tone yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6–12: sc around (30)
R13: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between R8–R9, about 6 stitches apart.
Embroider a gentle smile and blush under the cheeks.
R15: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R16: dec x6 (6), FO and close.
Stuff firmly.
💇 Hair (Two-Part Rolled Style)
Hair Cap (Base):
With grey yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6–8: sc around (30)
FO and sew to head.
Side Rolls (Make 2):
With grey yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–10: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. Flatten and roll each piece into a spiral roll.
Sew one to each side of head so they cover the ears slightly and curve forward at the temples.
Top Section:
To blend rolls and crown, ch 20, sc back, and sew across front hairline to mimic a gathered wave.
Pins:
Insert 10–12 colored sewing pins into the top crown area, evenly spaced in an arc pattern (not in a bun).
👓 Glasses (Structured Circular Frames)
With light blue or grey yarn:
Each Lens:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
Join both lenses with ch 3 (bridge).
Optional: Insert thin wire or yarn cord around frame edges to help hold shape.
Sew in place just above eyes so they rest outward slightly for dimension.
👕 Body & Shirt
With yellow yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6–8: sc around (30)
Optional Stripe:
R9: Switch to orange or rust yarn, sc around (30)
R10: Switch back to yellow, sc around (30)
Stuff body lightly as you go.
👗 Skirt
Switch to red yarn:
R1 (work in BLO): sc around (30)
R2: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R3–10: sc around (36)
R11: crab stitch (reverse sc) for decorative hem.
FO and weave ends.
🦶 Legs & Shoes
Shoes (Make 2 – Brown):
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
R5: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9), FO.
Stuff lightly.
Legs (Make 2 – Skin Color):
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2–4: sc around (6)
FO, attach directly to shoes.
Sew both legs to bottom of skirt so the shoes extend slightly out from the hem (visible like photo).
✋ Arms (Make 2)
With skin color:
R1: MR, 5 sc
R2–3: sc around (5)
Switch to yellow:
R4–6: sc around (5)
FO, stuff lightly.
Sew arms slightly angled down and forward from shoulder level.
🧥 Cardigan
With light grey yarn:
Ch 24
R1–14: sc across (23)
R15: Ch 6 at each front edge for open panels, sc 3 rows more.
FO.
Sew cardigan to body so it drapes over shoulders and reaches skirt length. Leave arms free.
Optional: Work a row of sc around edges for finished trim.
🪵 Cane
Handle:
With brown yarn, MR, 5 sc
R2–3: sc around (5)
Bend slightly to form a hook.
FO.
Shaft:
With brown yarn, MR, 6 sc
R2–8: sc around (6)
Switch to grey for tip: R9–10 sc around.
Insert wire for stiffness and stuff lightly.
Attach handle to shaft at an angle.
Place cane in hand.
✨ Finishing Touches
- Insert sewing pins into top of the hair cap, evenly spaced like a colorful crown.
- Use pink thread or blush to color cheeks.
- Adjust glasses and cardigan neatly.
- Pose with cane gently touching the surface for support.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add a mini yarn ball or thimble accessory.
- Make matching “Grandpa Pin Cushion” with suspenders and newspaper.
- Replace colorful pins with pearl-head pins for a vintage look.
- Use metallic silver yarn for glasses to give a real frame effect.
🧷 Final Notes
This cozy little granny brings personality and practicality together. Her soft grey hair rolls, bright cardigan, and cheerful pins make her a perfect addition to any crafter’s desk. Every stitch adds warmth, charm, and a touch of nostalgia — a true handmade helper that makes sewing a joy. 💖🪡
