Bring a mischievous twist to your holiday crafting with the Amigurumi Grinch Couple—a delightfully grumpy duo that’s full of personality and festive flair! 💚🎄 With their signature scowls, fuzzy green fur, and cozy red outfits, these two are ready to steal the spotlight (and maybe a few presents) from your Christmas décor. Whether perched on a mantel or tucked into a gift basket, they’re the perfect blend of sass and seasonal charm.

This pattern is a joy for character lovers and holiday enthusiasts alike. Customize each Grinch with expressive eyebrows, playful accessories, or even tiny hearts to hint at their growing holiday spirit. Whether you’re crafting them as a couple, besties, or a comically chaotic pair, the Grinch Couple brings laughter, nostalgia, and a whole lot of handmade magic to your festive lineup. 🧶✨

💚🎅 Amigurumi Grinch Couple Crochet Pattern

Get ready to add a little mischief to your holiday décor with this adorable Grinch couple amigurumi! With their sly smiles, Santa outfits, fluffy trims, and festive hats, these two are perfect for Christmas displays or gifts.

This pattern includes instructions for both the male Grinch (red Santa coat) and the female Grinch (red dress and long hair).

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – includes embroidery, shaping, and clothing details.

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📏 Finished Size

• Each doll: approx. 30–35 cm (12–14 in) tall.

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🧶 Materials

• Worsted weight yarn:
  • Green – skin (head, arms, legs)
  • Red – coat, dress, hats, boots
  • White – trims, pom-poms, cuffs (faux fur or eyelash yarn preferred)
  • Black – embroidery (eyebrows, pupils, smiles, shoe soles)
  • Yellow – irises
  • Brown – hair (female)
• Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
• Safety eyes or embroidered bases (10–12 mm)
• Stuffing (polyfill)
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
• Optional: pipe cleaners or floral wire for poseable hats

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🧾 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
FO – fasten off

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🧵 The Pattern

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1. Head (Make 2 – same for both)

With green yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
9. (7 sc, inc) × 6 (54)
10. (8 sc, inc) × 6 (60)
11. (9 sc, inc) × 6 (66)
    12–24. sc around (66)
12. (9 sc, dec) × 6 (60)
13. (8 sc, dec) × 6 (54)
14. (7 sc, dec) × 6 (48)
15. (6 sc, dec) × 6 (42)
16. (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
17. (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30) – start stuffing firmly
18. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
19. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
20. (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
21. dec around (6)
    FO, close.

👉 Face Embroidery:

• Eyes: embroider yellow ovals with black pupils.
• Male: thick, angled black eyebrows.
• Female: long lashes with thinner brows.
• Nose: small oval embroidered in green.
• Mouth: sly smirk in black with cheek creases.

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2. Body

Male (Santa Coat):
With green yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
   7–12. sc around (36)
   👉 switch to red yarn
   13–25. sc around (36) – slim torso
7. (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
8. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24) – stuff firmly
9. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
10. (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
    FO, close.
    👉 Add white trim along bottom edge and down center front.

Female (Dress):
With green yarn:
1–12. Work same as male body to 36 sts.
👉 switch to red yarn
13. (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
14. (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
15. (7 sc, inc) × 6 (54)
16. (8 sc, inc) × 6 (60)
17. (9 sc, inc) × 6 (66)
18–22. sc around (66)
23. (sc, hdc, 3 dc in next st, hdc) repeat around for ruffled skirt hem.
FO.
👉 Add white trim at neckline, cuffs, and hem. Sew two white buttons to bodice front.

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3. Arms (Make 4, 2 per doll)

With green yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
   3–20. sc around (12)
   FO, stuff lightly.
   👉 Female: add white cuff trim at ends.
   👉 Male: plain green hands.

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4. Legs & Boots (Make 4)

With black yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
   👉 switch to red yarn
4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
   5–10. sc around (24)
5. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
   12–15. sc around (18) – boot shaft
   👉 switch to green yarn
   16–26. sc around (12) – leg length
   FO, stuff firmly.
   👉 Add white fur cuff around top of boots.

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5. Santa Hats (Make 2)

With red yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
   3–4. sc around (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
   6–7. sc around (12)
4. (3 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
   9–10. sc around (15)
   Continue increasing every 2–3 rounds until 66 sts.
   FO.
   👉 Add white fur brim (3–4 rounds fluffy yarn).
   👉 Attach large pom-pom.
   👉 Bend slightly for droopy shape.

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6. Female Hair

Cut brown yarn strands (25–30 cm each).
Attach in rows using lark’s head knots across scalp, parted in the middle.
Brush lightly for smooth flat look.

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🪡 Assembly

1. Sew heads to bodies securely.
2. Attach arms to sides.
3. Sew legs to bottom of body.
4. Dress male with red coat trim, female with dress buttons & fur edging.
5. Add boots and trim.
6. Place hats, sew lightly to secure.
7. Style female hair.
8. Final embroidery touch: eyebrows, lashes, cheek lines, and smiles.

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🌟 Finishing Touches

Your Grinch Couple Amigurumi is complete! 💚🎅💚🎄
Set them under the tree, on a mantle, or gift them as a pair. With their mischievous faces, droopy Santa hats, and festive outfits, they’ll bring plenty of holiday cheer (and a touch of Grinchy mischief).