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Amigurumi Grinch – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A crocheted green character with a mischievous grin sits on a wooden table next to a small crocheted Christmas tree and a basket of colorful yarn decorations.
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Bring a touch of holiday mischief to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Grinch pattern! Inspired by the beloved green grouch from Dr. Seuss’ classic tale, this whimsical design captures his signature fur, sly grin, and mischievous personality in every stitch. With carefully crafted details that bring his iconic look to life, this crochet Grinch is perfect for adding a playful and festive touch to your handmade projects. Whether you’re crafting for Christmas lovers, creating a fun seasonal display, or simply enjoy making character-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a miniature Grinch bursting with charm! 🎄✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of green, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature Santa hat or sack of presents for extra flair. Craft a classic Grinch with his signature holiday look, create a whimsical version with bold hues, or even stitch up a full set of Christmas-inspired amigurumi for a festive display! Whether gifted as a quirky keepsake, displayed as a cheerful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Grinch is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade holiday magic to every stitch! 🧶💖

A crocheted green character with a mischievous grin sits on a wooden table next to a small crocheted Christmas tree and a basket of colorful yarn decorations.

🎄 Amigurumi Grinch & Christmas Scene Crochet Pattern

Bring Whoville to your home with this festive amigurumi Grinch, complete with fuzzy green fingers, a mischievous smirk, and a full holiday scene: a Christmas tree with ornaments, a sack of candy canes and gifts!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, assembly, embroidery, and fluff techniques.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn:
    • Color A: Light Green (body)
    • Color B: White fluffy yarn (cuffs)
    • Color C: Brown, Red, White, Yellow (accessories)
    • Color D: Black, White, Green embroidery thread (face)
  • Crochet Hook: 3.0 mm
  • Tapestry needle
  • Polyfill stuffing
  • Slicker brush (for fluffing yarn)
  • Stitch markers
  • Safety eyes (optional, 10 mm)

🥚 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🧙 Head

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36) 7–13. sc (36) Insert safety eyes or embroider whites + irises + pupils between rounds 9–10
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) Stuff firmly
  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  11. dec x6 (6), FO

😏 Face Embroidery

  • Eyes: Embroider white sclera, green iris, black pupils with sparkle
  • Eyebrows: Use green or black thread to embroider arched lines above eyes. Optionally brush out green yarn for fluff.
  • Nose: Horizontal oval between eyes
  • Mouth: Long curved black smile; vertical stitch lines for grinchy expression

💇 Hair Tuft

  1. Ch 10, sc back across (9)
  2. FO, form loop
  3. Cut 6–8 strands of yarn (3–4″) and latch-hook at top
  4. Sew to top of head, fluff and curl strands

🧔 Body

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36) 7–14. sc (36)
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  10. sc (18), FO Stuff and attach to head

🤻 Arms with Fingers (Make 2)

Fingers (Make 4 per hand):

  1. MR, 4 sc 2–7. sc (4), FO first 3, don’t FO the 4th

Join Fingers:

  1. sc around 4th finger (4),
  2. sc around 3rd (4),
  3. sc around 2nd (4),
  4. sc around 1st (4) → (16 sts) 5–6. sc around (16) 7–14. sc (16), lightly stuff
  5. (2 sc, dec) x4 (12) Attach to body at shoulders

Add Cuffs: With white fluffy yarn:

  1. sc around wrist
  2. Work 2–3 rounds, FO and fluff

🤾 Legs & Feet (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18) 4–7. sc (18)
  4. (2 sc, dec) x4, sc (14) 9–20. sc (14), stuff Attach to lower body

Add Ankles Cuffs: Same as wrist cuffs

🌲 Christmas Tree

  1. MR, 6 sc (green)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24) 5–7. sc (24)
  5. dec x6 evenly (18) 9–11. sc (18)
  6. dec x6 evenly (12) 13–14. sc (12), FO Stuff and shape into cone

Star: ch 5, sl st, repeat into ring Ornaments: MR, 6 sc in various colors Garland: ch 70 with white yarn, stitch onto tree

🏰 Gift Sack

  1. MR, 6 sc (beige)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24) 5–8. sc (24)
  5. BLO sc (24) 10–12. sc (24), FO Stuff with candy canes and gifts

🍬 Candy Canes

Ch 18 with red/white held together, sc back across (17) Twist into hook shape and secure in sack

🎁 Mini Gifts

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12) 3–5. sc (12) FO and embroider bows

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Fluff fuzzy cuffs and eyebrows with pet brush
  • Position arms and legs for sitting pose
  • Use embroidery or surface stitching to define toes and fingers
  • Style hair upward or curly

This grumpy green amigurumi is packed with personality and festive flair. Whether you’re decorating your holiday shelf or gifting a mischievous friend, he’ll surely steal the spotlight—but not Christmas! 😈🎄


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