Bring a mischievous touch of holiday fun to your crochet collection with the Amigurumi Grinch Doll, a project full of personality and detail! 💚🎄🧶 With his elongated head, angled eyebrows, embroidered irises, and tufted hair strands, this little Grinch captures the classic look we all know and love. Slim limbs, a long red scarf, and a soft red Santa sack tied with gold cord complete his festive ensemble, making him the perfect handmade companion for the season.
Whether displayed as part of your Christmas décor, gifted to a fan of the story, or simply enjoyed as a whimsical keepsake, this doll is sure to bring smiles and a dash of playful mischief. Quick to make yet beautifully polished, the Amigurumi Grinch Doll is a joyful way to crochet character, celebration, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🎅
🎄 Amigurumi Grinch Doll Crochet Pattern
Bring this iconic grumpy holiday visitor to life with yarn! This Grinch amigurumi features every detail shown in the photo: elongated head, angled eyebrows, embroidered irises, tufted hair strands, slim limbs, long red scarf, and a soft red Santa sack tied with gold cord.
He’s expressive, festive, and perfectly sized as a Christmas shelf sitter or gift. 💚✨
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
Suitable for crocheters comfortable with shaping, embroidery, and assembling multiple parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 30–32 cm (12–12.5 in) tall
(using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook)
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK weight):
- Light green – head, body, arms, legs, hair tuft
- Dark green – eyebrows, nose outline
- White – eye whites
- Orange/yellow – iris
- Black – pupils, eye outline, mouth
- Red – scarf and Santa sack
- Gold – cord for sack tie
Tools & Supplies:
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Invisible decrease (sc2tog)
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip stitch
- st – Stitch
- BLO – Back loop only
- FO – Fasten off
🧠 Head (Light Green)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–R9: sc around (36)
R10: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R11–R18: sc around (42)
R19: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R20: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R21: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R22: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Insert stuffing firmly, shaping into a tall oval.
R23: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R24: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
👁 Eye Whites (Make 2 – White)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
FO, leaving a long tail.
Sew slightly angled on the face, positioned low and tilted inward.
🟡 Iris (Orange/Yellow – Embroidery)
Using satin stitch, fill the lower two-thirds of each eye white. Shape into a soft almond curve, angled slightly upward.
⚫ Eye Outline & Pupils (Black)
- Outline each eye white with a thin backstitch.
- Add a small pupil using a French knot or tiny satin stitch, placed closer to the nose side.
💚 Eyebrows (Dark Green)
Embroider thick, arched eyebrows above the eyes. Start lower on the outer edge and rise toward the center for a mischievous expression.
💚 Nose (Light Green)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–R4: sc around (9)
Stuff very lightly and sew centered between the eyes.
😏 Mouth (Black Embroidery)
Embroider a long curved smile, with the lowest point centered. Curve the ends upward slightly.
🎋 Hair Tuft (Light Green)
Cut 8–10 strands, each 9–11 cm long. Attach to the crown using a lark’s head knot. Separate plies for a wispy, uneven finish.
🟢 Body (Light Green)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8–R14: sc around (42)
R15: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R16–R17: sc around (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R19–R20: sc around (30)
R21: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R22–R25: sc around (24)
R26: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R27: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff generously at the belly, lighter near the neck.
R28: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
Sew head slightly tilted forward.
💚 Arms, Hands & Fingers
The Grinch’s hands are crocheted directly, with four long, thin fingers, not sewn separately.
Arm & Hand (Make 2 – Light Green)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–R14: sc around (9)
Do not stuff the hand area.
Add a small amount of stuffing only in the upper arm.
Fingers (Worked at the End of the Arm)
You will now create 4 fingers directly from the arm opening.
Lay the arm flat and identify 4 evenly spaced points around the opening.
Each finger is worked as follows:
- Attach yarn at marked point
- ch 4
- Starting in second chain from hook: sc 3
- sl st into the next arm stitch
- FO
Repeat for all 4 fingers, spacing them evenly.
Gently shape fingers by rolling them between your fingers.
Do not stuff.
Arm Assembly
Right hand should align to hold the Santa sack
Arms hang straight down, not bent
Sew arms flat against the sides of the body
Position slightly forward so hands sit naturally at thigh level
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–R14: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly at the top only.
🌀 Feet (Make 2)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R6: sc around (18)
R7: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff lightly.
R8: sc around (12)
FO.
Attach legs centered on top of feet so they sit flat.
🧣 Scarf (Red)
Ch approximately 120 (adjust length as desired).
Work rows of sc in BLO, 4–5 stitches wide.
FO.
Wrap once around the neck, leaving long ends hanging.
🎁 Santa Sack (Red)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–R13: sc around (24)
R14: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R15–R16: sc around (18)
Stuff lightly.
R17: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
FO.
Thread gold cord through top stitches and tie.
Sew sack securely into the right hand, letting fingers curve naturally around it.
🧵 Final Assembly
- Sew head slightly tilted forward
- Place legs close together for a narrow stance
- Ensure feet sit flat
- Secure arms straight down
- Wrap scarf once
- Shape fingers gently after assembly
✨ Final Touch
Your Grinch doll is complete — expressive, festive, and full of character. Whether displayed by the tree, on a shelf, or gifted to a holiday lover, he’s sure to bring a playful dose of seasonal mischief to any space. Happy crocheting and happy holidays! 🎄💚
