Bring a dash of holiday mischief to your crochet collection with the Amigurumi Grinch in Santa Outfit, a delightfully grumpy yet lovable character that’s ready to sneak into your seasonal décor! 💚🎅 With his fuzzy green fur, sly smile, and classic red suit trimmed in white, this handmade Grinch captures all the charm of the iconic holiday troublemaker. Whether perched on a mantel, tucked into a gift basket, or peeking out from under the tree, he’s sure to spark smiles and a few nostalgic chuckles.
This pattern is perfect for fans of whimsical characters and festive flair. You can customize his expression, add a tiny sack of stolen presents, or even stitch up a mini Max to keep him company. Whether you’re crafting for a holiday display or gifting a grin to a fellow Dr. Seuss fan, the Grinch in Santa Outfit is a playful way to celebrate the season—one mischievous stitch at a time! 🧶🎄
Amigurumi Grinch in Santa Outfit Crochet Pattern
Bring a little mischief into your holiday season with this adorable Amigurumi Grinch in his Santa outfit! With his mischievous grin, bright green face, and classic red-and-white Santa suit, this project will surely become a festive favorite. Follow along for a detailed, photo-accurate crochet pattern to make your own Grinch doll.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and embroidery for facial details.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall when made with worsted yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn:
- Green (skin)
- Red (hat, coat, boots)
- White (fur trim, cuffs, pom-pom, collar, buttons)
- Black (embroidery for face details)
- Crochet Hook: 3.0 mm
- Safety Eyes: 12 mm black, with white felt behind for whites of the eyes
- Black embroidery thread or fine yarn for mouth + outlines
- Polyester Stuffing
- Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors
📝 Abbreviations (US terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- BLO – back loop only
🧩 Pattern Instructions
Head (Green)
- MR 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9–18. sc around (48) - (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 12–13, spaced 9 stitches apart. Add white felt behind eyes.
Stuff firmly. - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), fasten off and close.
Body (Red Coat)
With red yarn:
- MR 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–15. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
18–20. sc around (24)
Switch to white: - BLO sc around (24) → this makes the coat trim
Fasten off, stuff, and sew to head.
Arms (Make 2)
With green:
- MR 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9)
Switch to red:
6–10. sc around (9)
Switch to white: - sc around (9)
Fasten off, stuff lightly, sew to body.
Legs (Make 2)
With green:
- MR 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Switch to red:
6–10. sc around (12)
Switch to white: - sc around (12) (fur trim for boots)
Fasten off, stuff, sew to bottom of body.
Santa Hat
With red:
- MR 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
- (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
Continue increasing evenly until you reach 54 stitches (wide enough for head).
Work even in red until tall enough, then switch to white:
- 3 rows of sc in white for fur brim.
Pom-pom: make in white, sew to tip.
Collar & Buttons
- Collar: In white, ch 30, sc along row, sew around neck.
- Buttons: MR 6 sc, close → make 3, sew to body.
Facial Embroidery (Key for Photo-Accuracy)
- Eyebrows: With green yarn, embroider thick angled eyebrows above the eyes.
- Eyes: Outline the safety eyes with black yarn for bold definition.
- Mouth: With black thread, embroider a wide grin with extended cheek lines. Add small upward curls for mischief.
- Nose: Small black oval embroidered between eyes.
Assembly
- Attach arms and legs securely.
- Sew hat onto head, tilt slightly to one side.
- Add collar and buttons.
- Embroider all facial details as above.
🎁 Finishing Touches
Your mischievous Grinch is complete! Place him next to your Christmas tree, or gift him to someone who loves a bit of holiday cheer with a twist. This pattern captures every detail – from his expressive eyebrows to his fluffy Santa trim – for a photo-accurate, lovable Grinch.
✨ Tip: Use felt backing for the eyes to give that wide, dramatic Grinch look. Stuff the hat lightly so it stays floppy but structured.
