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
Get ready to add a dose of holiday mischief to your handmade décor with this adorable Grinch dressed in his festive Santa suit. With his expressive embroidered face, cozy red coat, fluffy trims, oversized hat, and bright Christmas colors, he makes a charming and whimsical character for the season. This pattern features clearly shaped limbs, a tall body, a playful slouchy Santa hat, and all the little details that bring this mischievous holiday guest to life.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate — includes shaping, color changes, plush trim work, and facial embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 32–34 cm tall using chenille yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Chenille yarn amounts (100 g = approx. 120–150 m depending on brand):
• Green chenille — 120–140 g (head, arms, legs)
• Red chenille — 150–180 g (coat, hat, shoes)
• White chenille — 100–120 g (collar, cuffs, hat brim, buttons, shoe cuffs)
• Dark green cotton or acrylic — 2–3 g (eyelids/eyebrows)
• Black cotton or acrylic — 2–3 g (face embroidery)
• Safety eyes 10–12 mm
• Polyester stuffing
• 3.0 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Optional: white felt behind eyes
• Optional: thin wire inside hat for controlled drape
Chenille note: yardage varies; it’s safer to have at least one full skein of each main color.
🔤 Abbreviations
MR – Magic ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten off
All parts are worked in continuous rounds unless noted.
🟢 Head (Green – Round & Large)
R1: MR, 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: (6 sc, inc) ×6 = 48
R9: (7 sc, inc) ×6 = 54
R10: (8 sc, inc) ×6 = 60
R11–23: 60 sc (13 rounds)
This produces a perfectly round, full-sized Grinch head.
Place safety eyes between rounds 14–15, spaced 7–8 sts apart.
Add small white felt ovals underneath if you want extra contrast.
Stuff head firmly.
R24: (8 sc, dec) ×6 = 54
R25: (7 sc, dec) ×6 = 48
R26: (6 sc, dec) ×6 = 42
R27: (5 sc, dec) ×6 = 36
R28: (4 sc, dec) ×6 = 30
R29: (3 sc, dec) ×6 = 24
Stuff fully.
R30: (2 sc, dec) ×6 = 18
R31: (sc, dec) ×6 = 12
R32: dec ×6 = 6
FO, close, weave in.
The head contour naturally matches the photographed plush.
⚪ Collar (White – Short, Flat, 3–4 Rows Only)
The photo shows a short cap-style collar, not a tall tube.
Ch 36, join to ring.
R1: 36 sc
R2: 36 sc
R3: 36 sc
R4 (optional for flare): sc loosely around
FO, slide over neck, and sew down so it lies flat against the coat.
🔴 Torso / Coat (Red – Slight A-shape)
Attach red yarn under the collar.
R1–6: 42 sc
R7: (6 sc, inc) ×6 = 48
R8–15: 48 sc
Coat Bottom Trim (White – Exactly 3 Rounds, as in photo)
Switch to white:
R16–18: 48 sc
FO, stuff torso lightly (not overly firm).
The shape should be slightly flared at the bottom exactly like the photo.
🟢 Arms (Green → White → Red)
Hands (Green)
R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 = 12
R3–5: 12 sc
R6: (2 sc, dec) ×3 = 9
Stuff lightly.
Cuffs (White – Only 4 Rounds)
R7–10: 9 sc
Sleeves (Red)
R11–22: 9 sc
Flatten and FO.
Attach arms just under the collar, positioned slightly forward.
🟢 Legs (Green – Long & Slim)
R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 = 12
R3–40: 12 sc
Stuff lightly. FO.
🔴 Shoes (Red)
R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 = 12
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 = 18
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 = 24
R5–6: 24 sc
R7: (2 sc, dec) ×6 = 18
R8: (sc, dec) ×6 = 12
R9: 12 sc
Stuff firmly in the toe.
Shoe Cuffs (White – 4 Rounds)
R10–13: 12 sc
FO.
Sew legs into shoes so the figure stands evenly.
⚪ Coat Buttons (White ×3)
Make 3 identical discs:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: 6 sc
Sew vertically on the chest.
🎅 Santa Hat (Red → White)
The hat in the photo is long, softly draped, with a wide white brim of exactly 4 rounds, not tall.
Hat Body (Red)
R1: MR, 6
R2: (inc, sc) ×3 = 9
R3–4: 9 sc
R5: (2 sc, inc) ×3 = 12
R6–7: 12 sc
R8: (3 sc, inc) ×3 = 15
R9–11: 15 sc
R12: (4 sc, inc) ×3 = 18
R13–15: 18 sc
R16: (5 sc, inc) ×3 = 21
R17–19: 21 sc
R20: (6 sc, inc) ×3 = 24
R21–24: 24 sc
R25: (7 sc, inc) ×3 = 27
R26–28: 27 sc
R29: (8 sc, inc) ×3 = 30
R30–34: 30 sc
FO red.
The tip should bend naturally. Add wire if desired.
White Hat Brim (Exactly 4 rounds)
Attach white:
R35–38: 30 sc
FO.
Attach hat slightly tilted to the right.
⚪ Pom-Pom
R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 = 12
R3: 12 sc
R4: (sc, dec) ×4 = 8
Stuff
R5: dec ×4 = 4
FO, sew to hat tip.
👀 Eye Whites (Large, Oval, Matches Photo)
Make 2:
R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 = 12
R3: (3 sc, inc) ×3 = 15
Flatten slightly.
Push safety eyes through center and attach to head.
🎨 Facial Embroidery (Essential for Photo Accuracy)
Using dark green:
• Crochet-looking eyelids shaped like thick curved strokes
• Eyebrows angled down at center and raised at outer ends
Using black:
• Outline eyes subtly
• Add two short lash lines
• Embroider small oval nose
• Embroider wide curved grin with center dip and upward right corner
• Add cheek wrinkle lines
Add tiny white highlight dots in pupils.
This embroidery completes the Grinch personality.
🧵 Final Assembly
• Sew collar flat and even
• Attach head to torso securely
• Place arms high and angled slightly forward
• Attach legs beneath torso
• Add shoes and cuffs
• Stitch coat buttons
• Position hat low on forehead and tilt to right
• Add pom-pom
• Complete embroidery last for crisp detailing
🎄 Your Finished Grinch
A perfectly recognizable, soft, festive Grinch with the exact proportions, textures, trims, facial style, and overall character shown in the photo. Mischievous, charming, and ready for Christmas mischief!
