Bring the mischievous charm of Gru to life with this Amigurumi Gru crochet pattern! 🏴☠️✨ With his pointed nose, signature scarf, and unmistakable stance, this design captures the essence of the beloved mastermind from Despicable Me in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a movie-themed décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love villain-turned-hero amigurumi, this pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters who enjoy character details, this pattern allows for customization in facial expressions, outfit textures, and even tiny accessories like embroidered gadgets or a miniature Minion companion to enhance his personality. Choose classic grays and blacks for an authentic look or experiment with bold hues for a playful twist! Whether displayed as part of a movie-inspired setup or gifted to a fellow fan, this amigurumi Gru is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this lovable villain to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦹♂️ Amigurumi Gru & Minion Crochet Pattern
Bring the iconic villain-turned-dad to life with this adorable Amigurumi Gru and his loyal Minion sidekick! Perfect for Despicable Me fans, this pattern blends simple shapes and fun character details for a delightful crocheting project.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and small part sewing.
📏 Finished Sizes
- Gru: Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall
- Minion: Approx. 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Skin tone (peach)
- Black (suit)
- White (scarf & eye whites)
- Dark grey (scarf stripes)
- Brown (eyebrows)
- Pink (ears and palms)
- Yellow (Minion)
- Blue (Minion overalls)
- Grey & black (Minion goggle + straps)
- 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
- 10–12 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Optional: Felt & fabric glue for Minion eye
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only
FLO – Front Loops Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧔 Gru Pattern
🔸 Head
Using skin tone:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 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)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, spaced 8 stitches apart.
🔸 Nose
- MR, 6 sc (6)
2–3. sc around (6)
FO, sew centered between eyes.
🔸 Eyebrows (Make 2)
With brown yarn:
Ch 8, turn, sl st across (7)
Sew above each eye arching inward.
🔸 Body
With black:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–18. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
21–22. sc around (18)
Stuff and FO.
🔸 Legs (Make 2)
With black:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12)
FO and sew to bottom of body.
🔸 Arms (Make 2)
Start with pink:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- sc around (6)
Switch to black:
3–9. sc around (6)
FO and sew to sides.
🔸 Ears (Make 2)
With skin tone:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- sc, inc, sc x4 (7)
FO and sew slightly behind head sides.
🧣 Scarf
With white:
Ch 40, turn.
Row 1: sc across. Change to grey every 3 stitches for stripe.
FO and wrap around neck with light sew at overlap.
👓 Minion Pattern
🔸 Body
With yellow:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–10. sc around (18)
Change to blue:
11–14. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Stuff and FO.
🔸 Eye
With white:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
Switch to grey: - sl st in each st (12)
FO and sew to top center.
Add black yarn circle or felt for pupil. Embroider black band around head.
🔸 Arms & Feet
Arms: MR, 4 sc for 4 rounds (make 2)
Feet: MR, 5 sc for 2 rounds (make 2)
Sew to sides and base.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Add stitched mouth and embroidered black side goggle band on Minion.
- Stitch Gru’s smirk and optionally add clear thread to tack scarf folds.
- Position Gru and Minion for display or gifting!
💬 Final Thoughts
This Amigurumi Gru and his tiny Minion companion make a fun, character-filled project for movie lovers and crochet fans alike! Whether you’re crafting for a gift, adding to a Despicable Me-themed collection, or simply love making unique characters, this duo is sure to bring smiles and a bit of villainous charm.
Happy crocheting—and don’t forget to give your Gru his signature scowl and stripey scarf twist! 💛🖤
