Bring a little grumpy charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Oscar the Grouch in Trash Can pattern! With his signature fuzzy green fur, expressive unibrow, and cozy silver can, this lovable grouch is ready to pop into your heart—trash and all. Whether you’re crafting for a Sesame Street fan, adding a nostalgic touch to your decor, or just love quirky characters, this pattern lets you stitch up a classic with attitude and personality. It’s a playful and nostalgic project that’s sure to spark smiles and maybe a few giggles. 🗑️💚🎭
Designed for fun and flair, this pattern invites you to play with textured yarns, bold facial features, and clever construction to bring Oscar to life. Add details like a lid that lifts, a scruffy eyebrow, or even a banana peel for extra storytelling magic. Whether he’s perched on a shelf, gifted to a fellow fan, or made just for the joy of it, this Amigurumi Oscar the Grouch in Trash Can is a delightful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade mischief to every stitch! 🧶💖🌟
🗑️ Amigurumi Oscar the Grouch in Trash Can – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring a burst of Muppet mischief to your crochet collection with this lovable grump, Oscar the Grouch! Complete with wild green hair, a trash can home, and some classic garbage accessories (banana peel & apple core), this amigurumi pattern is perfect for nostalgic fans or fun gifts.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, facial shaping, embroidery, and multiple part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) tall when seated in trash can with DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK weight cotton yarn:
- Light green (body, arms, face, hair)
- Black (mouth, pupils)
- Red (tongue)
- White (eyes)
- Brown (eyebrows)
- Light grey (trash can + lid)
- Yellow, white, brown, red (banana/apple accessories)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Hot glue (optional, for securing garbage accessories)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only
FLO – Front Loops Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
With light green yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and close.
🗣️ Mouth Insert
With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- sc around (24)
FO and sew onto lower half of the face inside head.
Tongue (red):
Ch 5, turn, sc 4, ch 1, turn, sc 4. FO and sew at center of mouth.
👀 Eyes (Make 2)
With white yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Switch to black: - 3 sc in center for pupil
FO and sew slightly apart on top of head.
🧶 Eyebrows (Make 2)
With brown yarn:
Ch 6, turn, hdc in 5 sts
FO and sew above each eye.
💇 Hair
Cut ~20 strands of light green yarn, each ~8–10 cm long.
Attach around top of head using latch-hook method.
Fray or twist lightly for scruffy look.
🦾 Arms (Make 2)
With light green yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
2–10. sc around (6)
Lightly stuff. FO and sew to sides of head/body area.
🧍 Neck/Base Stub
- MR, 6 sc
2–4. sc around (6)
Stuff and sew under head (anchors him inside trash can).
🗑️ Trash Can
With light grey yarn:
Base:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Sides:
7. BLO sc around (36)
8–26. sc around (36)
FO and weave in end. Insert Oscar and secure with stitches or hot glue at neck base.
🛑 Lid
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- sc around (42)
Handle:
Ch 6, sl st into same st, FO. Sew on top.
🍌 Banana Peel
Banana (white):
- MR, 6 sc
2–5. sc around (6)
Switch to yellow:
6–10. sc around
FO
Peel flaps (make 3):
Ch 7, turn, sl st x6
Sew to banana base.
🍎 Apple Core
- With red: MR, 6 sc
- sc x6, switch to white
3–6. sc x6
Switch to red: - (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
FO, stuff, embroider 2 seeds in black.
🧷 Finishing Touches
- Sew Oscar’s head into the trash can center, secure neck
- Arrange hair strands for playful effect
- Embroider or stitch black nose dot if desired
- Secure banana and apple core at his side or glue in place
💡 Bonus Ideas
- Add a wire frame for posable arms
- Crochet a sign: “Go away!” and attach to the can
- Use sparkly yarn for a metal bin effect
- Add small bottle cap or candy wrappers (faux garbage)
This grumpy green guy is a delightful project that combines nostalgia, humor, and plenty of crochet fun! 🧶
