The Ultimate Grinch Amigurumi: Free Holiday Crochet Pattern Guide
Designer: Alena Zelendinova
VK: Creative Life
Let’s turn a ball of yarn into something irresistibly cute today…
Add a touch of whimsical mischief to your holiday decor with this How to Crochet a Grinch Figure: Free Detailed Pattern for Christmas, the ultimate project for fans of classic festive tales. Inspired by the legendary green character who rediscovered the spirit of giving, this design by Alena Zelendinova was created to be a cheeky centerpiece for your mantel or a standout addition to a holiday display. These DIY Crochet Gift Ideas offer a playful alternative to traditional ornaments, serving as Easy Crochet Projects that bring a smile to any face. At the end of this guide, you will find a curated selection of more amigurumi Grinch ideas to help you customize your festive collection. A huge thank you to Alena Zelendinova for this clever and detailed holiday contribution! If you have been searching for a fun way to learn how to crochet amigurumi characters that are full of personality, this guide is your perfect festive starting point.
This step by step tutorial is specifically designed to be beginner friendly, making it an accessible beginner amigurumi Grinch pattern for crafters who want to experiment with character expression. One of the best parts about this design is that it is incredibly quick to make, allowing you to whip up a whole family of Grinches in just one weekend. This project fits perfectly among modern Low Sew Amigurumi Patterns, focusing on shaping and facial details rather than exhausting assembly. Whether you are a newcomer to the craft or an experienced hooker looking for a fast seasonal project, you will find the flow of this pattern highly rewarding and efficient.
To bring this green grouch to life, you will need approximately 18g of green yarn (160–170m per 50g), Alize Cotton Gold for the clothing, and a touch of fluffy yarn like Nako Lily for the iconic snowy trim. The technical process utilizes a 2 mm crochet hook, 12 mm safety eyes with highlights, and 15 mm felt circles to capture that signature wide-eyed gaze. Make sure to have your fiberfill, a festive pom-pom for the hat, and dark green thread for the embroidered facial details ready. This combination of materials ensures a high-quality, boutique-style result that looks professionally made and lasts for many seasons to come.
While the designer recommends using a cotton-blend yarn for a crisp and stable finish, this character also works beautifully as a soft, chunky friend if you substitute for a bulky Velvet Yarn; just keep in mind that opting for plush fibers will result in a much larger final figure! Mastering how to crochet amigurumi holiday icons like this is a fantastic way to sharpen your precision while crafting a handmade treasure that can be used as a gift or a festive keepsake. Simply gather your tools and follow the instructions to create your very own lovable Christmas grump. Happy crocheting!
Materials
• Yarn (any brand, 50 g / 160–170 m) – green (for Grinch body) – 18 g
• Dark green thread for facial details
• Alize Cotton Gold No. 56 – 10 g
• Fluffy yarn for edging (Softy, Nako Lily) – 2–3 g
• Pom-pom
• 2 mm crochet hook
• Needles
• Fiberfill
• Scissors
• Safety eyes 12 mm with highlights (or plain black)
• Felt circles 15 mm
Abbreviations
MR – Magic Ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
hdc + sl st – half double crochet and slip stitch in the same stitch
(…) x n – repeat the instructions in parentheses n times
STUNNING CHRISTMAS GRINCH AMIGURUMI: FREE STEP-BY-STEP PROJECT
Head
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7–R8: sc around (36)
R9: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R10–R11: sc around (42)
R12: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R13: 20 sc, ch 1, skip 1 st, 5 sc, ch 1, skip 1 st, 21 sc (48)
R14: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
R15: sc around (54)
R16: (3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc) x 6 (66)
R17–R18: sc around (66)
Insert eyes into felt circles and place them between the stitches created in R13.
R19: (9 sc, dec) x 6 (60)
R20: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)
R21: (2 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
R22: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R23: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R24: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R25: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3–R4: sc around (9)
Change to sweater color.
R5: sc around (9)
R6: sc in BLO around (9)
R7–R13: sc around (9)
Stuff only the part made in body color.
Fold in half and close with 4 sc through both sides.
Using white fluffy yarn, crochet an edging by working sc in each stitch of R6.
Legs (Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 sc (6)
R3: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R4: 9 sc (9)
R5: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R6: 12 sc (12)
R7: 12 sc (12)
Fasten off and cut the yarn on the first leg.
Do not cut the yarn on the second leg; continue crocheting the body.
Body
Connect the legs with 1 ch.
R1: 12 sc along the first leg, inc (3 sc in the same stitch), 12 sc along the second leg, inc (3 sc in the same stitch) (30)
R2: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R3–R5: sc around (36)
R6: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Change body color to sweater color.
R7: 42 sc (42)
R8: 42 sc in BLO (42)
R9–R10: sc around (42)
R11: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R12: 36 sc (36)
R13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R14: 30 sc (30)
R15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Adjust stitches if needed so the stitch marker is centered at the back.
R16: 4 sc, join arm with 4 sc, 8 sc, join arm with 4 sc, 4 sc (24)
R17: 24 sc (24)
R18: (2 sc, dec) x 6 in BLO (18)
R19: 18 sc (18)
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Using white fluffy yarn, crochet an edging by working sc in each stitch of R8 and R18.
Hat
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2–R4: sc around (6)
R5: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R6–R8: sc around (9)
R9: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R10–R12: sc around (12)
R13: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R14–R16: sc around (15)
R17: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
R18–R19: sc around (18)
R20: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
R21: 21 sc (21)
R22: (6 sc, inc) x 3 (24)
R23: (7 sc, inc) x 3 (27)
R24: (8 sc, inc) x 3 (30)
R25: 30 sc (30)
R26: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R27: 36 sc (36)
R28: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R29: 42 sc (42)
R30: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R31–R32: sc around (48)
R33: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
R34–R35: sc around (54)
Using white fluffy yarn, crochet an edging in the front loops of R35, working sc in each stitch.
Finishing
Embroider the nose, eyebrows, and smile using dark green yarn.
Embroider the eyelashes using black yarn.
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