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Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting a charming Baby Grinch amigurumi, sized about 15 inches tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.25mm hook. It contains full round-by-round instructions for the head, body, arms, legs, nose, hair, and finishing touches. Photos and assembly notes are included to help you place the eyes, nose, and facial embroidery. The finished toy is perfect for holiday decor or a handmade gift.

Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes detailed materials, abbreviations, and helpful tips to ensure success. Intermediate stitchers will enjoy the shaping and assembly steps to create a polished cuddly Grinch.

Why You'll Love This Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a classic character to life in a small, huggable form that is perfect for holiday gifts and decor. I enjoyed designing the face so it has a lot of personality while still being friendly to crochet. The tufted hair and little nose details are small touches that make the finished piece feel special and handmade. I also love that the pattern includes thorough assembly photos and tips — they were important when I made my own sample and I know they will help you too.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern to make different characters — try switching the green to a pastel and you have a cute spring critter.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to make tiny keychain versions or large cuddly versions; just remember to adjust eye and nose sizes accordingly.

I like to embroider different expressions by changing eyebrow placement and mouth curves to create happy, grumpy, or surprised grinch faces.

Try adding felt clothes or tiny crocheted scarves for seasonal outfits; you can make a whole family of mini Grinches with different accessories.

For a textured look, use boucle or chenille yarn for the body, but use standard worsted for facial details so features stay crisp.

I sometimes add a small jingle bell inside the body or a ribbon loop to turn it into an ornament that hangs on the tree.

If you want posable limbs, insert thin craft wire inside the arms and legs before finishing to allow slight posing.

Embellish with painted or crocheted noses — painting safety parts gives a different finish and I often seal the paint with nail polish sealer for durability.

I recommend trying different eye sizes to change the personality: larger eyes look cuter and more playful, smaller eyes give a vintage feel.

Don't be afraid to mix fibers: cotton for summer-themed characters, acrylic for durability, and wool blends for a plush look; each choice affects the drape and final shape.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too early or in the wrong round can misalign features; always mark and count carefully, place eyes between the specified rounds, and adjust placement by counting holes before securing. ✗ Stuffing too loosely results in a floppy shape while overstuffing can distort the head and body; stuff gradually during shaping and check form often to maintain smooth curves and proportions. ✗ Missing increases or decreases will change stitch counts and shape; count your stitches at the end of each round and use a stitch marker to track the beginning of rounds. ✗ Skipping the step to remove stuffing when adding eye backs can cause the washers not to fit; remove some stuffing, place the washers then re-stuff to secure eyes properly. ✗ Crocheting with inconsistent tension causes uneven rounds and mismatch when sewing parts; maintain steady tension and practice on a swatch if your stitches vary widely.

Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own adorable Baby Grinch amigurumi with this friendly intermediate crochet pattern. You will create a cuddly 15-inch Grinch complete with expressive eyes, a tiny nose, tufted hair, and mitten-like hands — perfect for holiday displays or gifts. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, assembly photos, and helpful tips so you can follow along with confidence. Grab your worsted weight yarn and hook and enjoy a fun, creative project!

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted Weight yarn (#4), approximately 100g of main color (Color A: Green for Baby Grinch)
  • 02
    Accent colors: 50-75g of accent colors for details and accessories
  • 03
    Optional paint for nose: water-based green acrylic paint for safety eye/nose painting
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    Black embroidery thread for facial details
  • 05
    Red felt for heart accessory (small piece)
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    For Baby Max example: Worsted weight yarn (#4) Color A: Brown, Color B: Dark Brown, Color C: Yellow, Color D: Red, approximately 100g main color and 50-75g accents

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.25mm (D)
  • 02
    24 mm safety eyes (2 pieces) for Baby Grinch
  • 03
    21 mm safety eye (1 piece) for nose (optional painted or crocheted nose)
  • 04
    18 mm safety eyes (for Baby Max example)
  • 05
    26 mm safety nose (for Baby Max example)
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    Scissors
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    Sewing needle for yarn and embroidery
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    Yarn needle for sewing pieces together
  • 09
    Stitch markers
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    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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    Black embroidery thread
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    Green acrylic paint and water-based sealer (optional) and nail polish sealer
  • 13
    Wire pet brush for brushing out hair (optional)
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    Craft wire (optional for posability)
  • 15
    Jingle bells (optional for Baby Max)
  • 16
    Pins for assembly

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— Nose :

Before you get started :

Take your 21 mm safety eye. Get some water based green acrylic paint. This is all optional. You can also crochet a version. Sand your eye a little if you want. Paint the eye green. Then seal it with nail polish sealer.

— Crochet Nose :

1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

2 :

Increase in each st around= 12

3 :

sc in each st around

4 :

Dec x 6= 6

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing. You will need to stuff the nose.

— Head/Body :

Head/Body 1 :

Crocheted from top of head to bottom With Color A: 1. Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around= 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6= 18

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6= 24

Round 5 :

sc in each st around

Round 6 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6= 30

Round 7 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6= 36

Round 8 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6= 42

Round 9 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6= 48

Info :

Place a stitch marker on the 1st increase and last increase of round 18

Rounds 10-16 :

sc in each st around

Round 17 :

(inc, 7 sc) x 6= 54

Round 18 :

inc x 3, 32 sc, inc x 3, 16 sc= 60

Round 19 :

(inc, 9 sc) x 6= 66

Rounds 20-21 :

sc in each st around

Round 22 :

(dec, 9 sc) x 6= 60

Round 23 :

sc in each st around

Round 24 :

(dec, 8 sc) x 6= 54

Info :

Stuff the head as you work

Round 25 :

(dec, 7 sc) x 6= 48

Round 26 :

sc in each st around

Round 27 :

(dec, 6 sc) x 6= 42

Round 28 :

sc in each st around

Round 29 :

dec x 3, 21, dec x 3, 9 sc= 36

Info :

TIP! You may have to adjust the eye placement depending on yarn and hook size you use. Place your eyes between rounds 16 and 17. Place the 1st eye before the 1st increase. Where you placed your first stitch marker, one hole before that stitch marker. Count 11 holes after that eye and Place the 2nd after the last increase. Stuff the head well. Cut a long piece of yarn and remove the eyes. Place the needle in the hole where the first eye was and thread the needle into a hole next to the eye hole. Go back and forth between each eye hole repeating the process from the first eye. Pull slightly on the yarn after going through each hole. Do this about 3 times on each side until you reach the look you want. Follow the pictures for help. There is also a youtube video I have for extra help on this process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XoBnTY6k70&t=55s Place the backs of the eyes. You may need to remove some of the stuffing the place the backs of the eyes on. Follow pictures on page 5 for help.

Round 30 :

(dec, 4 sc) x 6= 30

Round 31 :

(dec, 3 sc) x 6= 24

Rounds 32-34 :

sc in each st around

— Head/Body Continued :

Round 34 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6= 30

Round 36 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6= 36

Rounds 37-39 :

sc in each st around

Round 40 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6= 42

Rounds 41-42 :

sc in each st around

Round 43 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6= 48

Rounds 44-45 :

sc in each st around

Round 46 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6= 54

Round 47 :

sc in each st around

Round 48 :

(inc, sc) x 2, 42 sc, (inc, sc) x 4= 60

Rounds 49-56 :

sc in each st around

Round 57 :

(dec, 8 sc) x 6= 54

Round 58 :

sc in each st around

Round 59 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6= 48

Round 60 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6= 42

Round 61 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6= 36

Round 62 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6= 30

Round 63 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6= 24

Round 64 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6= 18

Round 65 :

(sc, dec) x 6= 12

Round 66 :

dec x 6= 6

Info :

F/O and sew the hole closed

— Legs(Make 2) :

Legs 1 :

With Color A: 1. Make 4 sc into a magic ring= 4

Round 2 :

inc, sc, dec= 4

Round 3 :

inc x 2, 2 sc= 6

Round 4 :

inc x 2, 4 sc= 8

Round 5 :

inc x 2, 6 sc= 10

Round 6 :

inc x 2, 8 sc= 12

Round 7 :

sc in each st around

Round 8 :

(sc, inc) x 6= 18

Round 9 :

sc in each st around and work an additional 6 sc. (This is to move the starting point for future rounds)

Round 10 :

Ch 1, turn, work 16 sc across

Round 11 :

ch 1, turn, sc across

Round 12 :

ch 1, turn, 6 sc, dec x 2, 6 sc= 14

Round 13 :

ch 1, turn, dec, 3 sc, 4 hdc, 3 sc, dec= 12

Round 14 :

ch 1, turn, dec, 3 sc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, dec= 10

Round 15 :

ch 1, turn, dec, 6 sc, dec= 8

— Legs Continued :

Round 16 :

ch 1, turn, dec, 4 sc, dec= 6

Round 17 :

ch 1, turn, work 6 sc across the top, work 6 sc up the side of the foot, work 3 sc across the front, work 6 sc down the side of the foot= 21

Round 18 :

sc in each st around

Round 19 :

(5 sc, dec) x 3= 18

Round 20 :

(4 sc, dec) x 3= 15

Info :

Start stuffing the feet and legs

Rounds 21-24 :

sc in each st around

Round 25 :

Dec, 13 sc= 14

Rounds 26-28 :

sc in each st around

Round 29 :

Dec, 12 sc= 13

Info :

Stop stuffing the leg

Rounds 30-31 :

sc in each st around

Round 32 :

Dec, 11 sc= 12

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Arms(Make 2) :

Fingers(Make 3) 1 :

Make 4 sc into a magic ring= 4

Fingers 2 :

sc in each st around

Fingers 3 :

(inc, sc) x 2= 6

Fingers 4-6 :

sc in each st around. Do not stuff the fingers

Round 7 :

(inc, 2 sc) x 2= 8

Rounds 8-9 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Do not F/O the 3rd finger! You are going to join the fingers together now.

Joining Fingers :

Work a sc on the 2nd finger to join them, work 3 more sc across the 2nd finger, work a sc on the 1st finger to join them, work 7 more sc on the 1st finger, work 4 sc on the back of the 2nd finger, work 8 sc around the 3rd finger= 24

Info :

The above completes the joined fingers forming the hand base

— Arms Continued :

Round 2 :

(6 sc, dec) x 3= 21

Round 3 :

(5 sc, dec) x 3= 18

Rounds 4-5 :

sc in each st around

Round 6 :

(4 sc, dec) x 3= 15

Round 7 :

(3 sc, dec) x 3= 12

Rounds 8-12 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Start stuffing the hand

Round 13 :

Dec, 10 sc= 11

Rounds 14-17 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Stop stuffing the arms

Round 18 :

Dec, 9 sc= 10

Rounds 19-22 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Work 2 sc, Fold the arm in half and sc the opening closed. (You may need to work less or more stitches to close the opening depending on your tension)

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Assembly :

Head and Body :

1. Thread your needle with a long strand of white yarn. Insert the needle into a spot on the head near the eye. Bring the needle to a lower corner of the eye. Wrap the needle around the eye and insert the needle into a hole on a top corner of the eye. Pull slightly. Not too tightly or you will lose the yarn for the eye highlight. 2. Optional: Take a wire pet brush and brush the yarn lightly on the grinch. I did not brush too much, just enough to give him a slight brushed out look. Brush the arms, legs and body and head. 3. Thread your needle with a long strand of black embroidery thread. Insert the needle approximately between rounds 20 and 21. Embroider a smile line on both of the sides of the face. Embroider a smile line going across the face. Embroider a line in the middle of the face. Take your needle and embroider some eyebrows.

Info :

Follow the assembly photos for eye placement and stitching details.

— Hair :

Hair 1 :

1. Cut approximately 12 strands of green yarn approximately 8 inches in length. 2. Insert the hook into the top of the head, double strand your yarn pieces. Make a knot with the yarn to attach the hair. Take your wire brush and brush out the yarn. Trim the yarn. Twist the yarn into 4 pieces.

— Arms :

Arms Placement :

1. Pin the arms at an angle, facing forward. You will be placing the approximately between rounds 32 and 36. 2. Sew the arms onto the body.

— Legs :

Legs Placement :

1. Turn the body upside down and pin the legs approximately between rounds 5 and 6. 2. Sew the legs onto the body.

— Heart :

Heart :

1. Cut a heart out of red felt. You can make it smaller than mine or bigger. 2. You can sew or hot glue the heart onto the body. You can also use fabric glue.

Info :

You now have your finished Baby Grinch! Thank you for your purchase! If you have any questions or concerns please email me at sweetoddityart@gmail.com or etsy convo me. I will get back to you asap. Please share your finished baby grinch with me as often as you want! I love seeing them!

— Helpful Tips :

Tips :

Exact Colors and Brand of Yarn Used: 1. Green: I love this yarn Limelight. You can use different eye and nose sizes. You might have to adjust the placements if you change the sizes. You can use different hook sizes and weights of yarn. It will just change the size of your grinch and you might need to adjust eye and nose placement. How you stuff matters! The type of stuffing you use, how you stuff, all this matters on how your grinch turns out. I prefer Polyfil stuffing but you can use other types.

— Baby Max (Alternate Pattern Sections) :

Head :

Crocheted from front of nose to back of head With Color A: 1. Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6 2. Increase in each st around= 12 3. (sc, inc) x 6= 18 4. (2 sc, inc) x 6= 24 5-7. sc in each st around 8. (3 sc, inc) x 6= 30 9-12. sc in each st around 13. (2 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc= 36 14. (3 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc= 42 15. (4 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc= 48 16. (5 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc= 54 Place nose in between rounds 4 and 5, in between the eyes. Place eyes between rows 14 and 15, leaving 13 holes between them. 1st eye is placed before the 2nd increase. Count 13 holes after the first eye and place the 2nd eye. If you want the sunken eye look, do not place the backs of the eyes on until row 25. TIP! You may have to adjust the eye placement depending on yarn and hook size you use. 17-22. sc in each st around 23. (7 sc, dec) x 6= 48 24. (6 sc, dec) x 6= 42 25. (5 sc, dec) x 6= 36 Now for the eyes. Stuff the head well. Cut a long piece of yarn and remove the eyes. Place the needle in the hole where the first eye was and thread the needle into a hole next to the eye hole. Go back and forth between each eye hole repeating the process from the first eye. Pull slightly on the yarn after going through each hole. Do this about 3 times on each side until you reach the look you want. Follow the pictures for help. There is also a youtube video I have for extra help on this process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XoBnTY6k70&t=55s To place the backs of the eyes you will need to remove most of the stuffing to place the washers on the eyes then re stuff it. 26. (4 sc, dec) x 6= 30 27. (3 sc, dec) x 6= 24 28. (2 sc, dec) x 6= 18 29. (sc, dec) x 6= 12 30. dec x 6= 6 F/O and sew the hole closed

Body :

With Color A: 1. Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6 2. Increase in each st around= 12 3. (sc, inc) x 6= 18 4. (2 sc, inc) x 6= 24 5. (3 sc, inc) x 6= 30 6. (4 sc, inc) x 6= 36 7. (5 sc, inc) x 6= 42 8. (6 sc, inc) x 6= 48 9-16. sc in each st around 17. dec x 3, 18 sc, dec x 3, 18 sc= 42 18-20. sc in each st around 21. (5 sc, dec) x 6= 36 Start stuffing the body 22-24. sc in each st around 25. (4 sc, dec) x 6= 30 26-27. sc in each st around 28. (3 sc, dec) x 6= 24 29-30. sc in each st around 31. (2 sc, dec) x 6= 18 32. (4 sc, dec) x 3= 15 33-35. sc in each st around F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

Tail :

With Color A: 1. Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6 2-3. Sc in each st around 4. (sc, inc) x 3= 9 5-6. Sc in each st around Stuff the tail as you work 7. (2 sc, inc) x 3= 12 8-9. Sc in each st around 10. (3 sc, inc) x 3= 15 11-15. Sc in each st around F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

Arms(Make 2) :

With Color A: 1. Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6 2. Increase in each st around= 12 3. (sc, inc) x 6= 18 4-5. sc in each st around 6. 7 sc, dec x 2, 7 sc= 16 7. 6 sc, dec x 2, 6 sc= 14 8-11. sc in each st around Start stuffing the arms 12. Dec, 12 sc= 13 13-15. sc in each st around Stop stuffing the arms 16. Dec, 11 sc= 12 17-19. Sc in each st around 20. Dec, 10 sc= 11 21-23. Sc in each st around 24. Dec, 9 sc= 10 25-27. Sc in each st around F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach head to body by finishing the head rounds and sewing the top hole closed, then seam the head opening to the neck area neatly to create a smooth join.
  • Pin and sew the arms at an angle facing forward between rounds 32 and 36 and secure with whipstitch, making sure both arms are symmetrical before finishing.
  • Turn the body upside down and pin the legs between rounds 5 and 6, then sew the legs onto the body ensuring they are evenly spaced for stability.
  • Position eyes between the specified rounds (between 16 and 17 for Grinch); remove some stuffing if needed to place eye back washers, then re-stuff and close the opening.
  • Attach hair by double-stranding yarn pieces and knotting them into the top of the head, brush out with a wire pet brush, trim, and group into sections as described.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not join rounds unless stated; work in a continuous spiral to maintain amigurumi shaping.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round to avoid losing your place in the spiral.
  • 💡All stitches are worked in both loops unless stated otherwise; read each section carefully before starting.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while shaping the head and limbs; remove stuffing when needed to fit safety eye washers and then re-stuff.
  • 💡Adjust eye and nose placement depending on yarn, hook size, and eye/nose sizes, then secure and test the look before final sewing.

This Baby Grinch pattern is a festive, heartwarming project that brings holiday mischief to your home. Create a lovable little Grinch with personalized details like painted noses, tufted hair, and a felt heart accessory. Whether you display it on a shelf or gift it to someone special, this amigurumi will spread smiles all season long. 🧶🎄

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 15 inches from foot to top of head when using the recommended worsted weight yarn and a 3.25 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and adjust eye and nose placement as needed.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and is best for crocheters comfortable with single crochet, increases, decreases, and simple shaping; assembly and placement require patience.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 8-10 hours, though time will vary based on experience, customization, and how thoroughly you follow the finishing details.