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Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 teaches you how to crochet a Baby Grinch amigurumi from head to toe using worsted weight yarn and a 3.25 mm hook. You will shape the face, place safety eyes and a nose, and embroider facial details for personality. Instructions include step-by-step rounds, stuffing guidance, and illustrated assembly tips to help you finish a polished plush.

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

Includes full parts for head, body, arms, legs, nose, hair, and a little felt heart accessory. Helpful photos and a video link guide tricky steps like eye placement and facial shaping.

Why You'll Love This Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the Grinch's personality in a small, handmade form that feels both whimsical and approachable. I enjoy the shaping work — the way simple increases and decreases form a charming face always excites me. The assembly steps let you add so much expression through eye placement and embroidery, which makes each finished piece unique. I also appreciate how the pattern balances clear step-by-step instructions with creative freedom for color and finishing touches.

Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is for customization! Try changing the main color to a pastel or neutral shade for a non-seasonal companion.

You can make the doll bigger or smaller by switching yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn plus a larger hook gives a plush chunky version, while sport or DK yarn makes a tiny pocket pal.

I sometimes add embroidered freckles or a tiny scarf to give more personality and seasonal flair; felt accessories like a heart or tiny hat work well too.

If you prefer safety concerns, replace painted or wooden noses with crocheted noses to keep the toy fully yarn-based for small children.

For a posable option, insert craft wire into the limbs before stuffing to make adjustable arms and legs.

I often change eye sizes and experiment with placement to create different expressions — moving eyes a few stitches can make the face sweeter or more mischievous.

Consider using variegated yarn for a unique textured finish, or add eyelash yarn for fluffy hair instead of brushing standard yarn.

To make a matching duo, follow the Baby Max instructions in the file and coordinate colors for a themed pair gift set.

Try embroidering seasonal details like snowflakes on a felt heart for winter or tiny flowers for spring versions — it’s an easy way to adapt the pattern for gifts.

If you want extra challenge, create a tiny outfit or removable cape using simple rectangles and single crochet edges to expand your creative options.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping a stitch marker during continuous rounds often leads to losing track of the beginning of the round; always place a stitch marker at the first increase and move it each round to stay oriented. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually and evenly causes lumps and uneven shaping in the head and limbs; stuff small amounts at a time and shape as you go for smooth curves. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight especially when embroidering facial features creates distortions; maintain a gentle even tension and test placement before securing permanently. ✗ Not checking eye placement before attaching backs can give an unintended expression; place safety eyes temporarily and view from different angles before fastening the backs and finishing the head.

Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet Baby Grinch plush with this detailed crochet pattern you can follow step-by-step. This pattern gives clear shaping and assembly guidance so you can create a lovable holiday friend with expressive eyes and a playful tuft of hair. Perfect as a gift or seasonal decoration, this project brings personality to your handmade collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Grinch Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Worsted weight yarn (#4), approximately 100g main color (Green) for Baby Grinch
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    Accent colors: 50-75g of accent colors for details and trims
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    Color A: Green (main)
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    For Baby Max variant: Color A: Brown, Color B: Dark Brown, Color C: Yellow, Color D: Red (approx 100g main, 50-75g accents)
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    Safety eyes: 24 mm (2 pieces) for Baby Grinch
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    Safety nose: one 21 mm safety eye/nose (for Baby Grinch nose)
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    For Baby Max: 18 mm safety eyes and 26 mm safety nose (as specified)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size D / 3.25 mm
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    Scissors
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    Sewing needle for sewing parts and embroidering
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    Stitch markers
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    Polyester stuffing (fiberfill)
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    24 mm safety eyes (2 pieces) and one 21 mm safety eye (nose) for Baby Grinch
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    For Baby Max: 18 mm safety eyes and 26 mm safety nose
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    Black embroidery thread
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    Green acrylic paint (water based) and nail polish sealer (optional) for painting nose eye
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    Wire pet brush (optional) for brushing yarn hair

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— Nose :

Info :

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.

Info :

You will need to stuff the nose. Use a long tail for sewing the nose in place after finishing.

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around= 12

Round 3 :

sc in each st around

Round 4 :

Dec x 6= 6

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Head/Body :

Round 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

Round 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

Round 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 sc, dec x 3, 9 sc= 36

Round 30 :

(dec, 4 sc) x 6= 30

Round 31 :

(dec, 3 sc) x 6= 24

Round 32-34 :

sc in each st around

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.

Info :

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

Info :

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 34 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6= 30

Round 36 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6= 36

Round 37-39 :

sc in each st around

Round 40 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6= 42

Round 41-42 :

sc in each st around

Round 43 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6= 48

Round 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

Round 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) :

Round 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

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

Round 21-24 :

sc in each st around

Round 25 :

Dec, 13 sc= 14

Round 26-28 :

sc in each st around

Round 29 :

Dec, 12 sc= 13

Info :

Stop stuffing the leg

Round 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. 2. sc in each st around. 3. (inc, sc) x 2= 6. 4-6. sc in each st around. Do not stuff the fingers. 7. (inc, 2 sc) x 2= 8. 8-9. sc in each st around. Do not F/O the 3rd finger! You are going to join the fingers together now. 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

Round 1 :

(6 sc, dec) x 3= 21

Round 2 :

(5 sc, dec) x 3= 18

Round 3-4 :

sc in each st around

Round 6 :

(4 sc, dec) x 3= 15

Round 7 :

(3 sc, dec) x 3= 12

Round 8-12 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Start stuffing the hand

Round 13 :

Dec, 10 sc= 11

Round 14-17 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Stop stuffing the arms

Round 18 :

Dec, 9 sc= 10

Round 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 :

Place eyes, nose, and adjust facial shaping before final sewing. Use photos as reference for placement.

Hair :

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 :

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 :

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

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! If you have any questions or concerns please email sweetoddityart@gmail.com or etsy convo me. Please share your finished baby grinch with me as often as you want!

— Baby Max (Alternate doll) :

Materials Info :

Alternate pattern notes for Baby Max: Yarn worsted weight #4, approx 100g main color, 50-75g accents. Color A Brown, Color B Dark Brown, Color C Yellow, Color D Red. Hook D / 3.25 mm. 18 mm safety eyes, 26 mm safety nose. Scissors, sewing needle, stitch marker, fiberfill stuffing, black embroidery thread, craft wire (optional), jingle bells (optional).

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

Info :

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.

Round 17-22 :

sc in each st around

Round 23 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6= 48

Round 24 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6= 42

Round 25 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6= 36

Info :

Stuff the head well. For the eyes: Cut a long piece of yarn and remove the eyes. Thread the needle into the hole where the first eye was and thread into a hole next to the eye hole. Go back and forth between each eye hole repeating the process until you reach the look you want. There is a youtube video for extra help.

Round 26 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6= 30

Round 27 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6= 24

Round 28 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6= 18

Round 29 :

(sc, dec) x 6= 12

Round 30 :

dec x 6= 6

Info :

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.

Round 22-24 :

sc in each st around

Round 25 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6= 30

Round 26-27 :

sc in each st around

Round 28 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6= 24

Round 29-30 :

sc in each st around

Round 31 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6= 18

Round 32 :

(4 sc, dec) x 3= 15

Round 33-35 :

sc in each st around

Info :

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

  • Thread a needle with white yarn and sew eye highlight loops by inserting needle near the eye, wrapping around the eye, and pulling gently so highlights remain visible rather than too tight.
  • Brush the yarn lightly with a wire pet brush to give the Grinch a slightly brushed look, working arms, legs, body and head gently for a soft texture.
  • Thread a needle with black embroidery thread and insert approximately between rounds 20 and 21; embroider smile lines across the face and add small eyebrow stitches for expression.
  • Pin arms in place between rounds 32 and 36, angle them slightly forward, and sew firmly to the body using a whipstitch or ladder stitch for a secure attachment.
  • Turn the body upside down and pin the legs approximately between rounds 5 and 6 for symmetry, then sew the legs securely to the body.
  • Attach the felt heart with small blanket stitches or use fabric glue/hot glue if you prefer a no-sew finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not join rounds unless stated; work in a continuous spiral to maintain neat amigurumi shaping.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round and move it with you; this makes counting and shaping much easier.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly—overstuffing can distort shaping while under-stuffing causes floppy parts.
  • 💡For eye placement, pin and view from several angles before fastening the eye backs; you may need to remove some stuffing to fit washers on the eyes.

This adorable Baby Grinch pattern brings holiday mischief to your crochet basket. The pattern includes full round-by-round shaping, eye placement tips, and assembly photos to guide you through each step. Share your finished Grinch and spread festive handmade joy! 🎄🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished Baby Grinch measures approximately 15 inches from foot to top of head when using 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 the final size will change and you should adjust hook size and safety eye placement accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in continuous spirals.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience level and how much time you spend on assembly and finishing details.