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Baby Grinch and Max Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Grinch and Max Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting 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 knitting.

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Holiday Cheer

Festive fun for the season, bringing handmade magic to celebrations and creating new family traditions.

About This Baby Grinch and Max Amigurumi Pattern

This comprehensive pattern guides you through creating both the iconic Baby Grinch and his faithful companion, Max. It features detailed sculpting techniques to give them their unique, expressive faces. You will create everything from the Grinch's fuzzy hair to Max's singular antler!

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

A dual-character project that captures the heart of the holiday season. The finished dolls stand approximately 15 inches tall from foot to top of head.

Why You'll Love This Baby Grinch and Max Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because of the incredible character it captures! The way the face sculpting transforms a simple shape into that recognizable Grinchy smirk is pure magic. Plus, making Max's little makeshift antler is such a fun, nostalgic detail that really brings the story to life. It is a joy to see them come together.

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Switch Things Up

I absolutely adored working on this project because it feels like two distinct adventures in one package. Creating the Grinch allowed me to practice my face sculpting skills, really pulling the yarn to create those deep, expressive eye sockets that give him so much character. Then, switching over to Max was a relaxing change of pace with his classic puppy shape and adorable floppy ears.

I personally found that using a slightly fuzzier yarn for the Grinch's body added an extra texture that looked amazing, even without brushing the whole body. It is a rewarding project that builds your confidence with every limb you attach!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Overstuffing the limbs can make them too stiff to pose naturally; stuff the hands and feet firmly but keep the upper limbs lighter. ✗ Placing the safety eyes without counting rounds carefully will skew the face; triple-check your row counts before locking the washers. ✗ Forgetting to sculpt the face details leaves the doll looking plain; do not skip the needle sculpting step around the eyes and mouth. ✗ Not brushing out the yarn for the hair results in a stringy look; take time to vigorously brush the yarn fibers for that signature fuzz.

Baby Grinch and Max Amigurumi Pattern

Bring the magic of Whoville to your home with this adorable pattern set! You will learn how to crochet a mischievous yet cute baby Grinch and his loyal dog, Max. Perfect for holiday decor or as a special gift, these two make an inseparable pair. The pattern includes detailed instructions for their expressive faces, fuzzy hair, and iconic accessories.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Grinch and Max Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted Weight Yarn (#4), approx 100g Main Color (Green for Grinch)
  • 02
    Worsted Weight Yarn (#4), approx 100g Main Color (Brown for Max)
  • 03
    Accent Colors: Dark Brown, Yellow, Red (50-75g each)
  • 04
    Specific Brand Examples: Red Heart Warm Brown, Coffee, Buttercup, Cherry, Limelight

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.25mm (D)
  • 02
    Safety eyes (24mm for Grinch)
  • 03
    Safety eye (21mm for Grinch nose - painted green)
  • 04
    Safety eyes (18mm for Max)
  • 05
    Safety nose (26mm for Max)
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Sewing needle
  • 08
    Stitch marker
  • 09
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 10
    Black embroidery thread
  • 11
    Green acrylic paint and nail sealer (optional for Grinch nose)
  • 12
    Wire pet brush (for hair)
  • 13
    Craft wire (optional for Max's antler)
  • 14
    Jingle bells (optional for Max's collar)

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— Baby Grinch: Nose :

Info :

Option 1: Paint a 21mm safety eye green and seal with nail polish sealer.

Info :

Option 2: Crochet Nose (Darker or lighter green yarn)

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. You will need to stuff the nose.

— Baby Grinch: Head/Body :

Info :

Crocheted from top of head to bottom. With Color A (Green).

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

Infos :

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

Infos :

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). Count 11 holes after that eye and Place the 2nd after the last increase. Stuff the head well.

Infos :

Sculpting: 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. Pull slightly on the yarn after going through each hole. Do this about 3 times on each side. Place the nose in between the eyes. Place the backs of the eyes.

Round 30 :

(dec, 4 sc) x 6 = 30

Round 31 :

(dec, 3 sc) x 6 = 24

Round 32-34 :

sc in each st around

Round 35 :

(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

— Baby Grinch: Legs (Make 2) :

Info :

With Color A

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

— Baby Grinch: Arms (Make 2) :

Info :

With Color A. First make Fingers (Make 3 per arm).

Round 1 (Fingers) :

Make 4 sc into a magic ring = 4

Round 2 (Fingers) :

sc in each st around

Round 3 (Fingers) :

(inc, sc) x 2 = 6

Round 4-6 (Fingers) :

sc in each st around

Info :

Do not stuff the fingers

Round 7 (Fingers) :

(inc, 2 sc) x 2 = 8

Round 8-9 (Fingers) :

sc in each st around

Info :

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

Round 1 (Joining) :

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 2 :

(6 sc, dec) x 3 = 21

Round 3 :

(5 sc, dec) x 3 = 18

Round 4-5 :

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). F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Baby Grinch: Hair & Heart :

Hair Step 1 :

Cut approximately 12 strands of green yarn approximately 8 inches in length.

Hair Step 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.

Hair Step 3 :

Take your wire brush and brush out the yarn. Trim the yarn. Twist the yarn into 4 pieces.

Heart Step 1 :

Cut a heart out of red felt. You can make it smaller than mine or bigger.

Heart Step 2 :

You can sew or hot glue the heart onto the body. You can also use fabric glue.

— Baby Max: Head :

Info :

Crocheted from front of nose to back of head. With Color A (Brown).

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 5-7 :

sc in each st around

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30

Round 9-12 :

sc in each st around

Round 13 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc = 36

Round 14 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc = 42

Round 15 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc = 48

Round 16 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc = 54

Infos :

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

Infos :

Sculpting: 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. Pull slightly on the yarn after going through each hole. Do this about 3 times. Re-stuff if needed and place washers on eyes.

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

— Baby Max: 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 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 = 36

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 = 48

Round 9-16 :

sc in each st around

Round 17 :

dec x 3, 18 sc, dec x 3, 18 sc = 42

Round 18-20 :

sc in each st around

Round 21 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36

Info :

Start stuffing the body

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

— Baby Max: Tail :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2-3 :

Sc in each st around

Round 4 :

(sc, inc) x 3 = 9

Round 5-6 :

Sc in each st around

Info :

Stuff the tail as you work

Round 7 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 = 12

Round 8-9 :

Sc in each st around

Round 10 :

(3 sc, inc) x 3 = 15

Round 11-15 :

Sc in each st around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Baby Max: Arms (Make 2) :

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 4-5 :

sc in each st around

Round 6 :

7 sc, dec x 2, 7 sc = 16

Round 7 :

6 sc, dec x 2, 6 sc = 14

Round 8-11 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Start stuffing the arms

Round 12 :

Dec, 12 sc = 13

Round 13-15 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Stop stuffing the arms

Round 16 :

Dec, 11 sc = 12

Round 17-19 :

Sc in each st around

Round 20 :

Dec, 10 sc = 11

Round 21-23 :

Sc in each st around

Round 24 :

Dec, 9 sc = 10

Round 25-27 :

Sc in each st around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Baby Max: Legs (Make 2) :

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 4-5 :

sc in each st around

Round 6 :

7 sc, dec x 2, 7 sc = 16

Round 7 :

6 sc, dec x 2, 6 sc = 14

Round 8-10 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Start stuffing the legs

Round 11 :

Dec, 12 sc = 13

Round 12-14 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Stop stuffing the legs

Round 15 :

Dec, 11 sc = 12

Round 16-18 :

Sc in each st around

Round 19 :

(4 sc, dec) x 2 = 10

Round 20 :

Sc in each st around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Baby Max: Ears (Make 2) :

Info :

With Color B (Dark Brown)

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 5-7 :

sc in each st around

Round 8 :

(dec, 10 sc) x 2 = 22

Round 9-10 :

Sc in each st around

Info :

Do not stuff the ears

Round 11 :

(dec, 9 sc) x 2 = 20

Round 12-13 :

sc in each st around

Round 14 :

(dec, 8 sc) x 2 = 18

Round 15-16 :

Sc in each st around

Round 17 :

(dec, 7 sc) x 2 = 16

Round 18 :

Sc in each st around

Round 19 :

(dec, 6 sc) x 2 = 14

Round 20 :

Sc in each st around

Round 21 :

(dec, 5 sc) x 2 = 12

Round 22 :

Sc in each st around

Round 23 :

(dec, 4 sc) x 2 = 10

Round 24 :

Sc in each st around

Info :

Fold the ears in half, sc the opening closed. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Baby Max: Big Antler :

Info :

With Color C (Yellow)

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 3 :

(3 sc, inc) x 3 = 15

Round 4 :

BLO sc in each st around

Round 5-7 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Start stuffing the antler

Round 8 :

(3 sc, dec) x 3 = 12

Round 9-10 :

sc in each st around

Round 11 :

(sc, dec) x 3 = 9

Round 12-14 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Stop stuffing the antler

Round 15-33 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Add wire (optional): Cut a long strand of jewelry wire, twist it in half, insert into antler, trim to size. You may want to add tape around the edges.

Round 34 :

BLO sc in each st around

Round 35 :

(sc, dec) x 3 = 6

Info :

F/O and sew the opening closed.

— Baby Max: Small Antler & Collar :

Round 1 (Antler) :

With Color C: Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 (Antler) :

(sc, inc) x 3 = 9

Round 3 (Antler) :

BLO sc in each st around

Round 4 (Antler) :

sc in each st around

Info :

Stuff this antler lightly

Round 5 (Antler) :

Dec, 7 sc = 8

Round 6 (Antler) :

sc in each st around

Round 7 (Antler) :

Dec, 6 sc = 7

Round 8 (Antler) :

sc in each st around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

Collar :

With Color D (Red): Ch approximately 22. Hdc in the 2nd chain from hook and across. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sculpt the Grinch's face using white yarn for eye highlights and black thread to embroider the smile and eyebrows.
  • Attach the Grinch's hair by knotting strands of green yarn to the top of the head and vigorously brushing them out with a wire brush.
  • Sew the Grinch's arms at an angle between rounds 32 and 36, and legs between rounds 5 and 6 of the body.
  • For Max, sew the head to the body, adding extra stuffing to the neck area to support the head.
  • Insert wire into Max's big antler to give it a curved shape, then sew the small antler to the big antler, and finally attach it to Max's head between the ears.
  • Wrap black embroidery thread around the base of Max's antler approximately 15 times to secure it and mimic the movie look.
  • Attach the collar around Max's neck and sew about 5 jingle bells onto it for the festive finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker at the beginning of every round as this pattern is worked in continuous spirals unless otherwise stated.
  • 💡Eye placement is critical for the expressions; carefully count the holes from the increase points as detailed in the instructions.
  • 💡When joining the fingers for the Grinch's hand, pay close attention to the stitch counts to ensure the palm forms correctly without gaps.
  • 💡The 'sunken eye' look for Max is achieved by not placing the backs of the safety eyes until after the head sculpting is done; follow the specific note in the head section.

These two festive friends are bound to steal your heart (and maybe Christmas)! 🎄 With their detailed expressions and poseable parts, Baby Grinch and Max are a joy to create. Get your green yarn ready for a holiday crafting adventure! 💚🧶✨

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FAQs

What is the finished size of the dolls?

The finished dolls measure approximately 15 inches from foot to top of head when using weight 4 yarn and a 3.25mm hook.

Can I crochet the Grinch's nose instead of using a safety eye?

Yes, the pattern provides specific instructions to crochet a nose using a magic ring and single crochets if you prefer not to paint a safety eye.

Is the wire in the antler necessary?

It is optional, but using craft wire helps the antler maintain its signature curved shape and stay upright.

How do I make the Grinch's hair fuzzy?

You will attach yarn strands to the head and then vigorously brush them out using a pet wire brush to separate the fibers.