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Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

Grandma Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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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 Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a lovable Grandma amigurumi with a removable bun, cardigan-style top and a little dachshund companion. You will crochet all parts in the round, shape the face details, and assemble everything with clear photos and instructions. It features wired arms for posing and small accessories like a bag and buttons to finish her look.

Grandma Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes full materials, abbreviations, and step-by-step rounds for each piece, plus sewing and assembly tips. Techniques used include working in non-joining rounds, back loop rounds, and simple embroidery for facial features.

Why You'll Love This Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi techniques with sweet character details that make the doll truly charming. I enjoy designing small features like the cheek swirls and knitted-looking cardigan edge that give her personality. Sewing the hair and positioning the bun is especially satisfying — it transforms the face. I hope you find the assembly steps clear and that you enjoy adding your own touches to personalize her.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern — try changing the colors to create different personalities, such as pastel tones for a softer look or bold shades for a modern grandmother.

You can make her bigger or smaller by switching yarn weight and hook size; use bulky yarn for a chunky version or fingering yarn for a tiny pocket-sized doll.

I often add embroidered details like glasses or freckles to give each doll a unique face; experiment with embroidery placement and thread color.

Instead of safety eyes, I sometimes embroider eyes for a softer, child-safe toy; this also changes the overall expression nicely.

If you want posable arms but no wire, you can use pipe cleaners or flexible jewelry wire as an alternative; wrap them carefully with tape to protect the yarn.

I like to make outfit variations — convert the skirt into a dress, add an apron, or crochet a tiny shawl for seasonal looks and gifts.

Try different yarn brands and blends: 100% cotton will give a matte finish while a cotton-acrylic mix will be slightly shiny and plush; each yields a different final feel.

To add more stability, insert small cardboard or plastic discs into the shoes as shown; you can also glue the discs if you prefer extra rigidity for display dolls.

For a whimsical twist, make a family set (grandma, grandpa, grandchildren) by altering hair styles, colors, and accessories while keeping the same body base.

I sometimes create mini accessories like a tiny grocery bag, crochet flowers or a dachshund companion in varied colors to personalize each finished doll.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Crocheting too loosely which causes gaps in the fabric; fix by using a smaller hook or tightening your tension to avoid holes between stitches. ✗ Forgetting to mark eye placement early can result in misaligned features; mark with pins between rounds 12 and 13 and measure nine stitches apart before securing safety eyes. ✗ Overstuffing causes a distorted head or body shape; stuff gradually and evenly, checking shape frequently to maintain smooth curves. ✗ Not securing the wire ends properly will allow the arm wire to poke through; bend and wrap the wire ends with adhesive tape and trim excess before inserting to prevent sharp points. ✗ Skipping counting stitches after increases/decreases leads to incorrect shaping; count stitches at the end of each round, especially after rounds with multiple increases or decreases.

Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet, vintage-inspired Grandma amigurumi with clear step-by-step instructions and full assembly guidance. This pattern walks you through crocheting the head, hair, bun, body, arms, legs, and charming accessories to create a cozy, character-filled doll. Perfect for gifting or decorating your home, you will love sewing and finishing the tiny details that bring her personality to life.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Gazzal Jeans 1122 (beige) - standard yarn (Yarn brand listed: Gazzal Jeans 58% cotton, 42% polyacrylic, 50 g/170 m)
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans 83 (powder) - standard yarn (Yarn brand: YarnArt Jeans 55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m)
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold 21 (grey melange) - 55% cotton, 45% acrylic (100 g/330 m)
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    Gazzal Jeans 1101 (white)
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    YarnArt Jeans 65 (blueberry)
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    YarnArt Jeans 82 (green)
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    YarnArt Jeans 70 (brown)
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    Dachshund: Alize Cotton Gold 688 (brown melange)
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    Bag: Pion PNK Kirova 3302 and YarnArt Jeans 77 (orange)
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    Yarns used correspond roughly to number 3 in the Standard Yarn Weight System (Baby/Fingering) as noted in the pattern.

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook according to your crochet density; author uses Clover 2 mm (US 4)
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    Wire for the arms frame (cut into two pieces of approximately 17-18 cm)
  • 03
    6 mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 04
    4-5 mm white beads - 2 pc
  • 05
    Three small buttons
  • 06
    Thick cardboard or plastic sheet for insoles (cut two oval shapes)
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    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
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    Stitch markers or pins for placement
  • 10
    Polyester stuffing
  • 11
    Pins for assembly
  • 12
    Adhesive tape to wrap the wire ends

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— Head :

Info :

Crochet in beige color.

Round 1 :

ch12, from the second ch from the hook 10 sc, 3 sc into 1 ch, continue crocheting along the second side of the chain 9 sc, inc (24)

Round 2 :

inc, 9 sc, 3 inc, 9 sc, 2 inc (30)

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 9 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3, 9 sc, (1 sc, inc)*2 (36)

Round 4 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 5 :

(6 sc, inc)*6 (48)

Round 6-17 :

48 sc

Info :

At this stage insert the safety eyes. Mark with pins two points between the rounds 12 and 13. The distance between these points is 9 sts. Insert and secure the eyes.

Round 18 :

(6 sc, dec)*6 (42)

Info :

Stuff the piece firmly as you go.

Round 19 :

(5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 20 :

(4 sc, dec)*6 (30)

Round 21 :

(3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 22 :

(2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Round 23 :

(1 sc, dec)*6 (12)

Round 24 :

6 dec

Info :

Cut the thread, fasten off, pull the opening closed into the front loops only using a needle. Weave in the thread end inside of the piece.

— Hair :

Info :

Crochet in grey melange color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc)*6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 10-12 :

54 sc

Round 13 :

ch1, 14 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 10 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sl st, 1 hdc, 10 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 10 dc, sl st (54)

Info :

Fasten off the thread, cut, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Bun :

Info :

Crochet in grey melange color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*6 (24)

Round 5-7 :

24 sc

Round 8 :

(2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Round 9 :

(1 sc, dec)*6 (12)

Info :

Stuff the piece firmly. Fasten off the thread, cut, leaving a long thread tail for sewing.

— Ears (Make 2) :

Info :

Crochet in beige color.

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR

Info :

Pull the opening closed, fasten off the thread, cut, leaving a long tail for sewing

— Nose :

Info :

Start crocheting in powder color.

Round 1 :

8 sc in MR

Round 2 :

8 sc

Info :

Change to beige color.

Round 3-7 :

8 sc

Info :

Don't stuff the piece. Fold the piece in half and work 4 sc through two layers. Fasten off the thread, cut, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Cheeks (Make 2) :

Info :

Crochet in powder color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR, sl st

Info :

Fasten off the thread, cut, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Head Assembly and Details :

Info :

Start assembling from the nose. Find its location on the face. It should be located between the rounds 8 and 18. We will sew only the beige part of the nose across its edge, inserting the needle throughout. The base of the nose also should be sewn.

Info :

Make two stitches above the eyes in beige color.

Info :

Fix the cheeks leaving 1 stitch down from the eyes and 4 stitches to both sides from the nose. Sew them. I embroider the mouth with YarnArt Jeans yarn of brown color divided in two strands. Make a stitch with the wide of 3 sts, leaving 2 rounds down from the nose tip. And embroider the mouth as it's shown in the photos below.

Info :

Then we will sew the hair. Fix the hair on the head with pins so that the space where we have made 2 sl sts was above the nose. Sew. Find the bun location. Look at the photo. Sew. Weave in the thread ends inside of the piece.

Info :

Sew the ears to the head sides to the points where we have crocheted hdc sts on the hair. Skip 1 round down from the hair. Make sure the ears are symmetrically located. Weave in the thread ends inside of the piece.

— Arms (Make 2) :

Info :

Start crocheting in beige color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*3 (9)

Round 3 :

9 sc

Round 4 :

4 sc, puff stitch consisting of three dc, 4 sc (9)

Round 5 :

9 sc

Info :

Stuff slightly this part of the arm, don't stuff other part of the arm. Change to blueberry color.

Round 6 :

into back loops only 9 sc

Round 7-22 :

9 sc

Info :

Fasten off the thread, cut, weave in the thread end inside of the piece.

— Legs and Body :

Info :

Start crocheting in brown color.

Round 1 :

Make ch 6, from the second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 3 sc into 1 ch, continue crocheting along the second side of the chain: 3 sc, inc (12)

Round 2 :

inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)

Round 3 :

into back loops only: 18 sc

Round 4-5 :

18 sc

Info :

Cut 2 identical oval shapes from the thick cardboard or plastic sheet, they should fit the sole shape. Insert into the boot.

Round 6 :

3 sc, 6 dec, 3 sc (12)

Info :

Change to beige color.

Round 7 :

into back loops only: 12 sc

Round 8-15 :

12 sc

Info :

Change to white color.

Round 16 :

(3 sc, inc)*3 (15)

Round 17 :

13 sc (leave 2 stitches till the end of the round unworked, so the toes on both legs are facing towards front side)

Info :

Fasten off the thread, cut, leaving a long thread tail for sewing.

Info :

Crochet the second leg in the same way till the round 17. For the second leg in the round 17 work: 15 sc + work 6 sc additionally. Don't cut the thread, continue crocheting the body.

Info :

Make ch 9 and join with the first leg.

Round 1 :

15 sc across the first leg, 9 sc along the chain, 15 sc across the second leg, 9 sc across the second side of the chain (48)

Round 2 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 3 :

54 sc

Round 4 :

(8 sc, inc)*6 (60)

Round 5-10 :

60 sc

Info :

Change to green color.

Round 11 :

60 sc

Info :

Change to blueberry color.

Round 12 :

into back loops only: 60 sc

Round 13-18 :

60 sc

Round 19 :

(8 sc, dec)*6 (54)

Round 20 :

54 sc

Round 21 :

(7 sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 22 :

48 sc

Round 23 :

(6 sc, dec)*6 (42)

Info :

In the 24th round we are going to join the arms.

Round 24 :

6 sc, 4 sc together with the arm (check for the arm location), 16 sc, 4 sc together with the second arm, 12 sc (42)

Round 25 :

6 sc, across the stitches left on the arm: 2 sc, dec, 1 sc, continue crocheting across the body: 16 sc, then work across the second arm 1 sc, dec, 2 sc, continue crocheting across the body 12 sc (42)

Info :

Now we are going to make a wireframe for the arms. Cut two pieces of wire, each piece should have 17-18 cm length approximately. Bend one wire end and wrap it with an adhesive tape. Insert the wire into the arm with the wrapped end inside.

Info :

Twist the other ends of wire and cut extra length. Wrap with an adhesive tape, bend it into the body piece.

Round 26 :

(5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 27 :

(4 sc, dec)*6 (30)

Round 28 :

(3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 29 :

(2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Round 30 :

(1 sc, dec)*6 (12)

Round 31 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Fasten off the thread, pull the opening closed, weave in the thread end inside of the piece.

— Finishing Details :

Info :

Then we will make the details for the socks on her legs and cuffs on the arms. In the seventh round on the leg crochet 12 sc into free front loops in white color. Fasten off the thread, cut, weave in the thread ends inside of the piece.

Info :

In the sixth round on the arm work 9 dc into free front loops in white color. Fasten off the thread, cut, weave in the thread ends.

Info :

Then crochet the skirt. Hold the toy with the legs facing up when working at the skirt. Crochet in green color. In the 12th round of the body crochet into free front loops: R1: (9 sc, inc)*6 (66)

Round R2-R15 :

14 rounds: 66 sc

Info :

Crochet 1 sl st additionally, fasten off the thread, cut, weave in the thread end at the wrong side.

Info :

Then we are going to make a vertical chain consisting of slip stitches. This chain will imitate the cardigan wrap. Mark a straight vertical line slightly to the left from the middle. Start crocheting up from down. Insert the hook under the stitch of the cardigan's first round, pull up the loop and start crocheting a chain of sl sts up. Insert the hook under the stitch in every round. Crochet the chain till the body's top part. Fasten off the thread, cut, weave in the thread ends inside of the piece.

Assembly Instructions

  • Start assembling from the nose: place the nose between rounds 8 and 18, sew only the beige edge across its edge and secure the base of the nose.
  • Make two small stitches above the eyes in beige color and fix the cheeks leaving 1 stitch down from the eyes and 4 stitches to both sides of the nose, then sew firmly.
  • Sew the hair onto the head aligning the 2 sl st gap above the nose; position the bun and sew it in place; weave in all thread ends inside the head.
  • Sew the ears to the head sides at the points where hdc sts were made on the hair, skipping one round down from the hair to ensure symmetry.
  • Insert the wrapped wire into each arm (wrapped end inside), twist and trim the other ends, wrap them with adhesive tape and bend into the body before stuffing closed for a secure frame.
  • Attach arms at round 24 positions, then sew and shape the body opening; add buttons and vertical slip-stitch chain for the cardigan wrap as shown in photos.

Important Notes

  • 💡We will crochet the doll in non-joining rounds without turning chains; keep your rounds even and mark the beginning with a stitch marker.
  • 💡Crochet tightly to avoid holes between stitches; if your gauge is loose, use a smaller crochet hook to close gaps.
  • 💡Stuff the toy firmly (unless otherwise stated) and spread the stuffing material evenly to keep natural shapes and avoid lumps.
  • 💡When inserting wires into the arms, wrap and tape the wire ends to prevent sharp points and secure them inside before closing the piece.
  • 💡Pin and check placement for eyes, nose, ears, and accessories before sewing to guarantee symmetry and accurate facial expression.

This adorable Grandma amigurumi is a cozy, nostalgic doll full of character and tiny details you will love to make. Whether you gift her to someone special or display her on a shelf, she brings warmth and handmade charm to any corner. Enjoy crocheting her cardigan, bun, and little dachshund companion — happy stitching! 🧶💕

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 21 cm (8.2 inches) tall when using the recommended yarns and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and adjust stuffing and wire length accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate: basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in-the-round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 8-10 hours; time may vary depending on experience, customization, and finishing details.