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Granny Claus Amigurumi Pattern

Granny Claus 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 Granny Claus Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a festive Granny Claus amigurumi with a full list of materials, abbreviations, and step-by-step rounds for all parts. You will crochet arms, legs, a connected body, head, skirt and apron, then assemble and finish with embroidered facial features and glasses. The pattern includes tips for color changes, attaching parts in-process, and optional wire for poseable arms.

Granny Claus Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed photo references and video links are listed to support tricky steps like joining the legs and attaching the apron. Suitable for makers comfortable with amigurumi basics and ready to follow an in-depth, charming project.

Why You'll Love This Granny Claus Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends classic amigurumi shaping with delightful holiday details, giving you a finished character full of personality. I enjoy how the apron and striped sleeves add playful color contrasts and how the in-process attachment method makes assembly neat and secure. The step-by-step rounds let me control shaping precisely, which is rewarding and relaxing. I also love that there are extra tips for making the arms poseable and for finishing touches like glasses and blushing, so each finished Granny feels unique and handcrafted.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize Granny Claus by changing yarn colors and stitch choices.

I often swap the mustard outfit for pastel shades to make a softer, vintage look for home decor.

To make a mini keychain version I use thinner yarn and a 2.0 mm hook and shorten rounds for a compact toy.

Use bulky yarn and a larger hook to create a large, cuddly Granny perfect for a holiday display or gift.

I sometimes embroider freckles or a different mouth expression to give Granny a distinct personality.

Try alternative apron designs: lace edges, contrasting stitches, or tiny appliques to make unique outfits.

Add poseable wire inside the arms for displayable positions, but always insulate wire ends for safety if gifting to children.

Swap the glasses for embroidered spectacles or use felt for a softer accessory variation.

Change the skirt style by altering increases to make fuller or narrower silhouettes depending on your preference.

I recommend experimenting with surface crochet or added trims to create seasonal variants like Easter, Autumn, or Halloween versions.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining legs and middle part can cause misalignment; place markers at the specified stitches and count carefully before joining to ensure symmetry. ✗ Changing colors without securing ends leads to messy inside tails; fix and cut the color thread as directed and hide ends between loops or leave specified long tails for sewing. ✗ Stuffing too firmly while shaping the head or body can distort the silhouette; stuff gradually and firmly only where needed, checking shape against the photos and instructions. ✗ Forgetting to work in spiral where indicated will create visible seams; follow the 'work in spiral' notes and avoid turning chains or slip stitches when the pattern specifies spiral rounds. ✗ Not working BLO or FLO as instructed will change the texture and fit of edges; when the pattern states BLO or FLO, work only into those loops to achieve the intended edge and shaping. ✗ Rushing the attachment of arms or apron may result in uneven placement; mark attachment points carefully (e.g. 16 St for apron, 6 SC for each arm) and pin or clip parts before stitching.

Granny Claus Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Granny Claus amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern. You will get step-by-step rounds, clear assembly guidance, and materials lists so you can recreate her festive look. Perfect for gifting or holiday decor, this pattern guides you through shaping the body, head, arms, legs, skirt, apron and charming details. Enjoy a cozy, creative project that adds handmade cheer to your home.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Granny Claus Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans / Alize Cotton Gold semi-cotton yarn (360 yds / 3.5 oz) - recommended for sample toy with 2.2 mm hook; each shade consumption < 1.8 oz
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby / YarnArt Dolce (131 yds / 3.5 oz) - alternative bulkier yarn sample uses 3.5 mm hook (toy height ~33 cm)
  • 03
    Color - YA Jeans 01/62 white/ivory: for hairstyle, apron, sleeves - small amount (approx <1.8 oz)
  • 04
    Color - YA Jeans 73 cream: for head, arms, legs, nose, ears - approx <1.8 oz
  • 05
    Color - YA Jeans 90 red: clothes, headband - approx one skein or less depending on yarn (red consumption noted as about a skein for bulk yarn)
  • 06
    Color - YA Jeans 17 (mustard) or HDB 80330: clothes front and body - approx <1.8 oz
  • 07
    Color - YA Jeans 69 or HDB 80360 green: ruffles on the apron - small amount
  • 08
    Color - YA Jeans 40 or HDB 80336 brown: shoes - small amount
  • 09
    Optional accent colors and small amounts for details and blush

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.2 mm (recommended for YarnArt Jeans sample)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (for bulk yarn version such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby)
  • 03
    Thin black thread for embroidering facial features
  • 04
    Optional pink artistic pastel for blushing
  • 05
    Optional aluminum/copper wire ~2 mm in diameter for the arms (wrap and insulate if used)
  • 06
    Optional band-aid or tape to wrap wire ends if using wire
  • 07
    Metal wire D=1.5 mm for small glasses, D=2 mm for large glasses
  • 08
    Wire cutters
  • 09
    Sewing needle to sew body parts
  • 10
    Stitch markers
  • 11
    Pins with large head for positioning
  • 12
    Scissors
  • 13
    Fiber filling (polyester stuffing)
  • 14
    Yarn needle for weaving ends

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— Arms :

Info :

*cream yarn. *stuff well the palm, don't stuff the rest of the arm for now. *make 2 details.

Round 0 :

Chain 5 (work in spiral without a turning CH and SS) (oval-shape detail)

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd chain from the hook: 3 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 2 SC, INC (10)

Round 2 :

(4 SC, INC)*2 (12)

Round 3-4 :

2 rounds of 12 SC (12)

Round 5 :

5 SC, PS, 6 SC (12)

Round 6 :

12 SC. - change thread color to white

Round 7 :

12 SC

Round 8 :

BLO: 12 SC. - change thread color to red

Round 9-10 :

2 rounds of 12 SC. - change thread color to white

Round 11-12 :

2 rounds of 12 SC. - change thread color to red

Round 13-14 :

2 rounds of 12 SC. - change thread color to white, fix and cut the red thread

Round 15-16 :

2 rounds of 12 SC. - work several additional SC to the side edge of the detail (when folding). - fix and cut the thread

Info :

Sleeve edge: go back to Round 7 of the arm; attach the white thread to the free front loop of the round and work 2 rounds according to the pattern: 1. FLO: (3 SC, INC)*3 (15). 2. 15 SC. - fix and cut the thread, hide the thread end inside the arm.

— Apron :

Info :

*white yarn. *make a turn and work a turning CH at the end of each row.

Round 0 :

Chain 15

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd chain from the hook: 14 SC

Round 2-5 :

4 rows 14 SC

Round 6 :

Skip a St, 11 SC, DEC (12)

Round 7 :

Skip a St, 9 SC, DEC (10) - fix the thread and leave a long end

Info :

attach a green thread to the side upper corner of the apron and work the side and bottom edges with a crab stitch (in the reverse direction) with a CH between stitches. when working with green thread, attach the left white thread end from the base of the apron between the stitches. - fix and cut the thread.

— Legs :

Info :

*start with brown yarn. *make 2 details. *stuff in process.

Round 0 :

Chain 7 - work in spiral (without a turning CH and SS)

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd chain from the hook: 5 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 4 SC, INC (14)

Round 2 :

INC, 4 SC, 3 INC, 4 SC, 2 INC (20)

Round 3 :

20 SC - align the stitch marker exactly in the middle of the heel (if needed)

Round 4 :

5 SC, 5 DEC, 5 SC (15)

Round 5 :

5 SC, 3 DEC, 4 SC (12)

Round 6 :

(3 SC, INC)*3 (15) - change thread color to cream, don't cut the brown thread and leave it on the outside

Round 7 :

BLO: 15 SC

Round 8 :

(4 SC, INC)*3 (18)

Round 9 :

18 SC

Round 10 :

(5 SC, INC)*3 (21) - fix and cut the thread

Info :

go back to Round 6 of the leg to the left brown thread; attach the thread to the free front loop of the round and work BLO 15 SC; join with SS the first and the last stitches of the round, bring the thread inside the leg and fix it.

— Body-Head :

Info :

Leg connector (middle part): *mustard yarn. *make sure to leave a long end of the thread at the beginning, with the help of which we connect the legs in the middle with the middle part.

Round 1 :

10 SC in MR - don't fasten off - mark 3 SC on the sides of the leg connector at a distance of 2 SC

Info :

mark 3 SC on the side inner parts of the legs

Info :

now join the middle part and the legs: place them on the sides of the middle part, so that the continuation of crocheting is behind the side of the left leg; the middle part is upwards; continue crocheting on the left leg behind using the thread from the middle part; stuff in process;

Round 11 :

on the left leg: 18 SC, on the middle part: 2 SC, on the right leg: 18 SC, on the middle part: 2 SC (40)

Info :

work each leg and the middle part together with SS using left at the beginning mustard thread

Round 12 :

(SC, INC)*2, 8 SC, (SC, INC)*6, 8 SC, (SC, INC)*4 (52)

Round 13 :

(2 SC, INC)*2, 8 SC, (2 SC, INC)*6, 8 SC, (2 SC, INC)*4 (64)

Round 14-24 :

11 rounds of 64 SC

Info :

place the stitch marker exactly in the middle of the back (if needed)

Round 25 :

(3 SC, DEC)*3, 34 SC, (DEC, 3 SC)*3 (58) - change thread color to red, don't cut the mustard thread

Round 26 :

58 SC - change thread color to white, fix and cut the red thread

Round 27 :

BLO: (2 SC, DEC)*3, 34 SC, (DEC, 2 SC)*3 (52)

Info :

in Round 28 we are going to attach the apron; mark 16 St in the middle of the belly (place of attachment); if required, adjust the place of attachment in Round 28

Round 28 :

18 SC, 16 SC with the apron, 18 SC (52)

Round 29 :

BLO: (SC, DEC)*3, 34 SC, (DEC, SC)*3 (46) - change thread color to mustard, fix and cut the white thread

Info :

in Round 30 we are going to attach the arms; place the stitch marker exactly in the middle of the back (if required); mark 6 SC on each arm (place of attachment); thumbs forward; for accuracy of attachment mark 6 SC on the sides on the body at a distance of 18 SC on the chest and 16 SC on the back; if required, adjust the place of attachment in Round 30

Round 30 :

8 SC, 6 SC with the arm, 18 SC, 6 SC with the arm, 8 SC (46)

Round 31 :

8 SC, 6 SC on the outer edge of the arm, 18 SC, 6 SC on the outer edge of the arm, 8 SC (46)

Round 12 (body continued numbering) :

32. (14 SC, DEC)*2, 14 SC (44)

Round 33 :

(9 SC, DEC)*4 (40)

Round 34 :

(8 SC, DEC)*4 (36)

Round 35 :

(4 SC, DEC)*6 (30)

Round 36 :

(3 SC, DEC)*6 (24) - change thread color to cream, fix and cut the mustard yarn

Round 37 :

BLO: 24 SC

Info :

continue crocheting the head

Round 38 :

(SC, INC)*12 (36)

Round 39 :

(2 SC, INC)*12 (48)

Round 40 :

(7 SC, INC)*6 (54)

Round 41-52 :

12 rounds of 54 SC

Round 53 :

(7 SC, DEC)*6 (48)

Round 54 :

(6 SC, DEC)*6 (42)

Round 55 :

(5 SC, DEC)*6 (36)

Round 56 :

(4 SC, DEC)*6 (30)

Round 57 :

(3 SC, DEC)*6 (24)

Round 58 :

(2 SC, DEC)*6 (18)

Round 59 :

(SC, DEC)*6 (12)

Round 60 :

6 DEC (6) - tighten the hole, fix the thread and hide it inside

— Skirt :

Info :

go back to Round 26 of the body; turn the body upside down, attach the red thread at the back to the front free loop in Round 26; work in spiral according to the pattern

Round 1 :

FLO: 7 SC, INC, (6 SC, INC)*6, 7 SC, INC (66)

Round 2 :

66 SC

Round 3 :

(10 SC, INC)*6 (72)

Round 4-15 :

12 rounds of 72 SC

Round 16 :

crab stitch (in reverse direction): 72 SC - finish with a straight line, hide the thread end between the loops on the wrong side

— Apron top :

Info :

go back to Round 28 of the body; mark 14 front loops in the middle on the belly (place for apron top attachment)

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach apron to body in Round 28 by crocheting 16 SC with the apron into the marked front loops, adjust placement before securing and pin in place for even alignment.
  • Position and attach arms in Round 30 by marking 6 SC for each arm placement; sew or crochet the arm into the marked 6 SC on the body, making thumbs face forward for correct orientation.
  • Sew legs to the body via the leg connector: align the 3 SC marks on the middle part with the inner sides of the legs, join the connector and legs with slip stitches, then continue crocheting the body rounds as instructed.
  • Attach apron top by marking the 14 front loops in the middle of the belly (back to Round 28) and securing the apron top to those loops; add green crab stitch edging and hide ends between stitches.
  • Embroidery and final details: embroider facial features with thin black thread, add glasses made from metal wire, then weave and hide all thread ends and add blush or pastel if desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds and attachment points, especially during the leg-to-body joining and arm placement.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and avoid overstuffing near seams and attachment areas to maintain smooth shaping and easier sewing of parts.
  • 💡When using wire for poseable arms, insulate and wrap wire ends and consider using band-aid or tape to avoid sharp points; wire is optional and not recommended for toys for small children.

This Granny Claus amigurumi pattern brings handmade holiday charm to your home with a warm, vintage-inspired design. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, photos, and video links to make tricky steps easier to follow. Create a cozy keepsake or a heartfelt gift this season—happy crocheting! 🎄🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 33 cm tall when using bulk yarn (Himalaya Dolphin Baby) with a 3.5 mm hook; with YarnArt Jeans and a 2.2 mm hook the sample is smaller (approx 17 cm) depending on your tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; use a suitable hook for your chosen yarn and expect to adjust stuffing and wire options accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you know basic amigurumi techniques like working in spiral, increases/decreases, BLO/FLO, and joining parts in-process.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours depending on experience, yarn choice, and how much time you spend on finishing details like embroidery and glasses.