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The Grinch Amigurumi – Free Pattern

By RoboCop RoboCop ⋮ ⋮ 24.11.2023

The Grinch amigurumi project is a delightful venture into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss,
perfect for the holiday crafting season. This crochet creation brings to life the famously
grouchy yet endearing character from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” With his green fur,
mischievous grin, and heart “two sizes too small,” the Grinch amigurumi makes for a unique

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and playful addition to any holiday collection, embodying the spirit of the season in a
charmingly unconventional way.

Materials Required:

Yarn: Green (body), Red (hat and scarf), White (hat brim and scarf), Black (for mouth),
Brown (for eyebrows)
Crochet Hook: Size 3.5mm or suitable for your yarn to achieve tight stitches
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Safety Eyes: Black, around 12mm
Embroidery Thread: Black and brown
Sewing Needle
Stitch Marker
Scissors

Common Abbreviations and Terms:

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
inc: increase (two sc in one st)
dec: decrease (sc two sts together)
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
[…]: repeat instructions within brackets for the specified number of times
(…): at the end of a round, number inside indicates the total number of stitches

Head and Body (Worked as one piece):

1. Head (Green Yarn):

Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6).
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12).
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around (18).
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around (24).
Round 5: Sc in next 3 sts, inc around (30).
Round 6: Sc in next 4 sts, inc around (36).

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 Round 7: Sc in next 5 sts, inc around (42).
Rounds 8-13: Sc in each st around (42).
Attach safety eyes between Rounds 10 and 11, roughly 8 sts apart.
Round 14: Sc in next 5 sts, dec around (36).
Round 15: Sc in next 4 sts, dec around (30).
Round 16: Sc in next 3 sts, dec around (24).
Begin stuffing head firmly.
Round 17: Sc in next 2 sts, dec around (18).
Round 18: Sc in next st, dec around (12).
Round 19: Dec around (6). Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
2. Body (Green Yarn):
Round 20: Join green yarn with a sl st to the last round of the head, ch 1, work 6
inc (12).
Round 21: Sc in next st, inc around (18).
Round 22: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around (24).
Round 23: Sc in next 3 sts, inc around (30).
Round 24: Sc in next 4 sts, inc around (36).
Round 25-30: Sc in each st around (36).
Round 31: Sc in next 4 sts, dec around (30).
Round 32: Sc in next 3 sts, dec around (24).
Round 33: Sc in next 2 sts, dec around (18).
Round 34: Sc in next st, dec around (12).
Continue stuffing body.
Round 35: Dec around (6). Fasten off, weave in end.

Hat:

1. Brim (White Yarn):

Round 1: Ch enough sts to fit around the head snugly, join to first ch to form a
ring.
Round 2-4: Sc in each st around (number of chains), sl st to join rounds.
Fasten off white yarn.
2. Hat (Red Yarn):
Round 5: Attach red yarn to the brim with a sl st.
Round 6: Sc in each st around (number of sts from brim).
Round 7: Sc in next 5 sts, dec around (reduce number by one-sixth).
Continue decreasing in this manner every few rounds until the top of the hat
narrows.
Final Rounds: Decrease every st until closed.

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 Pompom (White Yarn): Make a small pompom and attach to the tip of the hat.
Sew the hat to the head securely.

Scarf:

1. Striped Pattern (Red and White Yarn):

Ch a length that wraps around the neck plus extra for hanging ends.
Row 1: Hdc in second ch from hook and in each across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, switching colors to create stripes.
Repeat Row 2 for desired width.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Wrap the scarf around the neck and sew
the ends slightly overlapped to look like it’s tied.

Facial Features:

Eyebrows (Brown Embroidery Thread): Embroider angled lines above each eye to
create a furrowed expression.
Mouth (Black Embroidery Thread): Stitch a wide grin from one side of the face to the
other, curving up at the ends.

Arms (Make 2):

1. Green Yarn:
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6).
Round 2-10: Sc in each st around (6).
Stuff lightly if needed and sew to the sides of the body.

Legs (Make 2):

1. Green Yarn:
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6).
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12).
Round 3-6: Sc in each st around (12).
Stuff and sew to the bottom of the body.

Assembly:

Position the head onto the body and sew around to join, ensuring the neck is stable and
secure.
Attach the arms on each side of the body at shoulder height.

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 Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, making sure the character can sit.
Adjust the hat on the head and secure with a few stitches.
Wrap the scarf around the neck area, sewing in place to ensure it doesn’t shift.

This amigurumi Grinch will bring a whimsical touch to holiday decor or serve as a delightful
gift. Remember to keep your stitches tight and even, and make adjustments where
necessary to suit your crochet style and tension.

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