Get ready to add a little mischief to your holiday crochet! Today, I’m excited to share the next design in my Santa & Friends Collection: a cute and squishy Grinch-inspired doll. With his bright green body, cozy scarf, and simple shapes, this pattern is fast, fun, and perfect for beginners looking to make something festive and recognizable for the season.
Whether you’re decorating your home, making handmade gifts, or building your own set of holiday characters, this little Grinch will bring a playful touch to your Christmas crafting. Grab your yarn and hook—let’s bring this cheeky green friend to life! 🎄💚
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Grinch Doll – Free Crochet Pattern
Start Here:
Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
The pattern is written using US terms.
This pattern is made of the following parts:
- 1 Body
- 1 scarf
Size:
- 3.5 inches (9 cm) with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby).
Material:
- Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in green and red
- Size US C-2 / 2.75 mm crochet hook.
- Size US D-3 / 3.25 mm crochet hook.
- 2 black safety eyes (5 mm)
- thread cotton yarn in black for the mouth and the eyebrows
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle/ Small needle
- Polyfill
- 1 small red heart button
- Fabric glue
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- double crochet (DC)
- Half double crochet (HDC)
Pattern: How to crochet a Grinch Doll?
Let’s start – Grinch doll – Free Crochet Pattern
The head and body – Grinch doll – Free Crochet Pattern
- The head and body are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- We start at the top of the head.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in green.
- Round 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [1 sc, 1 inc in the next st]x3. (9)
- Round 3: [2 sc, 1 inc in the next st]x3. (12)
- Round 4: 1 sc in all st. (12)
- Round 5: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Rounds 6 to 9: 1 sc in all st. (18)
- Round 10: [1 dec in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (12)
Place the safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, spaced by 2 stitches.
- Round 11: [2 sc, 1 dec in the next st]x3. (9)
Fill the head.
- Round 12: [9 inc]. (18)
- Rounds 13-21: 1 sc in all st. (18)
- Round 22: Working in the back loops only: [9 dec]. (9)
Fill the body.
Close the body: Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of all 9 stitches and pull gently to close the opening. Secure the yarn and weave in the end.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in red.
Join the red yarn in any front loop stitches of Round 21 (I joined in the back to make it less visible).
- Round 21: Working in the front loops only: 1 sc in all st. (18).
Finish by a slst in the first sc of the round. Cut and secure the yarn.
Glue or stitch the red button heart on the body.
With your needle and the black cotton thread, make a big mouth over Round 8 and 9. See the picture below to help you.
Make the eyebrows above the eyes over Round 5. See the picture below to help you.
The hair – Grinch Doll – Free Crochet Pattern
Cut two strands of green yarn, each about 4 inches (10 cm) long. Fold one strand in half and insert the folded middle into the top of the head. Pull both ends through the loop to secure it. Repeat with the second strand. Separate the yarn fibers to create fuller hair, then trim to your desired length.
The scarf – Grinch Doll – Free Crochet Pattern
- The scarf is worked in rows.
- We will use a bigger crochet hook to make the scarf.
With a 3.25 mm crochet and yarn in red.
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- Row 1: ch 26. (26)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next 20 ch, miss the next 2 ch, ch 2, 1 sc in the next 3 ch. (25)
Cut the yarn and fasten off. Place around the neck of your Grinch.
Copyright Notice:
All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited.
You are permitted to sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.
Grinch Doll – Free Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern: Grinch Doll from the Santa & Friends Collection
Instructions
Grinch Doll - Free Crochet Pattern
Start Here:
Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
The pattern is written using US terms.
This pattern is made of the following parts:
- 1 Body
- 1 scarf
Size:
- 3.5 inches (9 cm) with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby).
Material:
- Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in green and red
- Size US C-2 / 2.75 mm crochet hook.
- Size US D-3 / 3.25 mm crochet hook.
- 2 black safety eyes (5 mm)
- thread cotton yarn in black for the mouth and the eyebrows
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle/ Small needle
- Polyfill
- 1 small red heart button
- Fabric glue
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- double crochet (DC)
- Half double crochet (HDC)
Pattern: How to crochet a Grinch Doll?
Let's start - Grinch doll - Free Crochet Pattern
The head and body - Grinch doll - Free Crochet Pattern
- The head and body are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- We start at the top of the head.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in green.
- Round 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [1 sc, 1 inc in the next st]x3. (9)
- Round 3: [2 sc, 1 inc in the next st]x3. (12)
- Round 4: 1 sc in all st. (12)
- Round 5: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Rounds 6 to 9: 1 sc in all st. (18)
- Round 10: [1 dec in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (12)
Place the safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, spaced by 2 stitches.
- Round 11: [2 sc, 1 dec in the next st]x3. (9)
Fill the head.
- Round 12: [9 inc]. (18)
- Rounds 13-21: 1 sc in all st. (18)
- Round 22: Working in the back loops only: [9 dec]. (9)
Fill the body.
Close the body: Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of all 9 stitches and pull gently to close the opening. Secure the yarn and weave in the end.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in red.
Join the red yarn in any front loop stitches of Round 21 (I joined in the back to make it less visible).
- Round 21: Working in the front loops only: 1 sc in all st. (18).
Finish by a slst in the first sc of the round. Cut and secure the yarn.
Glue or stitch the red button heart on the body.
With your needle and the black cotton thread, make a big mouth over Round 8 and 9. See the picture below to help you.
Make the eyebrows above the eyes over Round 5. See the picture below to help you.
The hair - Grinch Doll - Free Crochet Pattern
Cut two strands of green yarn, each about 4 inches (10 cm) long. Fold one strand in half and insert the folded middle into the top of the head. Pull both ends through the loop to secure it. Repeat with the second strand. Separate the yarn fibers to create fuller hair, then trim to your desired length.
The scarf - Grinch Doll - Free Crochet Pattern
- The scarf is worked in rows.
- We will use a bigger crochet hook to make the scarf.
With a 3.25 mm crochet and yarn in red.
- Row 1: ch 26. (26)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next 20 ch, miss the next 2 ch, ch 2, 1 sc in the next 3 ch. (25)
Cut the yarn and fasten off. Place around the neck of your Grinch.
Copyright Notice:
All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited.
You are permitted to sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.