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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 teaches you how to crochet a sweet Grandma amigurumi with a detailed step-by-step approach. It includes instructions for head, hair, bun, facial details, arms, legs, body and clothing elements. The pattern uses number 3 (fingering) yarns and a small hook to produce a tightly stitched, neat toy.

Grandma Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Photos show assembly and placement for facial features and hair for easy finishing. Suitable for crocheters with basic amigurumi experience who want a charming finished toy.

Why You'll Love This Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a cozy, nostalgic character to life with small details like a knitted-looking cardigan and a tiny bun. I enjoy the way the facial assembly creates such a gentle expression with simple stitches. The wire-framed arms add a delightful posability that makes the doll feel alive in your hands. Designing the little accessories — bag, dachshund and buttons — was so rewarding and adds personality to the finished piece.

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 personalize this pattern by swapping colors — try pastel shades for a softer grandmother or bright colors for a whimsical look.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to make minis or larger keepsakes; bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a cuddly giant, while fingering yarn produces a small, neat doll.

I like to vary eye size: smaller safety eyes give a delicate expression while larger eyes create a cuter, toy-like face.

I sometimes add embroidery variations for the mouth and eyebrows to change personality — a longer curve for a smile, or tiny angled stitches for a cheeky look.

Try different accessories: a tiny shawl, crocheted glasses, or a knitted hat can completely change the story of your Grandma.

For posable arms try different wires or thicker arm cores; you can also omit the wire for a softer, floppy feel suitable for babies (if all materials are safe).

Swap the dachshund for another pet: a crocheted cat or bird can be made by altering colors and proportions from the provided small animal guide.

I also experiment with textured stitches on the cardigan — a front-post loop or popcorn stitch gives an interesting fabric look for more advanced makers.

To make a keychain version, use thinner yarn, smaller hook, and shorten the body — add a keyring to the top of the bun or head for portability.

I recommend testing one small accessory first (like the bag) so you can scale patterns and adjust yarn usage before making a complete set.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the start of each round leads to lost stitch counts; place a marker at the first stitch and move it every round to stay accurate. ✗ Crocheting too loosely will create holes between stitches and reveal stuffing; use a smaller hook or tighten your tension to close gaps. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually causes lumpy shapes and uneven firmness; stuff small amounts as you work and shape the piece evenly throughout. ✗ Not securing wire ends properly for the arm frame risks the wire poking through; wrap the wire ends with adhesive tape before inserting and check the wrap is secure.

Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming handmade Grandma amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern. You'll be guided step-by-step through head, hair, body, arms, legs and charming accessories to create a 21 cm tall collectible. Clear photos and thorough assembly notes help you finish a sweet, gift-ready toy you'll love to display or give.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Gazzal Jeans 1122 (beige) - for skin tones
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans 83 (powder) - for nose and cheeks accents
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold 21 (grey melange) - for hair and bun
  • 04
    Gazzal Jeans 1101 (white) - cuffs and details
  • 05
    YarnArt Jeans 65 (blueberry) - for cardigan sleeves and accents
  • 06
    YarnArt Jeans 82 (green) - for skirt
  • 07
    YarnArt Jeans 70 (brown) - for boots and small details
  • 08
    Alize Cotton Gold 688 (brown melange) - for dachshund
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    Pion PNK Kirova 3302 - for bag (pink)
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    YarnArt Jeans 77 (orange) - for bag contents (orange balls)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook according to your crochet density, I use Clover 2 mm (US 4)
  • 02
    Wire for the arms frame (two pieces, each about 17-18 cm)
  • 03
    6 mm safety eyes (2 pcs)
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    4-5 mm white beads (2 pcs) for earrings
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    Three small buttons for the cardigan
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    Thick cardboard or plastic sheet for insoles (cut 2 identical ovals)
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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
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    Polyester stuffing
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    Adhesive tape for wrapping wire ends

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Infos :

We will crochet the grandma in non-joining rounds without making turning chains. You have to crochet tightly to avoid holes between stitches. If you can't crochet tightly enough, then try to use a crochet hook which is smaller size. Stuff the toy firmly (until otherwise stated), spread the stuffing material evenly. The finished toy measures 21 cm (8.2 inches) approximately in case of using the materials listed. Abbreviations: sc - single crochet. MR - magic ring. hdc - half double crochet. dc - double crochet. ch - chain. sl st - slip stitch. (...) - the number in brackets means the amount of stitches we should get at the end of the round.

— Head :

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 (12 rounds)

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 (3 rounds)

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 (3 rounds)

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 (5 rounds)

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. Fix the cheeks leaving 1 stitch down from the eyes and 4 stitches to both sides from the nose. Sew them. Embrace the mouth embroidery: embroider the mouth with YarnArt Jeans yarn of brown color divided in two strands. Make a stitch with the width of 3 sts, leaving 2 rounds down from the nose tip. Embroider the mouth as shown in photos.

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 and sew it. Weave in the thread ends inside of the piece. 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 thread ends inside of 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.

Info :

Change to blueberry color.

Round 6 :

into back loops only 9 sc

Round 7-22 :

9 sc (16 rounds)

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 (2 rounds)

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 (8 rounds)

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 (6 rounds)

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 (6 rounds)

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.

— Skirt & Cardigan Chain :

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:

Round 1 :

(9 sc, inc)*6 (66)

Round 2-15 :

66 sc (14 rounds)

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 the head: sew the beige part of the nose across its edge between rounds 8 and 18, inserting the needle throughout; sew the base of the nose as well.
  • Place safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, 9 stitches apart, secure them before stuffing further.
  • Sew hair onto the head using pins for placement so the space where you made 2 sl sts is above the nose; position and sew the bun on top and weave in ends.
  • Insert and secure wire frames into each arm with wrapped ends inside; twist the other ends, wrap with tape and bend into the body when assembling.
  • Pin and sew ears at the points where hdc sts appear on the hair, skipping one round down from the hair to ensure correct placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work tightly and use a smaller hook if your stitches are loose to avoid visible gaps and stuffing showing.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes before closing the head and before heavy stuffing to ensure correct placement and secure attachment.
  • 💡Wrap and tape wire ends thoroughly to prevent the wire from poking through stuffed pieces and ensure safe handling.
  • 💡Weave in thread ends inside the pieces after assembly for a neat finish and to prevent unraveling.

Create a cozy, character-filled Grandma that becomes an instant keepsake with its tiny bun, cardigan and dachshund accessory. 🧶 The pattern combines neat amigurumi shaping with charming finishing details so your creation looks professionally made. ✨ Have fun personalizing colors and accessories — this sweet Grandma makes a heartfelt gift or a special shelf friend. 🎁

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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 change yarn weight but it will affect final size; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect differences in proportions and length.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires basic amigurumi skills such as working in the round, increases and decreases, and simple assembly.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience, finishing details and assembly pace.