Adorable Baby Grinch Free Crochet Pattern

Oh, the delight of crafting something as wickedly sweet as a baby Grinch! I stumbled upon this crochet pattern online, and let me tell you, it’s as charming as it is mischievous. Picture this: your very own pint-sized, cuddly Grinch, with its signature smirk and all. It’s a project that’s sure to stir up a whirlwind of giggles and warmth, especially around the holiday season.

With my trusty hook in hand, I delved into this pattern and the emotional journey was unparalleled. The soft, green yarn slipping through my fingers transformed into the iconic tufts of Grinch hair . Woah—his tiny, grumpy eyebrows knit over those gleeful, beady eyes, making it impossible not to fall in love, even if he’s known for stealing Christmas.

As you embark on this pattern, remember: it’s not just about the stitches; it’s the little moments of joy with each row that bring our Baby Grinch to life.

Enjoy this delightful pattern — it’s a whimsical adventure that, who knows, might just grow your heart three sizes!

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Designer: Lanalunacl

Materials & Tools

• Green Velvet or similar
• For the scarf: medium weight acrylic yarn or cotton, red and white
• Crochet hook 5.0 mm and 3.00 mm
• safety eyes 14 mm
• Darker green felt (different from the body)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Filing

Abbreviations

Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
Hdc – half double crochet
Ch – chain
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
* – repeat around

Head & Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc * (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc * (24)
Rnd 5-6: sc in each st (24)
Rnd 7: 4 sc, 3 inc of hdc, 6 sc, 3 inc of hdc, 8 sc (30)
Rnd 8: sc in each st (30)
Rnd 9: 4 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc, 3 dec, 8 sc (24)
Rnd 10: 2 pb, dec * (18)

Eyes between round 6 and 7 with 3 stitches apart.

Rnd 11: 1 sc, dec * (12)

Fill and continue with the body.

Rnd 12: in FLO: 1 sc, inc * (18)
Rnd 13-14: sc in each st (18)
Rnd 15: 2 sc, inc * (24)
Rnd 16: 3 sc, inc * (30)
Rnd 17: sc in each st (30)
Rnd 18: 3 sc, dec (24)
Rnd 19: dec x12 (12)
Rnd 20: dec x 6 (6)

Fill and close with needle.

Arms x2

Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring
Rnd 2-5: sc in each st (6)

Don’t fill. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs x2

Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
Rnd 3: in BLO sc in each st (12)
Rnd 4: 1 sc, dec * (8)

Fill lightly. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Hair

5 chain, from the second ch from the hook make 4 sl st, you already have a strand, there are 3 so repeat two more times (5 ch + 4 sl st), when you have the 3, leave a long tail for sewing.

Face Details

With felt of a different green than the Grinch’s body, cut out three oval shapes, 2 eyebrows and a nose. You can sew the, or glue them with silicone.

Details

• Hair sewn right into the magic ring on the head.
• Eyebrows glued diagonally above the eyes.
• With black yarn e,broider details of the mouth.

Scarf

With acrylic yarn or cotton.

* You will crochet in rows so at the end of each row you will make a ch and you will turn the scarf.
* Crochet with both strands white and red together.

We start with red:

• 5 ch, from the second: 4 sc, 1 ch turns
• 4 sc, change to white, 1 ch and turn
• 4 sc, 1 ch and turn
• 4 sc, change to red, 1 ch and turn

And so on until you have the length you want for the scarf.

Assembly

• You can add strands at the beginning and end of the card.
• The arms are sewn just right under the head.
• The legs are sewn together 5 rounds down the head approx.
• You can fold the scarf, sew it or glue it to that neck.