Designed by
Anastasia Parkaeva
Crochet toy pattern
Crochet pattern
“Baby Grinch”
PDF format
18 pages
40 photographs
October 2025
About the author
I have two sons: Andrey, who is 7 years old,
and Alexander, who is 4. They are my little
sources of inspiration!
I learned to crochet in school, and when my
first child was born, I decided to make a toy
for him.
Since then, I have been dedicated to
crocheting toys, and nothing has been able
to stop me!
Over the past seven years, I have created
more than 90 clear and accessible patterns
for crocheted toys.
I have met many crafters from around the
world who use my crochet patterns!
It's wonderful to receive feedback and see
Dear crochet lovers!
I am happy to welcome you on the pages of the results of my work in your toys! Have
this magical crochet pattern. My name is fun and enjoy crocheting!
Anastasia Parkaeva, and I am a designer of
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PLEASE, NOTE THAT THIS PATTERN DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LESSONS OF CROCHETING.
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Index:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR .................................................................................. 2
INDEX............................................................................................................................ 4
THE BEGINNING OF THE PATTERN ................................... 5
THE LIST OF REQUIRED MATERIALS ............................... 6
ARMS, NOSE ...................................................................................... 7
LEGS ...................................................................................................... 8
BODY .................................................................................................... 9
HEAD ..................................................................................................... 11
MUZZLE SCULPTING .................................................................. 12
MUZZLE DESIGN ............................................................................ 13
CAP ......................................................................................................... 15
SCARF .................................................................................................... 17
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The beginning of the pattern
In this pattern, we will crochet the Grinch!
Use the recommended a hook size.
The size of the toy is determined by the thickness of the yarn and the size of the
crochet hook used.
When making toys, avoid using a large hook. Instead,
choose a hook size that is recommended for your yarn. It's important to crochet
tightly; otherwise, the stuffing may show through the holes.
The tighter you crochet the toy, the neater it will appear, and it will retain its
pleasing look for a longer time.
To indicate the beginning of the row, use a stitch marker (or a scrap of
contrasting-colored yarn).
Crochet the toy in spirals. If it is hard to start crocheting into MR, then chain 2 and
continue crocheting the required number of stitches into the first chain.
Make sure you stuff the toy gently.
If you use too much fiberfill, the size may change. Also, make sure that the part
takes the desired beautiful shape.
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The required materials and tools:
1. Yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby-color:
Green 80371 (basic), 1 skein.
White 80301 (for the scarf and cap).
Red 80352 (for the scarf and cap), 0, 5 skeins.
2. Yarn YarnАrt Jeans-color:
Light green 29 (for the muzzle sculpting).
Black 53 (for the muzzle and nose design).
3. A Pair of safety eyes, d=18 mm.
4. 3.75 mm crochet hook.
5. Stuffing material (fiberfill).
6. Scissors.
7. Stitch marker.
8. Pins.
9. Tapestry needle (for the muzzle sculpting).
The height of Greench is 25 cm (11.8 inches).
Crochet abbreviations (US):
MR - magic ring.
SC - single crochet.
INC - increase (2 sc in one stitch).
DEC - decrease (2 sc together).
SL ST - slip stitch.
CH - chain.
( )* - repeat the required number.
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Crochet pattern
Arms “Baby Grinch”
Crochet the arms with green color.
Rnd 1. 6 sc into MR
Rnd 2. (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
Rnd 3. 9 sc
Rnd 4. 5 sl st, 4 sc (9)
Rnds 5-13. 9 sc (9 rounds)
Stuff ⅓ part of the arm and shape the bend. Flatten together and crochet 4 sc
through both loops. Fasten off and break yarn.
Nose
Crochet the nose with black YarnАrt Jeans and a 1.75 mm crochet hook.
Rnd 1. Chain 5 and crochet to the chain: 3 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, continue
crocheting on the other side of the chain foundation 3 sc, 3 sc in the last chain and
place the marker. (12)
Leave a long yarn tail for the muzzle design.
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Legs Crochet pattern
“Baby Grinch”
Crochet the legs with green color.
Rnd 1. Chain 6 and crochet to the chain: 4 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, continue
crocheting on the other side of the chain foundation 4 sc, 3 sc in the last chain,
place a marker. (14)
Rnd 2. 4 sc, (inc) * 3, 4 sc, (inc) * 3 (20)
Rnd 3. 4 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 3, 4 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 3 (26)
Rnd 4. 26 sc
Rnd 5. Crochet with sc as usual but do not complete a few stitches to the end of
the round and stop in the middle of the heel (photo 2).
Adjust the marker to the heel to indicate the beginning of a new round. (26)
Note!
In round 7, make 6 decreases straight exactly in the middle of the toe. Make
shift stitches if needed.
Rnd 6. (11 sc, dec) * 2 (24)
Rnd 7. 6 sc, (dec) * 6, 6 sc (18)
Rnd 8. (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Stuff the legs.
Rnds 9-11. 12 sc (3 rounds)
Rnd 12. (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
2 3 4
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Body “Baby Grinch”
Complete stuffing the leg. Cut the working yarn of the first leg and secure it.
Leave the working yarn of the second leg. We will join the legs with it.
The working yarn is on the side of the second leg (photo 3). Make shift stitches if
needed when joining to the first leg.
Join the legs on the back.
Rnd 13. Chain 2 from the second leg (photo 4) and join to the first leg on the back
(photo 7). Place a stitch marker (photo 8). The toes are facing forward.
Crochet 18 sc to the first leg, 2 sc to the chain (on the front), continue crocheting
18 sc to the second leg, and 2 sc to the chain (on the back). (40)
5 6 7
8 9 10
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Body “Baby Grinch”
Note!
Due to the joining of the legs, there may be extra single crochets in the row.
Decrease them in the next round to finish with exactly 40 sc.
Rnds 14-18. 40 sc (5 rounds)
Rnd 19. (18 sc, dec) * 2 (38)
Rnd 20. (17 sc, dec) * 2 (36)
Rnd 21. (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
Rnds 22, 23. 30 sc (2 rounds)
Rnd 24. (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
Rnd 25. In this round, attach the arms.
The distance between the arms on the front and back is 8 sc and 4 sc from each
arm.
Previously, mark 8 sc on the front using two markers to help attach the arms.
Attach the first arm and crochet 4 sc with it, 8 sc on the front, attach the second
arm and crochet 4 sc with it.
Place the marker in the center on the front (the beginning of a new round). (24)
Rnd 26. (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
Rnd 27. 18 sc
Rnd 28. (2 sc, inc) *6 (24)
Place the marker at any point between rounds 27 and 28 to help to count the
rounds for the eyes.
11 12 13
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Crochet pattern
Head “Baby Grinch”
Continue crocheting the head.
Rnd 29. (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30) 14
Stuff the neck.
Rnd 30. (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
Rnd 31. (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
Rnd 32. (6 sc, inc) * 6 (48)
Rnds 33-36. 48 sc (4 rounds)
Rnd 37. (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42)
Rnd 38. (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
Rnds 39-43. 36 sc (5 rounds)
Insert the eyes between rounds 38 and 39 (count the distance between the eyes
in round 39). The distance between the eye stems is 7 sc. Fasten the washers
from inside.
Rnd 44. (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
Note! 15
Stuff the head with fiberfill firmly.
The cheeks should have a pleasing fullness.
To achieve plump cheeks, use a long needle to
evenly distribute the stuffing along the bottom of
the head, pushing it toward the sides of the toy.
Additionally, use the needle to distribute stuffing
on the forehead to create volume. This step is
crucial, as it significantly impacts the toy's overall
appearance!
Rnd 45. (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
Rnd 46. (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
Rnd 47. (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Rnd 48. (dec) * 6 (6)
Complete stuffing the head. Tighten 6 stitches with the tapestry needle.
Fasten off and break yarn.
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Crochet pattern
Muzzle sculpting “Baby Grinch”
Use a double green YarnArt Jeans yarn for the muzzle sculpting.
Take a long needle with the thread and insert it at P1 on the bottom of the head,
parallel to the right eye in round 28 (photo 16), at the additional marker, leaving a
tail. Draw it out to the top of the eye at P2 (photo 16) at the level of the half of the
eye. Grab the stuffing material firmly, insert the needle on the other side of the
eyes at P3 (photo 17), and draw it out at P4. The distance between P1 and P4 is
two stitches.
Tighten the thread firmly and tie it into a knot. Tighten the second side similarly
through the same points (photos 45, 46). Fasten off and hide the tail inside the
head.
16 17 18
P3 P2
P1
P4
19 20
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Muzzle design “Baby Grinch”
Use 1-ply black YarnArt Jeans for the muzzle design. Measure and cut a
long thread. Previously, we left a long yarn tail when crocheting the nose.
Pin the nose in the center under the eyes. Sew on through each loop carefully.
Embroider the stripe from the center of the nose, 2 rounds long (photo 21).
Embroider the smile with 3 stitches length on each side (photos 22, 23).
Embroider the eyelids with the same yarn.
Skip 1 stitch to the side of the eye and lay the yarn along the eye (photo 24).
Insert the needle into the left inner side of the eye (photo 24), move to the left
eye, and embroider the eyelid (photo 25). If needed, use glue to secure the
eyelids in place to prevent them from moving over the eyes.
21 22 23
24 25 26
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Assembly Crochet pattern
“Baby Grinch”
Embroider the eyebrows. Previously, mark their position so they are straight and
even (photos 27, 28).
Fasten off and break yarn.
Embroider the whites with white plush yarn (photos 29, 30) similar to the
eyelids.
Fasten off and break yarn.
27 28
29 30
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Crochet pattern
Cap “Baby Grinch”
First, crochet the pompom with white color and then the cap with red
color.
Rnd 1. 6 sc into MR
Rnd 2. (inc) * 6 (12)
Rnds 3-5. 12 sc (3 rounds)
Rnd 6. (dec) * 6 (6)
Stuff the pompom.
Rnd 7. Attach red yarn and crochet (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
Cut white yarn and secure it.
Rnd 8. 9 sc
Rnd 9. (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
Rnd 10. 12 sc
Rnd 11. (3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)
Rnd 12. 15 sc
Rnd 13. (4 sc, inc) * 3 (18)
Rnd 14. 18 sc
Rnd 15. (5 sc, inc) * 3 (21)
Rnd 16. 21 sc
Rnd 17. (6 sc, inc) * 3 (24)
Rnd 18. 24 sc
Rnd 19. (7 sc, inc) * 3 (27)
Rnd 20. 27 sc
Rnd 21. (8 sc, inc) * 3 (30)
Rnd 22. 30 sc
Rnd 23. (9 sc, inc) * 3 (33)
Rnd 24. 33 sc
Rnd 25. (10 sc, inc) * 3 (36)
Rnd 26. 36 sc
Rnd 27. (11 sc, inc) * 3 (39)
Rnd 28. 39 sc
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Cap “Baby Grinch”
Rnd 29. (12 sc, inc) * 3 (42)
Rnd 30. 42 sc
Rnd 31. (13 sc, inc) * 3 (45)
Rnds 32-35. 45 sc (4 rounds)
Change to white yarn. Cut red yarn and secure it.
Crochet around the edge of the cap with HDC - half double crochet.
Make 2 half double crochet together cluster in each stitch.
Yarn over (photo 31). Insert the hook into the loop and pull the working yarn
(photo 32). There are three loops on the hook. Insert the hook through one loop
without grabbing the working yarn. There are two loops on the hook (photo 33).
Yarn over again (photo 34). There are four loops on the hook (photo 35). Insert
the hook through all four loops (photo 36). Complete crocheting around the cap
similarly. Fasten off and break yarn.
31 32 33
34 35 36
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Crochet pattern
Scarf “Baby Grinch”
Crochet the scarf in back and forth rows with red color. Chain 1 at the
end of each row.
Row 1. Start with red color. Chain 3 and crochet to the chain 2 sc, chain 1, turn.
Row 2. 2 sc
Row 3. Change to white and crochet 2 sl st, do not cut red yarn.
Row 4. 2 sc
Row 5. Change to red and crochet 2 sl st, do not cut white yarn.
Row 6. 2 sc
Row 7. Change to white and crochet 2 sl st
Row 8. 2 sc
Repeat this combination 8 times. In total, there are 72 rows.
Fasten off and break yarn. Glue the ends carefully.
37 38 40
39
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You now have a little Grinch that will make a wonderful Christmas
gift and can be your bestseller!
I truly hope that crocheting with me was easy, understandable, and
enjoyable for you.
Thank you for choosing my crochet patterns!
The end!
Crochet pattern
“Baby Grinch”
