Crochet Grinch Toy
If you are looking to add some whimsy and charm to your holiday decor, you should definitely consider making a Crochet Grinch Toy! Not only is it a fun and festive project, but it also allows you to showcase your creativity and crafty skills. Imagine the smiles it could bring to both kids and adults alike during the holiday season! With its green color, mischievous grin, and fuzzy texture, this Crochet Grinch Toy is sure to become a treasured part of your Christmas decorations.
So, grab your crochet hooks and get ready to spread some joy with this adorable and lovable Grinch creation!DK yarn
3mm hook
All crochet terms are in the US style
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
2sc = 2sc into the next stitch
2tog = crochet next 2 stitches together.
Crochet Grinch head and body
Head
1) Ch 4, join into ring. Make 6 sc into ring.
(2) 2sc in each stitch.
(3) *Sc next stitch, 2sc into next stitch* 6 times.
(4) *Sc in next 2 stitches , 2sc in next st* 6 times.
(5)*Sc in next 3 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* 6 times.
(6) *sc in next 4 stitches, 2sc in next stitch * 6 times.
(7) sc in each stitch.
(8) *sc in next 5 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* 6 times.
(9) sc in each stitch.
(10) *sc in next 6 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* 6 times.
(11) sc in each stitch.
(12) *sc in next 7 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* 6 times.
(13) sc in each stitch.
(14) *sc in next 8 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* 6 times.
(15) sc in each stitch.
16) *sc in next 9 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* 6 times.
17-22) sc in each stitch.
23) *sc in next 9 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
24) *sc in next 8 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
) sc in each stitch.
23) *sc in next 7 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
24) *sc in next 6 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
25-48) sc into each stitch
49) sc in next 5 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
50) sc in next 4 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times. Start stuffing head.
51) sc in next 3 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
52) sc in next 2 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
Neck
53-59) sc into each stitch stuff rest of head and neck.
Body
60) working in the front loop only sc into the next 2.stitches, 2sc* 6 times
61) sc into the next 3 stitches, 2sc* 6 times
62) sc into the next 4 stitches, 2sc* 6 times
63) sc into the next 5 stitches, 2sc* 6 times
64) sc into each stitch
65) sc into the next 6 stitches, 2sc* 6 times
66) sc into each stitch
67) sc into the next 7 stitches, 2sc* 6 times
68) sc into each stitch
69) sc into the next 8 stitches, 2sc* 6 times
70-77 sc into each stitch
78) *sc in next 8 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
79) *sc in next 7 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
80) *sc in next 6 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
81) sc into each stitch
82) *sc in next 12 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 3 times.
83) *sc in next 11 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 3 times.
84) sc into each stitch
85) *sc in next 10 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 3 times.
86) *sc in next 9 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 3 times.
87-88) sc into each stitch
89) *sc in next 8 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 3 times.
90) sc into each stitch
91) *sc in next 7 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 3 times. Stuff body.
92) *sc in next 2 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
93) *sc , 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
94) *2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
Muzzle
1) Ch 4, join into ring. Make 6 sc into ring.
(2) 2sc in each stitch.
(3) *Sc next stitch, 2sc into next stitch* 6 times.
(4) *Sc in next 2 stitches , 2sc in next st* 6 times.
(5)*Sc in next 3 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* 6 times.
(6) *sc in next 4 stitches, 2sc in next stitch * 6 times.
(7) sc in each stitch.
(8) *sc in next 5 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* 6 times.
(9-10) sc in each stitch. Sew to front of face, top of muzzle sitting on row 16 of the face.
Eyes
1) chain 5, 2sc into 3
2nd chain from hook, sc into next 2 chains, 4sc into last chain, working into back of stitches sc into next 2 stitches, 2sc into last stitch
2) 2sc into next 2 stitches, sc into next 2 stitches, 2sc into next 4 stitches, sc into next 2 stitches, 2sc into last 2 stitches. Sew above the muzzle, embroider on pupils
Arms
1) Ch 4, join into ring. Make 6 sc into ring.
2) 2sc in each stitch.
2) sc into the next 3 stitches, 2sc* 3 times
3)sc into the next 4 stitches, 2sc* 3 times
4) sc into the next 5 stitches, 2sc* 3 times
5) sc into the next 6 stitches, 2sc* 3 times
6-9) sc into each stitch
10) sc into the next 10 stitches, 2tog* 2 times
11) sc into the next 9 stitches, 2tog* 2 times
12) sc into the next 8 stitches, 2tog* 2 times
13) sc into the next 7 stitches, 2tog* 2 times
14-38) sc into each stitch
39) chain 1 (turning chain) turn work, sc into next 8 stitches.
40-41) chain 1 (turning chain) sc into each stitch. Stuff arm, sew to side of body, top of arm just bellow the neck.
Fingers
1) make 4sc into a magic circle
2) sc, 2sc* 2 times
3-12) sc into each stitch. Stuff and sew to hand.
Thumb
1) make 4sc into a magic circle
2) sc, 2sc* 2 times
3-10) sc into each stitch
11) chain 1 (turning chain) sc into next 4 stitches
12-13) chain 1 (turning chain) a into each stitch
14) chain 1 (turning chain) 2 tog, 2tog. Stuff and sew to hand.
Feet/legs
1) Ch 4, join into ring. Make 6 sc into ring.
2)sc into the next 2 stitches, 2sc* 2 times
3) sc into each stitch
4)sc into the next 3 stitches, 2sc* 2 times
5) sc into each stitch
6)sc into the next 4 stitches, 2sc* 2 times
7) sc into each stitch
8)sc into the next 5 stitches, 2sc* 2 times
9) sc into each stitch
10)sc into the next 6 stitches, 2sc* 2 times
11-16) sc into each
stitch
From this point on you will be working in rows to formthe back of the foot.
17) chain 1 (turning chain) turn work, sc into next 10 stitches
18-21) chain 1(turning chain) sc into each stitch. Fold the back of the foot in half and sew the seam to create the back of the foot.
22) join back onto the front of the foot sc into the next 6 stitches, work 10 sc stitches evenly around the remainder of the foot.
23-58) sc into each stitch.
Crochet Grinch scarf
1)Chain 11, hdc into 2nd chain from hook
2) chain 1, (turning chain) hdc into each stitch.
Repeat row 2 till scarf is long enough. Change colour between white and red every 3 rows.