How to Make a 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!Materials Needed
- 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.
25) sc in each stitch.
26) *sc in next 7 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
27) *sc in next 6 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times.
28-48) sc into each stitch.
49) sc in next 5 stitches, 2tog in next stitch* 6 times. Start stuffing head.
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 3rd 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.
3) sc into next 3 stitches, 2sc* 3 times.
4) sc into next 4 stitches, 2sc* 3 times.
5) sc into next 5 stitches, 2sc* 3 times.
6) sc into next 6 stitches, 2sc* 3 times.
7-9) sc into each stitch.
10) sc into next 10 stitches, 2tog* 2 times.
11) sc into next 9 stitches, 2tog* 2 times.
12) sc into next 8 stitches, 2tog* 2 times.
13) sc into 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 below the neck.
Fingers
1) Make 4 sc into a magic circle.
2) sc, 2sc* 2 times.
3-12) sc into each stitch. Stuff and sew to hand.
Thumb
1) Make 4 sc 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), sc into each stitch.
14) chain 1 (turning chain), 2tog, 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 form the 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 until scarf is long enough. Change color between white and red every 3 rows.