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Adorable Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

Adorable Grandma Amigurumi Pattern
4.5★ Rating
12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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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 Adorable Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

This enchanting grandma pattern brings together traditional amigurumi techniques with heartwarming details that make her truly special. She comes complete with her faithful dachshund companion and a beautiful mesh bag filled with tiny tangerines. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating her grey hair bun, rosy cheeks, white collar, and layered clothing including a cardigan and skirt.

Adorable Grandma Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Standing at approximately 21cm tall, this grandma figure showcases intricate construction with poseable wire-frame arms and multiple color changes that create her distinctive vintage charm.

Why You'll Love This Adorable Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern captures the warmth and comfort of a beloved grandmother figure. The attention to detail in her facial features, from the sweet smile to the rosy cheeks, creates such personality. I'm especially fond of the little dachshund companion and the mesh bag with tangerines - these accessories add such charm and tell a story. The way her grey hair is styled in a perfect bun and her layered clothing with the collar and buttons gives her such an authentic, vintage feel that makes you want to display her proudly in your home.

Adorable Grandma Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Adorable Grandma Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Adorable Grandma Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Adorable Grandma Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this grandmother pattern can be with just a few creative modifications. You could easily change her hair color to match a special grandmother in your life, or swap out the cardigan colors for her favorite shades. I've seen crafters add tiny glasses made from wire, or even create a small knitting project for her hands. The dachshund companion could be replaced with any small pet pattern, and the market bag could hold different seasonal items like apples in fall or flowers in spring. Consider adding a small apron over her skirt, or creating a matching shawl for cooler weather. You could even make multiple versions representing different seasons or holidays. The beauty of this pattern lies in how it captures the essence of a beloved grandmother while leaving room for personal touches that make her uniquely yours.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the head firmly before decreasing rounds which creates an uneven shape ✗ Not positioning safety eyes correctly between rounds 12-13 with proper 9-stitch spacing ✗ Skipping the wire frame installation in arms which prevents proper posing functionality ✗ Incorrectly placing hair so the slip stitch section isn't centered above the nose area

Adorable Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

Create the sweetest grandmother figure with her charming dachshund companion and mesh market bag filled with tangerines. This delightful pattern features intricate details like a grey hair bun, rosy cheeks, a cozy cardigan with buttons, and a green skirt. Perfect for gifting or adding warmth to your home décor with this heartwarming vintage-inspired amigurumi that captures the essence of a loving grandmother.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Adorable Grandma Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Gazzal jeans 1122 (beige) for head, arms, and legs
  • 02
    Yarnart jeans 83 (powder) for nose and cheeks
  • 03
    Alize cotton gold 21 (grey melange) for hair and bun
  • 04
    Gazzal jeans 1101 (white) for collar and sock details
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    Yarnart jeans 65 (blueberry) for cardigan
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    Yarnart jeans 82 (green) for skirt
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    Yarnart jeans 70 (brown) for boots and mouth embroidery
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    Alize cotton gold 688 (brown melange) for dachshund
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    Pion PNK Kirova 3302 for mesh bag
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    Yarnart jeans 77 (orange) for tangerines

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2mm (US 4) or according to tension
  • 02
    6mm safety eyes
  • 03
    4-5mm white beads (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Three small buttons
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    Wire for arms frame (17-18cm pieces)
  • 06
    Thick cardboard or plastic sheet for boot insoles
  • 07
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 08
    Tapestry needle
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    Scissors
  • 10
    Stitch markers
  • 11
    Adhesive tape for wire ends

Progress Tracker

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— 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 :

Insert safety eyes between rounds 12-13, 9 stitches apart

Round 18 :

(6 sc, dec)*6 (42)

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, fasten off

— Hair :

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)

— Arms (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*3 (9)

Round 3 :

9 sc

Round 4 :

4 sc, puff stitch of three dc, 4 sc (9)

Round 5 :

9 sc

Round 6 :

Change to blueberry, work in back loops only: 9 sc

Round 7-22 :

9 sc (16 rounds)

— Legs and Body :

Round 1 :

ch 6, from second ch: 4 sc, 3 sc into 1 ch, continue along chain: 3 sc, inc (12)

Round 2 :

inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)

Round 3 :

Back loops only: 18 sc

Round 4-5 :

18 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Insert cardboard insoles into boots

Round 6 :

3 sc, 6 dec, 3 sc (12)

Round 7 :

Change to beige, back loops only: 12 sc

Round 8-15 :

12 sc (8 rounds)

Round 16 :

Change to white: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15)

Round 17 :

13 sc (leave 2 stitches unworked)

Info :

Make second leg, then join with ch 9 for body

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew head to body between rounds 26-31 with beige thread, positioning first head round between body rounds 26-27
  • Attach hair to head with slip stitch section positioned above nose, then sew bun on top
  • Sew ears to head sides at points where hdc stitches were made on hair, skip 1 round down from hair edge
  • Attach nose between rounds 8-18, sew only beige portion and secure base firmly
  • Position and sew cheeks 1 stitch down from eyes and 4 stitches from nose sides
  • Install wire frame in arms before attaching, bend ends and wrap with tape for safety
  • Join arms to body at round 24, working 4 sc together with arm, then close remaining arm stitches

Important Notes

  • 💡Crochet in non-joining rounds without turning chains, maintain tight tension to avoid holes
  • 💡Stuff all pieces firmly unless otherwise specified, distribute stuffing evenly throughout
  • 💡Use stitch markers to track rounds, especially during color changes and shaping sections
  • 💡Position safety eyes carefully between rounds 12-13 with exactly 9 stitches between them
  • 💡Install wire frame in arms before final assembly for poseable functionality and durability
  • 💡Work all free loop details after main assembly to ensure proper collar and sock placement

This heartwarming Grandma amigurumi pattern creates a truly special figure that embodies the love and comfort of family. Complete with her adorable dachshund companion and mesh market bag filled with tiny tangerines, she's perfect for display or gifting. The detailed construction includes everything from her sweet facial features to her layered vintage clothing, making her a treasured addition to any home. 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🧵✨

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