Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (Size 4):
- Skin tone color (for face and hands)
- Grey or white (for hair)
- Color A (for dress/main outfit) - suggested: floral print or pastel
- Color B (for accessories, apron)
- Small amount of black yarn (for eyes)
- Small amount of pink yarn (for cheeks)
- Size E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- 9mm safety eyes (optional - can be embroidered instead)
- Wire for glasses (optional)
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog - single crochet 2 together)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- rnd = round
- ( ) = repeat instructions inside parentheses
- [ ] = total number of stitches
Final Size
Approximately 8 inches (20 cm) tall when completed
Head
With skin tone yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: inc in all sts [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 9-15: sc in each st around [48]
Rnd 16: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 17: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 19: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Add safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, approximately 6-8 stitches apart. Begin stuffing the head firmly, continuing as you go.
Rnd 20: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 21: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 22: dec 6 times [6]
Fasten off, leaving a tail for closing. Thread tail through front loops of remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in end.
Body
With Color A (dress color):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: inc in all sts [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 8-15: sc in each st around [42]
Rnd 16: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 17: sc in each st around [36]
Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 19: sc in each st around [30]
Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 21: sc in each st around [24]
Begin stuffing the body firmly and continue as you go.
Rnd 22: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [18] Rnd 23: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [12] Rnd 24: dec 6 times [6]
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Thread tail through front loops of remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close.
Arms (make 2)
With skin tone yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: inc in all sts [12]
Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around [12]
Switch to Color A (dress color):
Rnd 5-12: sc in each st around [12]
Rnd 13: dec, 10 sc [11] Rnd 14: dec, 9 sc [10]
Rnd 15-18: sc in each st around [10]
Add a small amount of stuffing to hands and upper arms only, leaving lower part unstuffed for easier attachment.
Rnd 19: dec, 8 sc [9]
Rnd 20: fold flat and sc through both layers to close (4 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2)
With Color A (dress color) or Color B for shoes/slippers:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: inc in all sts [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4-5: sc in each st around [18]
If making shoes/slippers, switch to dress color (Color A) here:
Rnd 6-12: sc in each st around [18]
Rnd 13: (7 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [16]
Rnd 14-18: sc in each st around [16]
Add stuffing to feet and upper legs, leaving top part unstuffed for easier attachment.
Rnd 19: (6 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 20: fold flat and sc through both layers to close (7 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Hair/Bun
With grey or white yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: inc in all sts [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 9-10: sc in each st around [48]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. This will be the cap for granny's bun hairdo.
Apron (optional)
With Color B: Row 1: Ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (14 sc), turn Row 2-12: Ch 1, sc in each st across (14 sc), turn
For ties: Row 1: Ch 35, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Repeat for second tie.
Sew ties to top corners of apron.
Glasses (optional)
With black yarn or thin wire: Make two small circles for lenses (you can crochet around a small circular object for shape). Connect with a small bridge and add temple arms.
Assembly
- Sew head to body.
- Attach arms to sides of body at approximately round 8-9.
- Attach legs to bottom of body.
- Sew hair cap onto head, positioning as desired.
- Create a bun by making a pom-pom with grey/white yarn and attaching to back of hair cap.
- Add facial features:
- If not using safety eyes, embroider eyes with black yarn
- Add small pink circles for cheeks with pink yarn
- Embroider a small smile with black yarn
- Add glasses if desired
- Attach apron to front of body.
- Add any additional details like a small crocheted purse, glasses chain, etc.
Embellishments (optional)
- Mini crochet needles: make with thin wire or toothpicks wrapped with yarn
- Tiny granny square: make a miniature granny square to put in her hands
- Mini purse: crochet a small rectangle, fold and sew sides
- Tiny shawl: crochet a small triangular shawl for her shoulders
Notes
- Adjust hook size as needed to achieve tight stitches that won't allow stuffing to show through
- If you prefer a larger or smaller granny, you can adjust by using larger/smaller hook and yarn
- Personalize your granny with different colored outfits, hair, or accessories
- For a more realistic look, consider using yarn with a slight texture for the hair
Enjoy your adorable amigurumi granny! She makes a perfect companion for other amigurumi projects or a sweet gift for grandmothers and granny-lovers alike.
