- The 16 Inch Grinch!
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Who, Doesn’t Love, Mr. Grinch?!
(This pattern was created by Colleen Hays aka Chaysie Crochet on youtube.com & YarnWars.com. This pattern is being offered free to the public for creation purposes. Selling this pattern is strictly prohibited, altering or modifying this pattern for distribution purposes is strictly prohibited, however, whatever you choose to do with your end product is your choice. On another note, there was a lot of time and effort that went into creating this pattern to make available free to the public. If you plan on offering this pattern to your group or members, please link directly to http://www.facebook.com/yarnwars. If you are happy with this pattern, please link to Yarnwars.com or via the facebook page to credit the author. J)
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*I reserve the right to revise this pattern if necessary based on feedback of possible error in pattern wording or other, although each piece has been checked over several times, or for new videos added for technique or walkthrough, which is likely! Pattern revisions, if any, will be found in pattern database under the Files tab at YarnWars on Facebook*
You will need the following Supplies:
Yarn – Green, Yellow & Black (I used Red Heart SuperSaver)
H hook for the body – G hook for the arms & legs D hook for eyes
Small button for detachable neck piece
Scissors
Needle – blunt for hiding tails & face features and sewing for button
Thread
Stuffing
Stitch Marker
Crochet Techniques Used:
MC – Magic Circle (Video)
HDC – Half Double Crochet (Video)
SC – Single Crochet (Video)
INC – Increase – Work 2 stitches into 1 stitch
INV DEC – Invisible Decrease (Video)
SL – Slip stitch
CH – Chain
FO – Finish off
For directions on tasseling the yarn for hands, hair & neckband (See Video)
*Option for different size doll*
If you would like to make a smaller Grinch doll, why not, down-size your hook, or substitute SC for HDC in your body, then shortening your arm and leg length!
For a larger doll, my suggestion is to up-size your hook, make sure you do this for each different size hook used in the pattern =)
BODY (Using green yarn)
(We will not be chaining or joining throughout this pattern. You will work seamlessly into the next row by working your 1st stitch of each row into the 1st stitch of last row. Make sure to have stitch marker ready!)
- Using your H hook, create a MC, 10 HDC into MC (10)
Place stitch marker
- INC in ea st around (2 HDC). (20)
- *1 HDC in nxt st, INC in next*. Repeat ** (30)
- *1 HDC in nxt 2 st, INC*. Repeat ** (40)
- 1 HDC in ea st around. (40)
- HDC in ea st around. (40)
- HDC in ea st around. (40)
- HDC in ea st around. (40)
- HDC in ea st around. (40)
- HDC in ea st around. (40)
- HDC in ea st around. (40)
- HDC in ea st around. (40)
- HDC in ea st around. (40)
- *1 HDC in nxt 2 st, INV DEC* Repeat ** (30)
- 1 HDC in ea st around. (30)
- 1 HDC in ea st around. (30)
- 1 HDC in ea st around. (30)
- 1 HDC in next st, INV DEC in next. Repeat ** (20)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (20)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (20)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (20)
–Start Stuffing–
- INV DEC in ea st around (10)
-You should be in the neck region at this point-
- *1 HDC in next 2 st, INV DEC,* Repeat ** (8)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (8)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (8)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (8)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (8)
- INC in ea st around (16)
- INC in ea st around (32)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (32)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (32)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (32)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (32)
- *1 HDC in nxt 2, INV DEC* Repeat ** (24)
–Stuff some more =)–
- *1 HDC in nxt 2, INV DEC* Repeat ** (18)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (18)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (18)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (18)
- 1 HDC in ea st around (18)
- *1 HDC in nxt , INV DEC* Repeat ** (12)
–Finish Stuffing at top of head–
- INV DEC around (6)
FO – Leave approximately 24” of tail for hair & work off
I don’t see the directions for arms and legs either. It goes from head to comments with no page 2.
Hi Connie, if you scroll to just the bottom of where the pattern is on page one, you will see, I believe, 3 more pages for you to click on =)
I cant find it anywhere …
http://www.yarnwars.com/free-patterns-created-yarnwars/free-mr-grinch-inspired-doll-crochet-pattern/ =)
Found the pattern to be very good and easy to follow. Came out looking as pictured and happy with it. Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed it Cheryl! Thank you for your comment! ♥
Thank you so much for offering this free pattern who just love the Grinch!
My pleasure Diane! I hope you enjoy! =)
Why am I just now coming across this pattern. I love it and started on it right away. My 11 year old loves the grinch. Thank you so much for the pattern and video.
Thank you so much Tia! So happy to hear. Really appreciate your comment ♥
I have not been able to locate the rest of the pattern past the body… I don’t have anything past page 1. I need the pattern for the arms. I can try watching the you tube video. Thanks!
Hello! I’m sorry I am just getting back with you on this. There are page numbers lower down in the page to take you to another page. It should be not far above the comment section on the page. You can also download the pdf file located in the YarnWars Facebook group at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars. =)
Hi there!
THANK you so much for the pattern!!
What color green did you use?
I believe I used an old, no longer available RedHeart.. I think it was avacado, but there are so many better greens out there! You can go with an even brighter green and get so much closer to the Grinch than I did ♥ Thank you!!
I wish there were Grinch KNITTING Patterns.
I know… I’m so sorry Cindy! If I were a better knitter, I would make a pattern for one just for you! =)
I have tried and tried to find this grinch… I’ve looked on said files. It isn’t there !” help
Hi Eva! The Grinch is both on the YarnWars website, (you can do a search for Grinch) or in the YarnWars group Files tab. Make sure you are actually in the group, http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars . There are a couple of pages and it is an older pattern so you might have to click to show more. Thank you!
Hi, how much red heart super saver green yarn do you need ?
Hi there! I want to say I only used one skein if that. I hope I’m correct on that. It has been a bit since I wrote that pattern and I know I should have mentioned it before, it was one of my newbie patterns 😉 ♥
How much green yarn is needed for the grinch
I can’t find the full off pattern
Hi Linda! Full pattern is there, just multiple pages, you just need to scroll a bit down to see the page numbers. If you would like the free pdf pattern for the Grinch (without having to turn pages ;)), visit us at http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars. All of YarnWars patterns are available in pdf downloadable/printable format in the group’s Files tab =)
Do you know how hard it is to get a GRINCH Knitting Pattern….
Hi Carole! I’m sorry, I don’t know… All of my patterns to date are crochet. I’m not sure to be honest if there is a Grinch knitting pattern out there… Wish I could help with this.. I would! =)
Cannot find the rest of the pattern
Hi Zeta! Please note the numbered pages at the bottom of each page. There are a few pages for the Grinch. You can download and print a pdf of this pattern in our Facebook group at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars Thanks!
Anyone have an issue with his neck being floppy? He is turning out so cute but after messing around with the doll so much , his neck is not supportive at all and I am trying to figure out a way to semi fix this on a doll that’s completed. The next one I plan to put rolled canvas in the neck I think
Hi Hope! I address his floppy neck in the video 😉
Do you make the single crochet base for the hair as well or just make the tassels on the head?
Just the tassels =)
Could you send me a email of the pattern so I can download it too? Thank you for this awesome pattern! Cynkris2002@yahoo.com
I love the grinch! Thank you for the pattern. I am making mine using size 10 thread. Can’t wait till its done!
Awesome Beth! Would love to see him when you finish! ????
I love your grinch pattern. I’ve made one and now have to make one for all three of my daughter’s.
Hahaha! Thanks so much Karen! I’m sorry for the extra workload lol… but so happy you love it! =D ♥
I am Getting ready to make one. I will be making it smaller to go with my Elf on the shelf. Thank you so much.
Oh how fun! I hope it turned out awesome! Happy New Year! =D
Can you send me a email of the pattern so i can download it
Sent =)
Thank you for this adorable pattern, my eldest son (47) loves the Grinch!!
You’re so welcome! Thanks so much for your interest in my pattern Gramz! ????
Your arms and legs are 5″ you say about 24 rows slot of us will use 24 then you start the hands and feet at 27 why not at 25
It may be a misprint Debby.. when I get back on my computer I will check and adjust if needed. Thanks so much for bringing that to my attention! ????
Help! I love your pattern but I can’t find page two, with the legs and arms anywhere. Please help I want to make this for this Christmas. Thank you so much.
Never mind, finally found it. Thank you .
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I know you stated that you found it in your follow up, but for those struggling to find the next sections, there should be numbers just below where the pattern on a page ends indicating next page =) Thanks for your kind feedback Peggy!
This pattern is adorable! Thank you! I can’t wait to make it
Thanks so much Gloria! I love Mr. Grinch and I’m about to start on my 4th =)
I don’t understand how to make the hair, fingers and toes. Can you help me?
Hi Candace! I have a full video tutorial for this project.. if you skip to approximately 34 minutes in the video located here: https://youtu.be/Es6vUS0LMaA you will see how I do the hands and feet. The hair is the same fashion only with less yarn which should be towards the end of the video I believe. Have a great day!
Grinch – is row 4 of the body sc or hdc? Curious since all other stitches in body are hdc.
Thanks
Sandy
Thank you for pointing that out Sandy! Yes, that should be hdc ???? I’ll get in and change that now. Thanks so much and have a wonderful day!
where is the pattern for the arms, legs and feet? am i missing somethiing? i am new to patterns but i can not find them
Keresa, the pattern is all there, it could be that you need to click on a different page for it. The pattern is not all on one page as it was pretty long. Thanks!
Thank you. I will try.