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In today’s crochetGIFT-ready plushie tutorial for Christmas, learn how to crochet this adorable, palm-sized baby fat Grinch plushie using a step-by-step tutorial for beginners. This holiday-themed amigurumi features a seamless, no-sew design, with the arms and feet crocheted directly into the body using textured cluster stitches. Will make a PERFECT Christmas dining table buddy plushie!

Worked quickly from the top of the head down to the base, the project is completed with a signature tuft of Grinchy hair, embroidered eyebrows and mischievous grin, and an optional miniature Santa hat.

It serves as a charming holiday ornament, bag charm, or festive handmade gift. Now, continue reading to learn more about this SUPER adorable crochet buddy Grinch. You can also crochet a Santa Grinch plush version!

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Difficulty Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner

Materials & Pattern Abbreviations

Materials

Yarn:
- Super bulky chenille/velvet yarn (e.g., Alize Velluto, Color #11 Pistachio/Light Green)
- Dark green plush yarn (for eyebrows/nose bridge embroidery)
- Thin black yarn or embroidery floss (for smile)
- Red and white plush yarn (optional, for Santa hat)
Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm
Safety Eyes: 12 mm black safety eyes
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
Notions: Tapestry/yarn needle, scissors, and a stitch marker

Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR / Ch 2: Magic Ring or Chain 2 start
ch: Chain stitch
sc: Single crochet
inc: Single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Single crochet decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: Slip stitch
Pop: 4-Yarn-Over Puff/Popcorn Stitch (used for hands and feet)
( … )*X: Repeat instructions inside parentheses X times
[count]: Total stitch count at the end of the round

Difficult / Special Stitch: The “Pop” (4-Yarn-Over Puff/Popcorn Stitch)

In Rounds 8 and 11, the hands and feet are worked seamlessly into the round using a 4-yarn-over cluster (puff-style popcorn):

Yarn Over: Wrap the working yarn over your hook.
Insert & Draw Up (1st time): Insert your hook into the indicated stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop to the height of your working row (3 loops on hook).
Repeat (2nd time): Yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over, and pull up another loop (5 loops on hook).
Repeat (3rd time): Yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over, and pull up another loop (7 loops on hook).
Repeat (4th time): Yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch for the final time, yarn over, and pull up another loop (9 loops on hook).
Pull Through & Secure: Yarn over and carefully draw the yarn through all 9 loops on the hook. Chain 1 to lock the puff cluster tightly.
Resume Round: Work your next single crochet into the following stitch as normal, pushing the puff stitch outward toward the front of the work to form the rounded hand or foot.