Stitch up a storybook legend with this Amigurumi The Gruffalo crochet pattern! With his knobbly knees, terrible tusks, and orange eyes, this beloved character comes to life in yarn form—perfect for fans of the classic tale or anyone who loves crafting whimsical creatures. Whether you’re creating a cuddly companion for a little reader, adding to a literary-themed display, or just indulging in a playful project, this Gruffalo is ready to stomp into your collection with charm and character. 🧶🐾📚
Designed for texture and personality, this pattern invites you to explore plush yarns, bold features, and fun extras like tiny horns, claws, and a spiky back. Customize his expression, add woodland props, or pair him with a mini mouse for storytelling flair. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade forest scene, this Gruffalo Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade mischief, one loop at a time! 💖✨🌲
🐾 Amigurumi The Gruffalo Crochet Pattern
Create a beautifully detailed woodland monster with expressive eyes, curved horns, a wide sculpted jaw, and those unmistakable purple back spikes. This version is carefully shaped to reflect the rounded belly, large open grin with visible teeth, beige muzzle (without a belly patch), textured paw pads, and sturdy seated pose.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced
This pattern includes:
• shaped limbs
• sculpted jaw construction
• finger and toe shaping
• decorative spikes
• detailed facial assembly
📏 Finished Size
Using DK cotton yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook:
Height: approximately 30–32 cm (12–12.5 in)
Width: approximately 18 cm (7 in)
🧶 Yarn Requirements
DK cotton yarn recommended.
Dark Brown (body, head, arms, legs, jaw, tail, outer ears)
Approx 140 g / 280 m
Beige (muzzle, ear lining, foot pads, horn tips, hand pads)
Approx 50 g / 100 m
White (teeth, claws, tusks)
Approx 20 g / 40 m
Orange (eye rings)
Approx 10 g / 20 m
Purple (back spikes and crown bumps)
Approx 25 g / 50 m
Cream (eyebrows)
Approx 5 g
Black yarn
Small amount for nose and mouth embroidery
Polyester stuffing
Approx 250 g
🧰 Tools
2.5–3 mm crochet hook
10 mm safety eyes
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
🧸 Head
Using dark brown yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rounds 8–14: sc around (42)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, spaced 9 stitches apart.
Round 15: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Round 16: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Stuff firmly.
Round 17: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 18: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 19: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 20: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
👁 Eye Rings
Make 2 using orange yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO.
Place around safety eyes and sew securely.
👃 Nose
Using black yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: sc around
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Lightly stuff and sew centered on muzzle.
👄 Muzzle
Using beige yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rounds 5–7: sc around (24)
FO leaving long tail.
Lightly stuff and sew to front of head below eyes.
🦷 Lower Jaw
Using dark brown yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–7: sc around (30)
Flatten slightly to form a wide curved crescent.
FO leaving long tail.
Attach beneath the muzzle to create the large smiling jaw.
🦷 Teeth
Make 4 using white yarn.
Round 1: MR, 4 sc
Round 2: sc around
FO.
Sew inside the upper edge of the jaw opening.
🦷 Tusks
Make 2 using white yarn.
Round 1: MR, 4 sc
Rounds 2–6: sc around
Stuff lightly.
FO.
Attach to the sides of the muzzle slightly above the jaw.
👂 Ears
Make 2.
Outer ear (brown):
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–5: sc around
FO.
Inner ear (beige):
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: sc around
FO.
Sew inner ear to outer ear.
Attach ears to sides of head.
🐂 Horns
Make 2.
Start with beige yarn.
Round 1: MR, 4 sc
Round 2: inc x4 (8)
Rounds 3–10: sc around
Stuff lightly and curve slightly.
Attach to top of head.
🟣 Crown Bumps
Make 2 using purple yarn.
Round 1: MR, 4 sc
Round 2: inc x4 (8)
Rounds 3–5: sc around
Stuff lightly.
Attach between the horns.
🟤 Body
Using dark brown yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rounds 8–22: sc around (42)
Round 23: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Round 24: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Stuff firmly.
Round 25: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 26: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 27: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 28: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🦵 Legs
Make 2.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–10: sc around (18)
Stuff firmly.
FO.
🦶 Foot Pads
Using beige yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: sc around
FO.
Sew to bottom of feet.
🦶 Toes
Make 10 toes using beige yarn.
Round 1: MR, 4 sc
Round 2–3: sc around
FO.
Attach five toes to each foot along the front edge.
✋ Arms
Make 2.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–9: sc around (18)
Round 10: (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
Rounds 11–15: sc around
Stuff lightly.
FO.
✋ Fingers
Make 8 fingers using beige yarn.
Round 1: MR, 4 sc
Rounds 2–3: sc around
FO.
Attach four fingers to each hand.
🟣 Back Spikes
Make 7.
Round 1: MR, 5 sc
Round 2: inc x5 (10)
Rounds 3–6: sc around
Stuff lightly.
FO.
Attach evenly along the spine.
🧵 Tail
Using brown yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Rounds 2–12: sc around
FO.
Attach to the back of the body.
🧩 Assembly
Sew the head securely to the body.
Attach muzzle and jaw to create the open mouth shape.
Add teeth and tusks.
Attach horns and crown bumps.
Sew ears to the sides of the head.
Attach arms and legs.
Attach fingers and toes.
Sew purple spikes along the spine.
Attach the tail.
🌿 Finishing Touches
Shape the jaw so it curves upward into a friendly grin.
Angle tusks slightly outward.
Ensure fingers and toes spread naturally.
Adjust stuffing so the monster sits upright.
🎉 Finished The Gruffalo Monster
The finished monster sits proudly with bright orange eyes, curved horns, purple spikes, a wide sculpted smile, and expressive fingers and toes. The rounded belly and playful features create a character full of personality, making it a wonderful storytelling companion or decorative handmade figure.
