Crocheting Granny Grace Doll

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Granny Grace

Creating Granny Grace a handmade crochet doll brings joy not only to the maker but also to those who receive it as a gift. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how to create Granny Grace, an adorable elderly amigurumi doll that stands approximately 38 cm (15 inches) tall. With her soft gray hair, vintage glasses, and charming outfit, she’ll make a perfect addition to your amigurumi collection or a heartwarming gift for someone special.

Granny Grace Materials Needed

For the doll body:

  • 100g skin tone yarn (Misty Rose or similar shade)
  • 50g light gray yarn (Nimbus Cloud or similar)
  • 50g gray yarn (Stonewash or similar)
  • 70g beige yarn (Beige Blush or similar) for underwear and cardigan
  • 35g green yarn (Jadesheen or similar) for dress
  • 30g blue-gray yarn (Gull Gray or similar) for dress accents, shoes, and bag
  • 30g coral/marble yarn for dress details
  • Embroidery floss: white, black, dark brown, light brown, red, and dark gray
  • 2.5mm and 2.0mm crochet hooks
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors
  • Craft stick (approximately 20cm/8 inches long) for neck support
  • Cardboard or plastic for shoe soles
  • Aluminum wire (45cm/18 inches long, 2mm thick) for glasses
  • Tools for cutting and bending wire
  • Bottle cap (approximately 9cm/3.5 inches in diameter) for shaping glasses
  • 3 green buttons (10mm) for dress
  • 4 smaller buttons (1.4mm) for cardigan and bag

Granny Grace Crochet Terminology

  • MR: Magic ring
  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • hdc: Half double crochet
  • dc: Double crochet
  • tr: Treble crochet
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
  • inchdc: Increase with half double crochet
  • incdc: Increase with double crochet
  • dec: Decrease (2 sc together)
  • dechdc: Decrease with half double crochet
  • decdc: Decrease with double crochet
  • BLO: Back loop only
  • FLO: Front loop only
  • tsc: Tall single crochet
  • [#]: Number of stitches in round

Granny Grace Arms (Make 2)

Use skin tone yarn and 2.5mm crochet hook. Work in spiral rounds and stuff lightly as you go.

  1. Start with magic ring, 6 sc in the ring [6]
  2. 6 inc [12]
  3. (1 sc, 1 inc) 3 times, 6 sc [15] 4-6. 15 sc (3 rounds) [15]
  4. (1 sc, 1 dec) 3 times, 6 sc [12]
  5. (4 sc, 1 dec) 2 times [10]

Note: Here you can insert wire if desired. The wire should be about 24cm (9.5 inches) for each arm. If you can’t crochet around wire, stuff the hands lightly and insert wire after arms are completed.

9-32. 10 sc (24 rounds) [10]

Fasten off with slip stitch. Leave a long tail for attaching to body.

Granny Grace Feet and Legs

Start with skin tone yarn and 2.5mm crochet hook. Work in spiral rounds and stuff firmly as you go. Place stitch marker along the middle of the back of the leg.

Granny Grace Begin with Chain 9:

  1. Starting from 2nd chain from hook, work 7 sc, then 3 sc in last stitch. Working on opposite side of chain: 6 sc, 1 inc [18]
  2. 1 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc [24]
  3. 2 inc, 7 sc, 4 inc, 9 sc, 2 inc [32]
  4. 2 sc, 1 inc, 9 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, 11 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc [36]
  5. In BLO, 36 sc [36] 6-7. 36 sc (2 rounds) [36]

Insert a piece of cardboard/plastic into the sole.

  1. 11 sc, 2 dec, 1 sc, 2 dec, 1 sc, 2 dec, 11 sc [30]
  2. 10 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 2 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc [26]
  3. 10 sc, 3 dec, 10 sc [23]
  4. 10 sc, 2 dec, 9 sc [21]
  5. 10 sc, 1 dec, 9 sc [20] – Begin stuffing here
  6. 1 dec, 7 sc, 2 dec, 7 sc [17]
  7. 17 sc [17]
  8. 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc [18]
  9. 18 sc [18]
  10. 1 inc, 17 sc [19]
  11. 19 sc [19]
  12. 1 sc, 1 inc, 17 sc [20] 20-22. 20 sc (3 rounds) [20]

Adjust marker position to last stitch if needed.

  1. 2 sc, 1 inc, 17 sc [21] 24-25. 21 sc (2 rounds) [21]

After round 25, flatten leg to check if marker is at middle back. Make additional stitches if needed to align properly.

  1. 1 inc, 20 sc [22]
  2. 22 sc [22]
  3. 1 inc, 21 sc [23] 29-30. 23 sc (2 rounds) [23]
  4. 3 sc, 1 dec, 15 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc [21]
  5. 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 13 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc [18]

After round 32, flatten leg to check if marker is at middle back. Make additional stitches if needed and move marker.

  1. 3 sl st, 4 sc, 5 inc, 4 sc, 2 sl st [23]

Note: If knee is not properly aligned, adjust stitch count before proceeding.

34-35. 23 sc (2 rounds) [23] 36. 7 sc, 5 dec, 6 sc [18] 37. 3 sc, 1 inc, 11 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc [20] 38. 7 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc [22] 39-41. 22 sc (3 rounds) [22] 42. 7 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc [24] 43-45. 24 sc (3 rounds) [24]

On last stitch of round 45, change to beige yarn.

46-47. 24 sc (2 rounds) [24]

Fasten off with slip stitch and cut skin tone yarn.

Make the second leg following the same instructions up to round 47.

Granny Grace Connecting the Legs

Flatten both legs and place stitch markers in the middle of the inner part of each leg. This is where you’ll connect them.

Round 48: Work 9 sc in right leg, ch 2, connect to left leg with sc, work 23 sc in left leg, 2 sc in chain, complete with remaining 15 sc in right leg [52] 49. 52 sc [52] 50. 23 sc, 1 inc, 25 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc [54] 51-52. 54 sc (2 rounds) [54]

After round 52, work additional stitches as needed to place marker at middle back.

  1. 6 sc, 1 inc, 40 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc [56] 54-57. 56 sc (4 rounds) [56]
  2. 1 sc, (7 sc, 1 dec) 3 times, 1 sc, (7 sc, 1 dec) 3 times [50]

Check marker position after round 58 and adjust if needed.

  1. 11 sc, 1 dec, 24 sc, 1 dec, 11 sc [48]
  2. 3 sc, 1 dec, (6 sc, 1 dec) 5 times, 3 sc [42]
  3. 42 sc [42]

On last stitch of round 61, change to skin tone yarn.

  1. (1 dec, 5 sc) 6 times [36] 63-75. 36 sc (13 rounds) [36]

Check marker position after round 75 and adjust if needed.

  1. (5 sc, 1 inc) 6 times [42] 77-79. 42 sc (3 rounds) [42]

At this point, attach the arms to the body. Flatten the body to find the middle of each side. Sew arms using 4 stitches from each arm, which leaves 6 stitches remaining on each arm and 34 on the body.

  1. 9 sc on body, 6 sc on arm, 17 sc on body, 6 sc on arm, 8 sc on body [46]
  2. 11 sc, 1 inc, 22 sc, 1 inc, 11 sc [48]
  3. 48 sc [48]
  4. (1 dec, 4 sc) 8 times [40]

Now add the wooden stick to the neck and wire to arms if desired. The stick should reach from crotch to top of head.

  1. (1 dec, 3 sc) 8 times [32]
  2. (2 sc, 1 dec) 8 times [24]
  3. (1 dec, 2 sc) 6 times [18]
  4. 2 sc, 1 dec, (4 sc, 1 dec) 2 times, 2 sc [15]
  5. 15 sc [15]

Fasten off with slip stitch.

Start with gray yarn and 2.5mm crochet hook. Change to 2.0mm hook after round 6.

  1. Magic ring, 6 sc [6]
  2. 6 inc [12]
  3. (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 times [18]
  4. 1 sc, 1 inc, (2 sc, 1 inc) 5 times, 1 sc [24]
  5. (3 sc, 1 inc) 6 times [30]
  6. 2 sc, 1 inc, (4 sc, 1 inc) 5 times, 2 sc [36]

Change to skin tone yarn and 2.0mm hook on last stitch of round 6.

  1. (5 sc, 1 inc) 6 times [42]
  2. 3 sc, 1 inc, (6 sc, 1 inc) 5 times, 3 sc [48]
  3. (7 sc, 1 inc) 6 times [54]
  4. 4 sc, 1 inc, (8 sc, 1 inc) 5 times, 4 sc [60] 11-15. 60 sc (5 rounds) [60]
  5. (9 sc, 1 inc) 6 times [66] 17-30. 66 sc (14 rounds) [66]

Pause here to embroider the face features.

Granny Grace Face Embroidery

For the eyes (make two):

  1. Place a pin 13 stitches from center line, between rows 19-20
  2. From that point, count 2 stitches right and make a square (2 stitches across and down)
  3. Fill the square with black floss
  4. Add white details and brown iris around the black pupil
  5. Add eyelashes with black floss
  6. Embroider eyebrows with dark gray floss 3 stitches above eyes

For the nose: From lower inner edge of left eye, count 1 round down and 2 stitches toward middle of face. Embroider horizontal line covering 4 stitches. Add 2 more horizontal lines covering same stitches.

For the mouth: Count 3 stitches below nose and embroider 2 horizontal lines covering 4 stitches using red floss.

Granny Grace Continue with Head

  1. (9 sc, 1 dec) 6 times [60]
  2. 4 sc, 1 dec, (8 sc, 1 dec) 5 times, 4 sc [54]
  3. (7 sc, 1 dec) 6 times [48]
  4. 3 sc, 1 dec, (6 sc, 1 dec) 5 times, 3 sc [42]
  5. (5 sc, 1 dec) 6 times [36]
  6. 2 sc, 1 dec, (4 sc, 1 dec) 5 times, 2 sc [30]
  7. (3 sc, 1 dec) 6 times [24]
  8. 1 sc, 1 dec, (2 sc, 1 dec) 5 times, 1 sc [18]
  9. (4 sc, 1 dec) 3 times [15]
  10. 15 sc [15]

Stuff head firmly. Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.

Granny Grace Hair/Wig

Start with dark gray yarn and 2.5mm hook. Work in spiral rounds.

  1. Magic ring, 6 sc [6]
  2. In BLO, 6 inc [12]
  3. In BLO, (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 times [18]
  4. In BLO, 1 sc, 1 inc, (2 sc, 1 inc) 5 times, 1 sc [24]
  5. In BLO, (3 sc, 1 inc) 6 times [30]
  6. In BLO, 2 sc, 1 inc, (4 sc, 1 inc) 5 times, 2 sc [36]

Make slip stitch (in BLO) and turn work (wrong side facing you).

Now create hair strands working in FLO of previous rounds:

Round 7: In FLO of round 6, (2 sc, ch 37, 36 hdc) 18 times Change to light gray yarn on last stitch.

Round 8: In FLO of round 5, (2 sc, ch 39, 38 hdc) 15 times Change back to dark gray on last stitch.

Round 9: In FLO of round 4, (2 sc, ch 41, 40 hdc) 12 times Change to light gray on last stitch.

Round 10: In FLO of round 3, (2 sc, ch 43, 42 hdc) 9 times Change to dark gray on last stitch.

Round 11: In FLO of round 2, (2 sc, ch 45, 44 hdc) 6 times Change to light gray on last stitch.

Round 12: In FLO of round 1, (2 sc, ch 47, 46 hdc) 3 times, join with slip stitch to first sc of round.

Cut yarn and hide tail on back of work.

Granny Grace Assembly

Sew head to neck (both have 15 stitches in last round).

Sew wig to head:

  1. Find and mark middle of front and back of head with pins
  2. Align wig so back middle matches head’s back middle
  3. Insert needle through stitches between rows 6-7 on head
  4. On wig, insert needle through remaining BLO of round 6
  5. For locks at back of head, sew from outer corner of each eye, counting 2 rows down and 7 stitches toward back

Granny Grace Dress

Use coral/marble yarn and 2.5mm hook. Work in rows.

Chain 37.

  1. Starting from 2nd chain, (5 sc, 1 inc) 2 times, 11 sc, 1 inc, (5 sc, 1 inc) 2 times, ch 1, turn [41]
  2. (6 sc, 1 inc) 2 times, 12 sc, 1 inc, (6 sc, 1 inc) 2 times, ch 1, turn [46]
  3. (7 sc, 1 inc) 2 times, 13 sc, 1 inc, (7 sc, 1 inc) 2 times, ch 1, turn [51]
  4. (8 sc, 1 inc) 2 times, 14 sc, 1 inc, (8 sc, 1 inc) 2 times, ch 1, turn [56]
  5. 8 sc, ch 6, skip 12 stitches, 16 sc, ch 6, skip 12 stitches, 8 sc, ch 1, turn [44] 6-11. 44 sc, ch 1, turn (6 rounds) [44]
  6. 10 sc, 1 dec, 20 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, ch 1, turn [42] 13-17. 42 sc, ch 1, turn (5 rounds) [42]

After round 17, ch 1 but don’t turn. Chain 1 and work 18 sc downward on edge. Work 17 sc upward on edge, ch 1, and work on neck: (4 sc, 1 dec) 2 times, 5 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, (1 dec, 4 sc) 2 times.

Change to blue-gray yarn before starting round 18. 18. Ch 1, 5 dc, 1 incdc, (10 dc, 1 incdc) 3 times, 5 dc [48] 19. Ch 2, (7 dc, 3 dctog) 6 times [60]

Join round with slip stitch. Attach blue-gray yarn between rounds 17-18 and make slip stitches from end to end. Repeat between rounds 18-19.

Attach green yarn in first dc of round 18. 20. Ch 2, 8 dc, 3 dctog, (9 dc, 3 dctog) 5 times, 1 dc, join with slip stitch [72] 21. Ch 2, 9 dc, 3 dctog, (11 dc, 3 dctog) 5 times, 2 dc, join with slip stitch [84] 22. Ch 2, 10 dc, 3 dctog, (13 dc, 3 dctog) 5 times, 3 dc, join with slip stitch [96] 23. Ch 2, 11 dc, 3 dctog, (15 dc, 3 dctog) 5 times, 4 dc, join with slip stitch [108] 24. Ch 2, 12 dc, 3 dctog, (17 dc, 3 dctog) 5 times, 5 dc, join with slip stitch [120] 25-31. Ch 2, 120 dc, join with slip stitch (7 rounds) [120]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Attach coral/marble yarn at back of dress and make button loops: Start from bottom left, working upward: 2 sc, ch 2, skip 2, (5 sc, ch 2, skip 2) 2 times, 2 sc. Chain 1, work downward: 20 sc, 1 slip stitch. Cut yarn.

Work slip stitches around neckline. Sew 3 green buttons (10mm) to back of dress.

Granny Grace Cardigan

Use beige yarn and 2.5mm hook. Work in rows.

Chain 31.

  1. From 2nd chain, 3 hdc, (1 inchdc, 2 hdc) 9 times, ch 1, turn [39]
  2. 2 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, (1 hdc, ch 1, skip 1) 17 times, 2 hdc, ch 1, turn [39]
  3. 2 hdc, 1 inchdc in ch 1 space, (1 hdc in top of hdc, 1 inchdc in ch 1 space) 17 times, 2 hdc, ch 1, turn [57]
  4. 2 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, (1 hdc, ch 1, skip 1) 26 times, 2 hdc, ch 1, turn [57]
  5. 9 hdc, ch 6, skip 12, 2 hdc, 1 inchdc, (4 hdc, 1 inchdc) 2 times, 2 hdc, ch 6, skip 12, 9 hdc, ch 1, turn [48] 6-12. 48 hdc, ch 1, turn (7 rounds) [48]
  6. 23 hdc, 1 inchdc, 24 hdc, ch 2, turn [49]
  7. 1 dc, (skip 2, in next stitch 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) 15 times, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc, turn [62] 15-16. Ch 3, in ch 2 space of each shell make 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, then 1 dc, turn (2 rounds) [62] 17-24. Ch 3, in ch 2 space of each shell make 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, then 1 dc, turn (8 rounds) [92]
  8. Ch 3, make 2 more dc in same stitch, (in ch 2 space make 1 sl st, between shells make 5 dc) 14 times, 1 sl st in ch 2 space of last shell, 3 dctog in top of previous ch 3 [91]

Chain 1, work upward on edge: 37 sc, ch 3, skip 3, 5 sc, ch 3, skip 3, 5 sc, ch 3, skip 3, 1 sc. Chain 1, work on collar: 30 slip stitches. Chain 1, work downward on edge: 57 sc. Fasten off.

Sew 3 buttons (1.4mm) to front top of cardigan.

Granny Grace Sleeves (make 2)

Attach beige yarn in middle of underarm and work in joining rounds.

  1. Ch 1, 3 hdc, 1 hdc in corner, (1 hdc in top of previous hdc, 1 hdc in ch 1 space) 6 times, 1 hdc in corner, 3 hdc, join [20]
  2. Ch 1, (1 hdc, ch 1, skip 1) 10 times, join [20]
  3. Ch 1, (1 hdc in top of previous hdc, 1 hdc in ch 1 space) 10 times, join [20]
  4. Ch 1, (1 hdc, ch 1, skip 1) 10 times, join [20]
  5. Ch 1, (1 hdc in top of previous hdc, 1 hdc in ch 1 space) 10 times, join [20]
  6. Ch 1, (1 hdc, ch 1, skip 1) 10 times, join [20]
  7. Ch 1, (1 hdc in top of previous hdc, 1 hdc in ch 1 space) 10 times, join [20]
  8. Ch 1, (1 hdc, ch 1, skip 1) 10 times, join [20]
  9. Ch 1, (1 hdc in top of previous hdc, 1 hdc in ch 1 space) 10 times, join [20]
  10. Ch 1, (1 hdc, ch 1, skip 1) 10 times, join [20]
  11. Ch 1, (1 hdc in top of previous hdc, 1 hdc in ch 1 space) 10 times, join [20]
  12. Ch 1, (1 hdc, ch 1, skip 1) 10 times, join [20] 13-14. Ch 1, (1 hdc in top of previous hdc, 1 hdc in ch 1 space) 10 times, join (2 rounds) [20]
  13. 20 slip stitches [20]

Fasten off. Insert lace between rounds 13-14, skipping 1 shell at back.

Granny Grace Shoes (make 2)

Granny Grace Soles (make 2 for each shoe)

Use blue-gray yarn and 2.5mm hook. Chain 10.

  1. From 2nd chain, 8 hdc, 3 hdc on last stitch, work on other side: 7 hdc, 1 inchdc [20]
  2. 1 inc, 7 sc, 3 inc, 7 sc, 2 inc [26]
  3. 2 inc, 9 sc, 4 inc, 9 sc, 2 inc [34]
  4. 12 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, 12 sc [38]

For second sole, don’t cut yarn. Make slip stitch to be in middle back, place soles back to back, and join with slip stitches all around (38 total).

Top of Shoe

  1. 38 sc, join [38] 6-8. Ch 1, 38 sc, join (3 rounds) [38]
  2. Ch 1, 12 sc, 7 dec, 12 sc, join [31]
  3. Ch 1, 12 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 11 sc, join [28]
  4. 28 slip stitches [28]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Granny Grace Bag

Use blue-gray yarn and 2.5mm hook. Chain 11.

  1. From 2nd chain, 9 sc, 3 hdc on last stitch, work on other side: 8 sc, 1 inc [22]
  2. 1 inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc [28]
  3. 1 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc) 3 times, 8 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc) 2 times [34]
  4. In BLO: 34 sc [34]
  5. (1 sc, 1 tsc) 17 times [34]
  6. (1 tsc, 1 sc) 17 times [34]
  7. (1 sc, 1 tsc) 17 times [34]
  8. (1 tsc, 1 sc) 17 times [34]
  9. (1 sc, 1 tsc) 17 times [34]
  10. (1 tsc, 1 sc) 17 times [34]
  11. (1 sc, 1 tsc) 17 times [34]
  12. (1 tsc, 1 sc) 17 times [34]

At end of round 12, make 3 more sc to be on side of bag. Fold bag in half and mark 4 stitches on each side.

  1. 12 sc, skip 4 marked stitches, 13 sc, skip 4 marked stitches, 1 sc [26]
  2. 2 sc, chain 12, skip 7, 6 sc, chain 12, skip 7, 4 sc [36]
  3. 2 sc, 12 sc into ch 12 space, 6 sc, 12 sc into ch 12 space, 4 sc [36]
  4. 36 slip stitches [36]

Fasten off. Attach yarn in remaining FLO of round 4 and make slip stitches all around.

For buttonhole, attach yarn in 3rd stitch of skipped stitches in round 14. Chain 15, skip 1 stitch, slip stitch into next stitch. Fasten off.

Sew button on opposite side between rounds 12-13.

Glasses

Cut 45cm aluminum wire (2mm thick). Bend in half to form bridge. Use bottle cap to shape frames by wrapping wire around it 1.5 times on each side. Bend wires up to create temples. Shape as needed.

Final Accessories

For the granny square used as a crochet project:

  1. Use green yarn and 2.5mm hook
  2. Chain 4, join to form ring
  3. Round 1: Ch 5, 3 dc, (ch 2, 3 dc) 2 times, ch 2, 2 dc, join with slip stitch to 3rd chain
  4. Round 2: Slip stitch to ch 2 space, ch 5, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 2 space, ch 1) 3 times, 2 dc in starting space, join

Make small yarn balls from leftover yarn for granny’s bag. Use an old crochet hook with metal removed as her miniature hook.

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Finishing Touches

Once all pieces are complete, dress your Granny Grace and position her accessories. Her glasses can be placed on her face, and her crochet project can be tucked into her bag or placed in her hands.

Congratulations! Your Granny Grace amigurumi doll is now complete. This charming elderly doll with her vintage outfit and crochet accessories makes a wonderful gift or a unique addition to your amigurumi collection.