You’re a mean one, Mr Grinch! I don’t know about you, but The Grinch is one of our most watched movies and my child just adores it. So this Christmas, I had to create a Grinch mug crochet pattern so we can play with it all season long in our play kitchen. If you also love this character as much as we do, I am sharing the crochet pattern inspired by the iconic Dr Seuss’ story. The pattern is beginner-friendly, quick to make, and contains instructions on how to transform your acrylic yarn into fur. Besides the play kitchen, this crochet mug would also make a great gift, or a nice addition to your holiday display. Grab your yarn and hook, and please let me know how yours turns out.
If you are looking for more mugs to crochet for the play kitchen, be sure to check my other patterns here, I have options for every holiday!
An ad-free printable PDF crochet pattern is also available in my Ravelry and Etsy store.
Materials:
- 3mm hook
- Light (3) acrylic yarn in green, red, white, brown, and black
- Small amount of felt in black and yellow
- Stuffing material
- Scissors
- Needle
- Stitch marker
- Cat slicker brush
Finished size:
Approx. 9cm tall by 13cm (including the handle).
Terms and abbreviations (US Terms):
- Stitch/es (st/s)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Chain (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Double crochet (dc)
- Increase (inc)
- Invisible Decrease (dec)
- Front Loops Only (FLO)
- Back Loops Only (BLO)
Pattern Notes:
-This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. There is no need to join with a slip stitch at the end of each round.
-When changing colour, be sure to switch mid stitch. To do so, insert your hook with Colour A in the stitch before the colour change, yarn over pulling two loops of colour A, then switch colour and yarn over with Colour B.
Mug:
Round 1: In green, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Round 2: Inc around. (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (48)
Round 9: (7 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (54)
Rounds 10-12: Sc around. (54)
Round 13: (7 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (48)
Round 14: Sc around. (48)
Round 15: (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (42)
Round 16: Sc around. (42)
Round 17: (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (36)
Round 18: Sc around. (36)
Round 19: Join white, ch 1 and in the FLO, dc around. (36)
Round 20: Join red and in the FLO, sc around. (36). Cut off leaving a tail to sew the handle.
Coffee:
Round 1: In dark brown, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Round 2: Inc around. (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (36) Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Handle:
Round 1: In red, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Rounds 2-15: Sc around. (6)
Round 16: Join white and in BLO, Sc around. (6)
Round 17: Inc around. (12)
Rounds 18-20: Sc around. (12)
Round 21: Dec around. (6)
Stuff pompom and sew shut. Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing.
To assemble:
-Put stuffing into the mug and stitch the coffee inside the mug in the back loops created in round 20.
-Using a cat slicker brush, brush the green yarn of the mug to create fur. See tutorial here.
-Attach the handle to the side of the mug.
-Cut shapes out of black and yellow felt to create the eyes and glue them onto the mug about four stitches apart.
-Embroider black details to create the Grinch’s face such as his smile, nose, and eyebrows.
-Enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed this free Grinch mug crochet pattern. I would be so thrilled to see your creations so please be sure to tag me on Instagram @baubles_and_yarn so I can see and share them.
This pattern was designed by Baubles and Yarn. You may sell finished items made from this pattern but please include credits to Baubles and Yarn.
Until next time, happy crocheting!
