{"id":1201,"date":"2025-11-22T15:01:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T20:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/?p=1201"},"modified":"2025-11-23T11:31:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T16:31:04","slug":"free-christmas-grinch-mug-crochet-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/free-christmas-grinch-mug-crochet-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Christmas Grinch Mug Crochet Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7707-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Grinch Mug Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7707-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7707-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7707-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7707-1-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7707-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7707-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7707-1-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re a mean one, Mr Grinch! I don\u2019t know about you, but <em>The Grinch<\/em> 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\u2019 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for more mugs to crochet for the play kitchen, be sure to check my other patterns <a href=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/free-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a>, I have options for every holiday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ad-free printable PDF crochet pattern is also available in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/christmas-grinch-mug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ravelry<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/listing\/4409898894\/grinch-mug-christmas-crochet-pattern-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Etsy<\/a> store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3mm hook&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light (3) acrylic yarn in green, red, white, brown, and black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small amount of felt in black and yellow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stuffing material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stitch marker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cat slicker brush<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finished size:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Approx. 9cm tall by 13cm (including the handle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Terms and abbreviations (US Terms):<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stitch\/es (st\/s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slip stitch (sl st)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chain (ch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single crochet (sc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double crochet (dc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase (inc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invisible Decrease (dec)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front Loops Only (FLO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back Loops Only (BLO)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pattern Notes:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. There is no need to join with a slip stitch at the end of each round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-When changing colour, be sure to switch mid stitch. To do so, insert your hook with <strong>Colour A<\/strong> in the stitch before the colour change, yarn over pulling two loops of colour A, then switch colour and yarn over with <strong>Colour B<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7745-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Grinch Mug Crochet Pattern - Easy Christmas Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7745-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7745-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7745-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7745-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7745-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7745-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7745-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mug:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 1: In green, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 2: Inc around. (12)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (18)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (24)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (36)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (42)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (48)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 9: (7 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (54)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rounds 10-12: Sc around. (54)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 13: (7 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (48)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 14: Sc around. (48)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 15: (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (42)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 16: Sc around. (42)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 17: (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (36)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 18: Sc around. (36)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 19: Join white, ch 1 and in the FLO, dc around. (36)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 20: Join red and in the FLO, sc around. (36). Cut off leaving a tail to sew the handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coffee:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 1: In dark brown, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 2: Inc around. (12)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (18)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (24)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (36) Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Handle:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 1: In red, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rounds 2-15: Sc around. (6)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 16: Join white and in BLO, Sc around. (6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 17: Inc around. (12)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rounds 18-20: Sc around. (12)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 21: Dec around. (6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuff pompom and sew shut. Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1194\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7491-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Grinch Mug Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-1194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7491-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7491-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7491-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7491-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7491-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7491-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7491-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mug Body<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1192\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7487-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Easy christmas crochet pattern\" class=\"wp-image-1192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7487-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7487-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7487-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7487-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7487-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7487-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7487-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Handle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To assemble:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-Put stuffing into the mug and stitch the coffee inside the mug in the back loops created in round 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Using a cat slicker brush, brush the green yarn of the mug to create fur. See tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/how-to-create-fur-out-of-yarn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Attach the handle to the side of the mug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Cut shapes out of black and yellow felt to create the eyes and glue them onto the mug about four stitches apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Embroider black details to create the Grinch\u2019s face such as his smile, nose, and eyebrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7706-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Grinch Mug Crochet Pattern - Easy Christmas Crochet\" class=\"wp-image-1195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7706-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7706-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7706-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7706-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7706-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7706-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7706-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/baubles_and_yarn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@baubles_and_yarn<\/a>&nbsp;so I can see and share them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until next time, happy crocheting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re a mean one, Mr Grinch! I don\u2019t 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\u2019 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.&nbsp; 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: Finished size: Approx. 9cm tall by 13cm (including the handle). Terms and abbreviations (US Terms): 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)&nbsp; 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)&nbsp; 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)&nbsp; 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:&nbsp; -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\u2019s 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&nbsp;@baubles_and_yarn&nbsp;so I can see and share them.&nbsp; 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!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1195,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,36],"tags":[25,11,33,30],"class_list":["post-1201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-free-patterns","tag-christmas","tag-crochet","tag-crochet-mug","tag-crochet-pattern"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1201"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1231,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1201\/revisions\/1231"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1195"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}