FREE Christmas Crochet Patterns – The Grinch Pattern
Today I want to give you an early Christmas gift – FREE Christmas Crochet Patterns. I decided to make The Grinch Crochet Pattern and share it with you for FREE. You can download it below.
Each year, millions of Americans welcome the holiday season by tuning into their favorite TV specials. This includes at least one viewing of the 1966 animated classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Adapted from Dr. Seuss‘s equally famous children’s book by legendary animator Chuck Jones, How the Grinch Stole Christmas first aired more than 50 years ago, on December 18, 1966.
Dr. Seuss was a beloved children’s book author. Thirty years after his death, his books are still classics for children worldwide.
The Grinch is a fictional character created by Dr. Seuss. He is best known as the main character of the 1957 children’s book How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Many different actors have portrayed and voiced him, including Boris Karloff, Hans Conried, Bob Holt, Anthony Asbury, Jim Carrey, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
The Grinch is depicted as a hairy, pot-bellied, pear-shaped, snub-nosed creature with a cat-like face and cynical personality. In full-color adaptations, he is typically colored avocado green.
In the original book, the Grinch is illustrated as black and white, with hints of pink and red. Rumor has it that Jones was inspired to give the Grinch his iconic coloring after renting a car painted an ugly shade of green.
Grinch has spent the past 53 years living in seclusion on a cliff overlooking the town of Whoville. In contrast to the cheerful Whos, the Grinch is misanthropic and mean-tempered.
According to Theodor Geisel’s 1957 children’s story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, no one really knows the reason behind why the Grinch hates Christmas, although the narrator has a few guesses:
- He had shoes that were too tight.
- His head wasn’t screwed on right.
- His heart was two sizes too small, with this reason being the most likely of all.
Grinch especially hates the Christmas season, making particular note of how disturbing the various noises of Christmas time are to him, including the singing of Christmas carols. Finally, unable to stand the holiday any longer, he decides to destroy it once and for all.
Aided by his pet dog, Max, he disguises himself as Santa Claus and breaks into the Whos’ homes to steal everything they own and dump it off a nearby mountain. Although he pulls off the theft successfully, he is shocked to hear the Whos still singing cheerfully, happy simply to have each other on Christmas morning.
He then realizes that the holiday has a deeper meaning that he never considered. Inspired, he stops the Whos’ belongings from falling off the edge of the mountain, and in the process (according to those who speculated upon the size of his heart before), his heart grows three sizes. He returns all the gifts he stole and gladly takes part in the Whos’ Christmas celebration.
The Grinch is still portrayed as a bitter and ill-tempered character in artwork or other media. However, in both the animated TV special and the 2000 live-action film, he is shown to have superhuman strength when he stops an entire sleigh loaded with presents from going over a cliff and lifts it over his head. He is also described as “[finding] the strength of ten Grinches plus two” (a phrase lifted from the original book) during that moment of crisis. In the 2018 film, the Grinch has assistance saving all the Whos’ stolen goods.
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The Grinch has become an anti-icon of Christmas and the winter holidays, symbolizing those who despise the holiday. Over the years, the Grinch has appeared on various forms of memorabilia such as Christmas ornaments, plush dolls, and various clothing items.
The grumpy, anti-holiday spirit of the character has led to the everyday term “Grinch” coming to refer to a person opposed to Christmas time celebrations or someone with a coarse, greedy attitude.
In 2002, TV Guide ranked The Grinch number 5 on its “50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time” list.
I hope you enjoyed my post, and here is the Grinch Pattern you can download.
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The Grinch serves as an allegory for both children and adults to be reminded about the real meaning behind the winter holiday that comes at the close of every year. While you can get a lot of joy out of giving and receiving physical gifts, the greatest and most precious gift of all is getting to spend time with those you love. So, next time you get caught up in the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, think about the Grinch and the true meaning of Christmas.
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You can find more Christmas Patterns here:
- Christmas Crochet Santa Pattern + Free Christmas Garfield Pattern
- Christmas Gnome Patterns
Have a beautiful day, and enjoy crocheting.
Katja
I am looking for a Max the Grinch dog crochet pattern. Preferably a toy like creation. Also, would like a Little Cindy Lou pattern.
Loved your synopsis of the Grinch story.
Thank you for the suggestions. I will put them on my list of patterns to create. Have a beautiful day, and enjoy crocheting. Katja 🙂
I really want to make this. But I’m confused on how to start. What stitch are you using? For example, row 1 says green x 1. Does that mean just one stitch? Which stitch?
Hi. This is C2C, Corner to Corner. It means you start at the bottom right corner and finish at the top left corner. The Stitches are DC, and x1 means one stitch block. Here is the link with video tutorials: https://bestofcrochetpatterns.com/how-to-do-corner-to-corner-c2c-crochet-video-tutorial/
I hope I have helped.
Hi Katja
Love this pattern, I’m just trying to figure out the amount of wool I need for the blanket. In the pattern you say you can work it by the number of squares. Does this refer to the total number of squares on the graph? And how much wool is needed per square? I’m a bit confused about that part….
I just found the perfect green wool to do this & want make sure I buy enough ?
Thanks a mill
Hi. If you check the pattern, you have written the amount of stitches per color (Green ~ 9699, and Black ~ 1533)
Here’s a step-by-step method to calculate the yardage needed for the Corner to Corner (C2C) blanket pattern using the number of stitches provided in the pattern:
Measure a Single Square: Begin by crocheting a single square using the pattern and yarn you intend to use for your C2C blanket.
Calculate Yarn Usage per Square: Once complete, measure the length of yarn you used for that square.
Determine the Total Number of Squares: Refer to the pattern, where I provide the number of squares per color. Multiply the length of yarn used in a single square by the number of squares per color specified in the pattern. This will give you an estimate of the total yardage needed for each color.
Repeat for Each Color: Repeat this process for each color in your C2C blanket, following the pattern’s guidance on the number of squares per color. Sum up the yardage for each color to get the total yardage required for your project.
By following this method, you’ll be able to estimate the amount of yarn needed for your C2C blanket. However, please note that this is an estimation and may vary based on your tension, crochet style, and other factors. It’s always a good idea to have some extra yarn on hand to account for any unexpected variations or personal preferences.
If you have any further questions or concerns regarding yarn quantities, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m here to assist you and ensure you have the information you need to complete your C2C blanket successfully.
I hope I have helped.
Have a beautiful day, and enjoy crocheting.
Katja
Thanks a mill for getting back to me ?
With pleasure, and to make it even easier next time, I have created Free Calculators. Here is the link: https://bestofcrochetpatterns.com/all-in-one-crochet-calculators-yarn-blanket-sizing-made-easy/
You can bookmark the page. 😉
Have a beautiful day, and enjoy crocheting.
Katja