Gromit Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Friendly, slightly stoic sculpted dog inspired by Gromit. Worked in continuous rounds (amigurumi style) with simple shaping for clean lines. Finished toy is approximately 11" (28 cm) tall sitting; 14" (36 cm) standing, depending on yarn and tension.

Materials

• Yarn: Main color (beige): Aran/worsted weight yarn, 200 yds / 183 m (approx 3.5 oz / 100 g). Contrast (white muzzle/eyes): 50 yds / 46 m (approx 1.8 oz / 50 g). Nose/inner ear dark brown: 20 yds / 18 m. Optional embroidery/eyebrow yarn: small amount black. Note yarn amounts are approximate — gauge matters.
• Hook/Needles (choose crochet): Recommended: US E/4 (3.5 mm) / UK 9 (old) / Metric 3.5 mm. Alternative tighter fabric for stuffing: US G/6 (4.0 mm) / UK 7 (old) / Metric 4.0 mm. (If you prefer knitting: use 4.0 mm needles for stocking stitch shaping; this pattern is written for crochet.)
• Notions: 12 mm safety eyes (or sew-on/embroidered eyes), stitch marker, yarn needle, polyester stuffing, pins, small amount of black felt glue or embroidery thread for nose/eyebrows, optional wire for poseable neck, scissors.

Abbreviations (US crochet)

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = single crochet increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec = single crochet invisible decrease (sc2tog)
• hdc = half double crochet (used sparingly)
• FO = fasten off
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• MR = magic ring

Gauge

Approximately 20 sc x 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) using 3.5 mm hook. For amigurumi you want a tight fabric so stuffing doesn't show. Adjust hook size if necessary.

Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless instructed to join. Use stitch marker to mark beginning of round.
• Stuff firmly but not to distort stitches.
• When pattern says "change to COLOR", complete last yarn-over with new color to carry color cleanly.

Finished Measurements

• Head (widest): ~4.5" (11.5 cm)
• Body (torso length): ~6" (15 cm)
• Total standing length: ~14" (36 cm) from nose to feet

Pattern

Head (make 1)

With main color.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-12: sc around (36) [6 rounds]
R13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between R9-R10, spaced about 8-10 sts apart depending on your tension. If embroidering eyes, embroider later.
R15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R16: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Start stuffing head firmly.
R17: dec around until closed. FO and weave end in. Leave long tail for attaching to body.

Muzzle (make 1)

With contrast (white).
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4-6: sc around (18) [3 rounds]
R7: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Fold slightly and stuff very lightly to form a rounded muzzle. Leave tail for sewing. Attach to lower front of head covering rounds 13-15 area. Sew seam invisibly around base so muzzle sits proud but secure.

Nose (make 1)

With dark brown.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
FO leaving tail. Lightly stuff and sew to muzzle tip. Embroider nostrils with black thread: two small satin stitch dots.

Ears (make 2)

With main color.
Row 1: ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9)
Row 2: ch1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 3: ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc x5, sc2tog (7)
Row 4: ch1, turn, sc across (7)
Row 5: ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc x3, sc2tog (5)
Row 6: ch1, turn, sc across (5)
FO leaving long tail. Shape ear by folding the base slightly and sewing to head between rows 6-10, angled back slightly. Add small inner ear patch in darker brown if desired.

Neck (optional wire insert)

To make head poseable, insert a short piece of thin craft wire into the bottom of the head before attaching to body. Wrap wire end in yarn or tape to avoid leakage and poke into body and anchor with a few tight stitches.

Body

With main color.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6-14: sc around (30) [9 rounds] — build torso length
R15: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R16: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Start stuffing body firmly. Keep bottom open for feet placement.
R17: sc around (18)
R18: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R19: dec around until closed. FO and weave end in. Leave long tail for sewing to head with yarn needle or join directly if you crocheted head to body.

Arms (make 2)

With main color.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2-14: sc around (6) [13 rounds] — tube for arm length
Stuff lightly. For slight shaping, increase at the shoulder: R15: inc, sc x4, inc (8) — place a short seam to join to body between R8-R10 on torso. FO leaving tail to sew. Add paw detail by switching to contrast for 1 round at end if desired.

Legs/Feet (make 2)

With main color.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4-9: sc around (18) [6 rounds] — foot base
Change to a slightly darker yarn for sole (optional) and sc around 1 round.
R10-18: sc around (18) [9 rounds] — lower leg
Stuff firmly. Flatten top and sew the opening with invisible stitches to body base, shaping leg angle so Gromit can sit/stand. Sew legs spaced ~10 sts apart on body base. Reinforce with extra stitches if toy will be handled frequently.

Tail

With main color.
Ch 8, start in 2nd ch from hook sc across (7), work 12 rounds in spiral sc to make a tapered tube, stuffing lightly. FO and sew to back of body lower part.

Eyebrows & Face Details

Use brown or black embroidery floss. Embroider eyebrows as two slightly arched satin stitches above eyes. For eyelids, use a couple of sc chains across top of eye area in contrast color or work short rows across the eye vertical to make a sleepy gaze. Mouth can be embroidered with a simple curved line under muzzle; optional stitch for cheek creases.

Assembly

1. Block pieces gently if needed to even stitches.
2. Sew muzzle to head, centered and slightly below eyes. Secure nose and embroider nostrils.
3. Sew ears to head between rounds 6-10, angle slightly back. Reinforce with a couple of stitches at the base.
4. Sew head to body: if you left a tail on both pieces, use mattress stitch or ladder stitch to join securely. If using wire neck, insert wire into body and secure with anchor stitches.
5. Sew arms to sides of torso about 2-3 rounds below head seam; angle them slightly forward for characteristic pose.
6. Sew legs to body base, spaced evenly so toy can sit.
7. Attach tail to lower back center.
8. Add safety eyes before closing head, or embroider eyes after assembly to be safer for children.

Optional Design Variations

• Make Gromit seated: shorten legs by 3 rounds and firmly stuff hips so body tilts back a little.
• Use felt for nose and eyes for a more cartoon look. Glue carefully and stitch around felt for durability.
• Colorwork: add a collar in contrast yarn by switching colors near neck rounds.

Care

Spot clean with damp cloth and mild soap. Hand wash gently in cool water if necessary; reshape and dry flat. Avoid tumble dry.

Troubleshooting

• Stuffing shows through: use a smaller hook (e.g., 3.25 mm) or tighter tension.
• Head too floppy on body: add more stuffing to neck or add a short wire and secure with stitches. Sew head on more firmly with multiple passes of yarn.

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