Adorable Baby Groot Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern for Beginners
A playful character-inspired amigurumi project to add a touch of handmade fun to your crochet time.
This free Baby Groot amigurumi crochet pattern is designed by Julia Pyga (Ravelry) and brings the beloved little tree-hero to life with charming proportions and expressive details. With its small size and friendly shape, this character makes a wonderful DIY Crochet Gift Idea, desk decoration, or collectible handmade toy. At the end of the pattern, you’ll also discover creative Baby Groot amigurumi ideas for styling and inspiration. We sincerely thank Julia Pyga for sharing this imaginative design with the crochet community.
This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern written in a clear step-by-step format using basic stitches. The construction focuses on low-sew techniques, making it approachable and enjoyable to follow. At around 14 cm tall, it works well as a quick crochet project you can complete in a relaxed crafting session. If you enjoy fun character toys, you might also love the adorable mini dragon amigurumi featured on our blog.
The pattern is designed using cotton yarn such as YarnArt Jeans and a 1.9 mm crochet hook to create tight, well-defined stitches. Fiberfill stuffing and simple shaping help form the iconic wooden texture of the character. If you enjoy cute fantasy projects, you may also like the charming tiny monkey amigurumi, another playful design shared on one of our crochet blogs.
Materials
- Yarn: YarnArt Jeans
- Crochet hook: 1.9 mm
- Fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
(…) x n – repeat the instructions in parentheses n times
ADORABLE BABY GROOT AMIGURUMI DESIGN
Legs (Make 2)
R1. 6 sc in MR (6)
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. 12 sc in BLO (12)
R4–R10. 12 sc (7 rounds)
Fasten off the first leg.
Do not cut yarn on the second leg – continue with the body.
Body
R11. From the second leg, ch 2, join the first leg:
12 sc along the first leg, 2 sc along the chain,
12 sc along the second leg, 2 sc along the chain (28)
R12–R14. 28 sc (3 rounds)
R15. 16 sc, 3 sc with green yarn, 9 sc with beige yarn (28)
R16. 16 sc, 3 sc with green yarn, 9 sc with beige yarn (28)
R17–R20. 28 sc (4 rounds)
R21. (5 sc, dec) x 4 (24)
R22. 24 sc
R23. (4 sc, dec) x 4 (20)
R24–R25. 20 sc (2 rounds)
R26. (3 sc, dec) x 4 (16)
R27. 16 sc
Do not cut yarn. Continue directly with the head.
Head
R28. 16 inc (32)
R29. (1 sc, inc) x 16 (48)
R30–R31. 48 sc
R32. (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
R33–R43. 54 sc (11 rounds)
R44. 54 sc in FLO
Next, work the bark texture at the top of the head using turned rows.
Use beige yarn mixed with a split green strand
(¼ green + ¾ beige).
Bark Texture (Ridges)
• 9 sc, ch 1, turn, skip 1 st, 7 sc, skip 1 st, 1 sc, ch 1, turn, 4 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, sc in the same stitch,
sl st down to Round 44.
• 1 hdc, 5 dc, 4 hdc, ch 2, sl st into the next stitch of Round 44.
• 16 hdc, ch 1, turn, 13 sc, skip 1 st, 1 sc, ch 1, turn, skip 1 st, 5 sc, skip 1 st, 1 sc, ch 1, turn, 5 sl st, ch 1, turn, 5 sl st, sl st into the previous row.
• ch 2, 4 dc, 2 hdc, sl st down to Round 44.
• ch 2, dc in next stitch, dc, 2 tr, dc, hdc, sl st.
• ch 2, 7 dc, 1 sc, 2 sl st.
Edging
Work slip stitches around all ridges.
Work the 4th (tallest) ridge using double crochet stitches.
Head (Crown)
Work into the back loops of Round 44.
R45. (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
R46. (6 sc, dec) x 6 (40)
R47. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R48. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R49. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R50. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R51. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R52. 6 dec (6)
Fasten off and close the opening.
Arms (Make 2)
R1. 6 sc in MR (6)
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. 12 sc in BLO
R4–R10. 12 sc (7 rounds)
R11. dec, 10 sc (11)
R12–R13. 11 sc
R14. 5 sc, dec, 4 sc (10)
R15–R16. 10 sc
Fold edges together and crochet 4 sc through all loops.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Branches (Make 2)
Ch 7, turn.
From the 2nd chain from hook:
4 sl st, ch 3,
sl st down with 6 sl st.
Leaves (Make 3)
Ch 6.
From the 2nd chain from hook:
sl st, sc, 2 hdc, sl st.
Finishing
Sew the arms to Round 26 of the body.
Embroider the mouth, bark texture, and cracks using black sewing thread.
Attach the branches and leaves.
Baby Groot is finished.
Copyright & Credits
This pattern is designed by the original designer of the Baby Groot amigurumi pattern.
The pattern itself may not be redistributed, copied, translated, or republished in any form without the designer’s permission.
You may sell finished toys made from this pattern, provided the designer is clearly credited and tagged on social media when possible.