Pocket Alien & UFO · Part 1 · Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

The Pocket Alien & UFO pattern is the star of Sweet Softies' eighth annual Creator Challenge! This adorable no-sew duo is not only fun, fast, and easy to work up, it also lends the opportunity for lots of play. This base pattern can easily be customized with different color combinations and creative details. 

Are you ready to make your own? Scroll down for Part 1 of the pattern. 

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Links:

• PDF pattern available in my store, Ravelry, and Etsy
• Creator Challenge overview/info blog post
• Save this project on Pinterest here
  

Materials

• Super bulky weight 6 chenille velvet yarn in desired colors (I used Hobbii's Toucan yarn in white, light grey, dark grey, and green)
• 5mm crochet hook
• 12mm plastic safety eyes (x2)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Part 1: Alien Base

Want to crochet along with me? Watch the Part 1 Video Tutorial!

Note: The base is crocheted top-down, from the head to the bottom of the body.

Use green (or desired color) yarn. 

R1: Ch 2. Insert 8 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (8)

R2: Inc around. (16)

R3: (Sc, inc) x 8. (24)

R4-R6: Sc around. (24)

R7: Dec around. (12)

Insert 12mm eyes between R5-R6, 5 sts apart. Stuff the head.

R8: Dec around. (6)

R9: Inc around. (12)

R10: (Sc 3, inc) x 3. (15)

R11: Sc around. (15)

R12: (Sc 3, dec) x 3. (12)

Stuff the body.

R13: Dec around. (6)

FO with a tail for sewing the opening closed.

Congrats on finishing Part 1! Stay tuned for Part 2 coming up. (Visit the main page for links to all the parts, or sign up for my mailing list to be notified when each part is released!)

PDF Pattern

• Don't want to wait for all CAL instructions? 
• Prefer a written pattern over video instructions? 
• Want photo references? 
• Want to also make SMALL size Alien & UFO? 
• Want a printable, ad-free, and easy-to-read PDF pattern?

If so, you can purchase the low-cost PDF pattern on Ravelry to get it as an instant download. Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies! 

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Share your Work-in-Progress

Want to share your work-in-progress (WIP) and see others' as well? 

• Post a photo in the Sweet Softies Facebook Group with the tag: #sweetsoftiescreatorchallenge
• OR, post on Instagram with the tag: #sweetsoftiescreatorchallenge

Happy crocheting~