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 3 of the pattern.
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Construction: The UFO is completely no-sew and begins from the seat first, then top-down for the exterior. The upper trim, middle ring, and feet are added afterwards.
Use dark grey (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-R8: Sc around. (24)
Switch to light grey (or desired color) yarn.
R9: Sc around. (24)
The seat of the UFO is complete. Do not turn this piece right-side out. Continue with crocheting the exterior of the UFO below.
R10: (Sc 2, inc) x 8 in BLO. (32)
R11: (Sc 3, inc) x 8. (40)
R12: (Sc 4, inc) x 8. (48)
R13: (Sc 5, inc) x 8. (56)
R14: Sc around. (56)
R15: Sc around in BLO. (56)
R16: (Sc 5, dec) x 8. (48)
R17: (Sc 4, dec) x 8. (40)
R18: (Sc 3, dec) x 8. (32)
R19: (Sc 2, dec) x 8. (24)
R20: (Sc, dec) x 8. (16)
Lightly stuff the bottom of the UFO. This will allow the bottom to appear more rounded.
R21: Dec around. (8)
FO with a long tail for sewing the opening closed.
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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 3: UFO Base
Want to crochet along with me? Watch the Part 3 Video Tutorial!
R1: Ch 2. Insert 8 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (8)
R2: Inc around. (16)
R3: (Sc, inc) x 8. (24)
R4-R8: Sc around. (24)
Switch to light grey (or desired color) yarn.
R9: Sc around. (24)
The seat of the UFO is complete. Do not turn this piece right-side out. Continue with crocheting the exterior of the UFO below.
R10: (Sc 2, inc) x 8 in BLO. (32)
R11: (Sc 3, inc) x 8. (40)
R12: (Sc 4, inc) x 8. (48)
R13: (Sc 5, inc) x 8. (56)
R14: Sc around. (56)
R15: Sc around in BLO. (56)
R16: (Sc 5, dec) x 8. (48)
R17: (Sc 4, dec) x 8. (40)
R18: (Sc 3, dec) x 8. (32)
R19: (Sc 2, dec) x 8. (24)
R20: (Sc, dec) x 8. (16)
Lightly stuff the bottom of the UFO. This will allow the bottom to appear more rounded.
R21: Dec around. (8)
FO with a long tail for sewing the opening closed.
Congrats on finishing Part 3! Stay tuned for Part 4 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!)
Happy crocheting~
PDF Pattern
- Don't want to wait for all CAL instructions?
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Happy crocheting~
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