Pocket Alien & UFO · Part 4 · 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 4 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 4: UFO Details

Want to crochet along with me? Watch the Part 3 Video Tutorial!

Construction: The UFO details include the upper trim, middle ring, and feet. You must have Part 3 (the UFO base) complete before starting on this section. All details are crocheted directly onto the UFO base. 

Upper Trim

1. Attach white (or desired color) yarn to the first unworked front loop created in R10.
2. Sl st in each front loop around.
3. FO with a tail and weave in the ends.

Middle Ring

1. Attach dark grey (or desired color) yarn to the first unworked front loop created in R15.
2. Sl st in each front loop around.
3. FO with a tail and weave in the ends.

Feet (x3)

1. Insert hook between a st in R19-R20. Pull dark grey (or desired color) yarn through. Make a puff stitch:
   
   (YO, insert hook, YO, pull through a loop) x 3. Pull through all 7 loops on the hook. Ch. FO with a long tail for pulling back into the st. Weave in all ends.
   
   
2. Repeat to make a total of 3 puffs, equally spaced apart.

Congrats on finishing Part 4! Now it's time to customize your alien or UFO further (if desired), snap some photos, and submit your entries to the Creator Challenge! Visit the main page for the deadline and instructions on how to submit.

PDF Pattern

• Want a printable, ad-free, and easy-to-read PDF pattern with photo references? 
• Want to also make SMALL size Alien & UFO? 
  

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~