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The 2025 Creator Challenge will start on September 3rd and end on October 1st. The full pattern will be shared for FREE on the Sweet Softies' YouTube channel, published in four parts according to the timeline. Paying members on my YouTube channel will have access to the complete tutorial (parts 1-4) in one video! The written instructions will be added to my blog later. (See the 'Pattern Links' section for the release dates.)
About the Pattern:
- Quick to make
- Beginner-friendly
- Completely no-sew
- Easily customizable
- Low yardage
- Comes with full step-by-step video tutorials for all parts
- Also available as a printable PDF pattern with photo references and bonus instructions for a smaller alien and UFO! (Don't miss this 2-in-1 pattern pack for a cheap price!)
My little aliens are very excited to meet their new siblings. Will they take over Earth?! Let's unleash these baby aliens across the world!!
Interested in making one? Read on for the FREE pattern links, rules, and important information pertaining to this Creator Challenge.
Introduction
A Creator Challenge is an event made up by Sweet Softies where crocheters can enter to:- Join a CAL featuring one of my new pattern designs
- Complete the project
- Customize their creations however they'd like!
All acceptable submissions (that follow the rules below) will be shown on my website (and possibly a YouTube video if I make one). One submission will be handpicked by me for a prize!
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Join the Community
Participants are encouraged to share work in progress (WIP) photos in the Sweet Softies FB Group, or add your projects to Ravelry!
Pattern Links
The Pocket Alien & UFO pattern will be released for FREE on my YouTube channel at each release date below! The written instructions will be added to my blog later. Remember to sign up for my mailing list to be notified when each part is released!Don't want to wait for each week? You can get this pattern as a printable, ad-free PDF pattern, which includes bonus instructions for the SMALL alien and UFO. It's instantly available for download, and supports me as a designer!
- Part 1: Alien Base
Written pattern | Video Tutorial
- Part 2: Alien Limbs
Written pattern | Video Tutorial
- Part 3: UFO Base
Written pattern | Video Tutorial - Part 4: UFO Details
Written pattern | Video Tutorial - When you're done, please share your finished creation! Read the "How to Submit Entries" section below for the mandatory tags and deadline. The Submissions & Results Page will be posted by October 17th!
Update [10-05-2025]: The Creator Challenge is now complete! Click here for the Submissions & Results!
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?
Rules
- You must follow the pattern stitches and rows exactly as they are written.
- If you got the PDF pattern, you are also welcome to submit your entry with the small Alien & UFO option! Both sizes will qualify as submissions.
- You may use any yarn color, fiber, and weight. You can use any suitable hook size for your yarn.
- You may add any extra embellishments you'd like, such as (but not limited to): beads, buttons, embroidery.
- You may submit as many entries as you'd like.
- Entries must be submitted by: October 1st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.
How to Submit Entries
Your entry will not count unless it has the hashtag below. (I must be able to find it to include it!)
Submit a photo of your finished doll on the Sweet Softies Facebook Group with the tag: #sweetsoftiescreatorchallenge
OR, post on Instagram with the tag: #sweetsoftiescreatorchallenge
Prize
The winner will receive a $10 coupon code in my Ravelry shop! That includes access to any of my premium patterns, too. With $10, you can get one, two, possibly even three or four different patterns!.jpg)
Thank you so much for reading, and I hope you'll join in on this fun Creator Challenge!
Happy crocheting~
Happy crocheting~
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