Cute Alien Amigurumi Pattern – Quick & Fun Crochet Project
Trish Hoskin
If you've ever wondered how to crochet a little alien, you're in the right place! I've been desigining crochet patterns for many years... long enough to collect a mix of great ideas AND some real duds, haha! But some of these old patterns deserve some love. I'm refreshing and reworking some of them into something modern, polished and totally FREE for you here in the blog.
Today’s makeover features one of my early favorites: a tiny amigurumi alien. The original version was stitched in bright green with two strands of worsted-weight yarn and a size 4 hook. In this updated pattern, you’ll see the little alien worked in soft DK 100% GREY cotton (because... "small greys") using a size 3 hook for cleaner stitches and a smoother finish.
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Enjoy this reimagined and easy crochet alien pattern!
Love, Trisherini
Materials
- Size 3 DK 100% cotton yarn in Grey, Black, and White
- Size 3 (3.0 mm) crochet hook
- Fiber fill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch counter (optional)
Notes
This little alien is crocheted in continuous rounds from the bottom up. The eyes and arms are made separately and sewn on. If the joining round feels tricky, don’t worry - watch this helpful video! Trust me, once you see it in action, you’ll love how simple it actually is.
I'm going to go back into some of those old designs and re-work them into something new and free for you here! First up is our little alien, which began in green and worked with 2 strands of worsted weight yarn held together and a size 4 hook. These days, I've been using DK 100% cotton with a 3 hook, so that's what you'll see here in this update. Enjoy!
What you're going to need:
- size 3 dk 100% cotton yarn in Grey, Black, White
- Size 3 crochet hook
- fiber fill
- yarn needle
- stitch counter if you use it.
Notes: - this little guy is worked in continuous rounds from the bottom up. The eyes and arms are worked separately and sewn on. I think you're going to have fun with this one! Don't forget to tag me in your socials! And join me on mine!
PATTERN
Legs, Body and Head, with Grey
Leg 1
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 9 sc into 2nd ch from hook. Place stitch marker in first st. (9 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc around. (18 sts)
Rnds 3-6: Sc into each st around. At end of rnd, join with a sl st in first st. Fasten off, leaving a 9-inch tail. Do not weave in tail, as it may be needed to close a gap between the legs.
Leg 2
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 9 sc into 2nd ch from hook. Place stitch marker in first st. (9 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc around. (18 sts)
Rnds 3-6: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 7 (joining rnd): Keep Leg 2 on hook and sc into first available st on the last rnd of Leg 1. Continue to sc around Leg 1. With slightly tighter tension to close opening between legs, sc into next unworked st of Leg 2. Sc in remaining sts, taking care to work 36 sts total around both legs (36 sts), finishing between the legs. Do not fasten off but continue to work the body. Move stitch marker between legs.
• Having trouble with the joining round? This video will help: How to do the Joining Rnd
Body/Head
Rnds 8-13: Sc into each st around. Stuff and shape and continue to stuff and shape as work progresses. If there is a gap between the legs, use the tail of Leg 1 to sew closed.
Rnd 14: [Sc into next 2 sts, dec]. (27 sts)
Rnd 15: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 16: [Sc into next st, dec]. (18 sts)
Rnd 17: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 18: [Sc into next st, dec]. (12 sts)
Rnd 19: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 20: Inc around. (24 sts)
Rnd 21: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 22: [Sc into next st, inc]. (36 sts)
Rnd 23: Sc into each st around
Rnd 24: [Sc into next 3 sts, inc]. (45 sts)
Rnd 25: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 26: [Sc into next 3 sts, dec]. (36 sts)
Rnds 27, 28: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 29: [Sc into next 2 sts, dec]. (27 sts)
Rnd 30: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 31: [Sc into next st, dec]. (18 sts)
Rnd 32: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 33: Dec around. (9 sts). At end of last rnd, join with sl st in first st. Fasten off, leaving a 9-inch tail. Working in front loops only, weave tail through last rnd, pull gently to close, and secure.
Arm (make 2), with Grey
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 9 sc into 2nd ch from hook. Place stitch marker in first st. (9 sts)Rnds 2-10: Sc into each st around. At end of Rnd 10, fasten off, leaving a 9-inch tail. Working in front loops only, weave tail through last rnd, pull gently to close and secure. Pinch tops and working through both thicknesses of arms, sew to sides of body, just below head.
Eye (make 2), with Black
To begin, ch 6.
Work the following along the ch: Sc into second ch from hook, hdc into next 2 sts, dc, dc, 6 dc into last ch. Do not turn.
Work the following along the other side of the ch: dc, dc, hdc into next 2 sts, sc, sl st into first st. Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch tail.
• Add Sparkle: With White yarn and yarn needle, add 3 straight sts: 1 vertical, 2 in an “x” over the vertical st. in a "sparkle" pattern.
Sew finished eyes to center front of head, over Rnds 24-28, with the points facing each other.
Mouth: with Black yarn and yarn needle, sew 2 straight sts in a "V" centered evenly between eyes at Rnd 22.
