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Home : Patterns : Amigurumi Alien
 

Free Crochet Pattern
Amigurumi Alien

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
Pattern #: 70584AD

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: One Size
3 in. (7.5 cm) tall
PUBLISHED IN:  knit.1


CORRECTIONS: None
 

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Color (A)
Vanna's Choice®

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Color (B)
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*Vanna's Choice® (Article #860) is a 4-ply worsted-weight 100% acrylic yarn. • Solids in 3.5 oz/100g (170 yd/156 m) balls • Prints in 3 oz/85 g (145 yd/133 m) balls 100% acrylic

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MATERIALS
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•  860-105 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Silver Blue   ball $ 3.49  
Note: (A)
•  860-170 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Pea Green   ball $ 3.49  
Note: (B)
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6   $ 2.45  
Lion Brand Stitch Markers   $ 2.49  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59  
Additional Materials
2 plastic safety eyes, 6 mm diameter
Fiberfill stuffing
Small amount of red yarn
 
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Amigurumi Alien

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

Alien is worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

BODY
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.
Rnds 6-21: Sc in each sc around.
Following package directions, attach safety eyes.
Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Rnd 23: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Stuff piece.
Rnd 24: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 12 sc.
Rnd 25: (Sc2tog) around - 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.

ARMS (make 2)
With B, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnds 2-5: Sc in each sc around - 8 sc.
Fasten off.

FEET (make 4)
With B, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnds 2-3: Sc in each sc around - 8 sc.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Stuff Arms and sew to Body. Embroider straight stitch smile with red yarn. Stuff Feet and sew to Body. With slip st, join 2 lengths of B to top of Head for antennas; knot ends. Weave in ends.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)


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Ratings and Reviews
Pattern Average Rating: ***** (based on 5 reviews)
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Amigurumi Alien Reviewed by DEMISSY Violaine on 2009-11-03 *****
I love it... I'm currently doing the third one... different colours make different looking aliens...
I did a baby version with embroidered eyes and solid antens....

Mine is at work and we are having fun with it from time to time!!!
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