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Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern
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4-5 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern

This Baby Alien pattern captures the magic of one of the most beloved characters in modern pop culture. With his oversized ears, innocent expression, and signature brown cowl, this little amigurumi brings the charm of the galaxy's cutest foundling right into your hands. The pattern features continuous rounds for most pieces, making it a smooth and enjoyable crochet experience. You'll create distinctive features like bent ears, subtle eyelids, and tiny white eye highlights that give your Baby Alien personality and life.

Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Measuring 5.5 inches tall when complete, this pocket-sized companion is crafted using worsted weight yarn in earthy green and brown tones. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating the iconic cowl that wraps snugly around his body, plus carefully positioned facial features that bring out his endearing expression.

Why You'll Love This Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings such an iconic character to life in the most huggable way possible! There's something incredibly satisfying about watching those oversized ears take shape and seeing that sweet face come together stitch by stitch. I'm particularly fond of how the pattern breaks down the trickier parts, like positioning the ears and creating those subtle eyelid details that give him so much personality. The cowl is surprisingly fun to make, and wrapping it around the finished body feels like tucking in a tiny friend. Whether you're a fan of the galaxy far, far away or simply love creating adorable amigurumi, this little alien will steal your heart. Plus, at just 5.5 inches tall, he's the perfect size to keep on your workspace or gift to fellow fans who need their own force-sensitive companion!

Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this Baby Alien pattern can be with just a few creative tweaks! While the classic green and brown combination is absolutely iconic, you could experiment with different color palettes to create your own unique alien variations. Imagine a pastel version in soft pink and cream for a gentler look, or go bold with blues and purples for an intergalactic twist.

If you want to add more personality, consider embroidering tiny eyebrows above those sweet eyes or adding small wrinkles to the forehead using surface crochet stitches. You could also make the cowl in different colors or add texture by using a different stitch pattern instead of simple single crochet rows.

For those who want an even tinier version, try using sport weight yarn with a smaller hook to create a mini keychain-sized alien. Alternatively, scale up with bulky yarn for a cuddly companion that's perfect for hugging. I've even experimented with adding a small wire armature inside the body and arms to make the alien posable, though this requires careful wrapping of the wire to ensure safety.

Another fun modification is creating different outfits beyond the cowl. A tiny crocheted tunic, a miniature backpack, or even little boots would add character and make your alien truly one of a kind. You could also work with textured yarns like chenille or velvet yarn for an ultra-soft, luxurious feel that makes the finished piece even more huggable. The possibilities are endless, so let your creativity guide you to create your perfect little space companion!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Stuffing the head too firmly before placing the safety eyes can make it difficult to secure them properly and may distort the face shape ✗ Positioning the ears too high or too close to the eyes will throw off the iconic silhouette so measure carefully before sewing ✗ Forgetting to work in continuous rounds for the body and head pieces can create visible seams that disrupt the smooth amigurumi appearance ✗ Not bending the ears into the correct curved position before attaching them will result in ears that stick straight out instead of drooping naturally

Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern

Create your very own adorable Baby Alien inspired by the beloved character from a galaxy far, far away! This charming amigurumi pattern brings those iconic oversized ears, sweet button eyes, and cozy cowl to life in miniature form. Standing at just 5.5 inches tall, this little green companion is perfect for displaying on your desk, gifting to a fellow fan, or adding to your handmade collection. The pattern combines simple crochet techniques with delightful details that capture the essence of everyone's favorite space foundling.

Intermediate 4-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Medium/worsted weight yarn in green color (Loops & Threads Impeccable in Fern recommended)
  • 02
    Medium/worsted weight yarn in dark brown color (Patons Classic Wool Worsted Yarn in Natural recommended)
  • 03
    Small amount of white yarn for eye highlights

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.75mm
  • 02
    Yarn needle
  • 03
    One pair of 12mm safety eyes
  • 04
    Polyester fiber fill stuffing
  • 05
    Scissors

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— Head :

Round 1 :

Ch 2, 6 sc in first ch (6 sts)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around (12 sts)

Round 3 :

(Sc 1, 2 sc in next st), 6 times (18 sts)

Round 4 :

(Sc 2, 2 sc in next st), 6 times (24 sts)

Round 5 :

(Sc 3, 2 sc in next st), 6 times (30 sts)

Round 6 :

(Sc 4, 2 sc in next st), 6 times (36 sts)

Round 7-10 :

Sc 36 (4 total rounds)

Round 11 :

(Sc 5, 2 sc in next st), 6 times (42 sts)

Round 12 :

(Sc 20, 2 sc in next st), 2 times (44 sts)

Round 13 :

(Sc 20, dec 1), 2 times (42 sts)

Round 14 :

(Sc 5, dec 1), 6 times (36 sts)

Round 15 :

(Sc 4, dec 1), 6 times (30 sts)

Round 16 :

(Sc 3, dec 1), 6 times (24 sts)

Round 17 :

(Sc 2, dec 1), 6 times (18 sts)

Round 18 :

(Sc 4, dec 1), 3 times (15 sts)

Infos :

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing on the nose. Begin stuffing the head. Then place the 12mm eyes between R13 and 14 on the head, with 6 sts between, and firmly press the washers onto the backs of the eyes. With the leftover yarn tail from the head, sew a little nose between the eyes.

— Ears :

Info :

Make 2 pieces

Round 1 :

Ch 2, 4 sc in first ch (4 sts)

Round 2 :

Sc 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc 1 (6 sts)

Round 3 :

Sc 2, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc 2 (8 sts)

Round 4 :

(Sc 1, 2 sc in next st), 4 times (12 sts)

Round 5 :

(Sc 3, 2 sc in next st), 3 times (15 sts)

Round 6-13 :

Sc 15 (8 total rounds)

Infos :

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing. Do not stuff the ears. Your ear will have one side that bends up more than the other. This side should be at the bottom. The top of the ear will be more straight across. Bend down the tops of the ears to make them more ear-like, and sew them to the head in this bent position. Sew the ears to head 8-9 rounds down from the beginning circle of the head and 4-5 sts back from the eyes on either side. Wait to trim the excess yarn tail from sewing on the ears to make eyelids.

— Eyelids :

Info :

Weave the excess yarn tail from sewing on an ear through the inside of the head, and sew 2 sts right above each eye. Then secure the yarn with a knot to the inside of the head. Cut a strand of white yarn, insert it through the opening at the bottom of the head and out just below the eyes. Sew 1 white st below each eye. Secure with a knot to either the other end of the white strand or to the inside of the head.

— Body :

Round 1 :

Ch 2, 6 sc in first ch (6 sts)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around (12 sts)

Round 3 :

(Sc 1, 2 sc in next st), 6 times (18 sts)

Round 4 :

(Sc 2, 2 sc in next st), 6 times (24 sts)

Round 5 :

(Sc 3, 2 sc in next st), 6 times (30 sts)

Round 6 :

(Sc 4, 2 sc in next st), 6 times (36 sts)

Round 7 :

(Sc 5, 2 sc in next st), 6 times (42 sts)

Round 8 :

Sc in BLO of the previous round (42 sts)

Round 9 :

(Sc 19, dec 1), 2 times (40 sts)

Round 10 :

Sc 40 (40 sts)

Round 11 :

(Sc 18, dec 1), 2 times (38 sts)

Round 12 :

Sc 38 (38 sts)

Round 13 :

(Sc 17, dec 1), 2 times (36 sts)

Round 14 :

Sc 36 (36 sts)

Round 15 :

(Sc 7, dec 1), 4 times (32 sts)

Round 16 :

Sc 32 (32 sts)

Round 17 :

(Sc 6, dec 1), 4 times (28 sts)

Round 18 :

Sc 28 (28 sts)

Round 19 :

(Sc 5, dec 1), 4 times (24 sts)

Round 20 :

(Sc 6, dec 1), 3 times (21 sts)

Round 21 :

(Sc 5, dec 1), 3 times (18 sts)

Round 22 :

(Sc 4, dec 1), 3 times (15 sts)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing. Stuff the body, but not too firmly. You want the body to hold its shape but still be squishy and sit flat on the bottom enabling it to stand on its own. Sew the body to the head.

— Arms :

Info :

Make 2 pieces with green yarn

Round 1 :

Ch 2, 6 sc in first ch (6 sts)

Round 2 :

2 sc in first st, sc 5 (7 sts)

Round 3 :

Dec 1, sc 5 (6 sts)

Info :

Switch to dark brown

Round 4-7 :

Sc 6 (4 total rounds)

Infos :

Before fastening off, chain 1 and then single crochet through both layers across the top of the arm to close it (2 sc sts across). Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing. Weave in the ends from the color change. Then attach the dark brown yarn to your crochet hook and inserting it into the arm right at the color change, sc 6 around the arm to form a cuff. Fasten off, and weave in the ends. Sew the arms to the sides of the body, right below the head.

— Cowl :

Info :

This cowl is crocheted in rows with dark brown yarn

Row 1 :

Ch 42, then starting in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc 41 across (41 sts)

Row 2 :

Ch 1, sc 41 (41 sts)

Row 3-6 :

Repeat Row 2 (4 total rounds)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing. To attach the cowl, wrap it around the neck, so that one end overlaps the other end by several stitches. Then with the yarn tail, sew the cowl together at the spot where the top end overlaps the bottom one. Sew from the top, inserting your yarn needle down through the top of the cowl and into the bottom end, and then up through the top piece. Then position the cowl where you like it and do a stitch in the front to attach it to the body, and then weave your yarn needle through the body and do a stitch to attach it to the back of the body as well. Secure the yarn tail to the body with a knot, cut, and weave in the end.

Assembly Instructions

  • After completing the head, place 12mm safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14 with 6 stitches between them and secure with washers
  • Sew a small nose between the eyes using the yarn tail left from the head
  • Attach ears to the head 8-9 rounds down from the top and 4-5 stitches back from the eyes on each side in a bent position
  • Create eyelids by sewing 2 stitches above each eye using the yarn tail from the ears, then add white highlights below each eye
  • Stuff the body moderately so it holds shape but remains squishy enough to sit flat and stand independently
  • Sew the completed body to the bottom of the finished head
  • Attach both arms to the sides of the body directly below where the head connects
  • Wrap the finished cowl around the neck with overlapping ends, sew the overlap together, then secure to front and back of body

Important Notes

  • 💡Most pieces are worked in continuous rounds without joining, so use a stitch marker to track your rounds
  • 💡Do not stuff the ears as they need to remain flat and flexible to create the proper drooping shape
  • 💡Stuff the body moderately firm but not too tight so it can sit flat on its bottom and stand on its own
  • 💡Position safety eyes carefully before securing as they cannot be repositioned once the washers are pressed on
  • 💡Weave in color change ends neatly to maintain a clean appearance especially where green and brown meet on the arms
  • 💡Bend the ears into position before sewing them to the head to achieve the iconic drooping ear look

This enchanting Baby Alien pattern brings one of the most adored characters from modern storytelling right into your creative hands. With his signature oversized ears, soulful eyes, and cozy cowl, this pocket-sized companion stands at just 5.5 inches tall and is bursting with personality. The pattern thoughtfully guides you through creating those distinctive features that make this little one so recognizable and beloved. Whether you're crafting for yourself or creating a special gift for a fellow fan, this amigurumi captures the magic and charm that has captured hearts across the galaxy. May the force of your crochet hook be with you! 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

While the pattern is designed for medium/worsted weight yarn, you can use a different weight but be aware that your finished Baby Alien will be smaller or larger than the 5.5 inch measurement. If you change yarn weight, also adjust your hook size accordingly and consider that safety eye size may need to change as well.

Why do the ears need to be left unstuffed?

The ears need to remain unstuffed so they can be bent and positioned in that signature drooping shape that makes them look realistic. Stuffing them would make them stiff and stick straight out, losing the characteristic look of the oversized, floppy ears.

How do I know where exactly to place the safety eyes?

Place the 12mm safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14 of the head with 6 single crochet stitches between them. It helps to use pins or stitch markers to test the placement before securing the washers, as once they're locked in place they cannot be moved.

What if I want to make this for a young child?

If making this for a baby or young child, consider embroidering the eyes instead of using safety eyes to eliminate any choking hazard. You can also make sure all yarn ends are securely woven in and knotted, and stuff very firmly to ensure no fiberfill can be pulled out.

Can I skip the white eye highlights?

While the white eye highlights are small details, they really bring the face to life and add that sparkle to the eyes. However, if you prefer a simpler look or don't have white yarn available, you can certainly skip this step and your Baby Alien will still be adorable.