Crochet Alien Plush Toy

Crochet Alien Plush Toy Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in blue, turquoise, and coral
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Polyester stuffing
• Safety eyes (15mm)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker

Gauge

15 single crochets and 18 rows = 4 inches

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• st: stitch
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same st)
• dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)

Instructions

Head

1. With blue yarn, magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
2. Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18 sts)
4. (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24 sts)
5. (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30 sts)
6. (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) around. (36 sts)
7. Sc in each st around for the next 8 rows.
8. (Sc in next 4 sts, dec) around. (30 sts)
9. (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) around. (24 sts)
10. Insert safety eyes between rows 6 and 7, spaced 8 sts apart.
11. (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around. (18 sts)
12. (Sc in next st, dec) around. (12 sts)
13. (Dec) around. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff firmly and close the hole.

Body

1. With turquoise yarn, magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
2. Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18 sts)
4. (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24 sts)
5. (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30 sts)
6. Sc in each st around for the next 7 rows.
7. (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) around. (24 sts)
8. (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around. (18 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Arms (Make 2)

1. With blue yarn, magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
2. Sc in each st around for 6 rows.
3. Fasten off, stuff lightly, and sew onto the sides of the body.

Ears (Make 2)

1. With coral yarn, ch 8.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (7 sts)
3. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. (7 sts)
4. Change to blue yarn, sc around the entire ear.

Fasten off and sew each ear to the sides of the head as shown in the photo.

Finishing

1. Sew head and body together.
2. Use yarn needle to embroider nose and mouth details if desired.
3. Ensure everything is securely fastened, and all ends are woven in.

Your Crochet Alien Plush Toy is now complete and ready to be enjoyed!