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Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet 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 pattern creates a 5.5-inch (14 cm) Baby Alien amigurumi inspired by Baby Yoda, complete with large ears, a simple body, arms, and a removable cowl. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn and simple single crochet shaping to produce a sweet, gift-ready toy. You will work mostly in continuous rounds and finish with simple sewing and placement of safety eyes.

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

Includes full round-by-round instructions for head, ears, body, arms, and cowl. Step-by-step assembly notes and photo placement tips are provided for accurate finishing.

Why You'll Love This Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures a tiny, lovable personality with very simple stitches. I enjoy how the oversized ears instantly give character with minimal shaping. Sewing the cowl and eyelids adds charming finishing touches that make each piece unique. It is rewarding to see a small ball of yarn become a cuddly companion in a few hours.

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 easily this pattern can be customized by changing colors; try pastel greens or blues for a softer look.

I often switch yarn weight and hook size to make different sized versions; use DK and a 3.25mm hook for a smaller friend or bulky yarn with a 5mm hook for a chunky version.

I sometimes add embroidery details like tiny eyebrows or a stitched mouth to change the expression and give each toy its own personality.

Try different eye sizes or use safety eyes versus embroidered eyes to adjust the final look and safety for children.

You can make the cowl removable or permanently sew it on for toddlers; adding a small Velcro closure makes it easy to remove.

I like to create outfit variations by crocheting a little scarf or tiny hat to match the cowl for seasonal themes.

Play with ear shaping by sewing different bends or stuffing the ear tips lightly for a sturdier shape.

For a posable figure, consider inserting thin wire into the arms before stuffing to allow gentle posing.

I sometimes make family sets by changing colors and tiny accessories so each one has a unique name and personality.

Don't be afraid to embellish with felt pieces, tiny buttons, or embroidered stars to make your Baby Alien one-of-a-kind.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too high or too low can alter facial expression; measure between rounds 13 and 14 and count six stitches between the eyes before securing. ✗ Overstuffing the head will distort the ear placement and facial shaping; stuff gradually and shape the head as you go to keep it round and even. ✗ Sewing the ears in the wrong orientation will make them look upside down; align the ear so the slightly bent side is at the bottom before stitching. ✗ Skipping the back loops only round on the body will change the neck shaping; follow R8 and work in BLO as instructed to create the correct neck seam. ✗ Forgetting to leave long yarn tails when fastening off makes sewing pieces difficult; always leave a long tail when you plan to sew pieces together.

Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Baby Alien inspired by Baby Yoda with this step-by-step crochet pattern. You will enjoy shaping the oversized ears, sewing tiny eyelids, and creating a cozy cowl for a delightful finished toy. Perfect as a handmade gift or a cute addition to your amigurumi collection. Follow the full instructions and photos to guide you through.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Alien Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Medium/worsted weight yarn - green (Loops & Threads Impeccable in 'Fern')
  • 02
    Medium/worsted weight yarn - dark brown (Patons Classic Wool Worsted Yarn in 'Natural')
  • 03
    White scrap yarn - 1 strand for eye highlights/white stitch detail
  • 04
    Small amounts of yarn for details and sewing - approximate total: less than 100g of each main color

— Tools Required

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

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— Notes :

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*Single crochet decrease stitch explanation: Insert the hook into the next stitch and yarn over. Pull a loop through so that there are now 2 loops on the hook. Insert the hook into the next stitch and yarn over. Pull a loop through so that there are now 3 loops on the hook. Yarn over again and pull the loop of yarn through all 3 loops on the hook.

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Note #1: Except for the cowl, all the parts of baby Yoda are crocheted in continuous rounds (you will not join each round).

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Note #2: In my patterns, I begin each circle with "ch 2, 6 sc in first ch." Another way of beginning is to start with a magic circle. If you are more familiar with this method, just do 6 sc into your magic circle.

— Head :

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With green yarn,

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)

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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.

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With the leftover yarn tail from the head, sew a little nose between the eyes, as pictured to the right.

— Ears :

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(Make 2) With green yarn,

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)

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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.

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Sew the ears to Yoda's 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 Yoda's eyelids.

— Eyelids :

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Weave the excess yarn tail from sewing on an ear through the inside of the head, and sew 2 sts right above each eye, as pictured above. Then secure the yarn with a knot to the inside of Yoda's head.

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Cut a strand of white yarn, insert it through the opening at the bottom of Yoda's head and out just below the eyes. Sew 1 white st below each each, as pictured above. Secure with a knot to either the other end of the white strand or to the inside of the head.

— Body :

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With dark brown yarn,

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)

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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 :

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(Make 2) 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)

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Switch to dark brown.

Round 4-7 :

Sc 6. (4 total rounds)

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Now, 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.

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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.

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Sew the arms to the sides of the body, right below the head, as pictured.

— Cowl :

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Note: this cowl is crocheted in rows. With dark brown yarn,

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

Ch 1, sc 41. (41 sts)

Round 3-6 :

Repeat R2. (4 total rounds)

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Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing. To attach the cowl, wrap it around Yoda's neck so that the 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.

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Then position the cowl where you like it on the Yoda and do a stitch in the front to attach it to the Yoda's 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.

— Finishing :

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And there you go, you are done! Thank you so much for joining me in making a cute Yoda-inspired baby alien! Enjoy!

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body using the long yarn tail from the body, aligning the head opening to the top of the body and stitching securely through the final rounds.
  • Position and sew the ears 8-9 rounds down from the beginning circle of the head and 4-5 stitches back from each eye, sewing them so the bent side is at the bottom.
  • Attach the arms to the sides of the body directly below the head, spacing them evenly and sewing through several rounds for a secure hold.
  • Wrap the cowl around the neck with one end overlapping the other, then sew the overlap and tack the cowl to the front and back of the body so it stays in place.
  • Weave the leftover yarn tails through the head to form eyelids by pulling the tail through the inside and stitching two stitches above each eye, knotting securely inside.

Important Notes

  • 💡Except for the cowl, crochet all parts in continuous rounds without joining to maintain smooth shaping.
  • 💡If you prefer a magic ring start, use a magic circle and work 6 sc into it instead of chaining 2 and working into the first chain.
  • 💡Place the 12 mm safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14 with 6 stitches between them for the correct facial placement.
  • 💡Stuff the body and head gradually and avoid overstuffing to keep the finished piece soft and able to sit flat.

This adorable Baby Alien pattern brings a tiny, whimsical friend to life with simple stitches and sweet details. Make one for yourself or gift it to a friend who loves handmade creatures. The oversized ears, little eyelids, and removable cowl give personality and charm to every finished piece. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall when using the recommended yarn and 3.75mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size; pair the yarn weight with an appropriate hook to maintain stitch definition.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, decreases, and working in continuous rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience, speed, and how much time you spend on finishing and sewing.