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Bobby The Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

Bobby The Pencil 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 Bobby The Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a whimsical pencil character named Bobby with a removable mouth inner part, embroidered details, and poseable arms. It uses small hook sizes and cotton yarn for neat stitches and defined shaping. The instructions include all rounds, color changes, and assembly steps with helpful photos.

Bobby The Pencil Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect as a small handmade gift or desk companion, Bobby measures about 15 cm tall. The pattern includes wire-arm instructions for added posability.

Why You'll Love This Bobby The Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple pencil idea into a playful character full of personality. I enjoyed designing the mouth mechanics and the tiny tongue detail — they make Bobby expressive and fun. The use of wire in the arms gives the finished toy a great range of poses that really bring it to life. I also appreciate how the pattern is written with clear rounds and color-change notes, so I know exactly what to do at every step.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Bobby the Pencil to suit your style; try changing the eraser color to mint or lavender for a fresh look.

If you want a larger pencil, use a bulkier cotton yarn and a larger hook — your Bobby will grow proportionally and be cuddlier.

To make a smaller keychain version, use thinner thread or lace-weight yarn and a very small hook, then attach a keyring before finishing.

I often switch the eye size or use embroidered eyes for a softer, child-safe version — this changes the character's expression dramatically.

Try adding tiny accessories like a crocheted notebook or a mini pencil cap with a different color stripe for personality.

For a vintage look, use heathered or variegated cotton yarn to create subtle texture in the body instead of a solid yellow.

If you want fully poseable limbs, consider using thicker craft wire and wrapping it with floral tape before inserting to protect the stuffing and fabric.

I sometimes embroider freckles or a little mustache to make each pencil uniquely expressive and more playful.

Experiment with facial placement: moving the eyes slightly higher or lower changes the overall emotion — test placement with pins before securing.

Finally, feel free to mix yarn types — a cotton-acrylic blend will be easier to care for and can produce a slightly softer finish that washes well.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not counting stitches after increases and decreases can quickly throw off shaping; count after each round and mark repeats to stay accurate. ✗ Changing colors without securing ends can lead to loose joins and gaps; weave in or carry the yarn neatly and change colors at the indicated stitches. ✗ Overstuffing the body will distort the mouth area and cap shape; stuff gradually and check shape frequently to maintain correct proportions. ✗ Skipping the band-aid for wire ends can cause sharp points to poke through; always isolate and wrap wire tips with a band-aid before inserting into the toy.

Bobby The Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

Make a delightful Bobby the Pencil amigurumi with step-by-step instructions that guide you through each round, color change, and assembly step. You'll learn how to crochet the mouth, tongue, body, cap, and poseable wire arms for a playful finished toy. This pattern is detailed with photos and tips so you can follow along easily and create a charming handmade gift.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bobby The Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton/semi-cotton yarn YarnArt Jeans or Alize Cotton Gold (~160 m/50 g), less than a ball of each color
  • 02
    Yellow yarn - less than one 50 g ball (main body)
  • 03
    Black yarn - small amount for mouth and tip details
  • 04
    Ivory yarn - small amount for pencil tip
  • 05
    Gray yarn - small amount for the metal band
  • 06
    Pink yarn - small amount for the eraser
  • 07
    White yarn - small amount for eye highlights

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.75 mm (recommended)
  • 02
    Alternative small hook 1.75-2.00 mm depending on tension
  • 03
    A pair of plastic eyes ~10 mm (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Aluminum/copper wire 1-1.5 mm for the arms
  • 05
    Band-aid (to wrap wire ends)
  • 06
    Yarn sewing needles
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Pins with large head
  • 09
    Scissors
  • 10
    Fiber filling (polyester stuffing)

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— Abbreviations :

Infos :

MR - magic ring; CH - chain; SS - slip stitch; St - stitch; SC - single crochet; BPSC - back post single crochet; INC - increase (work 2 stitches in the same St); DEC - decrease (2SC together through the front loops); *U.S. terminology

Info :

Pattern Instructions Step 1: Insert hook from the wrong side of the fabric into the gap to the hook-side of the next stitch to be worked. Step 2: Insert hook from front to back around the post into the far-side.

— Inner Part of the Mouth :

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR;

Round 2 :

6 INC (12);

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*6 (18);

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*6 (24);

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC)*6 (30);

Info :

fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing.

— Tongue :

Info :

*pink yarn, 1,75 mm hook

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR;

Round 2 :

6 INC (12);

Round 3 :

3 SC, CH, turn the detail (3);

Round 4 :

3 SC in the other direction;

Info :

fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing, withdraw the initial thread from the MR to the last row.

— Body :

Info :

*start with black yarn, 1,75 mm hook. *stuff in process

Round 1 :

3 SC IN MR;

Round 2 :

3 INC (6);

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*3 (9);

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*3 (12);

Info :

*change the color to ivory

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC)*3 (15);

Round 6 :

(4 SC, INC)*3 (18);

Round 7 :

(5 SC, INC)*3 (21);

Round 8 :

(6 SC, INC)*3 (24);

Info :

*in Round 9 begin to change the thread color in turn

Round 9 :

(3 SC, change the color to yellow, SC, change the color to ivory)*6 (24);

Round 10 :

2 SC, (change the color to yellow, 3 SC, change the color to ivory, SC)*5, change the color to yellow, 2 SC (24);

Info :

* further, there are repeated rounds; if you want a longer pencil, just work extra repeated rounds

Round 11-24 :

14 rounds 24 SC;

Round 25 :

5 SC, INC, 12 SC, INC, 5 SC (26);

Round 26 :

6 SC, INC, 12 SC, INC, 6 SC (28);

Round 27 :

7 SC, INC, 12 SC, INC, 7 SC (30);

Round 28 :

7 SC, 16 SS back loops only, 7 SC (30);

Round 29 :

6 SC, chain 18, skip18 St, 6 SC (12);

Round 30 :

6 SC, 18 SC on the chain, 6 SC (30);

Info :

*further, there are repeated rounds (Rounds 31-38); after you would crochet 3 rounds, fix the mouth inner part - sew it, as shown in the photo: on the top - hooking up black front loops and yellow loops of the chain, from below hooking up black and yellow front loops; fix with a stitch the middle part of the mouth and the body from the other side, so that the fiber fill does not push the black part out;

Round 31-38 :

7 rounds 30 SC;

Round 39 :

(4 SC, INC)*6 (36);

Info :

*insert plastic eyes 4 rounds higher than mouth upper line at the distance of 6 SC;

Info :

*change the color to gray

Round 40 :

36 SC front loops only;

Round 41 :

36 BPSC;

Round 42-43 :

2 rounds 36 SC;

Round 44 :

36 BPSC;

Info :

*change the color to pink

Round 45 :

(5 SC, INC)*6 (42);

Round 46 :

(6 SC, INC)*6 (48);

Round 47-49 :

3 rounds 48 SC;

Round 50 :

(6 SC, DEC)*6 back loops only (42);

Round 51 :

(5 SC, DEC)*6 (36);

Round 52 :

(4 SC, DEC)*6 (30);

Round 53 :

(3 SC, DEC)*6 (24);

Round 54 :

12 DEC (12);

Round 55 :

6 DEC (6);

Info :

- tighten the hole, fix the thread and hide the ending inside; - embroider the white of the eye on the sides, eyebrows and nose; - sew the tongue.

— Arms :

Info :

(2 details): *yellow yarn, 1,75 mm hook *don't stuff

Round 1 :

3 SC IN MR;

Round 2 :

3 INC (6);

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*3 (9);

Round 4 :

9 SC;

Round 5 :

chain 3, (start in the 2nd chain from the hook) 2 SC on the chain, 9 SC (9+2 on thumb);

Round 6 :

9 SC;

Round 7 :

(SC, DEC)*3 (6);

Round 8-17 :

10 rounds 6 SC;

Info :

- fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing;

— Assembly & Finishing :

Info :

- insert wire into the body, trim the ends, bend and isolate the tips with a band-aid, so that the length of the wire on each side is equal to the length of the arms;

Info :

- put the arms on the wire and sew them;

Info :

- embroider the white of the eye on the sides, eyebrows and nose as desired; - sew the tongue and fix all ends inside the toy.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the inner mouth piece to the body: after crocheting the entry rounds, position the black inner mouth, hook up black front loops and yellow loops of the chain on top, hook up black and yellow front loops from below, then stitch the middle part to the body to keep the black part in place.
  • Insert the plastic eyes 4 rounds higher than the mouth's upper line and space them 6 SC apart before tightening and securing the backs.
  • Insert the pre-cut and band-aid-wrapped wires into the body, trim and bend the ends so the wire lengths match arm lengths, and fully isolate the tips with band-aid to prevent poking.
  • Slide the arms onto the wires and sew them securely to the body using the long yarn ends left for sewing so the arms are fixed and poseable.
  • Embroider the white highlights of the eyes, eyebrows, and nose; sew the tongue in place and hide all yarn ends inside the toy before final shaping.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of round beginnings and color-change positions to maintain symmetry throughout the body.
  • 💡Stuff the body gradually while shaping the mouth area so the fiber filling does not push the mouth lining out of position.
  • 💡Wrap wire tips with a band-aid before inserting into the toy to prevent sharp ends from poking through the fabric.
  • 💡Insert plastic eyes before finishing the top rounds and check placement—eyes should be 4 rounds above the mouth upper line and spaced 6 SC apart.

This playful Bobby the Pencil amigurumi is a delightful little companion that adds charm to any desk or shelf. The pattern includes clear rounds, color changes, and assembly photos to help you every step of the way. Make one for yourself or stitch a bunch as heartwarming gifts. 🧶✏️😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 15 cm (5.9 inches) tall when using the recommended yarn and 1.75 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and may require a different hook. Adjust stuffing and wire length accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and front/back loop techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, speed, and how much time you spend on finishing and embroidery.