Perfect for any little boy or girl, this little guy can fit in your pocket!

Materials
3 colors of size 10 crochet thread
MC-head, antenna, hands
CC1-suit
CC2-shoes
Size 7 (1.65 mm) crochet hook
Stuffing
Scissors
Sewing Needle
Seed Beads (optional)
Puffy Paint (optional)

About the size of you thumb

No Gauge

*All of pattern is worked right side out. Use any colors you like. Or, make it in ww yarn, with a size F hook. It’s your alien! Gauge is not important. DO NOT JOIN AT THE END OF A ROUND!!!*

Key:
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
ch: chain
st: stitch

When done with alien:
Give him to the little astronaut in your life as he is.
Crochet a chain long enough to go around your neck. Thread it through the neck of your alien. ALIEN NECKLACE!
Take a key ring, then chain 10. Attach to the alien. ALIEN KEYCHAIN!
Attach a pin to his back. ALIEN PIN!
Make a flying saucer purse to keep him in. (I’m hoping to get the pattern out for this soon!)
Make him lots of friends, then write a story about them.

Head and Body

1.) Ch 2, 5 sc into 2nd ch from hook~5 sc
2.) 2 sc in each sc around~10 sc
3.) *1 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st* around~15 sc
4.) *1 sc in 1st 2 st, 2 sc in the next* around~20 sc
5-9.) Sc in each sc around~20 sc
10.) *sc in 1st 2 sts, sc dec over the next 2 sts* around~15 sc
11.) *sc in the 1st st, sc dec over the next 2 sts* around~10 sc

STUFF!!!

12.) *sc dec* around~5 sc
13.) *2 sc in one st* around~10 sc
Switch to CC1 here
14.) *sc in 1st st, 2 in the next st* around~15 sc
15.) *sc in the first 2 st, 2 in the next st* around~20 sc
16-23.) sc in each st around~20 sc
24.) *sc in the first 2 sts, sc dec over the next 2 sts* around~15 sc
25.) *sc in the 1st st, sc dec over the next 2 sts* around~10 sc

STUFF!!!

26.) *sc dec* around~5 sc
Sl st in the next st, FO. Weave in the ends.

Antenna (Make 2)

1.) With MC, ch 5.
2.) Sl st into the 2nd ch from hook, and in next 2 ch. 4 dc in last st, working to the underside. Sl st in the next st. FO, leaving a 3” tail.

Arms (Make 2)

1.) With MC, ch 2, 4 sc into 2nd ch from hook~4 sc
2.) *sc in 1st st, 2 sc in the next~6 sc
3.) sc in each sc around~6 sc
Switch to CC1 here
4.) *sc in 1st 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st* around~8 sc
5-7.) sc in each sc around~8 sc
FO, leaving a 4” tail.

Legs (Make 2)

1.) With CC2, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook~6 sc

2.) Sc in each sc around~6 sc
3.) Sc 2 more rounds~6 sc
Change to CC1 here
4.) sc, sc dec, sc, sc dec~4 sc
5-8) sc around~4 sc. FO, leaving a 5” tail.

Assembly
· Press arms flat, and sew to body.
· Sew legs to bottom of body.
· Sew antenna to head.
· Embroider eyes, nose and mouth.

*I just used black crochet thread to embroider with. You could use seed beads for eyes, or puffy paint to do all of the facial features.*

This is the first pattern that I invented, and so far everyone that has seen him loves this little guy!

Size 10 crochet thread in:
· light brown (or tan)
· off white (or just white)
· pink
· green
Size 7 (1.65mm) hook
Small amount of stuffing
Black puffy paint
Sewing needle
Scissors

About the size of a penny or small coin

No gauge

*BODY IS WORKED IN CONTINUOUS ROUNDS, AND WORKED RIGHT SIDE OUT!!! DO NOT JOIN AT ENDS OF ROUNDS!!!*

Stitches Used:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dec: derease

BODY
1) With light brown, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook~6 sc
2) 2 sc in each sc around~12 sc
3-8) sc in each sc around~12 sc
9) sc dec around~6 sc
Fasten off, and weave in the ends

STOMACH
1) With off white, ch 4. Sc in 2nd chain from hook, and in next 2 ch,
turn ~3 sc
2-3) Ch 1, sc across, turn~3 sc
4) Ch 1, dec, 1 sc~2 sc
Fasten Off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

PEA
1) With green, ch 2. 3 sc in 2nd chain from hook~3 sc
2) Sc around~3 sc
3) Dec. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

ARMS (Make 2)
1) With pink, ch 3. Sl st in 2nd chain from hook, and in next chain. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

LEGS (Make 2)
With pink, ch 4. Sl st in 2nd chain from hook, and in next 2 chains. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

TAIL
With pink, sl st into the back of the hamster's butt. Ch 4, sl st into butt. Fasten off, weave in the ends.

EARS (Make 2)
With pink, go into a stitch at top of head. Sl st, and then do 4 sc into that stitch. Fasten off, weave in the ends.

ASSEMBLY
1. Sew stomach onto body.
2. Sew feet to bottom of body, leaving the edge of foot sticking out.
3. Sew pea onto stomach.
4. Sew arms next to pea, so that it looks like your hamster is holding it.
5. Using puffy paint, make 2 small dots for eyes, and let them dry.

This little octopus I whipped up for a friend while away on holiday. He is a very simple little guy to make and is worked in one continuous piece (his tentacles are all worked straight on to his body - so no joining him all together at the end!)

Scrap of yarn (any colour you like) - I guess I only used about 10 grams to make up my octopus

Small amount of black yarn

Small amount of fiber fill

2 small black beads

Crochet hook (3mm)

Yarn needle

Fine needle and black thread

Depends on the yarn/hook size that you use, but mine ended up being about 4cm tall and 8cm wide.

Keep the gauge as tight as you can so that the stuffing doesn't show through.

This is another amigurumi style toy - hence it is all worked in one continuous spiral.

Main body

ch 3, join with a sl st to form a circle

Row 1: 6 sc in circle (continue in a spiral)
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc)
Row 3: *2 sc in first sc, sc* repeat (18 sc)
Row 4: *2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat (24 sc)
Row 5: *2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc* repeat (30 sc)
Row 6-12: sc around (30 sc)
Row 13: *2 sc in first sc, 14 sc* repeat twice (32 sc)

Tentacles

*4 sc, ch 1, turn* repeat 14 times
*2 sc tog* repeat twice, ch 1, turn (2 sc)
2 sc tog, ch 1, turn (1 sc)

sl st down the side of the tentacle and work another 7 tentacles in the same way.

Finishing off

Work row 14 in the back loops of the first row of tentacles

Row 14: *2 sc tog, sc in next 2 sc* repeat (24 sc)
Row 15: *2 sc tog, sc* repeat (16 sc)

Stuff main body with fiber fill

Row 16: *2 sc tog* repeat (8 sc)
Row 17: *2 sc tog* repeat (4 sc)

Finish off

Final touches

Add small beads for eyes and using that short length of black yarn sew your octopus a happy smile.

I designed this cute guy for my cute nephew Sid :)

• Hook: 3 mm
• Yarn: Fine yarn in 4 colors - I used Mille Fili from Wolle Rödel (100% mercerized cotton, 130m/50g) in caramel (MC), white, red and black
• Stitch marker
• Polyfil for stuffing
• Yarn needle

Height (sitting): 14 cm

If you use a thicker yarn and a bigger hook, your teddy will also be bigger :)

Gauge is unimportant. Make tight stitches.

Each piece starts with an adjustable ring like The Magic Adjustable Ring
All body parts are worked in spirals. Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
Use main color unless otherwise mentioned.

Ear (make 2)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (18 sc)
Rounds 4-7: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Head

(worked from front (nose) to back)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (18 sc)
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (30 sc)
Round 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 9: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (54 sc)
Round 10: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (60 sc)

Rounds 11-16: Sc in each st around. – (60 sc)

Round 17: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (54 sc)
Round 18: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 19: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 20: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 21: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (30 sc)

Embroider the teddy face: nose, mouth and only one eye :-)
Sew on the ears using the long tails. Stuff.

Round 22: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 23: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (18 sc)

Stuff some more. Decrease evenly until head is almost closed. With yarn needle make a loop with the remaining stitches and pull tight, make a knot; hide the yarn inside the head.

Eye Patch

Use black yarn.

Round 1: Work 4 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (4 sc)
Round 2: Turn; Work 2 sc in each st - (8 sc)

Add chains until strap is long enough to fit around head. Join with main part of patch; leave a long tail. Sew patch to head.

Body

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (18 sc)
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (30 sc)
Round 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 9: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (54 sc)
Rounds 10-13: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)

Round 14: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 15: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 16: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 17: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 18: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 19: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 20: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 21: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 22: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 23: Red: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 24: White: Sc in each st around. – (48 sc)
Round 25: Red: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 26: White: Sc in each st around. – (42 sc)
Round 27: Red: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 28: White: Sc in each st around. – (36 sc)
Round 29: Red: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (30 sc)
Round 30: White: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around– (24 sc)

Change back to main color:
Rounds 31-32: Sc in each st around. – (24 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff.

Arm (make 2)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (18 sc)
Rounds 4-9: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Round 10: White: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 11: Red: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 12: White: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 13: Red: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 14: White: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 15: Red: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff.

Leg (make 2)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around– (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (18 sc)
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 5: Sc in each st around. – (24 sc)
Round 6: Sc in each of next 10 sts, Sc2tog 2 times, Sc in each of next 10 sts - (22 sc)
Round 7: Sc in each of next 9 sts, Sc2tog 2 times, Sc in each of next 9 sts - (20 sc)
Round 8: Sc in each of next 8 sts, Sc2tog 2 times, Sc in each of next 8 sts - (18 sc)
Rounds 9-15: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff.

Tail

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around. – (12 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff a little.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Sew on everything using the long tails and enjoy!

This whimsical puppet inspired by the classic toy is sure to
keep any child entertained for hours!

Color A (Shown: Tan) – 1 skein (162 yd) 4/worsted-weight yarn
Color B (Shown: Cream)– 1 skein (162 yd) 4/worsted-weight yarn
Color C (Shown: Red) – Scrap 4/worsted-weight yarn
Size H-8 (5.0 mm) hook
2 15mm google eyes
Stitch markers
Yarn needle

8” tall x 4.5” wide

Not necessary.

http://www.crochetkitten.com/files/Sock_Monkey_Hand_Puppet.pdf

A little cozy for your ipox, mp3 player or cell phone. Just a quick simple project to kill an hour or two. Also a great stash project since it only takes a handful of yarn.

USH8, 5.00 mm (Use a smaller hook for a tighter weave.)

Baseball size ball of yarn, acrylic is the sturdiest and most washable but 100% cotton, hemp or any sportweight would probably work fairly well too.

2" x 4" (Length and width may vary slightly)

(Long enough to hold an ipod nano, ear buds and space at the top. Can also be cuffed down to the top of the device.)

(Isn't of importance)

This cozy is worked top to bottom in rounds. Sl st at end of each row and ch 2 to begin the next.

Ch 25, sl st to close ring (being careful not to twist ring.)

Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st in top of ch 2 to close ring.

Rounds 2 - 14: Repeat round 1, or until piece is the length you want.

Round 15: Sl st around. Fasten off, leaving 8 to 10 inch tail of yarn.

Round 16: Whip the bottom stitches together.

Ollivander Octopus
make your own cute octopus!

materials needed: crochet hook size 4.00, worsted yarn, yarn needle for sewing, stuffing, stitch marker, 2 wiggly eyes or beads for eyes, or you can just embroider eyes with yarn

finished size is about 4" tall

gauge: 7sc=2" 2rows=1"

*NOTE* do not join rounds, use stitch marker and move it after each round is finished

top part of body:
rnd 1: ch 2, 6sc in 2nd ch, place marker
rnd 2: *2sc* around (12sc)
work in both loops from now on
rnd 3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* (18)
rnd 4: *sc in next 2st, 2sc in next st* (24)
rnd 5: *sc in next 3st, 2sc in next st* (30)
rnd 6: *sc in next 4st, 2sc in next st* (36)
rnds7-11: *sc*
rnd 12: *sc in next 4st, sc dec* (30)
rnd 13: *sc in next 3st, sc dec* (24)
rnd 14: *sc in next 2st, sc dec* (18)
rnd 15: *sc*
rnd 16: ch2 (counts as first hdc) 2hdc in same st, sc in next st
*3hdc in next st, sc in next st* join
finish off, weave in ends

bottom part of body:
rnd 1: ch 2, 6sc in 2nd ch, place marker
rnd 2: *2sc* around (12sc)
rnd 3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* (18)
rnds 4-5: *sc*
finish off leaving a long end for sewing to top part of body
stuff body, and sew bottom part to rnd 15 of body

legs: make 8:
rnd 1: ch 2, 6sc in 2nd ch, place marker
rnd 2: *2sc* around (12sc)
rnds 3-6: *sc*
finish off, leaving a long end for sewing to body

assembly:
stuff each leg lightly, sew closed
sew each leg to bottom piece of body, you may need to overlap the legs a bit or all eight won't fit

attach eyes between rnds 9 & 10 of body about 2" apart from each other

enjoy :o)

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Crocheted 'Poo' I've been told this one makes a nice potty training helper. A very cute item to add to your toy collection. Makes a unique gift too!

materials needed: crochet hook size 4.00 (G6)
worsted yarn, stuffing, yarn needle for sewing, stitch marker (I use a small bobby pin), crafters glue, small amount of felt for facial features, and a pair of 'wiggly eyes'

finished size: about 5" tall

gauge: 7sc=2" 2rows=1"

Do Not join rounds unless specified, use a stitch marker and move after each rnd is complete

rnd 1: ch2, 8sc in 2nd ch frm hk, place stitch marker
rnd 2: *2sc* arnd (16sc)
rnd 3: *sc, 2sc* (24sc)
rnd 4: *sc in next 2sts, 2sc in next st* (32sc)
rnds5-6: working in both loops from now on *sc* arnd
rnd 7: *sc in next 2sts, sc dec* (24sc)
rnd 8: *sc* arnd
rnd 9: *sc, sc dec* (16sc)
rnd 10: *sc* arnd
rnd 11: *sc dec* (8sc)
rnd 12: *2sc* arnd (16sc)
rnd 13: *sc, 2sc* (24sc)
rnds 14-15: *sc*
rnd 16: *sc dec* (12sc)
rnd 17: *sc, sc dec* (8sc)
rnd 18: *sc*
stuff now
you won't need the stitch marker anymore
rnd 19: ch 3 (counts as first dc)
dc in same st, 2dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 4sts, sc in last sts, join to top of first ch 3
rnd 20: ch 2, hdc in next 4sts (leave the remainder of sts unworked)
finish off leaving a long end for sewing
stuff a bit more, then sew closed

take the wiggly eyes and glue them near rnds 9&10
with felt cut 2 small circles and glue those to one side of each eye
cut a small piece for mouth and glue that under the eyes

enjoy :o)

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This little alien has been made in the Japanese amigurumi style - in a continuous spiral with no slip stitching to join up separate rounds. The head with antenna is very easy to make - but those feet are quite a challenge and may take a few goes to get right. Feel free to try something simpler for the feet if you like - if there is an easier way I'd love to know!

Green yarn
Black yarn
Fibrefill
Crochet hook suitable to achieve a tight gauge with the yarn
Yarn needle

My little alien is only about 14cm tall - but this will vary depending on your yarn and hook size.

Keep this as tight as you can, for the stuff sections you want to be sure the fibrefill doesn't show through and for the feet you want them nice and stiff.

If you spot any mistakes or typos then please let me know.

Antenna & body:

ch 3 join with sl st to form a circle
Row 1. 6 sc in circle - then continue working in a spiral
Row 2. 2 sc in each sc (12 sc)
Row 3. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc* repeat around (18 sc)
Row 4-6. sc around for 3 rows
Row 7. *2 sc tog, sc* repeat around (12 sc)
Row 8. *2 sc tog* repeat around (6 sc)

Stuff with fibrefill

Row 9-16. sc around for 8 rows
Row 17. 2 sc in each sc (12 sc)

Insert a pipe cleaner into the antenna now if you want it to be bendy

Row 18. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc* repeat around (18 sc)
Row 19. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat around (24 sc)
Row 20. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3 sc* repeat around (30 sc)
Row 21. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 4 sc* repeat around (36 sc)
Row 22. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 5 sc* repeat around (42 sc)
Row 23-31. sc around for 9 rows
Row 32. *2 sc tog, sc in next 5 sc* repeat around (36 sc)
Row 33. *2 sc tog, sc in next 4 sc* repeat around (30 sc)
Row 34. *2 sc tog, sc in next 3 sc* repeat around (24 sc)
Row 35. *2 sc tog, sc in next 2 sc* repeat around (18 sc)
Row 36. sc around

Stuff with fibrefill

Row 37. *sc tog, sc* repeat around (12 sc)
Row 38. 2 sc tog around (6 sc)

Finish off

Feet (x 2):

ch 3 join with sl st to form a circle
Row 1. 4 sc in circle – then continue working in a spiral
Row 2. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc* repeat twice (6 sc)
Row 3. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat twice (8 sc)
Row 4. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3 sc* repeat twice (10 sc)
Row 5. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 4 sc* repeat twice (12 sc)
Row 6. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 5 sc* repeat twice (14 sc)
Row 7. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 6 sc* repeat twice (16 sc)
Row 8. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 7 sc* repeat twice (18 sc)

Toes:

Now it starts to get tricky…

First toe -

Row 1. sc in next 2 sc, ch 1, sc in next 3 sc on the other side of the foot (count back from where you are 6 stitches - then work 3 sc in the next 3 sc) to make a continuous spiral of 6 sc

Row 2-5. sc around (6 sc)
Row 6. 2 sc tog around (3 sc)

sl st down the inside edge of the toe

sl st next sc tog with sc on the other side

Second toe -

Row 1. sc in next 2 sc, ch 1, sc in next 2 sc on the other side, ch 1
(for next sc work on other side to make another continuous spiral)

Row 2-5. sc around (6 sc)
Row 6. 2 sc tog around (3 sc)

sl st down the inside edge of the toe

sl st next sc tog with sc on the other side

Third toe -

Row 1. sc in next 5 sc, ch 1
(for next sc work on other side to make another continuous spiral)
Row 2-4. sc around (6 sc)
Row 5. 2 sc tog around (3 sc)

sl st down the outside edge of the foot (from the tip of the toe all the way to the bottom of the heel)

Finish off

Legs (x 2):

ch 6, join with a sc and continue in a spiral leaving the end open
Row 1-4. sc around (6 sc)
sl st into next stitch and finish off leaving a long end of yarn

Making the alien up:

Attach the leg tubes to the feet right at the bottom of the heel. The feet curve inwards so you will need to turn one foot over before sewing on the leg so that you can have your alien’s feet curving towards each other. Stuff the legs with a little fibrefill and then attach them to the bottom of the body as centrally as you can. You may have to play about with the placement of them a little to make sure the alien doesn’t topple over when finished. Using a length of black yarn sew on the eyes where and how you want them.

Finished!

Upon finding myself a kid stuck inside a grown up's body, I take my childish frustrations out with crochet. I came up with the puppet idea by reading a post in the forum. This is my answer to the lady's question. Here is your puppet pattern, hand crafted with love and admiration for the lady that loves her puppeteer husband. You may make as many of these as you want and if you kiss this frog he won't give you warts nor will he turn into a prince. Sounds like the lady already married her Prince Charming.

Caron Simply Soft, DK SAGE
approx. 4 oz.

Size G/4mm hook

10 1/2 inches long and 5 inches wide.

15sc and 21 rows = 4 inches

Fits an adult size hand. You may go up or down a hook size without having to alter the pattern as written.

Inc sc is done by putting two sc into one st
Dec sc is done by inserting the hook into one st, yo, pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Chain 20
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc in each ch across. (19sc)Turn.

Rows 2-20: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (19 sc)

Row 21: Ch 1, work 2 sc into first sc(inc), work one sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc into last sc(inc), Turn. (21sc)

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn.

Rows 23-31: Repeat rows 21 & 22, ending with an inc row. DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

First Arm
Beginning where you stopped on last row
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first 6 sts. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc dec, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, Turn. (6sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc dec, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, Turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, Turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc dec, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, Turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc, dc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, Turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st, Turn.

Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of 1st two sts, sc in next st, hdc, dc, trc, dc, hdc, sc, 2 sc in last st.
FASTEN OFF.

Second Arm

Turn and work on opposite side beginning at edge. Attach yarn with a sc. Repeat as for first arm.

Head

In the 19 unworked stitches between arms begin by attaching yarn with a sc in first unworked stitch next to an arm.

Row 1: Work sc across to next arm. (19sc)

Rows 2-11: Ch 1, Work sc across. Turn. (19sc)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, then using FRONT LOOPS ONLY dc in next 3 sts, sc in BOTH LOOPS in next 4 sts, then using FRONT LOOPS ONLY dc in next 3 sts, sc in last 4 sts. Turn.

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, sc in the unused loops from previous row and continue to sc across row. Push dc sts out of your way.

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, pull the dc sts down out of the way--do not work them.

Rows 15-19: Sc across.

Rows 20-25: Work one dec at beg and end of each row.
Fasten Off.

The puppet is made from two pieces of identical shape. When making the second piece you only change the head by leaving off the eyes. Do this by working 19 rows of sc instead of following rows 12-14. Otherwise, it is the same.

Put the two pieces together with Right sides facing out and work sc evenly around edges to join. Be sure to leave an opening at bottom for your hand.