I have a jar of buttons that I bought several years ago. The buttons were stored in the plastic bag they came in, which resulted in button spillage every single time.

“Oh! If only I had used the buttons quicker!” I theorized, then I wouldn't have to deal with annoying spills.

I wasn't as crafty back then as I am now and I'm in the mood to use my abundant collection of buttons on crochet amigurumi aliens!

The first thing I thought of was to make eyes. I tried to pick out a large flat button for the back and a smaller one for the front and made sure the button holes aligned. Like so:

But now the eyes needed a face. No eyes without a face here...

Enter the alien:

This little guy was pretty easy to make. I even managed to write down what I did along the way - this is something I have failed to do, mostly because I tell myself I'll remember and then I don't. And I also remembered to take pictures along the way. Hooray!

Alien Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Materials

• 3.75mm crochet hook

• Worsted weight (4) yarn, I’m using Patons Canadiana for the purple alien and Red Heart Soft Touch for the grey alien

• Stuffing

• Yarn needle

• Buttons

• Needle and thread to sew buttons

• Embroidery needle and thread to stitch a mouth

Pattern Notes

The pattern is worked in continuous rounds, do not join or turn at the end of the round.

When you add the eyes and stitch the face details, I suggest doing this while you're still crocheting, for example, before decreasing on Round 10. Of course, you can always wait until you're completely finished before adding detail.

This is the first pattern I post, and as I mentioned, the first I properly write down so if there are mistakes or something is unclear, please let me know and I'll do my best to figure it out!

Abbreviations (US terminology)

st(s) = stitch(es)

sc = single crochet

sl = slip stitch

inc = 2 sc in one st

dec = sc 2 sts together

blo = back loop only

Body

Ch 2, 6 sc in first ch. You can also start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into the magic ring.

Round 1:  inc in each st around - 12sts

Round 2: 1 sc, inc, repeat around - 18sts

Round 3:  2 sc, inc, repeat around - 24sts

Round 4-8: sc in each st around - 24sts

Round 9: 2 sc, dec, repeat around - 18sts

Round 10-14: sc in each st around - 18sts

Round 15: 2 sc, inc, repeat around - 24sts

Round 16: 3 sc, inc, repeat around - 30sts

Round 17 & 18: sc in each st around - 30sts

Round 19: 4 sc, dec, repeat around - 25sts

Round 20 & 21: sc in each st around - 25sts

Round 22: 3 sc, dec, repeat around - 20sts

Round 23: sc in each st around - 20sts

Round 24: work in blo, 2 sc, dec, repeat around - 15sts (this will create an edge to the bottom of the alien so it's somewhat flat).

Make a dec in each remaining st until it's impossible to make another sc ie. it's time to fasten off and weave in the ends.

Work in back loop only

Hair

Ch 12, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, *sc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, sl st, repeat two more times from * sl st in remaining chs.

Leave enough yarn at the end for sewing onto the alien.

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This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern and its photos may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted in any way over the internet or offline.

You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com