Alien & UFO · Part 3 · Amigurumi Tutorial & Free Crochet Pattern

Here are "Part 3" instructions for the Sweet Softies' 2025 Creator Challenge, featuring the Pocket Alien & UFO! Be sure to join me for this fun and FREE Crochet-A-Long event! Info on my blog: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2025/08/pocket-alien-ufo.html

Don't want to wait for the free pattern? Want the full, printable, ad-free PDF pattern NOW? Download the written pattern with 40+ photo references and TWO alien/UFO sizes on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pocket-alien--ufo

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VIDEO TUTORIALS:
• Full video (for members only): https://youtu.be/L7C_A4vPpSI
• Part 1: Alien body: https://youtu.be/dLNoYJ_oJYs
• Part 2: Alien limbs: https://youtu.be/L-JeLzNWxng
• Part 3: UFO base: https://youtu.be/oKqDJrXQ9cs
• Part 4: UFO details: https://youtu.be/wIorA21KZdY

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Share your WIP and/or finished creations with my community! (Use hashtag #SweetSoftiesCreatorChallenge, and tag me @SweetSofties!)
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----- About the PDF Pattern -----
Crochet your own Pocket Alien and UFO set with this quick, easy, no-sew amigurumi pattern pack! This fun and beginner-friendly project includes instructions for two sizes:
Big Alien (3.5") & Big UFO (3")
Small Alien (3") & Small UFO (2.5")
Each adorable alien fits perfectly inside its matching flying saucer. These mini makes work up fast using basic stitches and minimal yarn—perfect for stashbusting! The smaller alien is just the right size for a keychain or bag charm, while the UFOs double as tiny spaceships for imaginative play.

This unisex crochet gift is ideal for boys, girls, or any gender-neutral toy collection, especially for little space lovers. Make your own extraterrestrial buddies today—this pattern is out of this world!

The PDF includes written instructions and 40+ step-by-step photos to guide you through every part of the process.

SIZE
Big Alien (3.5") & Big UFO (3")
Small Alien (3") & Small UFO (2.5")

MATERIALS
Super bulky weight 6 chenille velvet yarn in desired colors (I used Hobbii Toucan yarn in white, light grey, dark grey, and green)
5mm crochet hook (These are my fav: https://amzn.to/3fXpjkD)
12mm plastic safety eyes (https://amzn.to/3tQB3yX)
Plastic safety eyes attachment tool: https://crafteasytools.sjv.io/c/1815719/2160820/27574 (use code SWEET10 for 10% off)
Fiberfill stuffing
Scissors
Yarn needle

LEVEL
★★☆☆☆ Intermediate. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), changing yarn colors, and attaching yarn.

STITCHES USED (US TERMS)
FO = fasten off
YO = yarn over
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
BLO = back loops only
FLO = front loops only

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----- Copyright Notice -----
This pattern is © 2025 Sweet Softies, www.sweetsofties.com. For personal use only. You may not translate, distribute, copy, alter, or sell this pattern in any way. My patterns may not be used in video tutorials or for teaching classes (both online and in-person). You may link to this pattern but you may not copy any part of the pattern instructions on other websites. You may sell finished items made with this pattern if you credit Sweet Softies as the designer and link to my website. No wholesale.

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