👽 How to Crochet a Toy Story Alien Amigurumi: FREE Pattern in English

Amigurumi is a Japanese technique for creating adorable crochet figures. One of the most popular among Toy Story fans is the little green alien famous for its iconic line, "The Claw!" In this post, you’ll learn how to crochet your own alien amigurumi step by step—fully in English.

This is a free pattern by @donosohandmade. . Please follow and tag the creator when sharing your work! 🤗Abreviaciones

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic ring
• ch: Chain
• slst: Slip stitch
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in 1 stitch)
• dec: Decrease (invisible or sc2tog)
• BLO: Work only in back loop

Materials

• Hook: 3.0 mm
• Yarn: 100% acrylic (colors: green, turquoise, blue, purple, white)
• Black yarn (for details)
• Safety eyes: 16 mm
• Polyester stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

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Eyes & Antenna

With white yarn (make 3):

• ROUND 1: MR of 6 sc {6}
• ROUND 2: 6 inc {12}
• ROUND 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 {18}
  • Close with slst, leave a tail, and cut.
  • Insert the 16mm safety eye into the center (see photo).

Antenna (green yarn):

• ROUND 1: MR of 6 sc {6}
• ROUND 2: 6 inc {12}
• ROUNDs 3-4: 12 sc {12}
• ROUND 5: 6 dec {6}
  • Start stuffing lightly.
• ROUNDs 6-7: 6 sc {6}
• ROUND 8: (1 sc, 1 inc) x3 {9}
  • Close with slst, stuff firmly, leave a tail, and cut.

Head & Body

With green yarn:

• ROUND 1: MR of 8 sc {8}
• ROUND 2: 8 inc {16}
• ROUND 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x8 {24}
• ROUND 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x8 {32}
• ROUND 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x8 {40}
• ROUND 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x8 {48}
• ROUND 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x8 {56}
• ROUND 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) x8 {64}
• ROUND 9: (7 sc, 1 inc) x8 {72}
• ROUND 10: (8 sc, 1 inc) x8 {80}
• ROUNDs 11-22: 80 sc {80}

Attach the eyes:

• Side eyes: Between ROUNDs 16-17, 18 stitches apart.
• Center eye: Between ROUNDs 15-16, 9 stitches from each side eye.

Continue shaping:

• ROUND 23: (8 sc, 1 dec) x8 {72}
• ROUND 24: (7 sc, 1 dec) x8 {64}
• ROUND 25: (6 sc, 1 dec) x8 {56}
• ROUND 26: (5 sc, 1 dec) x8 {48}
• ROUND 27: (4 sc, 1 dec) x8 {40}

• Stuff the head firmly.

Switch to turquoise yarn:

• ROUNDs 28-40: 40 sc {40}

Switch to blue yarn:

• ROUND 41: BLO 40 sc {40}
• ROUND 42: (3 sc, 1 dec) x8 {32}
• ROUND 43: (2 sc, 1 dec) x8 {24}
• ROUND 44: (1 sc, 1 dec) x8 {16}
• ROUND 45: 8 dec {8}

Close with yarn needle and weave in ends.

Neck & Belt

Neck (purple yarn):

• Chain 53.
• 52 sc along the chain.

Belt (blue yarn):

• Chain 45.
• 44 sc along the chain.

Adjust length based on your alien’s width.

Hands (Make 2)

Fingers (green yarn, make 3):

• ROUND 1: MR of 6 sc {6}
• ROUND 2: 6 sc {6}
  • Close the first 2 fingers; leave the 3rd on the hook.
• Join the 3rd finger to another with 3 sc, then work in a round (total: 18 sc).
• ROUND 4: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 {12}
• ROUND 5: 12 sc {12}
  Switch to turquoise yarn:
• ROUNDs 6-9: 12 sc {12}
  • Stuff lightly, leave a tail, and cut.

Feet (Make 2)

With blue yarn:

• ROUND 1: MR of 6 sc {6}
• ROUND 2: 6 inc {12}
• ROUND 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 {18}
• ROUND 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 {24}
• ROUNDs 5-6: 24 sc {24}
• ROUND 7: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 {18}
• ROUND 8: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 {12}
  • Stuff lightly and close with 6 sc to join the feet.

Ears (Make 2)

With green yarn:

• ROUND 1: MR of 6 sc {6}
• ROUND 2: 6 sc {6}
• ROUND 3: 6 inc {12}
• ROUND 4: 12 sc {12}
• ROUND 5: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 {18}
• ROUND 6: 18 sc {18}
• ROUND 7: (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 {24}
• ROUND 8: 24 sc {24}
• ROUND 9: (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 {30}
• ROUND 10: 30 sc {30}

• Do not stuff. Close with 15 sc.
• Fold and sew edges to create a pointed ear (see photos).

Assembly

1. Attach ears to the head (follow photo references).
2. Sew hands to the body.
3. Wrap the belt around the waist and secure.
4. Add mouth/eyebrows with black yarn (optional).

Congratulations! 👽 Your Toy Story Alien is ready to adore or gift. This free pattern is a fun way to level up your crochet skills while celebrating a beloved character.

Don’t forget to tag @donosohandmade in your creations! Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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