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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 playful pattern creates Bobby the Pencil, a small amigurumi with expressive eyes, a sewn mouth, and wired arms for poseability. The project teaches color changes, front-loop/back-loop techniques, and simple embroidery. Youll enjoy making a unique character perfect for gifting or decorating.

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

Clear, numbered rounds and photo examples help you follow along easily. Designed for intermediate crocheters who want a fun, quick toy project.

Why You'll Love This Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a familiar object into a character full of personality. I enjoy the combination of simple amigurumi shaping with small details like the sewn mouth and tiny tongue. The wired arms add fun posability, which always makes my finished toys feel more alive. Im excited to share the precise color-change technique I use to get clean pencil edges.

Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pencil by switching up colors — try pastel shades for a cute nursery version or neon brights for a fun desk buddy.

I sometimes use a thicker cotton yarn and a larger hook to make a chunkier, more cuddly pencil; adjust stuffing accordingly for the new scale.

I often replace plastic safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully handmade look, which is great for baby-safe toys.

You can change the length of the pencil by working extra repeated body rounds (Rounds 11-24) to make it taller or shorter.

I like adding tiny accessories like a crocheted cap, tiny glasses, or a mini backpack to give Bobby extra personality.

For a posable version, add more wire segments into the body and arms or use craft wire with a stronger gauge for sturdier posing.

Try using a contrasting color for the mouth interior to make the smile pop — or embroider a tooth for a cheeky expression.

I sometimes add subtle blush with a tiny dab of fabric paint or chalk to give the eraser extra depth and realism.

If you want a keychain, make a mini version using thinner yarn and a 1.5 mm hook, then attach a keyring to the eraser top.

I recommend experimenting with different eye sizes and placements to change Bobby's personality from surprised to sleepy to mischievous.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working in continuous rounds can cause you to lose track of your beginning; place a marker at the start of every round to stay accurate. ✗ Changing colors incorrectly can leave loose loops and gaps; carry the yarn neatly and change colors on the last loop of the stitch as instructed to secure transitions. ✗ Not stuffing progressively leads to lumps or flat shapes; stuff gradually, especially around shaped areas like the pencil tip and mouth, adding small amounts as you close rounds. ✗ Forgetting to insert the wire or secure its ends can cause poking or loose arms; trim and bend wire tips, wrap them with a band-aid, and ensure equal wire lengths before inserting. ✗ Pulling stitches too tight during decreases makes shaping uneven and rigid; maintain consistent, moderate tension and check stitch counts often to keep smooth shaping.

Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

Make a playful Bobby the Pencil amigurumi with this detailed, photo-assisted crochet pattern. Youll work small, neat rounds, practice color changes, and add a wired arm for posability. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, materials, abbreviations and assembly tips so you can create a charming mini pencil friend.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.75-2.0 mm (recommended 1.75 mm for details)
  • 02
    Pair of plastic eyes ~10 mm (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Aluminum/copper wire 1-1.5 mm for the arms (two pieces)
  • 04
    Band-aid to wrap and isolate wire ends
  • 05
    Yarn sewing needles for assembly and embroidery
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Pins with large head for positioning
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Small pair of snips or thread nippers
  • 10
    Polyester fiber filling (fiber filling)

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— Inner part of the mouth :

Info :

*black yarn, 1,75 mm hook

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 filling 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;

Info :

- embroider the white of the eye on the sides, eyebrows and nose;

Info :

- 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 :

Item Name (P1) :

Sew the inner mouth piece to the body as shown: hook up black front loops and yellow loops of the chain on top, and from below hook up black and yellow front loops; fix the center with a stitch so filling does not push the black part out.

Item Name (P1) :

Insert plastic eyes 4 rounds higher than the mouth upper line with a spacing of 6 SC between them; secure eyes and embroider the white highlights on the sides.

Item Name (P1) :

Insert aluminum/copper wires into the body, trim the ends, bend tips and wrap with a band-aid so each wire length equals the arm length.

Item Name (P1) :

Thread the arms onto the wires and sew the arms securely to the body so the wire is covered and the arms sit firmly.

Item Name (P1) :

Tighten the head/eraser hole, hide endings inside, embroider eyebrows and nose, and sew the tongue into the mouth.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the inner black mouth piece into the body by aligning black front loops with yellow front loops as shown and secure the center so stuffing doesnt push the black piece out.
  • Insert the plastic eyes 4 rounds above the mouth upper line and space them 6 SC apart, then embroider the white highlights on the sides.
  • Insert aluminum/copper wire into the body, trim and bend the ends, wrap tips with a band-aid so the wire length equals each arm, then position the wires.
  • Thread the crocheted arms onto the wires and sew them in place so the arms are secured and the wire is hidden inside the body.
  • Tighten the hole at the top, weave in thread ends, embroider eyebrows and nose, and sew the tongue into the mouth opening.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work with consistent tension to keep the pencil shape even and stitches neat.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to track the beginning of rounds, especially during increases and decreases.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and shape as you go; overstuffing can distort the mouth and tip shapes.
  • 💡When inserting wire, wrap the ends (band-aid) and test arm length before trimming to prevent poking.
  • 💡Change colors on the last yarn-over of the stitch to secure neat color transitions.

This cute Bobby the Pencil amigurumi is small, playful, and full of character—perfect for gift-giving or brightening a desk. Follow the full rounds, color changes, and assembly steps to bring him to life. Have fun stitching, experimenting, and sharing your finished friend! 🧶✨😊

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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 hook sizes.

Can I use a different yarn weight or hook?

Yes, you can change yarn weight and hook size, but the final size and detail level will be affected; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and check your gauge.

Do I need to stuff the arms?

No, the arms are made without stuffing. The arms are threaded onto wire for structure and posability, so stuffing is not required.

How do I secure the wire so it doesnt poke out?

Trim wire ends, bend them, and isolate with a band-aid before inserting; ensure the wrapped tips are tucked inside the body and sew around the insertion point for extra security.