Pocket Alien & UFO

Free crochet pattern viewable at: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2025/08/pocket-alien-ufo.html

Video tutorial on Sweet Softies’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/sweetsofties

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

10mm plastic safety eyes (x2)

12mm plastic safety eyes (x2)

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

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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