About This Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern shows you how to crochet Bobby the Pencil, a small amigurumi pencil toy with a smiling mouth, tongue and expressive eyes. It uses cotton or semi-cotton yarn with precise color changes to create the pencil tip, body and eraser. You will also add wire for posable arms and finish with embroidered facial details.
The pattern contains full round-by-round instructions, materials list and assembly notes so you can complete the toy exactly as shown. Clear photos and tips are included to help with tricky steps like sewing the mouth and inserting the wire.
Why You'll Love This Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple yarn into a character with so much personality. I enjoy the small details — the stitched mouth, the tiny tongue, and the bright eraser — that make Bobby so expressive. Working with color changes and small rounds is satisfying and quick, giving a big result from a compact project. I designed the arms with optional wire so you can pose Bobby however you like, which always makes the finished amigurumi more playful and interactive.
Switch Things Up
I love to customize this pattern by switching the eraser color to a bright neon for a modern twist.
I often make a mini keychain version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create a tiny Bobby for bag charms.
I sometimes skip the wire and stuff the arms lightly for a softer, child-safe toy for very young kids.
I like to experiment with different eye styles — safety eyes, embroidered eyes or French knots — to change Bobby's expression.
Try adding tiny accessories like a crocheted pencil cap, a bow tie, or a tiny notebook to give Bobby a personality.
I also enjoy embroidering different smiles or moustaches for quirky variations — placement of the mouth changes the whole look.
To make a chunky Bobby, I use a bulkier cotton yarn and a larger hook to create a larger, cuddlier version.
If you want Bobby to stand, reinforce the base with a small button or felt disc sewn inside at the tip to add stability.
Change yarn textures such as using bamboo or mercerized cotton to achieve a smoother or glossier finish for a different aesthetic.
I recommend trying contrasting color stripes in the pencil body to create a funky, playful look and practice your color-changing skills.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the long tail when finishing small details makes sewing difficult later; always leave a long ending for sewing and weaving in.
✗ Not changing colors at the correct stitch can create uneven color joins; follow the exact round instructions and change colors where indicated to keep the pattern neat.
✗ Forgetting to insert wires before closing the body will mean you cannot make posable arms; insert and secure the wire tips before final stuffing and closing.
✗ Using a larger hook or looser tension will make the stuffing show through; use the recommended hook size and maintain medium tension for a neat fabric.
