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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 pattern creates Bobby the Pencil, a small amigurumi pencil with an expressive mouth, little tongue and movable arms. It uses cotton or semi-cotton yarn and a fine hook for tidy stitches and crisp shaping. The design includes step-by-step rounds for the mouth, body, eraser and arms, plus assembly guidance for wiring and finishing.

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

Youll need small hooks and thin cotton yarn, and the pattern covers color changes for the tip and eraser. Clear photos and notes help with placement of eyes, mouth and wiring for posable arms.

Why You'll Love This Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a familiar object into a playful little character with personality. I adore the small-scale details like the inner black mouth and tiny pink tongue — they bring Bobby to life. The pattern challenges you with color changes and surface loop techniques that teach new skills while staying fun. Sewing and wiring instructions let you pose Bobby for display, which always feels rewarding when a creation becomes interactive.

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 Bobby by changing the yarn colors to create different personalities; try pastels for a softer look or bright neons for a playful version.

You can make Bobby larger or smaller by changing yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook creates a chunky version while fine yarn makes a tiny keychain-friendly pencil.

I often experiment with safety eye sizes and placements to alter expression; moving the eyes slightly closer or farther apart gives very different faces.

Try embroidering different eyebrows or mouth shapes to change Bobby's mood — a stitched smile or surprised O can be adorable.

Swap the wire arms for pipe cleaners for a kid-friendly, non-metallic option that still offers poseability.

Add accessories like a tiny crocheted notebook, bow tie or glasses for personality and to create a small set of characters.

Mix yarn textures — a slightly fuzzy or slubby yarn for the eraser or band area can create interesting tactile contrast.

For a keyring, leave off the internal wire and attach a keychain ring to the eraser top, reducing stuffing and simplifying assembly.

I sometimes make a set in gradient colors to display as a colorful pencil collection — coordinating shades make a lovely gift set.

Dont be afraid to change eye color, use embroidery instead of plastic eyes, or add small felt details for safety when making toys for very young children.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the color change technique will create loose floats and messy edges; change colors securely in the last loop of the stitch and weave ends inside as you go to keep the edge tidy. ✗ Forgetting to leave long tails for sewing small parts will make attachment difficult; always finish pieces with a long thread to make sewing the mouth and tongue seamless. ✗ Not using stitch markers causes lost rounds and miscounted increases; place a marker at the start of each round and count stitches regularly to maintain shape. ✗ Overstuffing the body will distort the shape and push out the mouth piece; stuff gradually, check the mouth placement often, and aim for medium firmness when stuffing. ✗ Placing eyes without measuring alters the expression and symmetry; insert plastic eyes four rounds above the mouth upper line and space them six single crochets apart for the look shown.

Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

Bring this playful pencil character to life with a compact, photo-guided amigurumi pattern. Youll crochet a detailed pencil with a cute mouth, tongue, arms and posable wire inside for fun poses. The pattern uses small hook sizes and cotton yarn for neat stitches and crisp details. Perfect for gifting or a cheerful desk companion, with clear step-by-step rounds and assembly notes to guide you.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton/semi-cotton yarn YarnArt Jeans or Alize Cotton Gold (~160 m/50 g) - less than one ball of each color as needed
  • 02
    Yellow yarn (main body) - approx 25-40 g
  • 03
    Black yarn (tip and inner mouth) - approx 10-20 g
  • 04
    Ivory/white yarn (pencil tip area) - approx 10-20 g
  • 05
    Gray yarn (metal band between eraser and head) - approx 10-15 g
  • 06
    Pink yarn (eraser and tongue) - approx 10-25 g
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    Small amounts of white for eye highlights

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.75 mm (recommended)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (optional for looser gauge)
  • 03
    Pair of plastic safety eyes ~10 mm (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Aluminum/copper wire 1-1.5 mm for the arms
  • 05
    Band-aid or tape to wrap wire ends
  • 06
    Yarn sewing needles
  • 07
    Stitch markers
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    Pins with large head for positioning
  • 09
    Scissors
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    Fiber filling (polyester stuffing)
  • 11
    Small pliers or wire cutters (to trim and bend wire)

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— Inner Part of the Mouth :

Info :

*black yarn, 1,75 mm hook

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR (6)

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 (6)

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 (3)

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 (24)

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, skip 18 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 (30)

Round 39 :

(4 SC, INC)*6 (36)

Info :

*insert plastic eyes 4 rounds higher than mouth upper line at the distance of 6 SC;

— Color Change to Gray and Eraser Base :

Info :

*change the color to gray

Round 40 :

36 SC front loops only (36)

Round 41 :

36 BPSC (36)

Round 42 - 43 :

2 rounds 36 SC (36)

Round 44 :

36 BPSC (36)

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 (48)

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

— Arms (2 details) :

Info :

*yellow yarn, 1,75 mm hook. *don't stuff

Round 1 :

3 SC IN MR (3)

Round 2 :

3 INC (6)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*3 (9)

Round 4 :

9 SC (9)

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 (9)

Round 7 :

(SC, DEC)*3 (6)

Round 8 - 17 :

10 rounds 6 SC (6)

Info :

fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing;

— Assembly & Wiring :

Infos :

Fix the mouth inner part by sewing the black inner circle to the body as described: hook up black front loops and yellow chain loops on top, hook up black and yellow front loops from below, then fix the middle part of the mouth to the body so stuffing won't push the black part out.

Info :

Insert plastic eyes 4 rounds higher than the mouth upper line spaced 6 SC apart, embroider small white eye highlights, eyebrows and nose as shown.

Info :

Insert aluminum/copper wire into the body, trim the ends, bend and isolate the tips with a band-aid so the length of the wire on each side is equal to the length of the arms.

Info :

Put the arms on the wire and sew them securely to the body. Adjust pose and hide thread endings inside.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fix the inner black mouth disc to the body by sewing through the front loops as described, securing the middle part so the stuffing does not push it out.
  • Insert plastic eyes four rounds above the mouth upper line and space them six single crochets apart, then embroider white highlights and eyebrows.
  • Insert a length of 1-1.5 mm wire through the body, trim and wrap the ends with a band-aid, then thread the arms onto the wire and sew them in place for posability.
  • Sew the pink tongue into the mouth opening and weave all loose ends inside to finish neatly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of each round, especially during increases, decreases and color changes to keep your rounds even.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and moderately so the body keeps its cylindrical shape; overstuffing can distort the mouth and facial features.
  • 💡Pin and test placement of eyes and mouth before permanently sewing them to ensure proper symmetry and expression.
  • 💡Wrap and isolate wire ends with a band-aid or tape before inserting them to prevent them from poking through the yarn and to protect the stuffing.

This playful Bobby the Pencil was designed to brighten your desk and make you smile every time you look at it. It combines small-scale amigurumi skills with delightful facial details for a truly charming result. Make one for yourself or gift it to a friend — little handmade joy in every stitch. 🧶😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 15 cm (5.9 in) tall when using the recommended yarn and 1.75 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and may require a different hook; adjust hook size and wire length accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it includes color changes, front/back loop techniques and wiring; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this pattern in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how much time is spent on assembly and embroidery.