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Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern

Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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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 Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming Pixie the Robot amigurumi approximately 9 inches (23 cm) tall using Lion Brand Wool-Ease yarn. The design features a striped body and limbs, a contrasted display screen and embroidered facial details for character. Instructions include simple shaping, color changes for stripes, and finishing steps to assemble and embellish the robot.

Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern is easy to follow, with step-by-step rounds for each piece and clear finishing and embroidery guidance. Ideal for beginner crocheters who want a satisfying, gift-ready project with playful detail.

Why You'll Love This Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures so much personality in a small, approachable project. I enjoy how the color stripes and little knobs give Pixie a playful, handcrafted look that stands out on a shelf. I love that the embroidery allows you to add expression and custom detail, making every Pixie unique. As a designer, I appreciate how beginner-friendly techniques are combined with fun finishing touches so crocheters of many skill levels can create something special.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Pixie by changing the color palette; swap the body or stripe colors to suit your style.

I sometimes use a thicker yarn and larger hook to make a chunky Pixie that's super squishy and larger in size.

I also enjoy making mini versions for keychains by using fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook.

I often add felt or embroidered patches to the display screen for cute expressions or names.

I recommend experimenting with eye placement and embroidery to give Pixie different personalities from grumpy to cheerful.

I like to add tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf or hat to create seasonal variations for gifting.

I sometimes add a small loop at the top of the head to make Pixie into an ornament or hanging decoration.

I will occasionally use safety eyes of different sizes or sew on buttons for a vintage toy look.

I advise trying different stuffing levels to change how firm or cuddly the finished doll feels—less stuffing for a softer floppy look.

I encourage you to mix yarn textures for added interest, such as pairing Wool-Ease with a slightly fuzzy accent yarn for trim.

I also like to embroider small motifs on the control flap to personalize each Pixie for a special recipient.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the marker when working continuous spiral rounds can make it hard to track the end of rounds; place a stitch marker in the last stitch and move it up as each round is completed. ✗ Changing colors incorrectly when striping can create loose floats on the wrong side; carry unused color along the wrong side and do not fasten off old color until instructed. ✗ Not stuffing gradually will produce lumps or an uneven shape; begin stuffing early and add small amounts as you shape so the piece stays smooth and firm. ✗ Forgetting to insert safety eyes at the recommended rounds can misplace facial features; insert plastic safety eyes between the specified rounds and count stitches to space them evenly. ✗ Pulling your tail too aggressively when tightening the magic ring can distort the center; gently but firmly pull the tail to tighten the ring while keeping stitches even.

Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern

Make a delightful Pixie the Robot amigurumi that is full of personality and handmade charm. This pattern guides you through crocheting a striped robot with a display screen, antennae, knobs and embroidered details using Lion Brand Wool-Ease. Youll enjoy thoughtful shaping, clear instructions, and fun colorwork as you build this 9-inch cuddly companion. Perfect for gifting or keeping on your shelf as a cute handmade friend.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease (Art. #620) #152 Oxford Grey - 1 ball (A)
  • 02
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease (Art. #620) #114 Denim - 1 ball (B)
  • 03
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease (Art. #620) #087 Arrowwood - 1 ball (C)
  • 04
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease (Art. #620) #099 Fisherman - 1 ball (D)
  • 05
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease (Art. #620) #138 Cranberry - 1 ball (E)
  • 06
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease (Art. #620) #153 Black - 1 ball (F)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    LION BRAND crochet hook size F-5 (3.75 mm)
  • 02
    LION BRAND stitch markers
  • 03
    LION BRAND large-eyed blunt needle
  • 04
    Embroidery needle
  • 05
    Black embroidery floss
  • 06
    2 plastic safety eyes, 10mm diameter
  • 07
    Fiberfill stuffing

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— Body :

Rnd 15 :

From RS, join C with sc in back loop of first st of Rnd 13, sc in each st around.

Rnd 16-18 :

With C, sc in each st around.

— Display Screen :

Rnd 19-22 :

With C, sc in next 24 sts; with D, sc in next 16 sts; with C, sc in next 24 sts - 64 sc.

Info :

Fasten off D.

Rnd 23-25 :

With C, sc in each st around.

— Control Flap :

Rnd 26-31 :

With C, sc in next 24 sts; with A, sc in next 8 sts; with C, sc in next 32 sts - 64 sc.

Info :

Fasten off A.

Info :

Work remainder of Body with C only.

Rnd 32 and 33 :

Sc in each st around.

Info :

Insert plastic safety eyes on front of Head between Rnds 10 and 13, about 9 sts apart.

Rnd 34 :

Working in back loops only, * sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around - 56 sc.

Info :

Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete.

Rnd 35 :

* Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around - 48 sc.

Rnd 36 :

* Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around - 40 sc.

Rnd 37 :

* Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around - 32 sc.

Rnd 38 :

* Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around - 24 sc.

Rnd 39 :

* Sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around - 16 sc.

Rnd 40 :

* Sc2tog; rep from * around - 8 sc.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd, pull to close opening and knot securely.

— KNOBS (make 2 - 1 each with B and E) :

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Leaving a long beg tail, make a magic ring.

Rnd 1 :

Work 10 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rnds (spiral).

Info :

Gently but firmly, pull tail to tighten center of ring.

Rnd 2 :

Working in back loops only, sc in next 10 sts; join with sl st in first sc of this rnd.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Knob to Body.

— ANTENNAE (make 2) :

Info :

With E, make a magic ring.

Rnd 1 :

Work 6 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rnds (spiral).

Info :

Gently but firmly, pull tail to tighten center of ring.

Info :

Place a marker in last st made to indicate end of rnd. Move marker up as each rnd is completed.

Rnd 3 :

(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) 3 times - 9 sc.

Rnd 4 :

Sc in next 9 sts.

Rnd 5 :

Sc in next st, (sc2tog) 4 times and change to A in last st - 5 sc.

Info :

Fasten off E.

Rnds 6 and 7 :

With A, sc in next 5 sts.

Rnd 8 :

With A, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st - 7 sc.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Antennae to head.

— LEGS (make 2) :

Info :

With B, make a magic ring.

Rnd 1 :

Work 8 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rnds (spiral).

Info :

Gently but firmly, pull tail to tighten center of ring.

Info :

Place a marker in last st made to indicate end of rnd. Move marker up as each rnd is completed.

Rnd 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st around - 16 sc.

Rnd 3 :

* Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around - 24 sc.

Rnd 4 :

Working in back loops only, sc in each st around.

Rnds 5 and 6 :

Sc in each st around.

Info :

Note: When changing yarn color to make stripes, do not fasten off old color until instructed. Carry color not in use along WS of piece.

Rnd 7 :

Working in back loops only, * sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around and change to D in last st - 16 sc.

Info :

Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete.

Rnd 8 :

With D, working in front loops only, sc in each st around.

Rnd 9 :

With D, sc in each st around and change to B in last st.

Rnds 10 and 11 :

With B, sc in each st around and change to D in last st of Rnd 11.

Info :

Fasten off B.

Rnds 12 and 13 :

With D, sc in each st around.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Leg to Body.

— ARMS (make 2) :

Info :

With B, make a magic ring.

Rnd 1 :

Work 5 sc in ring do not join, work in continuous rnds (spiral).

Info :

Gently but firmly, pull tail to tighten center of ring.

Rnd 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st around - 10 sc.

Rnd 3 :

Working in back loops only, sc in each st around.

Info :

Note: When changing yarn color to make stripes, do not fasten off old color until instructed. Carry color not in use along WS of piece.

Rnd 4 :

Sc in each st around and change to D in last st.

Rnds 5 and 6 :

With D, sc in each st around and change to B in last st of Rnd 6.

Rnds 7 and 8 :

With B sc in each st around and change to D in last st of Rnd 8.

Info :

Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete.

Rnds 9-16 :

rep Rnds 5-8 twice.

Info :

Fasten off B.

Rnd 17 :

With D, sc in each st around.

Rnd 18 :

With D, (sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) twice - 8 sc.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Arm to Body.

— FINISHING :

Embroidery :

Note: Use straight or back sts to embroider Robot details, using 2 or more strands of floss as desired.

Info :

With D, embroider curves along outer edges of safety eyes for whites of eyes.

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With F, embroider lines along upper edges of safety eyes.

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With black embroidery floss, embroider a V-shaped mouth between Rnds 11 and 14, about 5 sts in length.

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With black embroidery floss, embroider graphs onto display screen (white section).

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With B, embroider a back stitch border around the display screen.

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With A, embroider a back stitch border around the control flap (gray section).

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With F, embroider straight stitch hinges and handle onto control flap.

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Using photograph as a guide and yarn tails still attached to pieces whenever possible, assemble Robot as follows:

Info :

Stuff Knobs with beg yarn tails. With ending yarn tails, sew Knobs to Robot, between Rnds 25 and 29, and between Rnds 30 and 33.

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With D, sew Arms to sides of Body, between Rnds 18 and 20.

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With D, sew Legs to bottom of Body.

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With A, sew Antennae to top of Robot, between Rnds 4 and 7.

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Weave in ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Stuff Knobs with beginning yarn tails and sew Knobs to Robot between Rnds 25 and 29, and between Rnds 30 and 33 using the ending yarn tails.
  • With D, sew Arms to sides of Body between Rnds 18 and 20, positioning arms symmetrically and securing firmly.
  • With D, sew Legs to the bottom of the Body, spacing them evenly for stable standing and secure with tight stitches.
  • With A, sew Antennae to top of Robot between Rnds 4 and 7, aligning them evenly and using a long tail for sewing.
  • Insert plastic safety eyes on front of Head between Rnds 10 and 13 about 9 stitches apart before final stuffing and closing.
  • Weave in all ends neatly after assembly and finish embroidered details as instructed to complete the robot.

Important Notes

  • 💡Place a marker in the last stitch made to indicate the end of each round and move the marker up as each round is completed.
  • 💡When changing yarn color to make stripes, do not fasten off the old color until instructed and carry the unused color along the wrong side of the piece.
  • 💡Begin stuffing early and continue stuffing gradually until the piece is complete to ensure smooth shaping and no lumps.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes at the specified rounds before final stuffing and closing to ensure correct placement and security.
  • 💡Weave in ends and keep yarn tails attached to pieces when possible to make assembly and sewing easier.

This Pixie the Robot pattern brings a whimsical handmade friend to life with simple rounds and playful color stripes. The design is compact, collectible, and perfect for gifting or play. Follow the clear steps to crochet, embroider, and assemble a charming robot companion. 🧶🤖✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures about 9 inches (23 cm) tall when worked with the recommended Wool-Ease yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size; choose an appropriate hook and expect changes in finished measurements.

Do I need experience to make this Pixie robot?

This pattern is rated beginner friendly and uses basic stitches like single crochet and simple decreases, so basic crochet knowledge is helpful.

How long will this project take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience, finishing, and embroidery time.

What size safety eyes are recommended?

The pattern calls for 2 plastic safety eyes, 10mm diameter, inserted between the specified rounds for correct placement.