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Free Crochet Pattern

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice Amigurumi Alien Pattern Number: 70584AD

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Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice Amigurumi Alien Pattern Number: 70584AD SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: One Size 3 in. (7.5 cm) tall

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS • 860-105 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice: Silver Blue 1 Ball (A) • 860-170 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice: Pea Green 1 Ball (B) • Lion Brand - Size G-6 • Lion Brand Markers • Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) • Additional Materials 2 plastic safety eyes, 6 mm diameter Fiberfill stuffing Small amount of red yarn

GAUGE:

EXACT IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

Alien is worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

BODY With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc. Rnds 6-21: Sc in each sc around. Following package directions, attach safety eyes. Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc. Rnd 23: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Stuff piece. Rnd 24: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 12 sc. Rnd 25: (Sc2tog) around - 6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure. Free Crochet Pattern: Vanna's Choice Amigurumi Alien Page 3 of 3

ARMS (make 2) With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnds 2-5: Sc in each sc around - 8 sc. Fasten off.

FEET (make 4) With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnds 2-3: Sc in each sc around - 8 sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING Stuff Arms and sew to Body. Embroider straight stitch smile with red yarn. Stuff Feet and sew to Body. With slip st, join 2 lengths of B to top of Head for antennas; knot ends. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s) rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

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