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BB-8 Droid Amigurumi Pattern

BB-8 Droid Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting 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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Whimsical Buddy

Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This BB-8 Droid Amigurumi Pattern

This BB-8 pattern captures the beloved droid's distinctive spherical design with careful attention to detail. The pattern includes both US and UK crochet terms and features step-by-step photo instructions. You'll create the iconic head and body separately, then craft six different decorative circles that give BB-8 his characteristic appearance. The finished droid measures approximately 11x8 cm, making it perfect for display or play.

BB-8 Droid Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses three colors - white, orange, and grey - worked in mercerized cotton for a professional finish. Safety eyes bring BB-8 to life, while detailed assembly instructions ensure your droid looks screen-accurate.

Why You'll Love This BB-8 Droid Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern brings such an iconic character to life in miniature form! The combination of simple stitches with clever color changes creates that instantly recognizable BB-8 look. What makes this special is how the detailed circle appliques really capture the droid's authentic appearance - it's like having your own piece of the Star Wars universe right in your hands.

BB-8 Droid Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress BB-8 Droid Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress BB-8 Droid Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories BB-8 Droid Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this BB-8 pattern by trying different color combinations that still capture his essence. Sometimes I'll use a cream instead of pure white for a more vintage look, or try different shades of orange for variety. I've also made tiny versions using thread and steel hooks for adorable keychains.

One modification I particularly enjoy is adding a small rattle inside the body before final assembly - it makes BB-8 interactive and perfect for young Star Wars fans. I've also experimented with adding small LED lights inside translucent yarn for a glowing effect that's simply magical.

For advanced crocheters, I like to add more intricate details like surface crochet lines or french knots to mimic BB-8's panel lines. The pattern is so versatile that each one I make feels unique while staying true to the beloved character.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using a stitch marker to track round beginnings can lead to uneven shaping and misaligned pattern elements ✗ Stuffing too firmly or too loosely affects the final shape - aim for firm but not overpacked filling for best results ✗ Skipping the color change rounds or not following the specific stitch counts will throw off BB-8's distinctive striped pattern ✗ Placing safety eyes incorrectly between rounds will make the face look off-balance and less authentic to the character

BB-8 Droid Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable BB-8 droid with this detailed crochet pattern! This charming Star Wars character comes to life through careful color work and distinctive circular details. Perfect for fans of the galaxy far, far away, this pocket-sized companion features the iconic white and orange color scheme with intricate decorative circles that make BB-8 instantly recognizable.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for BB-8 Droid Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Mercerized cotton yarn in White, Orange, and Grey colors
  • 02
    Scheepjes Catona recommended: White #106, Orange #281, Grey #074

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.50 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Tapestry needle
  • 03
    Polyester stuffing
  • 04
    9 mm safety eyes
  • 05
    8 mm safety eyes
  • 06
    Black embroidery floss
  • 07
    Locking stitch marker
  • 08
    Scissors

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— HEAD :

Round 1 :

6 sc into the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[1 inc] x6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, 1 inc] x6 (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, 1 inc [2 sc, 1 inc] x5, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

Change to grey yarn. [3 sc, 1 inc] x6 (30)

Round 6 :

Change to White yarn. 2 sc, 1 inc [4 sc, 1 inc] x5, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

Change to Orange yarn. 36 sc (36)

Round 8 :

Change to White yarn. [5 sc, 1 inc] x6 (42)

Round 9-11 :

42 sc (3 rounds, 42)

Round 12 :

orange 1 sc, white 1 sc, orange 3 sc, white 1 sc, orange 1 sc, white 1 sc, orange 3 sc, white 1 sc, orange 1 sc, white 1 sc, orange 3 sc, white 1 sc, orange 1 sc, white 7 sc, orange 3 sc, white 1 sc, orange 1 sc, white 1 sc, orange 3 sc, white 1 sc, orange 1 sc, white 1 sc, orange 3 sc, white 1 sc = (42)

Round 13 :

With grey yarn, 42 sc (42)

Info :

Place the 9 mm eye between rounds 8 and 9 and place the 8 mm eye between rounds 10 and 11

Round 14 :

Change to white yarn. In back loops only, [5 sc, 1 dec] x6 (36)

Round 15 :

[4 sc, 1 dec] x6 (30)

Round 16 :

[3 sc, 1 dec] x6 (24)

Info :

Start stuffing with polyester stuffing and keep doing that as the hole becomes smaller

Round 17 :

[2 sc, 1 dec] x6 (18)

Round 18 :

[1 sc, 1 dec] x6 (12)

Round 19 :

[1 dec] x6 (6)

Info :

Sew the hole together. Cut yarn but leave a long yarn tail for sewing

— BODY :

Round 1 :

6 sc into the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[1 inc] x6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, 1 inc] x6 (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, 1 inc [2 sc, 1 inc] x5, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, 1 inc] x6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, 1 inc [4 sc, 1 inc] x5, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

[5 sc, 1 inc] x6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, 1 inc [6 sc, 1 inc] x5, 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

48 sc (48)

Round 10 :

[7 sc, 1 inc] x6 (54)

Round 11-20 :

54 sc (10 rounds, 54)

Round 21 :

[7 sc, 1 dec] x6 (48)

Round 22 :

48 sc (48)

Round 23 :

3 sc, 1 dec [6 sc, 1 dec] x5, 3 sc (42)

Round 24 :

[5 sc, 1 dec] x6 (36)

Round 25 :

2 sc, 1 dec [4 sc, 1 dec] x5, 2 sc (30)

Round 26 :

[3 sc, 1 dec] x6 (24)

Info :

Start stuffing and keep doing that as the hole becomes smaller

Round 27 :

1 sc, 1 dec [2 sc, 1 dec] x5, 1 sc (18)

Round 28 :

[1 sc, 1 dec] x6 (12)

Round 29 :

[1 dec] x6 (6)

Info :

Sew the hole together and cut yarn

— CIRCLE TYPE 1 (make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 sc into the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[1 inc] x6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, 1 inc] x6 (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, 1 inc [2 sc, 1 inc] x5, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

Change to orange. [3 sc, 1 inc] x6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, 1 inc [4 sc, 1 inc] x5, 2 sc (36)

Info :

Finish with 1 sl. Cut yarn but leave a long yarn tail for sewing

— CIRCLE TYPE 2 (make 2) :

Round 1 :

With grey yarn. 6 sc into the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[1 inc] x6 (12)

Round 3 :

Change to white yarn. [1 sc, 1 inc] x6 (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, 1 inc [2 sc, 1 inc] x5, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

Change to orange. [3 sc, 1 inc] x6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, 1 inc [4 sc, 1 inc] x5, 2 sc (36)

Info :

Finish with 1 sl. Cut yarn but leave a long yarn tail for sewing

— CIRCLE TYPE 3 (make 2) :

Round 1 :

With grey yarn. 6 sc into the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[1 inc] x6 (12)

Round 3 :

With Grey 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, Change to White 1 inc [1 sc, 1 inc] x5 (18)

Round 4 :

With Grey 1 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, Change to White [2 sc, 1 inc] x4, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

Change to orange. [3 sc, 1 inc] x6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, 1 inc [4 sc, 1 inc] x5, 2 sc (36)

Info :

Finish with 1 sl. Cut yarn but leave a long yarn tail for sewing

Info :

On every circle do a few stitches using orange yarn to make it look like a cross inside the circle

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin all six decorative circles to the body ensuring they are evenly spaced around the circumference
  • Sew each circle to the body one by one using the yarn tails, making sure they lay flat
  • Using orange yarn, embroider cross-shaped details inside each circle to match BB-8's authentic design
  • Take grey yarn and add additional decorative embroidery stitches on the circles for extra screen-accurate detailing
  • Pin the completed head to the top of the body, ensuring proper alignment and proportion
  • Sew the head securely to the body using the reserved yarn tail from the head construction
  • Create a hanging loop by braiding yarn or using decorative string, then sew it to the top of BB-8's head

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in a continuous spiral without joining rounds - use a locking stitch marker to track your position
  • 💡The pattern includes both US and UK crochet terms, so check which version you're using before starting
  • 💡Place safety eyes carefully between the specified rounds before stuffing for the most authentic BB-8 expression
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not overly tight to maintain the characteristic round shape of the droid
  • 💡Follow the color changes exactly as written to achieve BB-8's distinctive striped head pattern
  • 💡Pin all pieces in place before final sewing to ensure proper positioning and symmetry

This delightful BB-8 pattern brings the beloved Star Wars droid into your hands as a perfect pocket-sized companion! With detailed photo instructions and careful attention to the character's iconic design, you'll create an authentic-looking droid that captures all of BB-8's charm. The combination of simple stitches with clever color work makes this an engaging project that results in a truly special finished piece. Whether for display, play, or as a gift for any Star Wars fan, this BB-8 will surely bring smiles and spark imagination! 🤖✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern is designed for mercerized cotton with a 2.50mm hook, you can use different weights but will need to adjust your hook size accordingly. This will change the final size of your BB-8.

What if I can't find the exact Scheepjes Catona colors?

Any white, orange, and grey yarns will work! The key is having good contrast between the colors to achieve BB-8's distinctive appearance.

Are both US and UK versions included?

Yes! The pattern includes both US and UK crochet terms with separate instruction sets, so you can use whichever terminology you're most comfortable with.

How do I ensure the circles are placed evenly?

The pattern includes detailed photo instructions showing proper circle placement. Take time to pin all pieces before sewing and refer to the step-by-step images for guidance.

Can I make this larger or smaller?

Yes, by using different yarn weights and hook sizes you can scale the pattern up or down. Just remember to adjust your safety eye sizes proportionally.