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Bobby the Pencil Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Bobby the Pencil Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
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5-6 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 Bobby the Pencil Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

This enchanting Bobby the Pencil pattern captures the essence of everyone's favorite writing tool in the most adorable way possible! The pattern features intricate color work that creates realistic pencil segments - from the classic pink eraser top through the silver metal ferrule, down to the sunny yellow body with authentic wood grain effect, and finishing with the essential black graphite tip. Bobby's personality truly shines through his carefully crafted facial features, including safety eyes positioned for maximum charm and an open mouth design with a cute pink tongue detail.

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

The pattern includes advanced techniques like color changes, back post single crochet for texture, and innovative wire armature construction that allows Bobby's arms to be fully poseable. Detailed step-by-step photos guide you through the more complex sections, ensuring success even with challenging elements like the mouth construction.

Why You'll Love This Bobby the Pencil Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely adore how this pattern transforms something so ordinary into pure magic! What captivates me most is the incredible attention to detail - the way the color changes create that authentic pencil look, and how Bobby's personality just radiates from every stitch. I'm particularly excited about the poseable wire arms feature because it means Bobby can wave, point, or strike any pose you can imagine! The construction technique for the mouth opening is brilliant and creates such a lifelike expression. This project taught me advanced amigurumi skills while creating something that makes everyone smile the moment they see it.

Bobby the Pencil Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bobby the Pencil Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bobby the Pencil Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bobby the Pencil Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different pencil themes when making Bobby! Instead of the classic yellow #2 pencil, I've created versions inspired by colorful art pencils, mechanical pencils with silver bodies, and even fancy fountain pens with elegant color schemes. The pattern works beautifully for creating a whole pencil case family of different characters.

For seasonal variations, I've made back-to-school Bobbys with apple appliques, Christmas pencils with red and green stripes, and even Valentine's Day versions with heart-patterned bodies. The face can be customized too - sleepy eyes for a lazy pencil, winking eyes for a mischievous one, or glasses for a studious scholarly pencil.

I've also adapted the pattern for other writing instruments by changing proportions and colors - chunky crayons, elegant ink pens, and even paintbrushes with colorful bristle tops. The wire armature technique opens up so many possibilities for creating an entire desk supplies collection that can all pose and interact together!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not maintaining consistent tension during color changes, which can create gaps or uneven stripes in the pencil body ✗ Forgetting to stuff the body firmly enough before closing, resulting in a floppy pencil that won't stand properly ✗ Placing safety eyes incorrectly in relation to the mouth opening, affecting Bobby's overall facial expression and charm ✗ Not securing the wire armature properly with band-aids, which can lead to sharp edges poking through the fabric over time

Bobby the Pencil Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Meet Bobby, the most charming and mischievous pencil you'll ever create! This delightful amigurumi pattern brings a classic #2 pencil to life with an adorable personality, complete with expressive eyes, a playful smile, and poseable wire arms. Standing 15cm tall, Bobby features authentic pencil details including a pink eraser top, silver ferrule, yellow body, and black tip. Perfect for teachers, students, writers, or anyone who loves quirky handmade characters!

Intermediate 5-6 Hours

Materials Needed for Bobby the Pencil Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton/semi-cotton yarn YarnArt Jeans or Alize Cotton Gold (~160 m/50 g) in yellow for main body
  • 02
    Cotton/semi-cotton yarn in black for pencil tip and mouth interior
  • 03
    Cotton/semi-cotton yarn in ivory/cream for wood section details
  • 04
    Cotton/semi-cotton yarn in gray for metal ferrule section
  • 05
    Cotton/semi-cotton yarn in pink for eraser top
  • 06
    Cotton/semi-cotton yarn in white for eye highlights and details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    1.75-2 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Plastic safety eyes ~10 mm
  • 03
    Aluminum/copper wire 1-1.5 mm for poseable arms
  • 04
    Band-aids to wrap wire ends safely
  • 05
    Yarn sewing needles
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Pins with large heads
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Fiber filling

Progress Tracker

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— Inner Part of Mouth :

Round 1 :

With black yarn, 6 SC in MR

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 thread and leave long ending for sewing

— Tongue :

Round 1 :

With pink yarn, 6 SC in MR

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

3 SC, CH, turn detail (3)

Round 4 :

3 SC in other direction

Info :

Fix thread, leave long ending for sewing, withdraw initial thread from MR to last row

— Body :

Round 1 :

With black yarn, 3 SC in MR

Round 2 :

3 INC (6)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*3 (9)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*3 (12)

Info :

Change color to ivory, stuff in process

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)

Round 9 :

Begin alternating colors: (3 SC, change to yellow, SC, change to ivory)*6 (24)

Round 10 :

2 SC, (change to yellow, 3 SC, change to ivory, SC)*5, change to yellow, 2 SC (24)

Rounds 11-24 :

14 rounds of 24 SC (for longer pencil, work extra rounds)

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 chain, 6 SC (30)

Rounds 31-38 :

7 rounds of 30 SC

Round 39 :

(4 SC, INC)*6 (36)

Info :

Insert plastic eyes 4 rounds higher than mouth upper line at distance of 6 SC

Round 40 :

Change to gray, 36 SC front loops only

Round 41 :

36 BPSC

Rounds 42-43 :

2 rounds 36 SC

Round 44 :

36 BPSC

Round 45 :

Change to pink, (5 SC, INC)*6 (42)

Round 46 :

(6 SC, INC)*6 (48)

Rounds 47-49 :

3 rounds 48 SC

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 hole, fix thread and hide ending inside

— Arms (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

With yellow yarn, 3 SC in MR

Round 2 :

3 INC (6)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*3 (9)

Round 4 :

9 SC

Round 5 :

Chain 3, (start in 2nd chain from hook) 2 SC on chain, 9 SC (9+2 on thumb)

Round 6 :

9 SC

Round 7 :

(SC, DEC)*3 (6)

Rounds 8-17 :

10 rounds 6 SC

Info :

Don't stuff arms. Fix thread and leave long ending for sewing

— Assembly :

Mouth Assembly :

After crocheting 3 rounds past mouth opening, sew mouth inner part hooking up black front loops and yellow loops of chain from top, black and yellow front loops from below

Face Details :

Embroider white of eye on sides, eyebrows and nose with white yarn

Tongue :

Sew pink tongue inside mouth opening

Wire Armature :

Insert wire into body, trim ends, bend and isolate tips with band-aids so wire length on each side equals arm length

Arm Attachment :

Put arms on wire and sew securely to body

Assembly Instructions

  • Complete the body construction with proper color changes from black tip through ivory, yellow body, gray ferrule, to pink eraser
  • Create the mouth opening using chain technique and carefully sew the black inner mouth piece to create realistic depth
  • Insert 10mm safety eyes 4 rounds above the mouth opening with 6 single crochets between them
  • Embroider white eye highlights, eyebrows, and nose details using white yarn for enhanced facial expression
  • Sew the pink tongue inside the mouth opening for added character detail
  • Insert wire armature through the body, ensuring equal lengths on both sides and secure all sharp ends with band-aids
  • Attach the completed arms to the wire ends and sew securely to the body for stable poseable functionality

Important Notes

  • 💡Maintain consistent tension throughout color changes to avoid gaps in the pencil stripes
  • 💡Stuff the body firmly as you work, especially in the yellow section, to maintain pencil shape
  • 💡Use back post single crochet technique for the gray ferrule section to create authentic texture
  • 💡Always secure wire ends with band-aids to prevent injury and fabric damage
  • 💡Don't stuff the arms as they need to be flexible for the wire armature system
  • 💡Work mouth construction carefully as it affects Bobby's entire personality and expression

Bobby the Pencil is more than just an amigurumi - he's a celebration of creativity, learning, and the magic of handmade artistry! With his charming personality, poseable arms, and authentic pencil details, Bobby brings joy to anyone who loves writing, teaching, or simply appreciates whimsical handcrafted characters. This pattern challenges your skills while rewarding you with a truly unique friend who's ready for any adventure. Get ready to fall in love with the most adorable writing instrument ever created! ✏️ Happy crocheting! 🧶

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FAQs

Can I make Bobby without the wire armature for the arms?

Yes, you can make Bobby with regular sewn-on arms, but you'll lose the fun poseable feature that gives him so much personality. Simply stuff the arms lightly and sew them directly to the body.

What if I can't find the exact yarn colors specified?

You can substitute with similar cotton or semi-cotton yarns in matching colors. The key is maintaining the classic pencil color scheme: yellow body, black tip, pink eraser, gray ferrule, and ivory wood details.

How do I ensure the mouth opening looks right?

Take your time with the chain technique in rounds 28-30, and carefully follow the photo guide for sewing the black inner mouth piece. The positioning is crucial for Bobby's expression.

Can I make Bobby larger or smaller?

Yes! Use a larger hook and bulkier yarn for a bigger Bobby, or smaller hook and finer yarn for a mini version. Just maintain the proportions and adjust the wire thickness accordingly.

How do I safely secure the wire ends?

Trim the wire to the appropriate length, bend the ends into small loops, and wrap each end thoroughly with band-aids before inserting into the arms. This prevents sharp edges from poking through.