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Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Quick Craft

Fits nicely into a free afternoon — 2 to 5 hours of focused, enjoyable crocheting.

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

About This Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

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This little character makes a fantastic addition to any office setup or school bag. He’s designed to be poseable, so you can have him waving or holding onto your actual pens while you work.

Why You'll Love This Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

I personally adore how the mouth is constructed—it's such a clever way to give him depth without complex shaping. Plus, using wire in the arms makes him so much more interactive and fun to display on a bookshelf or desk!

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I’ve always had a soft spot for office supplies, but Bobby takes that obsession to a whole new level! I remember the first time I finished his face—I couldn't stop laughing at that wide-open mouth. It gives him such a 'surprised to be here' look that just brightens up my whole desk.

When I was designing the arms, I knew they had to be poseable. There’s something so charming about a pencil that can actually wave at you or hold onto your favorite crochet hook while you work! If you’re nervous about the wire, don’t be. Just take your time wrapping those ends with a bit of tape or a band-aid so they stay safe and snug inside the stitches.

One little tip from my craft room to yours: when you're working on the ivory and yellow transition at the tip, try to keep your tension consistent. It’s the part that really makes him look like a 'real' pencil. I hope Bobby brings as much character and joy to your home as he has to mine. He’s definitely not your average No. 2 pencil!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When working the color changes between ivory and yellow at the tip, keep your floats loose on the inside so the pencil body doesn't pull or pucker.✗ If you skip the BPSC rounds in the gray section, the metal ferrule won't have that distinct ridged look that separates the wood from the eraser.✗ Be careful not to overstuff the mouth area before sewing the black insert, or it might bulge out awkwardly instead of sitting flat inside the head.✗ When inserting the wire for the arms, if you don't wrap the ends with a band-aid or tape, the sharp points might poke through your stitches over time.

Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

You are going to love bringing this quirky little guy to life! Bobby isn't just any pencil; he is a character with a huge personality, featuring a wide-open mouth and expressive face. He is the perfect desk companion to keep you company while you work or a hilarious gift for the stationery lover in your life. Making him is a fun journey through different colors and textures that will keep you engaged from the lead tip to the eraser top.

Intermediate 3-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Bobby the Pencil Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton or semi-cotton blended yarn such as YarnArt Jeans or Alize Cotton Gold
  • 02
    Small amounts of yellow yarn for the main pencil body and arms
  • 03
    Black yarn for the lead tip and the inside of the mouth
  • 04
    Ivory or cream yarn for the sharpened wood section
  • 05
    Gray or silver yarn for the metal ferrule part
  • 06
    Pink yarn for the eraser and the tongue
  • 07
    White yarn for embroidering eye details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.75 mm or 2.0 mm
  • 02
    A pair of 10 mm plastic safety eyes
  • 03
    Aluminum or copper wire (1-1.5 mm thickness) for poseable arms
  • 04
    Adhesive bandage or medical tape to secure wire ends
  • 05
    Yarn sewing needle
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Pins with large heads for positioning
  • 08
    Sharp scissors
  • 09
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing

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— 1. Inner Part of the Mouth :

Info :

Use black yarn and a 1.75 mm hook for this section.

Round 1 :

6 sc into a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing later.

— 2. Tongue :

Info :

Use pink yarn and a 1.75 mm hook.

Round 1 :

6 sc into a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Row 3 :

3 sc, ch 1, turn the work (3)

Row 4 :

3 sc back in the opposite direction (3)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Pull the starting tail from the MR through to the final row.

— 3. Body :

Info :

Start with black yarn and a 1.75 mm hook. Stuff the piece as you work.

Round 1 :

3 sc into a MR (3)

Round 2 :

3 inc (6)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (12)

Colour Change :

Switch to ivory yarn.

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (15)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (18)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (21)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (24)

Round 9 :

(3 sc, switch to yellow, sc, switch back to ivory) repeat 6 times (24)

Round 10 :

2 sc, (switch to yellow, 3 sc, switch to ivory, sc) repeat 5 times, switch to yellow, 2 sc (24)

Round 11-24 :

Work 14 rounds of 24 sc using yellow yarn (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 sl st in the back loops only, 7 sc (30)

Round 29 :

6 sc, ch 18, skip 18 st, 6 sc (12)

Round 30 :

6 sc, 18 sc along the chain, 6 sc (30)

Round 31-38 :

Work 8 rounds of 30 sc (30)

Round 39 :

(4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (36)

Colour Change :

Switch to gray yarn.

Round 40 :

36 sc into the front loops only (36)

Round 41 :

36 BPSC around the previous round (36)

Round 42-43 :

Work 2 rounds of 36 sc (36)

Round 44 :

36 BPSC around the previous round (36)

Colour Change :

Switch to pink yarn.

Round 45 :

(5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (42)

Round 46 :

(6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (48)

Round 47-49 :

Work 3 rounds of 48 sc (48)

Round 50 :

(6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times into the back loops only (42)

Round 51 :

(5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (36)

Round 52 :

(4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (30)

Round 53 :

(3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)

Round 54 :

12 dec (12)

Round 55 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Close the remaining opening, fasten off, and hide the yarn end inside the body.

— 4. Arms (Make 2) :

Info :

Use yellow yarn and a 1.75 mm hook. Do not stuff these pieces.

Round 1 :

3 sc into a MR (3)

Round 2 :

3 inc (6)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9)

Round 4 :

9 sc (9)

Round 5 :

ch 3, starting in the 2nd ch from hook work 2 sc back down the chain, then sc in the 9 st of the round (11)

Round 6 :

9 sc, ignoring the thumb stitches (9)

Round 7 :

(sc, dec) repeat 3 times (6)

Round 8-17 :

Work 10 rounds of 6 sc (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching to the body.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the pink tongue onto the center of the black mouth insert.
  • Insert the black mouth piece into the opening created in the body and sew the edges to the yellow boundary.
  • Secure the center of the mouth to the back of the body using a needle and thread to ensure it stays recessed.
  • Place the 10mm safety eyes approximately 4 rounds above the top of the mouth, leaving 6 stitches between them.
  • Embroider white highlights on the sides of the eyes, then add eyebrows and a small nose using black yarn.
  • Pass a length of wire through the body at shoulder level, trim to arm length, and wrap the ends with a bandage.
  • Slide the crocheted arms over the wire ends and sew them securely to the sides of the body.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a smaller hook than recommended for your yarn weight to ensure the stitches are tight enough to hide the stuffing.
  • 💡The 'mixed' crochet method (yarn over then yarn under) creates a denser, more structured fabric for amigurumi.
  • 💡Stuff the pencil body very firmly as you go, especially the narrow point, to ensure Bobby can stand or sit upright.
  • 💡When sewing the mouth, use pins to hold the black circle in place so it doesn't shift and become lopsided.
  • 💡Always wrap your wire ends carefully to prevent them from poking through the stitches and potentially causing injury.

Bobby is such a joy to have around! Whether he is sitting on your desk or tucked into a gift basket, his cheeky face is guaranteed to make people smile. I hope you enjoyed every stitch of this project, from the tiny lead tip to the squishy pink eraser. Don't forget to play around with his wire arms to give him different poses! He is the perfect little guy to brighten up a workspace. Happy crafting, and may your stitches always be even and your yarn never tangle! 🧶✨✏️

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FAQs

Can I make Bobby without using the wire armature?

Absolutely! He will still look adorable, but his arms will just hang loosely at his sides instead of being poseable.

What should I use if I don't have ivory colored yarn?

A light beige, cream, or even a very pale wood-toned yellow works perfectly for the sharpened wood section of the pencil.

How do I perform the BPSC stitch mentioned in the metal section?

Insert your hook from the back to the front around the post of the stitch and back to the rear, then complete your single crochet as usual.

Why does my mouth insert look too big for the opening?

Check your tension; that piece needs to be quite flat. If it is still too large, try using a slightly smaller hook just for the black mouth insert.