Alien Dog and Cat – Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
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These cute critters are out of this world! Literally! These alien dog and cat plushies are cute, kawaii, and a fun throwback to the 90s for any fans Lisa Frank aesthetic! The pattern is easy, works up fast, and the finished result is the perfect toy, decor, or even craft fair make! It’s also a great gift for pet lovers – who wouldn’t want their own little alien puppy or kitty to snuggle! The possibilities are endless!
Alien Dog & Cat
I love crocheting animals, and I’m also a huge fan of 90s aesthetic (having grown up in the 90s myself!). I really wanted to get in on the resurgence of cute alien designs, but do something a bit different, which is when I came up with the idea for these alien dogs and cats. If you love crocheting dogs and cats, be sure to check out my Valentine’s Dog, Valentine’s Cat, Pug Amigurumi, Gingerbread Dog, and Gingerbread Cat patterns as well! Do you have ideas for more alien animal patterns? Let me know in a comment below!
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Supplies
Large Size:
Size 6.5 mm crochet hook
Size H-8 / 5.0 mm crochet hook
Sweet Snuggles Lite in Ice Green – super bulky, 70 yds
3 inch felt alien eyes (Eyes show in photos are from DivineDesigns DD on Etsy)
Small Size:
Size 4.5 mm crochet hook
Size D-3 / 3.25 mm crochet hook
Premier Just Chenille in Lime – bulky (label reads super bulky but size is closer to bulky), 45 yds
1 1/8th inch felt alien eyes (Eyes shown in photos are from Feltavenue on Etsy)
Less than 1 yd of medium weight yarn in pink (Red Heart Super Saver in Pretty in Pink)
Less than 1 yd of medium weight yarn in black (Red Heart Super Saver in Pretty in Black)
Craft glue
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn Needle (with large eye for large size)
Scissors
Abbreviations
*= indicates beginning/end of a section to be repeated
Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
Rem = remaining
Rep = repeat
Rnd(s) = round(s)
Sc = single crochet
Sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
Sl st = slip stitch
St(s) = stitch(es)
Gauge
Exact gauge is not essential to this project.
Size
Large Size: about 9 inches length; Small Size: about 7 inches length
Notes For larger sized version, make 12 sc in magic ring on first round of Body; work from Round 3 onward from there.
How to Make This
Instructions
Body
This piece is worked in continuous rnds; do not join. You may wish to use a stitch marker and move it up at the beginning of each new rnd.
Rnd 1 – with green yarn and 6.5 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook, make a magic ring; 6 sc in ring. (6 sc)
Rnd 2 – 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3 – *2 sc in next st, sc in next st.* Rep from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4 – *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts.* Rep from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5 – *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts.* Rep from * to * around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6 – *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts.* Rep from * to * around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7 – *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts.* Rep from * to * around. (42 sc)
Rnds 8 – 20 – sc in each st around. (42 sc per rnd)
Rnd 21 – *sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts.* Rep from * to * around. Begin stuffing (36 sc)
Rnd 22 – *sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts.* Rep from * to * around. (30 sc)
Rnd 23 – *sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts.* Rep from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 24 – *sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts.* Rep from * to * around. Finish stuffing (18 sc)
Rnd 25 – *sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts.* Rep from * to * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 26 – sc2tog in each st around. (6 sc)
Rnd 27 – sc2tog over next 2 sts; leave rem sts unworked. (5 sc)
Fasten off.
Cat Ear (make 2)
With green yarn and 6.5 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook, ch 2.
Row 1 – 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1, turn (3 sc)
Row 2 – sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn (3 sc)
Row 3 – 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 4 – sc in each st across. Do not fasten off (5 sc)
Edging
Working on side of piece, evenly make 3 sc. In tip of ear (where Row 1 was made), make 3 sc. Working down other side, evenly make 3 sc. Join with sl st to first st of Row 4. (9 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Dog Ear (make 2)
With green yarn and 6.5 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook, ch 2.
Row 1 – 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1, turn (3 sc)
Rows 2 – 3 – sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn (3 sc)
Row 4 – 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Rows 5 – 6 – sc in each st across. Do not fasten off (5 sc)
Edging
Working on sides of piece, evenly make 10 sc around entire piece. Join with sl st to first st of Row 6. (10 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Paw (make 4)
This piece is worked in continuous rnds; do not join. You may wish to use a stitch marker and move it up at the beginning of each new rnd.
Rnd 1 – with green yarn and 6.5 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook, make a magic ring; 6 sc in ring. (6 sc)
Rnd 2 – 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Rnds 3 – 5 – sc in each st around. (12 sc per rnd)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Tail
With green yarn and 6.5 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook, ch 12.
Row 1 – sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each st across. Ch 1, turn (11 sc)
Rows 2 – 3 – sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn (do not ch 1 at end of Row 3 and do not fasten off). (11 sc per row)
Assembly
With wrong sides facing each other, fold piece in half. Working through sts of Rows 1 and 3, loosely sl st across to join the two rows. (11 sl sts)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Cat Nose
With pink yarn and 5 mm or 3.25 mm crochet hook, ch 3.
Row 1 – 2 dc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 3, sl st back into ch. (2 dc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Dog Nose
With black yarn and 5 mm or 3.25 mm crochet hook, ch 3.
Row 1 – 5 dc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 3, sl st back into ch. (5 dc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Finishing
For upright Cat or Dog, arrange Ears, Eyes, Nose, Paws, and Tail as seen in first photo below. Ears are placed near Rnd 7 of Body, about 5 sts apart. Nose is centered around Rnd 11, with Paws lined up on sides of Body. Eyes are placed on either side of Nose. Paws on bottom are placed near Rnd 20, about 3 sts apart. Tail is centered on back of Body near Rnd 20. Stuff Paws before sewing in place. Glue eyes and let dry according to instructions on package.
For Cat and Dog on all fours, arrange Ears, Eyes, Nose, Paws, and Tail as seen in second and third photos below. Place Ears near Rnd 7, about 5 sts apart. Nose is centered over first rnd of Body, with Eyes places on either side. Paws are placed near Rnds 7 and 20 on bottom of Body, about 4 sts apart. Tail is centered near last rnd of Body. Stuff Paws before sewing in place. Glue eyes and let dry according to instructions on package.
With pink, add a horizontal line under each Eye for Blush.
For Cat design, place small vertical line under Nose if desired.
Fasten off, weave in all ends and/or tie off knots and hide inside sts.
Her are the finished cats and dogs!
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