Bring the magic of the beloved extraterrestrial to life with this Amigurumi E.T. crochet pattern! 🛸✨ With his gentle expression, long fingers, and signature glowing heart, this design captures the charm of the iconic character in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a movie fan, a nostalgic décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in facial details, body proportions, and even tiny accessories like a miniature glowing fingertip or a cozy red hoodie to enhance E.T.’s personality. Choose classic earthy tones for an authentic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a creative twist! Whether displayed as part of a sci-fi setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi E.T. is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this lovable alien to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
👽 Amigurumi E.T. Crochet Pattern
Bring the charm of a classic alien to life with this adorable amigurumi E.T. doll! With its distinctive elongated neck, large expressive eyes, and out-of-this-world silhouette, this pattern is perfect for nostalgic fans and sci-fi enthusiasts alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Involves shaping, limb placement, and facial sculpting.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall when made with sport or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn: Light brown or taupe (main color)
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2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (12–14 mm black)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch markers
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Stuffing
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Optional: black thread for eyelid shaping
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FLO – Front Loop Only
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🗿 Head
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
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(5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
8–16. sc around [42] -
(5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
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(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
– Insert safety eyes between Rounds 12–13, about 7–8 sts apart
– Stuff head firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO and close.
🧠 Neck
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MR, 6 sc [6]
2–6. sc around [6]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Stuff lightly and sew to the head base and upper torso.
👕 Body
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–18. sc around [36] -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
20–24. sc around [30] -
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly and FO.
🖐 Arms (Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
3–18. sc around [12]
Slightly stuff only the base of the arm.
FO and sew to sides of the body.
🦶 Legs (Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–9. sc around [18] -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
11–16. sc around [12]
Stuff and sew to the bottom of the body.
🧵 Finishing Touches
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Shape brow lines with black thread and needle using surface stitches.
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Lightly pinch and sew down the top head line to create E.T.’s furrows.
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Optional: Add glow-in-the-dark embroidery thread to finger tip.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add a tiny red hoodie for a classic costume look
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Embroider small heart detail on the chest
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Use glow yarn for the “phone home” fingertip
This E.T. amigurumi will warm your heart and become the star of your crochet collection. Perfect for gifting or adding a nostalgic pop to your sci-fi shelf!
