SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
NOTES:
Join each rnd with sl st to first st.
When working 2 colors in same rnd, carry color not in use loosely on WS of work.
BOTTOM
With A, ch 2.
**1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 6 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 18 sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
24 sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
30 sc.
6th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
36 sc.
7th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
42 sc.**
8th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
48 sc.
9th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
54 sc.
10th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
60 sc.
11th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 9 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
66 sc.
12th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 10 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
72 sc.
13th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 11 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
78 sc.
14th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 12 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
84 sc.
Fasten off.
TOP
With B, ch 2.
Rep from ** to ** as given for Bottom.
8th to 14th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. 42 sc.
Break B and join C at end of 14th rnd.
15th rnd: With C, working in front loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Fasten off.
16th rnd: Join A with sl st to first sc of 14th rnd. Working in back loops only, *1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 48 sc.
17th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 54 sc.
18th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 60 sc.
19th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 5 sc. With D, Popcorn in next sc. With A, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 66 sts.
20th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 10 sts. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 72 sc.
21st rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 11 sc. (1 sc. With D, Popcorn) all in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 78 sts.
22nd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 12 sc. 2 sc in next Popcorn. Rep from * around. Join. 84 sc.
Fasten off.
Assembly: With Top and Bottom held WS tog, join C with sl st.
Joining rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only and through both thicknesses, 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Fasten off.
ANTENNA
With D, ch 5.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. Popcorn in last ch.
Fasten off.
Sew Antenna to top of UFO as shown in photo.
With A and using back stitch, embroider mouth onto UFO as shown in photo.
With A and B and using satin stitch, embroider eyes onto UFO as shown in photo.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Ch = Chain(s)
Hdc = Half double crochet
Popcorn = Work 3 hdc into next stitch. Drop loop from hook. Insert book from front to back into first hdc of 3 hdc group. Pull dropped loop through st. Ch 1 to secure popcorn.
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side
- Bernat Baby Blanket (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)
- Contrast A Black Bear (04828) 1 ball or 96 yds/88 m
- Contrast B Misty Jungle Green (04801) 1 ball or 44 yds/41 m
- Contrast C Lovely Blue (04793) 1 ball or 15 yds/14 m
- Bernat Baby Blanket Sparkle (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)
- Contrast D Moonlight Sparkle (71001) 1 ball or 15 yds/14 m
- Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Stuffing
- MEASUREMENTS: Approx 14" diameter [35.5 cm diameter]
- GAUGE: 7 sc and 8 rows = 4" [10 cm].
DIRECTIONS:
NOTES:
Join each rnd with sl st to first st.
When working 2 colors in same rnd, carry color not in use loosely on WS of work.
BOTTOM
With A, ch 2.
**1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 6 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 18 sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
24 sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
30 sc.
6th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
36 sc.
7th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
42 sc.**
8th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
48 sc.
9th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
54 sc.
10th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
60 sc.
11th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 9 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
66 sc.
12th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 10 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
72 sc.
13th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 11 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
78 sc.
14th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 12 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join.
84 sc.
Fasten off.
TOP
With B, ch 2.
Rep from ** to ** as given for Bottom.
8th to 14th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. 42 sc.
Break B and join C at end of 14th rnd.
15th rnd: With C, working in front loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Fasten off.
16th rnd: Join A with sl st to first sc of 14th rnd. Working in back loops only, *1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 48 sc.
17th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 54 sc.
18th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 60 sc.
19th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 5 sc. With D, Popcorn in next sc. With A, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 66 sts.
20th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 10 sts. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 72 sc.
21st rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 11 sc. (1 sc. With D, Popcorn) all in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 78 sts.
22nd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 12 sc. 2 sc in next Popcorn. Rep from * around. Join. 84 sc.
Fasten off.
Assembly: With Top and Bottom held WS tog, join C with sl st.
Joining rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only and through both thicknesses, 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Fasten off.
ANTENNA
With D, ch 5.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. Popcorn in last ch.
Fasten off.
Sew Antenna to top of UFO as shown in photo.
With A and using back stitch, embroider mouth onto UFO as shown in photo.
With A and B and using satin stitch, embroider eyes onto UFO as shown in photo.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Ch = Chain(s)
Hdc = Half double crochet
Popcorn = Work 3 hdc into next stitch. Drop loop from hook. Insert book from front to back into first hdc of 3 hdc group. Pull dropped loop through st. Ch 1 to secure popcorn.
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side
Rated 4 out of
5
by
sharonb81 from
Made some modifications, but turned out cute!
This pattern was pretty good, except for there was a mistake at round 21 in the "TOP" part--it has your stitch count go from 72 to 78 without any increases noted in round 21, so in round 21, I added 6 increases (I did it somewhere between each popcorn stitch) to allow it to get to 78 in that row. I used medium-weight cotton yarn (100% non-mercerized cotton yarn), a 3.5mm hook, and my daughter's school colors (their mascot is a Martian), so it turned out a lot smaller. I also made two antennae instead of just one, which I liked better. All in all, it was a good pattern to use as a base, but I made a few changes based on my preferences, and there was one error (see above for how to correct).
Date published: 2021-05-05