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Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern

Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern

Pixie the Robot is a delightful amigurumi pattern that brings together traditional crochet techniques with creative color work. Standing approximately 9 inches tall, this charming robot features distinctive design elements including embroidered display screens, control panels, and colorful striped limbs. The pattern is worked in nine separate pieces that are stuffed and assembled to create a three-dimensional robotic character full of personality and charm.

Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

This pattern uses the magic ring technique and works in continuous rounds to create smooth, seamless pieces. Color changes throughout the body create visual interest with display screens and control panels that can be customized with your own embroidered details.

Why You'll Love This Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern combines functionality with creativity. The color-blocking technique used for the display screen and control flap adds such a professional touch, and I find the continuous round construction incredibly satisfying to work. What really makes this special is how the embroidery details let you personalize Pixie's face and features, giving each robot its own unique character. The striped arms and legs add wonderful visual texture, and watching all nine pieces come together during assembly feels like bringing a little friend to life. It's the perfect size for displaying on a shelf or giving as a heartfelt handmade gift.

Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this robot pattern is for customization! You can really make Pixie your own by switching up the color combinations to match your personal style or the recipient's favorite colors. Instead of the traditional grey and yellow body, try making a pink and purple robot for a more whimsical look, or go with bold primary colors for a retro toy aesthetic.

The embroidered details on the display screen and control panel are another perfect opportunity for personalization. I've experimented with adding different patterns like hearts, stars, or even initials to make each robot unique. You could embroider simple mathematical equations, musical notes, or weather symbols on the display screen to give your robot specific personality traits.

For a fun twist, I sometimes add small felt patches or buttons to the body for extra texture and visual interest. You could also experiment with the leg and arm stripe patterns by using more than two colors or creating different stripe widths. Some makers even add small accessories like a fabric cape, tiny tools, or a miniature backpack to give their robot character even more charm and storytelling potential!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to place stitch markers at the end of rounds can cause you to lose track of your position in continuous spiral rounds ✗ Not stuffing firmly enough during construction leads to a floppy robot that won't hold its shape properly over time ✗ Pulling the magic ring tail too loosely leaves visible holes at the start of pieces like the head and limbs ✗ Carrying yarn colors too loosely on the wrong side creates bumpy texture that shows through on the right side ✗ Skipping the back loop only instructions in round 14 prevents the collar detail from forming correctly around the neck

Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable mechanical companion with this charming robot amigurumi pattern. Pixie stands about 9 inches tall and features colorful details including a display screen, control flap panel, striped limbs, and playful antennae. This delightful project combines multiple yarn colors to bring personality and character to life, making it perfect for gift-giving or adding a whimsical touch to any space. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating nine separate pieces that come together to form one lovable robotic friend.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Pixie the Robot Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Oxford Grey #152 (1 ball)
  • 02
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Denim #114 (1 ball)
  • 03
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Arrowwood #087 (1 ball)
  • 04
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Fisherman #099 (1 ball)
  • 05
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Cranberry #138 (1 ball)
  • 06
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Black #153 (1 ball)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size F-5 (3.75 mm)
  • 02
    Stitch markers
  • 03
    Large-eyed blunt needle
  • 04
    Embroidery needle
  • 05
    Black embroidery floss
  • 06
    2 plastic safety eyes (10mm diameter)
  • 07
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 08
    Scissors

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— BODY - Head :

Info :

With color A (Oxford Grey), make a magic ring

Round 1 (RS) :

Work 8 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (8)

Info :

Gently but firmly pull tail to tighten center of ring. Place marker in last stitch to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st around (16)

Round 3 :

* Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (24)

Round 4 :

* Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (32)

Round 5 :

* Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (40)

Round 6 :

* Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (48)

Round 7 :

Sc in each st around (48)

Round 8 :

* Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (56)

Rounds 9-10 :

Sc in each st around (56)

Round 11 :

* Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (64)

Rounds 12-13 :

Sc in each st around and change to B (Denim) in last st of Round 13 (64)

Info :

Fasten off A

Round 14 :

With B, working in front loops only, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc of this round

Info :

Fasten off B

— BODY - Body :

Round 15 :

From RS, join C (Arrowwood) with sc in back loop of first st of Round 13, sc in each st around (64)

Rounds 16-18 :

With C, sc in each st around (64)

— Display Screen :

Rounds 19-22 :

With C, sc in next 24 sts; with D (Fisherman), sc in next 16 sts; with C, sc in next 24 sts (64)

Info :

Fasten off D

Rounds 23-25 :

With C, sc in each st around (64)

— Control Flap :

Rounds 26-31 :

With C, sc in next 24 sts; with A, sc in next 8 sts; with C, sc in next 32 sts (64)

Info :

Fasten off A. Work remainder of Body with C only

Rounds 32-33 :

Sc in each st around (64)

Info :

Insert plastic safety eyes on front of Head between Rounds 10 and 13, about 9 sts apart

Round 34 :

Working in back loops only, * sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around (56)

Info :

Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete

Round 35 :

* Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around (48)

Round 36 :

* Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around (40)

Round 37 :

* Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around (32)

Round 38 :

* Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around (24)

Round 39 :

* Sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around (16)

Round 40 :

* Sc2tog; rep from * around (8)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last round, pull to close opening and knot securely

— KNOBS (make 2 - 1 each with B and E) :

Info :

Leaving a long beginning tail, make a magic ring

Round 1 :

Work 10 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (10)

Info :

Gently but firmly pull tail to tighten center of ring

Round 2 :

Working in back loops only, sc in next 10 sts; join with sl st in first sc of this round (10)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Knob to Body

— ANTENNAE (make 2) :

Info :

With E (Cranberry), make a magic ring

Round 1 :

Work 6 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (6)

Info :

Gently but firmly pull tail to tighten center of ring. Place marker in last stitch to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) 3 times (9)

Round 4 :

Sc in next 9 sts (9)

Round 5 :

Sc in next st, (sc2tog) 4 times and change to A in last st (5)

Info :

Fasten off E

Rounds 6-7 :

With A, sc in next 5 sts (5)

Round 8 :

With A, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st (7)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Antennae to head

— LEGS (make 2) :

Info :

With B (Denim), make a magic ring

Round 1 :

Work 8 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (8)

Info :

Gently but firmly pull tail to tighten center of ring. Place marker in last stitch to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st around (16)

Round 3 :

* Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (24)

Round 4 :

Working in back loops only, sc in each st around (24)

Rounds 5-6 :

Sc in each st around (24)

Info :

When changing yarn color to make stripes, do not fasten off old color until instructed. Carry color not in use along WS of piece

Round 7 :

Working in back loops only, * sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around and change to D in last st (16)

Info :

Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete

Round 8 :

With D, working in front loops only, sc in each st around (16)

Round 9 :

With D, sc in each st around and change to B in last st (16)

Rounds 10-11 :

With B, sc in each st around and change to D in last st of Round 11 (16)

Info :

Fasten off B

Rounds 12-13 :

With D, sc in each st around (16)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Leg to Body

— ARMS (make 2) :

Info :

With B (Denim), make a magic ring

Round 1 :

Work 5 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (5)

Info :

Gently but firmly pull tail to tighten center of ring

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st around (10)

Round 3 :

Working in back loops only, sc in each st around (10)

Info :

When changing yarn color to make stripes, do not fasten off old color until instructed. Carry color not in use along WS of piece

Round 4 :

Sc in each st around and change to D in last st (10)

Rounds 5-6 :

With D, sc in each st around and change to B in last st of Round 6 (10)

Rounds 7-8 :

With B, sc in each st around and change to D in last st of Round 8 (10)

Info :

Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete

Rounds 9-16 :

Rep Rounds 5-8 twice (10)

Info :

Fasten off B

Round 17 :

With D, sc in each st around (10)

Round 18 :

With D, (sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) twice (8)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Arm to Body

— FINISHING - Embroidery :

Info :

Use straight or back stitches to embroider Robot details, using 2 or more strands of floss as desired

Step 1 :

With D, embroider curves along outer edges of safety eyes for whites of eyes

Step 2 :

With F, embroider lines along upper edges of safety eyes

Step 3 :

With black embroidery floss, embroider a V-shaped mouth between Rounds 11 and 14, about 5 sts in length

Step 4 :

With black embroidery floss, embroider graphs onto display screen (white section)

Step 5 :

With B, embroider a back stitch border around the display screen

Step 6 :

With A, embroider a back stitch border around the control flap (gray section)

Step 7 :

With F, embroider straight stitch hinges and handle onto control flap

— Assembly :

Step 1 :

Stuff Knobs with beginning yarn tails. With ending yarn tails, sew Knobs to Robot between Rounds 25-29 and between Rounds 30-33

Step 2 :

With D, sew Arms to sides of Body between Rounds 18 and 20

Step 3 :

With D, sew Legs to bottom of Body

Step 4 :

With A, sew Antennae to top of Robot between Rounds 4 and 7

Step 5 :

Weave in all remaining ends

Assembly Instructions

  • Stuff the two small knobs using the beginning yarn tails, then sew them onto the robot body between rounds 25-29 and rounds 30-33 using the ending tails
  • Using Fisherman color yarn, attach both striped arms to the sides of the body between rounds 18 and 20
  • Sew the striped legs to the bottom of the body using Fisherman color yarn, ensuring they are evenly spaced
  • Attach the two antennae to the top of the robot's head between rounds 4 and 7 using Oxford Grey yarn
  • Weave in all remaining yarn ends securely on the wrong side of the work
  • Add final embroidery details including eye outlines, mouth, display screen graphics, and control panel borders

Important Notes

  • 💡If making this robot for a baby or child, ensure all pieces are very securely sewn together and supervise young children during play
  • 💡Work tightly with the small hook to prevent stuffing from showing through the fabric
  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently to track the end of each round in continuous spiral construction
  • 💡When carrying colors along the wrong side, work stitches over the carried strand to enclose it neatly inside the fabric
  • 💡Insert safety eyes before decreasing for the bottom of the head, as they cannot be added after the opening becomes too small
  • 💡Stuff pieces firmly but not too tightly to maintain proper shape and allow limbs to remain flexible
  • 💡Pin all pieces in position before final sewing to ensure proper placement and symmetry

This adorable Pixie the Robot pattern combines classic amigurumi techniques with creative color work to create a charming mechanical companion. The pattern features fun details like embroidered display screens, control panels, and striped limbs that bring personality to life. With its manageable 9-inch size and customizable embroidery details, this robot makes the perfect handmade gift or shelf companion. The magic ring construction and continuous rounds create smooth, professional-looking results that you'll be proud to display. Happy crocheting, and enjoy bringing your very own robot friend to life! 🤖✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern calls for worsted weight Wool-Ease yarn, you can substitute with other worsted weight yarns. Just note that using different yarn weights will change the final size of your robot. If using a different weight, adjust your hook size accordingly and expect size variations.

Is gauge important for this amigurumi project?

Exact gauge is not essential for this project, but working tightly is important to prevent stuffing from showing through. The pattern uses an F-5 hook specifically to achieve tight stitches. If your stitches look loose, try going down a hook size.

Can I make this robot without safety eyes?

Yes! If you prefer not to use plastic safety eyes or are making this for a small child, you can embroider the eyes instead using black yarn or embroidery floss. This makes the toy safer for babies and young children.

How do I keep track of rounds in continuous spiral crochet?

Place a stitch marker in the last stitch of each round and move it up as you complete each new round. This helps you track where each round begins and ends, which is especially important when working color changes and decreases.

What's the best way to change colors for the display screen and control flap?

Work the last stitch of the old color until the final yarn over, then yarn over with the new color and complete the stitch. Carry the unused color along the tops of stitches from the previous round and crochet over it to hide it inside the fabric.