About This Bobby The Pencil Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates Bobby — a tiny, characterful pencil amigurumi with a removable-looking eraser, expressive mouth and posable arms. You will crochet small detailed parts like the inner mouth, tongue, eraser and sewn-on eyes for a finished character with personality. The design uses fine hookwork and an internal wire to make the arms poseable and sturdy.
Clear step-by-step rounds, color-change notes and assembly photos help you follow along easily. The finished toy measures about 15 cm (5.9") using the recommended yarn and hook.
Why You'll Love This Bobby The Pencil Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple pencil into a charming little character with so much personality. I enjoy the small, detailed rounds that give the face and eraser their distinctive look and the trick of sewing the mouth inner part that creates depth. The wired arms make Bobby poseable and fun to display, which always delights people who see the finished toy. Every step is rewarding — from crocheting tiny parts like the tongue to finishing the eraser — and I find the whole process incredibly satisfying.
Switch Things Up
I love how easy it is to customize Bobby — you can change the yarn colors to create different personalities, like a rainbow eraser or a charcoal pencil look.
For a softer, chunkier Bobby try bulky yarn and a larger hook; the shape will be cuddlier and the project will work up faster.
If you want a tiny keychain version, use thinner crochet thread and a smaller hook and swap the wire for a short keychain ring inside the eraser.
I often add little accessories like a tiny scarf or a crocheted notebook — small props make the character more story-driven and gift-ready.
You can change the eyes to embroidered eyes for a baby-safe version, or use smaller safety eyes for a subtler look.
I sometimes make Bobby with a smile instead of a full open mouth by embroidering an arc for a simpler, easier face.
Try altering the arm length and angle to create different poses — longer arms make a more playful character while short arms look tidy and reserved.
Embroider different eyebrow shapes to change the expression quickly; a slight slant gives a cheeky look, while high arches make Bobby look surprised.
If you want sturdier posability, use thicker gauge wire and wrap the ends well with fabric tape or felt before covering with a band-aid as instructed.
I recommend testing one change at a time — color, yarn weight or eyes — so you can see how each tweak affects the final personality of your amigurumi.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping color-change instructions at the tip will create uneven transitions; change colors exactly as written and carry threads neatly to maintain the pattern look.
✗ Forgetting to leave long sewing tails on small parts makes attachment difficult; always leave a long thread end when fastening off for easy sewing and secure finishing.
✗ Not inserting the mouth inner part properly can make the mouth bulge outwards; follow the photo instructions and secure the middle of the mouth from the other side to flatten it correctly.
✗ Not matching your crochet density to the recommended hook size causes size differences; check your tension and swap hook sizes to match the sample before you start.
✗ Overstuffing the body makes the pencil rigid and distorts shaping; stuff gradually and stop when the shape looks right, especially before closing the top rounds.
