Free Amigurumi Pattern: UFO Flying Saucer

Looking for a quick and fun crochet project? Meet the Free Amigurumi Pattern: UFO Flying Saucer that took the crochet community by storm.

This pattern is one of my best-selling patterns on Etsy, and it’s easy to see why! When I first introduced it, this little UFO was downloaded over 1,500 times in just 48 hours on Ravelry, making it an instant favorite among crocheters worldwide.

This Flying Saucer is not just an adorable toy; it’s the perfect size for a keychain, a backpack charm, or even a quirky nursery mobile. It’s a beginner-friendly project that uses basic amigurumi techniques, making it a great choice for a last-minute gift or a market prep item.

Why you’ll love this pattern:

Quick to make: You can finish one in a single sitting.
Versatile: Use it as a keychain or a standalone toy.
Stash-buster: Great for using up those small scraps of colorful yarn.

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PATTERN

Materials list for Free Amigurumi Pattern: UFO Flying Saucer

Yarn in three colors (A, B, C). For this pattern I am using 100% cotton yarn (ca.125m/50g)
Crochet hook 2.5mm
Something to stuff the pieces
Yarn stitch marker
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Safety eye 8mm

Crochet abbreviations

MR – magic ring
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
FLO – stitch in front loop only
BLO – stitch in back loop only
INC – increase
DEC – decrease

*Difficulty level: Beginner/intermediate
**Finish piece measures about 3.5 inches (9cm) tall, 3.1 inches (8cm) wide

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Bottom of spaceship:

(color A)
1: mr, 6 x sc = [6]
2: 6 x inc = [12]
3: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
4: (2sc, inc) x 6 = [24]
5-6: 24 sc = [24]
7: FLO (2sc, inc) x 8 = [32]
8: (3sc, inc) x 8 = [40]
9: (4sc, inc) x 8 = [48]
10: (5sc, inc) x 8 = [56]
11: (6sc, inc) x 8 = [64]
12: (7sc, inc) x 8 = [72]
(color B)
13: (8sc, inc) x 8 = [80]

Crochet process of the bottom part of amigurumi flying saucer in light blue yarn.

Sl st between rounds 6 and 7, and eight times sl st x6 from round 7 to round 13 where
increases are.

Alien

(color C)
Horns (4 pieces):
● Ch5, sl st in second chain from hook, sl st in next three chains, finish, leave long tail – make two pieces
● Ch4, sl st in second chain from hook, sl st in next two chains, finish, leave long tail – make two pieces

Head

1: mr, 6 x sc = [6]
2: 6 x inc = [12]
3: (sc, inc) = [18]
4-6: 18 x sc = [18]
7: (sc, dec) x 6 = [12]

Fixing horns on sides of head. Longer horns on 3th round and shorter on 5th round of head.
Fixing safety eye between rounds 5 and 6.
Stuff head firmly.

8: (2sc, dec) x 3 = [9]
9: 9 x sc = [9]
10: (2sc, inc) x 3 = [12]
11: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
12: (2sc, inc) x 6 = [24]

Close up of amigurumi alien head with safety eye and small horns.

Top of spaceship

(color A)
13: BLO (2sc, inc) x 8 = [32]
14: BLO (3sc, inc) x 8 = [40]
15: (4sc, inc) x 8 = [48]
16: (5sc, inc) x 8 = [56]
17: (6sc, inc) x 8 = [64]
18: (7sc, inc) x 8 = [72]
(color B)
19: (8sc, inc) x 8 = [80]