Making Zippy’s Body

👉 Start with a Magic Ring

Begin by creating a magic ring.


Row 1

Crochet 8 Single Crochet (Sc) stitches into the magic ring:

  • Insert your hook into the ring, yarn over, and pull up a loop.
  • Yarn over again and pull through both loops on your hook to complete one Sc. Repeat this 8 times.
  • Pull the loose end of the ring to close it tightly.


Row 2

Increase (Inc) in every stitch around:

  • Work 2 Single Crochet (Sc) stitches into each of the 8 stitches from Row 1.
  • At the end of this row, you’ll have 16 stitches.


Row 3

Alternate between Single Crochet (Sc) and an Increase (Inc):

  • Sc in the first stitch, then Inc in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around.
  • You’ll now have 24 stitches.


Row 4

Alternate between two Single Crochets (2 Sc) and an Increase (Inc):

  • Sc in the first stitch, Sc in the second stitch, then Inc in the third stitch. Repeat this pattern around.
  • You’ll now have 32 stitches.


Rows 5–12

Single Crochet (Sc) around:

  • Work one Sc into each stitch for a total of 32 stitches per row.
  • This forms the main shape of Zippy’s body. Use a stitch marker to keep track of where each row begins.


Place the Eyes

After completing Row 8, attach safety eyes between Rows 8 and 9:

  • Position the eyes approximately 4 stitches apart for a balanced and alien-like look.


Row 13

Begin decreasing by alternating two Single Crochets (2 Sc) and a Decrease (Dec):

  • Sc in the first stitch, Sc in the second stitch, then Dec in the third and fourth stitches. Repeat this pattern around.
  • You’ll now have 24 stitches.


Row 14

Continue decreasing by alternating one Single Crochet (Sc) and a Decrease (Dec):

  • Sc in the first stitch, then Dec in the next two stitches. Repeat this pattern around.
  • You’ll now have 16 stitches.


Row 15

Decrease (Dec) in every stitch around:

  • Work a Dec in each stitch to reduce the total to 8 stitches.


Row 16

Continue decreasing until the opening is small enough to close completely:

  • Once it’s small, fasten off (FO) and sew the opening shut using the yarn tail and a yarn needle.
Zippy the Alien