This cute and bouncy lead character of Bob and the Milk T’s is easy to create! This amigurumi project uses basic crochet stitches and is recommended for beginners. Seasoned crocheters can also enjoy bringing this cute character to life!
TOOLS + MATERIALS
8 PLY / DK COTTON YARN
COLORS: BLACK AND GRAY
4 MM CROCHET HOOK
FIBERFILL
A PAIR OF SAFETY EYES
DARNING NEEDLE
SCISSORS
BOBA BEAD
Using your black yarn and 4 mm crochet hook, create a Magic Ring (MR( and Chain (CH) 1.
ROUND 1: Hook in 7 Single Crochets (SC) inside the MR. Pull the ring close. Total Stitches: 7
ROUND 2: Single Crochet Increase (SC INC) in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 14
ROUND 3: * SC in the next stitch, SC INC in the next stitch, repeat * 7 times. Total Stitches: 21
ROUND 4: * SC in the next 2 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch, repeat * 7 times (Photo 1). Total Stitches: 28
ROUND 5: * SC in the next 3 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch. Repeat * 7 times. Total Stitches: 35
ROUND 6: * SC in the next 4 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch. Repeat * 7 times. Total Stitches: 42
ROUND 7: * SC in the next 5 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch. Repeat * 7 times. Total Stitches: 49
ROUND 8 TO ROUND 17: SC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 49
ROUND 18: * SC in the next 5 stitches, Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (INV SC DEC) in the next stitch. Repeat * 7 times. Total Stitches: 42
ROUND 19: * SC in the next 4 stitches, INV SC DEC in the next stitch, repeat * 7 times. Total Stitches: 35
ROUND 20: * SC in the next 3 stitches, INV SC DEC in the next stitch. Repeat * 7 times. Total Stitches: 28
Attach the safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, spaced 5 stitches apart (Photo 2).
ROUND 21: * SC in the next 2 stitches, INV SC DEC in the next stitch. Repeat * 7 times. Total Stitches: 21
Fasten off and leave a 5 inch tail for sewing. Insert fiberfill into the Boba Bead until rounded and firm. Sew the opening close with your darning needle and weave in any loose ends.
CHEEKS (2)
Using your gray yarn and 4 MM crochet hook create a MR and CH 1.
ROUND 1: Hook in 5 SC inside the MR, pull the ring close. Total Stitches: 5
ROUND 2: SC INC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 10
Fasten off and leave an 8 inch tail for sewing. Position the cheeks onto the sides of the face and sew into place.
