Pattern for a handmade crochet Dopamine Desk Buddy perfect for keeping you company writing grants or running experiments!

This pattern is 10 pages with step-by-step instructions and guided color images to create your very own Dopamine Desk Buddy. There is an annotated image to keep track of the different parts of this design. It is beginner friendly, but does use the following techniques:

SC: Single Crochet
SL ST: Slip stitch
HDC: Half double crochet
DC: Double crochet
INC: Increase
Working in a Magic Circle
Working in back loop only

Tools and Materials:
4.00 mm / US G Crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
3 colors of worsted weight yarn, tube yarn or other structured yarn recommended (<1 skein each)
Safety eyes (2)

Pattern Note:
I wrote this pattern with the intention of making it possible for the Dopamine Desk Buddy to stand on its own without additional stuffing required (though it is possible to stuff if desired). In order for a non-stuff version to work well, a structured yarn is recommended (I used a Tube Cotton).
The Dopamine Desk Buddy should measure around 6 inches in height, 4 inches in width, and 1 inch in depth.

© 2021 Brittany Liebenow - All rights reserved. This pattern and its contents are for personal use only. Do not copy, edit, distribute, or sell this pattern. If you would like to sell finished products from this pattern, first contact the copyright owner and provide credit to the copyright owner for this pattern.

Made with a love of science,
Brittany