I’ve finally made my first purchasable pattern! It’s designed for beginners and experts alike, with the 100% crocheted version for the experts, and alternative cut-out pieces at the back of the pattern for sewing for the less experienced crocheter.

This is an (almost) life-sized BB-8 crochet pattern. He is quite big, very cuddly and a great companion for a Star Wars marathon. He stands about 47cm tall, the tall antenna adding another 18cm to his height.

Gauge is 5 rows by 5 single crochet stitches.

Materials:
 Panda Jumbo Yarn 200g 70% acrylic 30% wool 116m White – 5 balls
 Needles 100g 100% acrylic yarn Pumpkin(Orange) – 2 balls
 Needles 100g 100% acrylic yarn Black – 1 ball
 Needles 100g 100% acrylic yarn Grey – 1 ball
 Heritage Mills 100g 100% premium acrylic yarn White – 1 ball
 2x large buttons
 Kmart pillows 2 pack – you will need at least 2.5 pillows for adequate stuffing
 16-gauge aluminium wire
 Duct Tape
Optionally, you can skip the antenna if you wish to make it for a younger child.
Optionally, you can use felt in place of the orange and grey yarn.
Tools:
 Scissors
 Yarn Sewing Needle
 K/6.5mm crochet hook
 F/3.75mm crochet hook
 Wire cutters (optional if making the antenna)
Abbreviations:
Slst – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
3sctog – three single crochet together
St – stitch