Pencil Desk Buddy
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Meet the perfect teacher gift – the Pencil Desk Buddy! A soft, quirky desk buddy that keeps your workspace fun and organized.
Skill Level: Beginner
This beginner no-sew pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms, complete with clear instructions and pictures to help you along the way. Pencil Desk Buddy is crocheted in the round/continuous spirals without joining the rounds. I suggest using a stitch marker or different color yarn to keep track of each round. Pencil Desk Buddy is crocheted in super bulky chenille yarn and is approximately 2.5 inches tall to the top of the cup . Be aware that size may vary depending on the yarn and hook size used. Gauge is not particularly important, just be consistent with the tension you are using. And most importantly, have fun!
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Birthday
July 25, 2025
Likes
Pens and Pencils
Dislikes
Pencil Shavings and Pointy Tips
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Pencil Desk Buddy Pattern Essentials
Supplies
- Super Bulky (6) Weight Yarn
- Premier Parfait Chunky in Ballet Pink (~ 19 yards/14 grams)
- Premier Parfait Chunky in Sunshine Yellow (~19 yards/14 grams)
- Premier Parfait Chunky in Fog Grey (small amount)
- H (5.00mm) crochet hook
- Two 14mm plastic safety eyes (Not recommended for children under 3 years old)
- Yarn/Darning needle
- Black Embroidery floss
- Embroidery needle
- Scissors
- Locking Stitch Markers (optional)
- Fabric glue (optional)
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Techniques
Abbreviations
- sc – single crochet
- st/sts – stitch(es)
- inc – increase (add 2 single crochet stitches into a stitch)
- dec – decrease (join 2 single crochet stitches into 1)
- ch – chain
- R1- round 1
- ( ) – repeat this group of stitches
- blo – back loop only
Pencil Desk Buddy Pattern Example
If a line is written with a single “inc”, “dec” or “sc” – make one single crochet increase, decrease, or single crochet into one stitch only.
(inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
(2 single crochets in one stitch, then single crochet in the next stitch) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
(dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
(join 2 single crochets into 1, and then single crochet in next 2 stitches) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
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Pencil Desk Buddy Full Pattern
HEAD
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Using color yellow
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R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {6 sts}
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R2: (inc) 6 times {12 sts}
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R3: (inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
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R4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
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R6: sc blo in next 30 sts {30 sts}
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R7-11: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
Optional: mark R9 for eye placement. Change colors at the end of R11.
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Change color to grey
Change colors at the end of R12.
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R12: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
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Change color to pink
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R13-18: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
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Pause here to add the eyes and smile.
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Place 14mm safety eyes between R9 and R10 leaving 4 stitches open between the eyes.
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Embroider a smile with black embroidery floss between R8/R9 and R9/R10.
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R19: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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R20: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
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R21: (dec, sc) 6 times {12 sts}
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R22: (dec) 6 times {6 sts}
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Fasten off and leave a long piece of yarn to sew the body shut.
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Weave the tail into the bottom off the pencil and slowly pull the yarn through.
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Roll and tuck until you reach the pink.
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I like to keep two rounds of pink showing.
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This makes a sturdy base.
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Add supplies.
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Faux plants or flowers
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Candy… whatever you’d like.
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If you like Pencil Desk Buddy, make sure to check out my Frog Desk Buddy Free Crochet Pattern.