This post was sponsored by JOANN – My favorite craft store to visit for all my yarn and tools that I use. Also, you can’t resist all their coupons!

It’s back to school time and getting an education should be exciting! I have the help of JOANN to help bring you some warm feelings as we head into the new school year. There are a ton of essentials needed to aim for success and I think after this project, it’ll be safe to assume crochet is one of them! Back to school shopping should always include crochet on your list.

In the age of computers, I am not 100% sure how common pens and pencils are now but I have no doubt they have their place in your success or around the classroom. It’s so easy to lose our pens but I think with a little bit chubbiness, this cute pen amigurumi won’t be hard to find. Being able to find everything I need from JOANN to create ordinary items is something I don’t take for granted!

I remember being at school and black and blue pens were always the two options you had (unless you had those multicolor pens). It makes me wonder how many pens I ever went through at school. We were always losing them, buying new ones, borrowing from a friend, loaning one out, and breaking them. I was even someone who cared about the pens I was using.

My observance of my pens wasn’t for my handwriting, that has always been whatever. But what I cared most about was spinning them! Some pens were just easier to spin than others and I always wanted to make sure mine was top tier if I had the ability.

 

   

 

What color do you write in?

I do not like writing in blue. I know it’s not the biggest difference but it just doesn’t feel as satisfying to me! I would pick black ink anytime – what was your go to color? I still find myself writing in my planner more than typing. There’s something still very pleasant about pen on paper. (And did you know you can find paper-crafts from JOANN too?) 

My goal with this project is to remind you about how important learning is and even if you’re not in a traditional classroom setting, learning is happening all the time. Even sitting with this project, you’re learning how to create this! Good for you.

This pattern is a ton of fun to make and I believe you’ll love it when it’s done too. JOANN makes it so easy and freeing to play with your own creativity in any way you like. With what they offer, I bet you could come up with a really cute variation of this pattern yourself. I would be thrilled to see this pattern made in Red!

Make sure to show an educator that you care, I have no doubt someone might enjoy this fun plushie on their desk. I already love looking at mine after I made it! Not every doll makes it to the desk but I am glad to have this gentle reminder to work hard.

 

Is this pattern easy?

This pattern is extremely easy for anyone trying their hand at amigurumi! It’s definitely good practice on learning how to stuff your crochet patterns strategically and some interesting sewing positions. 

You will be able to find the full pattern down below with all the written and photo instructions to get started. You will also be able to find all the materials I used from JOANN stores as well!

JOANN is always trying to help me find ways to help you want to keep discovering your crochet passion. They’ve become my go to when it comes to materials, especially the yarn I use!

This project takes more yarn than my typical dolls so be prepared – Big Twist Value from JOANN is my top recommendation (You will find the colors I used down below) As a blogger, creating my own designs is made easy with JOANN.

(Find my full review of the yarn here)

 

 

Other criteria someone might meet who would enjoy this project:

• Someone who is / looking to gift an educator
• Someone wanting a cute desk plushie for their desk
• For any student who’s looking for a project to start the game with
• Someone who loves their penmanship! 

 

So where can you find what you need?

You can find every single thing I used for this project from JOANN stores and you will see all of that hyperlinked for you. JOANN is my favorite place to go for materials and the yarn I love the most for amigurumi can be exclusively found there as well. When purchasing, I earn a little bit of the commission, so thank you for supporting me as a blogger!

If you’re looking for the perfect project to get ready for the warmer months, I think this is a great way to kick it off. This is a user friendly way to learn a brand new stitch while creating a fun doll with JOANN’s yarn

All editorial content and projects are intellectual property of Vincent Green-Hite, designer of Knot Bad.

This post was sponsored by JOANN Stores but all ideas and opinions are my own. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.

You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to Knot Bad and link it my website knotbadami.com Make sure to post it! Use the hashtag #yarnpunk and #handmadewithjoann when posting it and please feel free to tag me and show me how yours turned out! You can also find the Facebook group and subreddit r/yarnpunk to post to as well!

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Looking for more back to school projects? You can also find my Amigurumi Pencil as a free pattern on my blog by heading HERE

 

 

So here’s what you’ll need:

All the yarns can be substituted with any jumbo weight yarn (size 4) 

These colors will be interchangeable and identified with Color A and Color B to decide which kind you would like to make.

• 1 Skein in Big Twist Value White
• 1 Skein in Big Twist Value Varsity Blue (Color A)
• 1 Skein in Big Twist Value Black (Color B)
• 1 Skein in Big Twist Value Pink
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Darning Needle

Polyfill

Measuring tape

4mm Crochet Hook

Scissors

2 x 12mm Safety Eyes

 

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Don’t forget to pin this pattern for later! It can be easy to forget so make sure you have this tucked away for a rainy day on your Pinterest Boards.

 

Skill Level:

Easy

 

Dimensions

Height: 6″ inches roughly

Width: 3″ inches roughly

 

 

Notes:

• This pattern is worked continuously and not joined.
• This pattern is written in US terms
• You can find helpful tutorials throughout, but if you would like to find some of my tips and tricks you can head HERE!
• The photo for each step will be found BELOW explanation.
• Find my YouTube tutorial for the Magic Ring here!

 

 

Let’s Begin

Main Body 

Begin in White – you will be starting from the very top and working your way down to the pen point.

Rnd 1: 6 Single crochet into Magic Ring (6) (Click here for video tutorial!)

Rnd 2: *Inc* around (12)

Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around (18)

Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around (24)

Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around (30)

Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around (36)

Rnd 9 – 30:  Sc around (36)

 

 

Insert the safety eyes into Round 22 with 9 stitches apart

Continue stuffing your work firmly. 

 

 

 

 

Rnd 31: *Sc 4, Inv Dec* around (30)

Rnd 32: Sc around (30)

 

 

Rnd 33: *Sc 3, Inv Dec* around (24)

Switch to Color A or Color B

Rnd 34: Sc around (24)

Switch to Color A or B (Black or Blue)

Rnd 35:  *Sc 2, Inv Dec* around (18)

Switch to Black

Rnd 36: Sc around (18)

Don’t forget to continue stuffing

 

 

 

Rnd 37: *Sc, Inv Dec* around (12)

Rnd 38: Sc around (12)

Rnd 39: Inv Dec around (6)

Rnd 40: Sc around (6)

Learn how to close your hole smoothly with my tutorial!

 

 

Finish off.

 

Cap

Begin in Color A or B

Rnd 1: 6 Single crochet into Magic Ring (6) (Click here for video tutorial!)

Rnd 2: *Inc* around (12)

Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around (18)

Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around (24)

Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around (30)

Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around (36)

Rnd 9 – 18:  Sc around (36)

Finish off 

 

 

Handle (Make 2)

Begin in the same color as the cap. Photo tutorial will be below.

Ch 2

In second chain from hook, sc. (1)

Row 1 – 16  : Ch 1, turn. Sc (1)

Finish off the first handle. Leave your yarn attached for second handle. 

Photo tutorial 

 

Ch 2.

 

In second chain from hook, sc. (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Row 1 – 16  : Ch 1, turn. Sc (1)

 

 

Attaching the handles together

With your working yarn on one of the pieces you’ve just made, ch 1. Insert your hook through the first stitch.

 

When through, insert your hook through the first stitch of the other handle piece as well

 

 

Once through, single crochet through both layers to attach

 

 

Continue to single crochet into each stitch across until the final stitch

 

Here is how it should look!

 

 

Once you make it to the final stitch, sc x 5 into the last stitch. This will naturally make your work begin to turn!

 

 

 

Continue this same process by single crocheting into each stitch across the bottom side. Sc into the final stitch and finish off. *Leave a tail on both sides!

 

 

Assembly

Your body should now be felly completed. It will be firmly stuffed and your safety eyes will be inserted into the correct round.

 

 

With the pen cap of your project, you will simply slide it onto to the top of your doll. It will be pretty snug so you will have to use some force to get it on!

 

 

With it now on top of your doll, you can now leave it. (Optional) You may sew it on for extra security if you would like but I like the look of seeing that it’s not attached personally! Sewing it a good option though if it’s being handled by children.

 

Attaching the handle

*Notes:

• Depending on if you’re left or right handed, feel free to choose either side when attaching the handle on!
• Use the same color as the cap

 

With this finished handle, lay on top of your cap and pen flat.

 

 

(Pins will be useful here!) Pin the one side onto the blue cap. With the other side that lays on the on the pen [white] body, use your fingers to curl it.

 

 

You can now pin into place like so (you can also do this step AFTER you’ve sewn on the first side)

 

 

With both sides, sew on! Attach one side to the cap

 

 

Once attached, you can now sew on the bottom of the handle where the “curl” is! 

 

 

Embroider on the face and now you’re DONE!

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this pattern as much as I did when designing it. There’s a lot of different variations of what a pen can look like and I think this one would be the perfect plushie for any studious setting. Enjoy and I can’t wait to see yours show up on social media!

 

All editorial content and projects are intellectual property of Vincent Green-Hite, designer of Knot Bad.

This post was sponsored by JOANN Stores but all ideas and opinions are my own. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.

You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to Knot Bad and link it my website knotbadami.com Make sure to post it! Use the hashtag #yarnpunk and #handmadewithjoann when posting it and please feel free to tag me and show me how yours turned out! You can also find the Facebook group and subreddit r/yarnpunk to post to as well!