Minikins Astronaut: A Tiny Cosmic Crochet Adventure

Blast off into crochet fun with this Minikins Astronaut! At just 6 inches tall, this pocket-sized space explorer is quick to stitch but packed with personality. Made with Premier Minikins yarn (a soft acrylic-cotton blend), this little astronaut is perfect for

Keychain buddies (clip them to backpacks or gift tags)
Nursery mobiles (create a whole solar system)
Space-themed gifts (pair with a sci-fi book for the ultimate present)

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

Beginner-friendly: Basic stitches (sc, magic ring) with clear color changes.
Quick project: Tiny size means you’ll finish in an afternoon.
Endless customization: Swap colors to make a whole astronaut squad

Ready to launch? Let’s gather supplies

Materials You’ll Need

For one 6” astronaut, you’ll need:

Yarn (Premier Minikins™ – 1.75oz/50g each):
- A: Black (2103-42) – 1 ball (suit & helmet base)
- B: White (2103-01) – 1 ball (helmet details & arm cuffs)
- C: Dungarees (2103-29) – 1 ball (helmet glass)
- D: Clementine (2103-15) – 1 ball (chest details)
- E: Brick (2103-17) – 1 ball (chest accents)
- F: Whisper (2103-39) – 1 ball (belt)
Hook: US Size B-1 (2.25 mm)
Notions:
- Tapestry needle
- Removable stitch markers
- Fiberfill stuffing

Stitch Guide & Abbreviations

Key Techniques:

Magic Ring: Wrap yarn twice around finger, pull loop through, work stitches into ring, then tighten.
Invisible Decrease (inv-dec): Insert hook into front loops only of next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull through both, yarn over, pull through 2 loops

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
flo = front loop only

Gauge & Sizing

Gauge: 24 sts x 24 rnds = 4” before stuffing.
Finished Size: 6” tall (adjust stuffing for firmer/softer results)

Step-by-Step Pattern

Minikins Astronaut: A Tiny Cosmic Crochet Adventure

1. Arms (Make 2)

With A (black), magic ring, then:
- Rnd 1: 4 sc in ring.
- Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (8 sc).
- Rnd 3: Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st (10 sc).
- Rnds 4-5: Sc even. Switch to B (white).
- Rnds 6-17: Sc even, then decrease to 10 sts
Stuff lightly and leave tail for sewing.

2. Legs (Make 2)

With A (black), magic ring, then:
- Rnds 1-4: Increase to 16 sc.
- Rnd 7: Decrease to 8 sc, switch to B (white).
- Rnds 8-17: Increase to 16 sc, stuff firmly.

3. Body

Connect Legs: Sc around both legs, joining with a ch-2 bridge (34 sc total).
Shape Torso: Work even for 7 rnds, then decrease to 12 sc.
Stuff firmly before closing.

4. Helmet Glass

With C (dungarees), magic ring, then:
- Rnds 1-3: Increase to 18 sc.
- Rnd 4: Work dc for curvature.
- Rnds 5-6: Switch to B (white), add details in front loops only.

5. Belt

With F (whisper), ch 35, sc across. Sew around waist

Assembly: Mission Complete

Attach Arms: Sew to sides at chest level.
Add Helmet: Position glass dome over head, embroider face details with A (black).
Embroider Chest: Use D (clementine) and E (brick) for control panel dashes.
Secure Belt: Wrap around waist and stitch in place