Large Crochet "Glordon" (Elio‑Inspired) Giant Amigurumi

Make a huggable, couch‑sized alien buddy inspired by the Glordon character vibes. Pattern uses US terms with UK equivalents in parentheses. Fully worked in the round, densely stuffed for a bold, squishy silhouette.

Sizes & Gauge

• Finished size (with Super Bulky yarn, 6.5 mm hook, firm stuffing): approx 22 in / 56 cm tall seated (28 in / 71 cm overall), 16 in / 41 cm wide.
• Gauge (in the round, lightly flattened): 10 sc (UK dc) x 11 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm using 6.5 mm hook and super bulky chenille.
• Adjusting size: Go up to an 8.0 mm hook and/or Jumbo (7) yarn for an extra‑large plush; go down to 5.5 mm and Bulky (5) for a medium plush.

Yarn & Notions

• Yarn weight: Super Bulky (6) chenille or regular super bulky; soft but low‑shed preferred.
• Color A (Body/Head/Arms): approx 700 g (≈ 470 m / 513 yd).
• Color B (Contrast belly/feet/crest): approx 200 g (≈ 135 m / 147 yd).
• Color C (Spots/antennae tips/face details): approx 50–75 g (≈ 35–50 m / 38–55 yd).
• Scraps in white and black for crocheted eyes if not using safety eyes.
• Eyes: 30–35 mm safety eyes (or crochet eyes provided below).
• Stuffing: 500–700 g polyester fiberfill.
• Optional: 2 short pipe cleaners/floral wire for poseable antennae (wrap thoroughly with yarn for safety), plastic canvas/cardboard circles for flat feet bases.
• Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, clips/pins.

Hooks (US / UK Old / Metric)

• Main hook: US K/10.5 / UK Old 3 / 6.5 mm.
• Optional looser hook: US L/11 / UK Old 0 / 8.0 mm.
• Detail hook: US G/6 / UK Old 8 / 4.0 mm.

Abbreviations (US terms first)

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sc (UK dc) = single crochet
• hdc (UK htr) = half double crochet
• dc (UK tr) = double crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec = invisible decrease (work sc across front loops of next 2 sts)
• sl st = slip stitch
• BLO/FLO = back/front loop only
• (...) x n = repeat instructions in parentheses n times
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless noted. Use a marker at the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff firmly as you go to keep shape. Add a bit of extra stuffing at shoulders and cheeks to emphasize form.
• To avoid chenille worms: keep tension consistent, avoid ripping back repeatedly; if needed, knot ends securely inside.
• Safety note: For children under 3, embroider or crochet eyes instead of safety eyes. Avoid wire; if used, wrap and secure ends deeply.

Color Planning (suggested)

• A: Main alien color (e.g., blue/green/purple)
• B: Belly/feet/crest contrast (e.g., lighter or neon pop)
• C: Spots, antenna tips, and optional collar

Body (work with Color A, Main hook)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6). R2: inc around (12). R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18). R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24). R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30). R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36). R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42). R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48). R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54). R10: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60). R11: (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66). R12: (10 sc, inc) x 6 (72). R13: (11 sc, inc) x 6 (84). R14–R29: sc around (84) for 16 rnds to form tall barrel. R30: (11 sc, dec) x 6 (78). R31: (10 sc, dec) x 6 (72). R32: (9 sc, dec) x 6 (66). Begin stuffing. R33: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (60). R34: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (54). R35: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (48). R36: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (42). Continue stuffing firmly. R37: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (36). R38: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (30). R39: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (24). Insert final stuffing. R40: (sc, dec) x 6 (18). R41: dec around (9). Fasten off, weave tail to close opening neatly.

Belly Patch (Color B, Detail hook)

Ch 9. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch; rotate to work underside, sc 6, inc in final ch (18 around). Now work in continuous rounds to make an oval. R2: inc, sc 6, inc x 3, sc 6, inc x 2 (24). R3: sc, inc, sc 6, (sc, inc) x 3, sc 6, (sc, inc) x 2 (30). R4: sc 2, inc, sc 6, (sc 2, inc) x 3, sc 6, (sc 2, inc) x 2 (36). R5: sc around (36). Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing. Position centered lower front of body; sew after head is attached.

Head (Color A, Main hook)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6). R2: inc around (12). R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18). R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24). R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30). R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36). R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42). R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48). R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54). R10: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60). R11: (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66). R12: (10 sc, inc) x 6 (72). R13–R18: sc around (72) for 6 rnds to deepen the head. Place eyes on R14 with 16–20 sts between (adjust to taste). R19: (10 sc, dec) x 6 (66). R20: (9 sc, dec) x 6 (60). R21: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54). Begin stuffing. R22: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48). R23: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42). R24: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36). R25: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30). Add firm stuffing, emphasize cheek areas. R26: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24). R27: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18). R28: (sc, dec) x 6 (12). R29: dec around (6). Fasten off, close neatly.

Snout/Muzzle Oval (optional, Color B, Detail hook)

Ch 6. Row 1: sc 4, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc 3, inc (12). R2: inc, sc 3, inc x 3, sc 3, inc x 2 (18). R3: sc around (18). Lightly stuff, flatten into an oval. Sew centered below eyes, top edge ~2 rnds beneath eye line. Embroider a small grin with Color C or black.

Eyebrows/Lids (optional, Color A or C)

For each lid: ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8), turn, hdc 8, fasten off. Curve over eye tops and sew just at ends for a relaxed expression.

Arms (Outer Pair, 2 pcs, Color A, Main hook)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6). R2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9). R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12). R4: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15). R5–R10: sc around (15). R11: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12). R12–R15: sc around (12). Stuff lightly. R16: (sc, dec) x 4 (8). R17: sc around (8). Fasten off long tail for sewing; flatten final rounds to a soft paddle hand.

Arms (Inner Pair, 2 pcs, Color A, Main hook)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6). R2: inc around (12). R3–R8: sc around (12). R9: (sc, dec) x 4 (8). R10: sc around (8). Lightly stuff; fasten off long tail.

Legs/Feet (2 pcs, Color B for feet base then A for leg, Main hook)

Foot Base (B): R1: 6 sc in MR (6). R2: inc around (12). R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18). R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24). R5: sc around (24). Optionally insert a cut disc of plastic canvas after R5 for flat soles. R6: BLO sc around (24). R7: switch to A, sc around (24). R8: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18). R9–R11: sc around (18). R12: (sc, dec) x 6 (12). Stuff very firmly. R13: dec around (6). Fasten off, close.

Antennae (2 pcs, Color C or B, Detail hook)

Stem: Ch 16, starting 2nd ch from hook sl st 4, sc 4, hdc 4, dc 3; fasten off. Tip Bobble: Join yarn at top ch, (yo, insert, yo, pull up loop) x 4, yo through all loops, ch 1 to close, sl st to base. Wrap stem around finger to set a curl. Option: Thread a short pipe cleaner inside the stem and wrap fully with yarn; secure ends deep in head.

Dorsal Crest/Fin (optional, Color B, Detail hook)

Ch 31. Row 1: sc across (30). Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (30). Row 3: ch 1, turn, [sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc] repeat 5 times to make gentle waves. Fasten off. Pin from crown down the back of head to upper body; sew along centerline. Lightly stuff tiny tufts under taller waves for lift if desired.

Spots/Marks (assorted, Color C, Detail hook)

• Small spot: 6 sc in MR; sl st to join, fasten.
• Medium spot: 6 sc in MR; R2 inc around (12); sl st to join.
• Large spot: 6 sc in MR; R2 inc around (12); R3 (sc, inc) x 6 (18); sl st to join.

Make 6–10 in mixed sizes. Sew randomly over body and head, clustering toward one shoulder for balance.

Capelet/Collar (optional, Color C, Detail hook)

Neck ring: Ch a length to fit snugly around base of head (~42–48 ch), join to form a ring. R1: sc around, join (ensure it fits). R2: ch 2, hdc around, join. R3 (ruffle): ch 3, (dc, ch 1) in each st around, join and fasten off. Rotate so ruffle flares over shoulders.

Assembly

1. Position head on closed top of body; pin in four quadrants. Sew together with Color A using a sturdy whip/ladder stitch; add extra stuffing into neck junction as you close.
2. Attach belly patch centered on lower torso, bottom edge ~6–7 rounds from body base.
3. Place outer arms slightly below the head/body seam and angled forward; inner arms 1–2 rounds beneath outer arms, closer to center front. Sew securely.
4. Sew legs symmetrically to body base, slightly forward so the plush sits stably; adjust stuffing to balance. If added sole discs, ensure they are parallel to the surface.
5. Add antennae to top of head about 6–8 sts apart. Weave in all tails securely.
6. Add spots, lids/brows, and embroider mouth/nose lines to taste.

Finishing & Care

• Steam‑block very lightly or hand‑shape; avoid high heat on chenille.
• Surface clean with a damp cloth; for deeper clean, cold hand wash, press in towel, lay flat to dry.
• Comb chenille gently with fingers to fluff.

Customization Ideas

• Swap crest for folded ears: make 2 triangles (ch 7, sc rows decreasing) and sew to head sides.
• Glow‑in‑the‑dark yarn for spots or antenna tips.
• Stripes: carry Color C and work 2 rnd stripes on head at R13–R14 and body at R20–R22.

Troubleshooting

• Lumpy shaping: add small tufts of stuffing, not big handfuls; distribute with a chopstick.
• Visible gaps: go down a hook size or tighten tension; consider adding an inner socking of scrap fabric for super‑stretchy chenille.
• Head wobble: reinforce with an internal disc of plastic canvas at top body, and a short rolled fabric “dowel” stuffed between head and body while sewing.

Hook & Needle Reference (quick)

• US K/10.5 = UK Old 3 = 6.5 mm
• US L/11 = UK Old 0 = 8.0 mm
• US G/6 = UK Old 8 = 4.0 mm

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