Little Big Planet Sackboy – with Pattern
Game Cover
Amigurumi Sackboy
Front View
Controller
Side View
Back View
Sackboy
Yarn Color Used
Warm Brown
Platinum *
SC = Single Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch
INVDEC = Invisible Decrease
INC = Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
Sackboy was done using a 3.5mm crochet hook working really tightly. This pattern must be done going through both loops except for the first round after the slip stitch flat top of the head and flat bottoms of the feet, which is done in the front loop only. He should be stuff firmly to fill out the shape.
Head (For an explanation of rounds 5 and 6, have a look at the videos at the bottom of the page)
CH2 or Magic Ring or however you like to start
1. 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook or in Magic Ring (6)
2. INC in each ST (12)
3. INC six times; SC then INC 3 times (21)
4. SC then INC; repeat around (31)
5. SL ST around (31)
6. CH1 then hook through front loop of the first SC stitch of row 4 (under the SL ST you just did) and SC in each front loop all the way around (31) (this creates the fabric straight down away from the flat top without a real rounding or spherical shape)
7. SC around (using both loops again) (31)
8-9. Repeat row 7 (31)
10. SC 11, insert loop through button shank to add the first eye; SC x 2 then INVDEC then SC x 3; insert next button eye then SC x 12 (30) (both loops that hold a button count as a skipped stitch that gets picked up next round and are included in the stitch count)
11. SC x 14 then INVDEC then SC x 14 (29)
12. SC x 4 then INC; repeat around (34)
13. SC around (34)
14. SC x 14 then INC then SC x 2 then INC then SC x 2 then INC then SC 13 (37)
15. SC around (37)
16. SC around (37)
17. SC then INVDEC; repeat around (25)
18. SC then INVDEC; repeat around (17)
19. SC then INVDEC; repeat around (12)
20. INVDEC x 6 (6)
Finish Off and weave in tail
Body
CH2 or Magic Ring or however you like to start
1. 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook or in Magic Ring (6)
2. INC in each ST (12)
3. SC then INC; repeat around (18)
4. SC around (18)
5-6. SC around (18)
7. SC x 5 then INC; repeat around (21)
8. SC around (21)
9-10. SC around (21) (stuff)
11. SC then INVDEC; repeat around (14)
12. SC then INVDEC; repeat around (10)
13. SC around (10)
Finish off and keep a long tail for sewing neck to head.
Arm (make 2)
CH2 or Magic Ring or however you like to start
1. 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook or in Magic Ring (6)
2. SC around (6)
3. SC then INC; repeat around (9)
4. SC x 2 then INC; repeat around (12)
5. SC around (12)
6-9. SC around (12)
10. SC x 3 then INC; repeat around (15)
11. SC around (15)
12. SC around (15)
SL ST then Finish off and keep a long tail for stitch fingers in
Finger/Thumb (make 10)
CH 4
1. SC 3 (1 SC in each CH starting at the second CH from your hook) to make a “strip” of 3 SC (3)
Finish off and tie both ends of cut yarn in a knot. Trim and arrange in open end of arm, stitching the “fingers” to the inside of the open end and the thumb to the outside. Stuff arm and stitch open end closed sewing through fingers to secure them.
Leg (make 2)
CH2 or Magic Ring or however you like to start
1. 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook or in Magic Ring (6)
2. INC in each ST (12)
3. INC x 6 then STOP (12)
4. SL ST around (18)
5. CH1 then hook through front loop of the first SC stitch of row 3 (under the SL ST you just did) and SC in each front loop all the way around (18) (this creates the fabric straight up from the flat bottom of the foot without a real rounding or spherical shape)
6. (back to working in both loops as per normal) SC x 7 then INVDEC; repeat (16)
7. SC x 6 then INVDEC; repeat (14) (stuff)
8. SC x 5 then INVDEC; repeat (12)
9. SC around (12)
10. SC around (12)
11. SC x 4 then INVDEC; repeat (10)
12. SC around (10)
13. INVDEC x 4 then SC x 2 (6)
Finish off and keep a long tail for stitching legs to body.
Zipper Pull
CH 10
1. SL ST 4 beginning in the 2nd CH from hook, then SC 3 in same CH, then SC, SC 3 in same CH and SL ST to end of CH. Join with other end.
CH 6, pull CH through top of zipper and attach to Sackboy under chin. Stitch zipper pattern on body.
I have finished Sackboy he turned out Awesome! But I am having trouble with the mouth…. Can you help please?
Jennifer
I can try but you’ll need to explain the sort of trouble you are having or ask a specific question
Hi,
Thanks so much for posting this! I’ve been working on one from a pattern I bought elsewhere, and wracking my brains trying to figure out how to do his hands (the instructions aren’t as clear as yours are). Thanks!
I’ve finished the whole sackboy, except for the zipper. I am utterly confused with what you are saying to do. Lol. Do you think you could make a video on how to make it? That would be amazing. (:
I’ve also found the zipper pull instructions confusing… DO you work it in round? is there a loop on top? I think I need a video to get it. Would you find the time to post a video on how to do this last bit please?
Kind regards
No it’s not really working in a round, it’s worked as written. In all honesty I will not likely be doing a video. I’ll try to break it down again for you though:
First step, Chain 10
Second step, starting in the 2nd CH from your hook, do one Slip Stitch in each of the next 4 CHs
Third step, do 3 single crochet stitches in the next CH (all three SC in the same hole)
Fourth step, do 1 single crochet in the next CH
Fifth step do 3 single crochet stitches in the next CH (all three SC in the same hole)
Sixth step do one slip stitch in each of the next 3 CHs
Seventh step join to the other end (meaning join this to where you started, the first step). Join it by doing a SL ST , finish off and weave in the end.
This is the other piece, CH 6 leaving a tail for weaving and sewing, loop it around the zipper “tab” you created above so that it is like a little circle loop running through the zipper tab. Stitch it to the sackboy under his chin.
Good luck!
Hello,
I’m a little confused about step 3 of the head “3. INC six times; SC then INC 3 times (21)” about how it adds up to 21 stitches? I’m fairly new at crocheting but usually I’ve been able to see how the stitches add up, and from the first step where you made 6 stitches and then increased in each stitch I saw how that added up to 12, but I’m confused how the next step adds up to 21 stitches. Can you help please when you get some free time? Thanks very much! I’m making this for my girlfriend for christmas, and I sent a donation too
Thanks again for all the cool stuff!
-Justin
Hi Justin! Thanks for the donation
You didn’t have to do that to get support but I sure appreciate it!
Okay the way that works is:
3. INC six times; SC then INC 3 times (21)
We had 12 stitches on our last round. For the first six stitches we will go:
INC six times = 12 stitches
in the next six stitches from the previous row we are going to do this sequence:
SC then INC x 3 in total = 9 stitches
12 + 9 = 21
I think how it was written is sort of unclear. How I have written instructions has sort of varied from pattern to pattern and this was one of my earlier ones. I can probably tweak it to make it a bit clearer.
Hope that helps and let me know if you have any questions!
just had to say thank you so much for this pattern! my oldest daughter (she’s almost 22yo lol) is in love with sack boy and asked me if i could make her one for xmas…all the other patterns, except for one, used real zippers, and since my daughter has three little ones, i didn’t want to use a real zipper incase one of them would get a hold of it, and this pattern of yours is PERFECT! thanks for sharing it!!!!
Hey!
I have crocheted a lot of scarves and things, but this is my first project like this. I haven’t begun yet, but I was just wondering if you could explain to me how to sew all of the parts together. Do you need a sewing needle and that tan thread I can see in the picture?
You want to use a yarn needle or a tapestry needle and you will use the yarn tail that gets cut off at the end of the piece or limb. This is a really good tutorial on how to do it http://www.planetjune.com/blog/joining-amigurumi/ and here is a good youtube one from roxycraft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzmBBl3wUyk
Good luck!
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I made this sackboy for my grandson who loves Little Big Planet. I have to say it was a hit. He walks around with it, sleeps with it and brought it for show and tell. It made me feel so good to see him so happy with a gift.
Thank you for making me the coolest grandma.
hey emjay, im making this sackboy for a friend and was wondering, if i wanted to have an open mouth, which would be the best round to put it in? i was thinking on round 17 and just making a chain so i can continue with the rest of the head. do you think this would work? i made your bioshock big daddy for my husband and it has pride of place on top of our tv!
That sounds about right, try it out and if it looks good run with it but if it looks off a bit restart. I had a look at my sb doll and that looked like a good natural starting point for an open mouth. Good luck!
Hi, first of all, thanks for the cute pattern. I haven’t started yet but trying to understand the steps before jumping into it, I found myself confuse even at the head part where Steps 10-12. For step 10, how to insert loop for the eyes? Is it skipping a St & sc the next St? For step 11, if previous row was 29sts, then how to add up 30sts even with a INVDEC? For step 12, if previous row was 30sts, then I after Sc x 4 and INC (which will be 6 sts), repeat in round I’ll get 36 instead of 35sts, so where did I get wrong?
Really appreciate your help. Thanks!
Stitch counting is probably the most annoying part of pattern writing. I wish it were feasible to focus on the instructions vice the count, because structurally, one or two stitches off here or there don’t make a difference and people really sweat it unnecessarily. There have been multiple count issues with this pattern, but the instructions themselves are correct and are really the only part that matter. You didn’t get it wrong, there are errors in the math in the pattern, which is really common with my earlier patterns that employed a lot of uneven decreases and increases. I have reviewed and adjusted the stitch counts for the umpteenth time but it’s probably still not perfect.
For the eyes, you pop your hook off, pull that loop through the shank of the button, then SC in the next stitch as per normal. Each eye counts as a stitch but in the next round stitch in that loop as if it were a normal SC. It’s a bit awkward, but that’s how I did it.
8-9. Repeat row 7 (31)
10. SC 11, insert loop through button shank to add the first eye; SC x 2 then INVDEC then SC x 3; insert next button eye then SC x 12 (30) (both loops that hold a button count as a skipped stitch that gets picked up next round and are included in the stitch count)
11. SC x 14 then INVDEC then SC x 14 (29)
12. SC x 4 then INC; repeat around (34)
13. SC around (34)
14. SC x 14 then INC then SC x 2 then INC then SC x 2 then INC then SC 13 (37)
15. SC around (37)
16. SC around (37)
17. SC then INVDEC; repeat around (25)
18. SC then INVDEC; repeat around (17)
19. SC then INVDEC; repeat around (12)
20. INVDEC x 6 (6)
Finish Off and weave in tail
Hi, I just have a quick question. I don’t have a 3.5 mm hook, but I do have 3.25 and 3.75 mm. Is it possible to substitute either of these for the sackboy pattern? Thanks in advance
A 3.75 mm hook should be fine with a worsted weight yarn unless you are using a light weight yarn (sport or DK) in which case a 3.25 mm should be better.
I love your patterns because they are so easy to follow. The thing is I can not sew to save my life and I have searched and searched to see how you made the zipper stitches on your sackboy’s belly and on the other items that appear to be made with needle and yarn. please give me a link or website that shows how to do decorative needle stitches. Thank you so much for your patterns. You so rock!
This tutorial may be helpful http://salihan.com/2009/how-to-embroider-a-smile-on-your-amigurumi/
thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful pattern. my five year old son received this game for christmas and loves this game. he loves the sackboy that you made. you’ve made a little boy (and his mama) very happy!
I’ve just finished making this to mod into Diablo for the boyfriend – thank you so much! It’s turning out great and your pattern was so easy to follow. By far the best online!
Hey!! I Love This Pattern! I Starteded And I Am Completely Confused On The Step 6 Of The Head…. What Should I Do?? Oo
Have you watched this video http://youtu.be/21KxaEjWe4k ?
Yes!! Sorry!! Its Just That I Hadnt Seen The Link… LOVE
This Amigurumi! Thnx!
Thank you so much for sharing this great pattern.
I had a hard time joining the fingers and the arms, so instead of crocheting the fingers separately and sewing them to the arms, i just crocheted them directly to the arms (instead of slip stitching and finishing off after round 12)
Worked out fine.
Thanks for the great pattern, I can’t wait to get started. A co-worker asked if I could make one for their grandchild..I couldnt wait to get home to search for a pattern and was so happy to find this.
I lOVE it A LOT!!!!!! Im so confused about the zipper
but I finished the thingy that you pull to the zipper the zipper in the body the long one im Realy confused on how to make it…..:D tnx for the pattern though
AT THE PART at the body the zipper part are we going to sew it the lines lines thingy
? tnx !pls reply!
I’m not sure what you mean by the lines lines thingy but you attach the zipper pull where his face meets his neck in the center, like on a real sackboy. If you can’t figure it out just cut one out of felt and use that instead.
I loved the sackboy pattern, it was sooo easy. But I didn’t like the fingers and thumb, making 10 individual digits just seemed too time consuming to me (I’ve been crocheting since I was 5 and love to make shortcuts if I can) so I modified your pattern just a little.
After sl st at the end of the arm don’t end off, continue with the ch 4 then 3 sc then sl st in the same space. Sl st in the next st, continue in this way until you have all the fingers and the thumb made. Then you INVDEC 5X until you come to the thumb; turn and INVDEC 3X turn; INVDEC 2X turn and INVDEC 1X (this is the last one, you should only have two st to INVDEC together). This also makes the palm of the hand. Finish off and leave a long enough tail to close the small opening that you will have at this time. Sewing between the fingers sort of pulls them down and they look like they are movable.
Thank you again for the pattern. I have had several requests for them and now just from my 19 yr old son.
Hey,
thanks for this pattern:) i’ve a question at row 3 (legs)…that’s what i understood and would do: 1sc 1inc (repeat) is this right? But that would be 18stitches at least and not 12… And in row 4 i should have 18stitches…please can you explain it to me:) perhaps i’ve a translation mistake (i’m german)…would be nice to here from you
Thanks Nadine
1. 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook or in Magic Ring (6)
2. INC in each ST (12)
3. INC x 6 then STOP (12)
No for round 3 of the legs you do INC x 6 then end the round (it doesn’t go all the way around but you stop there, that’s why it says INC x 6 then STOP). So 6 increases in a row, then you stop like your round is finished and move on to the instructions for round 4.
Ah yes,now i understand…thank you
I’ve made several of these but I’m just wondering what size eyes you use and where you bought them?
These were buttons I bought at WalMart. I think they were 8mm buttons. I used buttons instead of safety eyes because sackboys eyes are flat.
Hi there, I just had a quick question. It probably doesn’t matter too much in this pattern, but is it worked in spirals or joined rounds? I’m about to start and wondering if i should be worried about how much the end of the round shifts as its worked.
Thanks for posting this pattern by the way, super cute little guy
Spiral is fine for this pattern. Symmetry isn’t really an issue so it’s whatever you like best
That’s great, thank you for the quick reply!
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Hello,
thank you so much for create this fantastic Sack boy. I’m totally in love of your pattern!
But I have a little problem…. I finished the head today, and now I started the body.
The first 1,2 instructions are ok and I understood everything.
When I faced the Round 3. of the body, it says:
“Round 3= SC THEN; Repeat around (18)”
Now, if the previously round says “INC IN each ST (12)”
I have 12 stitches in total. So, how I can have 18 stitches, if the 3. round says just to add SC ?
It does not say to increase, so if I have 12 stitches , how I can have 18 stitches at the end?
Thank you if you can help me!
sorry, don’t publish my previosly question! Now I realize it was my mistake, I didn’t read well. it’s says ‘then INC’… so I had to add 1 increase after the SC.
Now is clear! Thanks!
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Hi I’m having trouble from row 3 to 4. How does doubling minus one add up to 31? I get like 41…. I mean after the 21 stitches it says one sc the Inc. Around that adds up to 41? Not 31. Idk maybe I’m a tad confused!
But I must give you props I have been looking for a pattern everywhere for sackboy my husband loves the game.
Thanks again
Kaitlin
You are misunderstanding the instructions. SC then INC means single crochet in one stitch from the previous round, then increase in one stitch from the previous round. You are able to do this 10 times across the first 20 stitches from the previous round then in the remaining stitch from the previous round, you do one single crochet. A 3 stitch sequence repeated 10 times followed by one single crochet is equal to 31 stitches, not 41.