Meet Robot Mike — a cheerful handmade robot with a square head, striped body, cozy blue hat, and a big purple heart held in his arms. With his soft colors and friendly smile, he’s perfect for gifts, shelf décor, or a lovable crochet companion. This pattern is carefully written to match the shapes, proportions, and color placement shown in the photo.
Let’s bring this charming robot to life stitch by stitch! 🧶💙
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes cube shaping, color changes, and multi-part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 24–26 cm (9.5–10.5 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3–3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (worsted weight / cotton recommended):
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Warm tan or mustard – head & body base
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White – face panel
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Blue – hat and stripe color
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Beige / cream – stripe color
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Rust / caramel – stripe color
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Mauve or dusty purple – ear pads
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Plum / magenta – heart
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Black – mouth embroidery
Other supplies:
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12 mm safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Crochet hook 3–3.5 mm
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
🧠 Head (Cube Shape)
With warm tan yarn:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–11: sc around (36)
To form square edges:
R12: BLO sc around (36)
R13–16: sc around (36)
Stuff firmly, shaping flat faces and corners.
R17: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R19: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R20: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R21: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🤍 Face Panel (White Square)
Ch 16
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (15)
Rows 2–13: sc across (15)
FO.
Sew the square panel centered on the front of the head.
Insert safety eyes evenly.
Embroider a curved smile using black yarn.
🎧 Ear Pads (Make 2)
With mauve yarn:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
FO, stuff lightly and flatten.
Sew to both sides of the head.
🧵 Ear Cord (Right Side Only)
Ch 40–45
Sl st back along the chain.
Attach to the right ear pad and let it trail down beside the body.
🧢 Hat (Blue – Tilted Bucket Style)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6–9: sc around (30)
Brim:
R10: FLO (sc, inc) around (45)
R11: sc around (45)
FO.
Sew slightly tilted to one side of the head.
🧍 Body (Striped)
Stripe sequence (change color every 2 rounds):
Tan → Blue → Beige → Rust → Blue → Beige (repeat)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–15: sc around (36), changing color every 2 rounds
Stuff firmly.
R16: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R17: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R18: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R19: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R20: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Striped)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–11: sc around (12), change color every 2 rounds
Stuff lightly.
Flatten slightly and FO.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Long Seated Style)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–14: sc around (18), change color every 2 rounds
Stuff lightly.
Flatten bottom slightly and FO.
💜 Heart
Make 2 domes:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Join domes together:
R5: sc around both pieces (24)
R6: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R7: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly.
R8: dec x6 (6)
FO.
🪡 Assembly
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Sew head onto body (slight forward tilt).
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Attach ear pads and cord.
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Sew legs in seated position.
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Attach arms angled inward.
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Stitch heart between both hands.
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Sew hat tilted on head.
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Weave in all ends neatly.
🌟 Finishing Touches
Shape the cube head gently with your hands.
Adjust the heart and arms so it looks like Robot Mike is hugging it.
Ensure the hat sits slightly off-center for playful charm.
💖 Final Thoughts
Your Robot Mike is now complete — a joyful handmade robot with a square face, striped limbs, cozy blue hat, and a heart full of love. Whether displayed on a shelf, gifted to a friend, or kept as your own crochet companion, this little robot brings warmth and personality to any space.
Happy crocheting and enjoy your adorable Robot Mike! 🤖🧶✨