This is a detailed PDF crochet pattern for a Happy Little Mailbox pencil/pen topper with optional stand. Makes a great gift for your favorite postal worker! Support the USPS in these weird times with this happy kawaii style mailbox.

The pattern is mainly worked using the amigurumi method. Work in a continuous spiral without closing off the round with a slst. It may help to use a stitch marker in the last stitch of each round, moving it up as you work.

Skill Level: medium

Materials:
• 25 grams of worsted weight yarn in blue. I used: Mini Maker in Royal Blue from Hobby Lobby
• 5 grams worsted weight gray yarn
• Small amounts of worsted weight in red
• Small amounts of worsted weight in white
• Small amounts of worsted weight in tan/beige
• Small scrap of black yarn or embroidery thread
• Small amount of white, red, & blue embroidery thread
• Small piece of white felt
• 3-3.25mm/ Size F crochet hook
• 9mm safety eyes
• Tapestry needle for sewing
• Fiber fill
• Scissors
• Super glue or craft glue
• * * Optional * * If making a stand for the pencil topper:
o Small amount (about 5 -10 g) of green yarn
o Wooden 1/8” dowel, cut to approximately 2” long

Stitches and Abbreviations used:
ch = chain stitch sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es) hdc = half double
Sl st = slip stitch hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together
R = row Dec = decrease
Rnd = round FO = fasten off
BLO = back loops only ( ) = number of stiches at end of row