Thank you so much for checking out my plushie backpack! This intermediate-level pattern includes instructions for the plushie backpack and the regular plushie versions of the nightmare baby. This is a low-sew pattern! The arms, straps, and head are the only pieces needing attachment. This design also features an optional leg-kick mechanism using an air pump for those who want to add a little interactive fun! The backpack uses a premade, 7x9-inch drawstring liner, but those with sewing skills can make their own liner. If you’re making a kicking backpack, I highly recommend using the specified yarn or an equivalent to make sure the sizing is right. Mine measures about 16 in. tall and 7 inches wide, not including the arms.

This pattern is written in US terms and is worked mostly in the round. The straps are “made to fit.”

Supplies:
Yarn
Bernat Blanket- 1 skein each
skin (birch), shoe, hat & glove color (taupe), pants (black)

Bernat Blanket- less than half a skein of
shirt & straps- (crimson & smokey green)

worsted acrylic- small amount for blades
gray

6.5 & 3.25 mm hooks
30 mm safety eyes (for Bernat blanket yarn, adjust for other yarn weights)
7x9 inch cotton canvas drawstring bag for the liner (or sew your own)
optional-2 4x4 inch squares of plastic mesh canvas (placed in the sole of the shoe to keep it flat)
e6000/hot glue
Kicky leg supplies- 2 air bag pumps, mini duct tape
blunt-tipped needle for sewing
scissors
poly-fil

other helpful items: stitch markers, sewing pins (to pin pieces in place before sewing), and something to poke holes through the liner (you can carefully cut small holes with scissors or even use a hole punch).

Copyright & Sellers Disclosure: All written instructions and photos included in this document are the intellectual property of Jessica Brewer and may not be copied, shared, modified, sold or reproduced in any way.

Pattern purchase grants the right to sell or gift any products made using this pattern as long as credit is given to the designer when posting on social or in shop listings.