Delight in this adorable, free Pikachu amigurumi crochet pattern – perfect for Pokémon fans and crochet enthusiasts alike!
How To crochet Pikachu amigurumi
Perfect for Pokémon fans, this delightful project brings Pikachu to life as a cuddly, yarny friend. Picture Pikachu with its big, bright eyes, rosy cheeks, and signature lightning bolt tail, all lovingly stitched together to create the cutest little companion. With its vibrant yellow body and charming details, this amigurumi will surely add a splash of fun to any collection.
The crochet amigurumi pattern is easy to follow, ensuring that both new and experienced crochet enthusiasts can join in on the fun. Imagine the joy of making your very own Pikachu, ready to spark joy and bring smiles wherever it goes.
Tip:
Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds for a flawless finish.
Crochet Pikachu Amigurumi
Head
- Start with a Magic Ring
- 6 single crochets (sc) in a magic ring (total 6).
- Round 1
- Increase (inc) in every stitch until the end (total 12).
- Round 2
[sc, inc]
repeat 6 times (total 18).
- Round 3
[sc, inc, sc]
repeat 6 times (total 24).
- Round 4
[inc, 3sc]
repeat 6 times (total 30).
- Rounds 5-7
- single crochet (sc) in every stitch until the end (total 30).
- Round 8
- 7sc, 3inc, 7sc, 3inc, 10sc (total 36).
- Round 9
- 16sc, 3 double crochet increases (dcinc), 19sc (total 38).
- Round 10
- 15sc, half double crochet decrease (hdcdec), hdc, hdcdec, 18sc (total 36).
- Round 11
- 7sc, 3 decreases (dec), 7sc, 3 dec, 10sc (total 30).
- 7sc, 3 decreases (dec), 7sc, 3 dec, 10sc (total 30).
- Round 12
[sc, dec, sc]
repeat 7 times, 2sc (total 23).
- Round 13
[sc, dec]
repeat 7 times, 2sc (total 16).
- Stuff with Polyfill Fiber
- Stuff the head until fully filled. Cut the leftover yarn.
Body
- Start from the Legs
- Begin Leg 1:
- Start with 4 chains (4).
- Yarn through back bump: chain 1, increase (inc), 2sc, 3scinc, 3sc (total 10).
- Yarn through front and back loop:
[inc, 4sc]
repeat 2 times (total 12). - 5sc, single crochet 4 together (sc4tog), chain 1, 3sc (total 10).
[sc, inc, sc]
repeat 2 times, skip a stitch (the chain made on previous round),[sc, inc, sc]
(total 12).[inc, 3sc]
repeat 3 times (total 15). Cut the yarn.
- Repeat for Leg 2.
- Begin Leg 1:
- Join Legs for Body
- 6sc on the first leg, join to the second leg with 15sc in every stitch, then join to the first leg with 9sc (total 30).
[dec, 4sc]
repeat 5 times (total 25).- Rounds 8-10: sc in every stitch until the end (total 25).
[dec, 3sc]
repeat 5 times (total 20).- Rounds 12-13: sc in every stitch until the end (total 20).
- Cut the leftover yarn and fasten off. Stuff the body with polyfill until fully filled.
Ears (Make Two)
- Start with 3 Chains
- Round 1: chain 1, 3sc through the back bump (BB), 3sc through front and back loop (total 6).
- Round 2: inc, 5sc (total 7).
- Sc in every stitch until the end of the round (total 7).
- Round 4: inc, 6sc (total 8).
- Sc in every stitch until the end (total 8).
Cheeks (Make Two)
- Use Black Yarn
- Start with 4sc in a magic ring.
- inc, 3sc (total 5).
- inc, 4sc (total 6).
- Change to yellow yarn.
[inc, 2sc]
repeat 2 times (total 8).- Rounds 4-7: sc in every stitch until the end (total 8).
Tail
- Use Brown Yarn
- Start with 4 chains (leave extra yarn to continue).
- Change to yellow yarn.
- 5 chains.
- Row 1: chain 1, 5sc (BB), turn (total 5).
- Row 2: chain 1, 5 half double crochet (hdc), 5 chains.
- Row 3: chain 1, 5sc, turn (total 5).
- Row 4: 2 chains, 5 hdc, 5 chains.
- Edge of Tail: chain 1, crochet around the edge using 3scinc, sc, 3scinc, 4sc, 3scinc, 4sc.
Assembly
- Ears
- Sew ears on the head around Rounds 2-3.
- Body and Head
- Sew the body and head together.
- Sew the body and head together.
- Hands and Tail
- Sew hands and body together. Attach the tail around Round 7 of the body with two stripes sewn on.
- Cheeks
- Sew the cheeks on both sides, or use glue if preferred.
- Eyes and Nose
- Eyes: 5.0mm round shape, placed around Rounds 7-8 with 6 stitches between.
- Nose: 3.5mm oval shape, placed around Rounds 8-9.
- Mouth
- Use brown thread to sew the mouth shape and add a slight color to it.
- Use brown thread to sew the mouth shape and add a slight color to it.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You've created an adorable and lovely Pikachu amigurumi. Remember, each part is essential, so take your time with each step to ensure your Pikachu looks perfect.