Description: Welcome to our Amigurumi Crochet Pikachu Tutorial! In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through creating your very own adorable Pikachu plushie. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking to hone your skills, this free pattern will help you craft your own pocket-sized Pokemon companion.

Materials: Before we start, gather these materials:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in yellow, red, black, and white.
  2. Crochet hook (size G/4mm is recommended).
  3. Fiberfill stuffing.
  4. Safety eyes or black buttons for Pikachu’s eyes (or you can crochet them).
  5. Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends.
  6. Scissors.
  7. Stitch marker (optional).

Pattern: Head:

  1. Start with yellow yarn. Make a magic ring (MR).
  2. Round 1: 6 single crochet (SC) into the MR. (6)
  3. Round 2: 1 SC, 2 SC in next stitch – repeat around. (9)
  4. Round 3: 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch – repeat around. (12)
  5. Rounds 4-8: 1 SC in each stitch around. (12)
  6. Round 9: 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, SC2TOG – repeat around. (9)
  7. Start stuffing the head.
  8. Round 10: 1 SC, SC2TOG – repeat around. (6)
  9. Finish stuffing.
  10. Round 11: SC2TOG around. (3)
  11. Fasten off and sew the opening closed.

Ears (Make 2):

  1. With yellow yarn, chain 4.
  2. Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, 1 SC in each chain. (3)
  3. Rows 2-4: 1 SC in each stitch across. (3)
  4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Cheeks (Make 2):

  1. With red yarn, chain 5.
  2. Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, 1 SC in each chain. (4)
  3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail:

  1. With yellow yarn, chain 15.
  2. Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, 1 SC in each chain. (14)
  3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the safety eyes or black buttons to the head.
  2. Embroider Pikachu’s mouth using black yarn.
  3. Sew the cheeks to the sides of the head.
  4. Attach the ears to the head.
  5. Sew the tail to the back of the head.
  6. Using black yarn, embroider Pikachu’s stripes on its back.
  7. Finally, sew the head to the body.

Congratulations! You’ve completed your Amigurumi Crochet Pikachu. Now you have your very own cute and cuddly Pokemon friend. Feel free to customize it with different yarn colors and expressions to make it uniquely yours. Happy crocheting!