Creating a crochet Pikachu amigurumi is a fun and creative project for fans of Pokémon and amigurumi crafting. In this free pattern description, I’ll guide you through the process step by step.

Materials You’ll Need:

  1. Yarn: You’ll need yellow, black, red, and white yarn. Choose a soft, medium-weight yarn suitable for amigurumi, like acrylic or cotton.
  2. Crochet Hooks: Choose an appropriate hook size for your yarn. Usually, a 3.5mm (E/4) or 4mm (G/6) hook works well.
  3. Safety Eyes: Get two black safety eyes, approximately 6-8mm in size.
  4. Polyester Fiberfill: To stuff your Pikachu and make it plush.
  5. Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and sewing pieces together.
  6. Scissors: To cut yarn and trim excess.
  7. Stitch Marker: Helpful for keeping track of rounds.

Abbreviations:

  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
  • ch: Chain
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • st(s): Stitch(es)

Pikachu Amigurumi Pattern:

Head:

  1. Start with yellow yarn.
  2. Magic ring, then make 6 sc in the ring. (6)
  3. Inc in each stitch around. (12)
  4. Sc 1, inc around. (18)
  5. Sc 2, inc around. (24)
  6. Sc 3, inc around. (30) 7-13. Sc in each stitch around. (30)
  7. Sc 3, dec around. (24)
  8. Sc 2, dec around. (18)
  9. Sc 1, dec around. (12)
  10. Dec around. (6)
  11. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff head.

Ears (Make 2):

  1. Start with yellow yarn.
  2. Magic ring, then make 4 sc in the ring. (4)
  3. Inc in each stitch around. (8) 4-5. Sc in each stitch around. (8)
  4. Sc 1, dec around. (4)
  5. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Cheeks (Make 2):

  1. Start with red yarn.
  2. Magic ring, then make 6 sc in the ring. (6)
  3. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Eyes (Make 2):

  1. Start with white yarn.
  2. Magic ring, then make 6 sc in the ring. (6)
  3. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Black Eye Circles (Make 2):

  1. Start with black yarn.
  2. Magic ring, then make 6 sc in the ring. (6)
  3. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach safety eyes to the head between rounds 11 and 12, about 6 stitches apart.
  2. Sew the cheeks onto the face.
  3. Sew the black eye circles onto the white eyes.
  4. Sew the eyes onto the head above the cheeks.
  5. Attach the ears to the top sides of the head.
  6. Embroider a mouth using black yarn.
  7. Stuff the head firmly.
  8. Sew the head onto the body.

Body:

  1. Start with yellow yarn.
  2. Magic ring, then make 6 sc in the ring. (6)
  3. Inc in each stitch around. (12)
  4. Sc 1, inc around. (18)
  5. Sc 2, inc around. (24)
  6. Sc 3, inc around. (30) 7-13. Sc in each stitch around. (30)
  7. Sc 3, dec around. (24)
  8. Sc 2, dec around. (18)
  9. Sc 1, dec around. (12)
  10. Dec around. (6)
  11. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body.

Tail:

  1. Start with yellow yarn.
  2. Chain 15.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, sc 2. Then, hdc 3, dc 5, hdc 3, sc 1.
  4. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the tail onto the back of the body.
  2. Attach the head to the body.
  3. Your Pikachu amigurumi is complete!

Feel free to adjust the size and details as you like, and don’t forget to weave in any loose ends. Happy crocheting!