Meowth Pattern
By Melichrous
Description
This crochet pattern will instruct you in creating your very own little Meowth. Using specified materials will result in a doll with a height of a little over 6 inches. Using a different size yarn and hook will result in a different sized doll.
Difficulty
This pattern requires intermediate crochet skills. Skills required include: Crochet in rounds (concentric rounds recommended) Changing colors Sewing pieces together Embroidery
Materials
Worsted weight yarn, colors: Cream Light Brown Yellow Black Light Pink Embroidery yarn: Black Crochet hook: size G/6 - 4.25 mm Solid black safety eyes: size 12 mm Poly-Fil Fiberfill Yarn needle Embroidery needle Pins for positioning This pattern uses materials that contain some small parts. Young children should be supervised when handling the finished product.
Abbreviations
ch - chain sc - single crochet inc - increase dec - decrease (invisible decrease recommended) [] x# - repeat the instructions inside the [] # times [] around - repeat the instructions inside the [] for the whole round magic ring (also called magic circle) - a technique to make the first round. You can also use the traditional method of: ch 2, [sc] x6 in 2nd ch from hook.
Instructions
It is recommended to read though the entire instructions before beginning so you know what to expect. For best results, continuously stuff while crocheting. Yarn colors are in bold. The instruction tables list the round number, instructions for that round, and total number of stitches in that round. Before sewing it is recommended to pin the parts together so you can correctly position them. Head & Body
| Round # | Instruction | #of Stitches |
| Rnd 1: | With Cream: [sc] x6 in magic ring | 6 |
| Rnd 2: | [inc] around | 12 |
| Rnd 3: | [sc, inc] around | 18 |
| Rnd 4: | [sc, sc, inc] around | 24 |
| Rnd 5: | [sc, sc, sc, inc] around | 30 |
| Rnd 6-7: | [sc] around | 30 |
| Rnd 8: | [sc] x10, inc, [sc] x8, inc, [sc] x10 | 32 |
| Rnd 9: | [sc] x11, inc, [sc] x8, inc, [sc] x11 | 34 |
| Rnd10: | [sc] x12, inc, [sc] x8, inc, [sc] x12 | 36 |
| Rnd 11-13: | [sc] around | 36 |
| Rnd 14: | [sc, dec] around | 24 |
| Rnd 15: | [dec] around Stuff head. Insert eyes between Rnds 8/9, between | 12 |
| stitches 13/14 and 19/20 of Rnd 8. With Black: embroider smile. | ||
| Rnd 16: | [sc] around | 12 |
| Rnd 17: | [sc, inc] around | 18 |
| Rnd 18: | [sc] around | 18 |
| Rnd 19: | [sc, sc, inc] around | 24 |
| Rnd 20: | [sc] around | 24 |
| Rnd 21: | [sc, sc, sc, inc] around | 30 |
| Rnd 22-26: | [sc] around | 30 |
| Begin stuffing body |
| Rnd 27: | [sc, sc, sc, dec] around | 24 |
| Rnd 28: | [sc, sc, dec] around | 18 |
| Rnd 29: | [sc, dec] around | 12 |
| Rnd 30: | [dec] around | 6 |
| Stuff, close the opening, and fasten off. With Cream, attach 6 strands of yarn sticking out from face for whiskers. |
Money
| Round # | Instruction | # of Stitches |
| Rnd 1: | With Yellow: [sc] x6 in magic ring | 6 |
| Rnd 2-5: | [sc] around | 6 |
| Fasten off and sew to forehead. |
Ears (make 2)
| Round # | Instruction | # of Stitches |
| Rnd 1: | With Black: [sc] x4 in magic ring | 4 |
| Rnd 2: Rnd 3: | inc, change color to Pink, inc, change color to Black, [inc] x2 | 8 |
| [sc] x2, change color to Pink, [sc] x2, change color to Black, [sc] x4 | 8 | |
| Rnd 4: | sc, inc, change color to Pink, sc, inc, sc, change color to Black, inc, sc, inc | 12 |
| Rnd 5: | [sc] x3, change color to Pink, [sc] x4, change color to Black, [sc] x5 | 12 |
| Rnd 6: | [sc] x3, change color to Pink, [sc] x5, | 12 |
| change color to Black, [sc] x4 Fasten off and sew to head. |
Arms (make 2)
| Round # | Instruction | #of Stitches |
| Rnd 1: | With Cream: [sc] x6 in magic ring | 6 |
| Rnd 2: | [inc] around | 12 |
| Rnd 3-5: | [sc] around | 12 |
| Begin stuffing | ||
| Rnd 6: | [sc, sc, dec] around | 9 |
| Rnd 7-11: | [sc] around | 9 |
| Continue stuffing | ||
| Rnd 12: | [sc, dec] around | 6 |
| Stuff shoulder lightly, close the opening, and fasten off. Sew arms/legs to body. |
Legs (make 2)
| Round # | Instruction | #of Stitches |
| Rnd 1: | With Cream: [sc] x6 in magic ring | |
| Rnd 2: | [sc, inc] around | 9 |
| Rnd 3-9: | [sc] around | 9 |
| Stuff and fasten off. |
Feet (make 2)
| Round # | Instruction | # of Stitches |
| Rnd 1: | With Cream: [sc] x6 in magic ring | 6 |
| Rnd 2: | [sc, sc, inc] ]around | 8 |
| Rnd 3-5: | [sc] around | 8 |
| Rnd 6-9: | Change color to Brown, [sc] around | 8 |
| Continue stuffing | ||
| Rnd 10: | [sc, sc, dec] around | 6 |
Stuff lightly, close the opening, and fasten off. Flatten and sew feet to open side of legs so that the cream parts are touching. Sew legs to body.
Tail
| Round # | Instruction | # of Stitches |
| Rnd 1: | With Brown: [sc] x7 in magic ring, leaving a long tail of string through the middle | 7 |
| Rnd 2-3: | [sc] around | 7 |
| Carefully pull tail of yarn through the middle so it is on the outside, begin stuffing | ||
| Rnd 4-14: | sC, dec, sc, sc, inc, sc | 7 |
| Pull tail of yarn from the beginning through the tail between rows 9 and 10 and fasten it so that the tail curl is secure. Continue stuffing. | ||
| Rnd 15-22: | Change color to Cream, [sc] around | 7 |
| Finish stuffing and fasten off. Sew to lower back of body with the curl facing up. |
Thank You
I hope you enjoy your adorable little critter. If you have any problems with this pattern please feel free to contact me on Etsy, Ravelry, or at melichrous @ live.com. This product is for personal use only. Please do not redistribute or sell this pattern in any way. You may sell the finished product from this pattern only if you give me credit for the original pattern and provide a link to my shop. Thank you for your cooperation.
