Pikachu Pattern
By Melichrous
Description
This crochet pattern will instruct you in creating your very own little Pikachu. Using specified materials will result in a doll with a height of a little over 6 inches with the ears. 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 mid round Sewing pieces together, including whip stitch Embroidery
Materials
Red Heart Super Saver brand yarn, worsted weight, colors: Cherry Red Bright Yellow Café Latte Black 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 Bright Yellow: [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 [sc] x11 | 34 36 |
| Rnd10: Rnd 11-12: | change color to Cherry Red, sc, inc, change color to Bright Yellow, [sc] x8, change color to Cherry Red, inc, sc, change color to Bright Yellow, [sc] x11 | |
| [sc] x11, change color to Cherry Red, [sc] x3 change color to Bright Yellow, [sc] x8, change color to Cherry Red, [sc] x3 change color to Bright Yellow, [sc] x11 | 36 | |
| Rnd 13: | [sc] around | 36 |
| Rnd 14: | [sc, dec] around | 24 |
| Rnd 15: | [dec] around | 12 |
| Stuff head. Insert eyes between Rnds 8/9, between 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, | Change color to Café Latte, sc, sc, inc, sc, change color to Bright Yellow, sc, inc, [sc, sc, inc] x3, change color to Café Latte, sc, inc | 24 |
| Rnd 20: | [sc] x5, change color to Bright Yellow, [sc] x16, change color to Café Latte, [sc] x3 | 24 |
| Rnd 21: | Change color to Bright Yellow, [sc, sc, sc, inc] around | 30 |
| Rnd 22: | [sc] around | 30 |
| Rnd 23-24: | Change color to Café Latte, [sc] x6, change color to Bright Yellow, [sc] x20, change color to Café Latte, [sc] x4 | 30 |
| Rnd 25-26: | Change color to Bright Yellow, [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 |
Ears (make 2)
| Round # | Instruction | # of Stitches |
| Rnd 1: | With Black: sc x6 in magic ring | 6 |
| Rnd 2-3: | [sc] around | 6 |
| Rnd 4: | [sc, sc, inc] around | 8 |
| Begin stuffing. | ||
| Rnd 5-9: | Change color to Bright Yellow, [sc] around | 8 |
| Rnd 10: | [sc, sc, dec] around | 6 |
| Stuff and fasten off. Sew ears to head. |
Arms (make 2)
| Round # | Instruction | #of Stitches |
| Rnd 1: | With Bright Yellow: sc x6 in magic ring | 6 |
| Rnd 2-3: | [sc] around | 6 |
| Rnd 4: | [sc, inc] around | 9 |
| Begin stuffing. | ||
| Rnd 5-8: | [sc] around | 9 |
| Rnd 9: | [sc, dec] around | 6 |
| Stuff shoulder lightly, close the opening, and fasten off. Sew arms to body. |
Feet (make 2)
| Round # | Instruction | # of Stitches |
| Rnd 1: | With Bright Yellow: sc x6 in magic ring | 6 |
| Rnd 2-7: | [sc] around | 6 |
| Stuff with tail, close the opening, and fasten off. Sew feet to body. |
Tail (make 2)
| Round # | Instruction | #of Stitches |
| Row 1: | With Brown: ch 7 | 7 |
| Row 2: | Starting in second chain from hook, [sc] x6, turn | 6 |
| Row 3-4: | Ch 1, [sc] x6, turn | 6 |
| Row 5-6: | Ch 1, [sc] x4, turn | 4 |
| Row 7: | Change color to Bright Yellow, ch 1, [sc] x4, turn | 4 |
| Row 8: | Ch 1, [sc] x4, ch 5 | 9 |
| Row 9: | Starting in second chain from hook, [sc] x8, turn | 8 |
| Row 10-12: | Ch 1, [sc] x8, turn | 8 |
| Row 13-15: | Ch 1, [sc] x5, turn | 5 |
| Row 16: | Ch 1, [sc] x5, ch 7 | 12 |
| Row 17: | Starting in second chain from hook, [sc] x11, turn | 11 |
| Row 18-21: | Ch 1, [sc] x11, turn | 11 |
| Fasten off, place the two tails together facing the same direction and whip stitch around the edge. Sew brown end to lower back of body. |
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.
