Get ready to catch ’em all with your crochet hook! This free pattern will guide you through creating your very own adorable Pikachu amigurumi, bringing one of the most beloved Pokémon to life. Perfect for fans of all ages, this charming project results in a huggable, iconic companion that’s sure to brighten any day.
Bring the Joy of Pokémon to Life with Your Hands
There’s something uniquely satisfying about crafting a character you love. This Pikachu pattern offers a delightful creative challenge, perfect for gifting to a fellow Pokémon enthusiast, decorating your space, or simply enjoying the process of making. Embrace your inner trainer and stitch up this electric friend!
Crochet Pattern: Craft Your Own Adorable Crochet Pikachu Amigurumi: Free Pattern!
Materials
Bright Yellow worsted weight yarn
Black worsted weight yarn
Red worsted weight yarn
3.0mm crochet hook
6mm or 8mm safety eyes (black)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Abbreviations
MR – Magic Ring
ch – Chain
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
( ) – Repeat instructions in parentheses for the specified number of times
[ ] – Total number of stitches at the end of the round/row
Instructions
Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round. Stuff firmly as you go.
Rounds 24-29: sc in each st around (6 rounds) [36]
Round 30: (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
Round 31: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Round 32: (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Round 33: (sc, dec) x6 [12]
Round 34: (dec) x6 [6]
FO, weave in ends. Firmly stuff the head.
Ears (Make 2 – Yellow and Black yarn)
Using Yellow yarn:
Round 1: 4 sc in MR [4]
Round 2: (sc, inc) x2 [6]
Round 3: sc in each st around [6]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x2 [8]
Round 5: sc in each st around [8]
Round 6: (3 sc, inc) x2 [10]
Change to Black yarn:
Round 7: sc in each st around [10]
Round 8: (3 sc, dec) x2 [8]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Flatten the ear before sewing.
Arms (Make 2 – Yellow yarn)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rounds 2-5: sc in each st around (4 rounds) [6]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the end.
Legs (Make 2 – Yellow yarn)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Round 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Rounds 3-4: sc in each st around [12]
Round 5: (dec) x6 [6]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.
Tail (Yellow yarn)
Make a chain of 10 ch.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 8 ch. ch 1, turn [9]
Row 2: sc in each st across. ch 1, turn [9]
Row 3: sc in next 4 st, ch 1, turn [4]
Row 4: sc in each st across. ch 1, turn [4]
Row 5: sc in next 4 st. FO.
Rejoin yarn to the 5th stitch of Row 2 (the first unworked stitch).
Row 3 (Part 2): ch 1, sc in next 5 st. ch 1, turn [5]
Row 4 (Part 2): sc in next 5 st. ch 1, turn [5]
Row 5 (Part 2): sc in next 5 st. FO.
This creates a basic jagged tail. You can optionally add a small amount of red yarn to the base of the tail with embroidery for Pikachu’s characteristic brown/red patch, though it’s not strictly visible in the image.
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Eyes: Insert safety eyes between Rounds 25 and 26 of the head, approximately 5-6 stitches apart.
Cheeks: Using red yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider two small red circles on the cheeks, slightly below and outside the eyes.
Mouth: Using black yarn, embroider a small “W” or curved line for the mouth just below the eyes.
Ears: Sew the ears to the top of the head, slightly to the sides, around Rounds 30-32.
Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck, around Round 17-18.
Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, evenly spaced.
Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body, slightly off-center if desired, around Round 7-8 of the body.
