Free Pikachu Amigurumi Pattern

-While making this amigurumi you will work in continuous rounds, unless told otherwise. Use a stitch maker to mark end of your rounds.
-The finished amigurumi should measure approximately 9.5 inches tall. Size may vary, depending on yarn type and personal yarn tension.
-Instructions that need to be repeated will be marked with brackets followed by the number of times it needs to be repeated.
Example:
Round 4) [2 sc, inc] 6 times—24
[This pattern uses Worsted Weight 4-Medium Yarn]
Yellow
Brown
Red
Black
White
Pink
Black
E Hook (3.5 mm)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Fiber-Fil Stuffing

Important Information

You may not claim this pattern as your own. You may not alter, copy, sell, or redistribute this pattern in whole or in part.
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
If you use publish photos of items made from this pattern I ask that you please give me credit as the original designer of the pattern. It's always a good idea to give credit where credit is due.
I DID NOT CREATE THIS CHARACTER. PIKACHU IS COPYRIGHT THE POKEMON COMPANY. THIS PATTERN IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH, ENDORSED BY, OR SPONSORED BY THE POKEMON COMPANY. THIS PATTERN IS NOT BRANDED AS ANYTHING AFFILIATED WITH SAID FRANCHISE.

Abbreviations

sc= single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = invisible decrease
sl st = slip stitch
rep = repeat

Head

Use Yellow.

Rnd 1) 6 sc in magic ring—6

Rnd 2) Inc in each sc around—12

Rnd 3) [1 sc, inc] 6 times—18

Rnd 4) [2 sc, inc] 6 times—24

Rnd 5) [3 sc, inc] 6 times—30

Rnd 6) [4 sc, inc] 6 times—36

Rnd 7) [5 sc, inc] 6 times—42

Rnd 8) [6 sc, inc] 6 times—48

Rnd 9) [7 sc, inc] 6 times—54

Rnd 10) – Rnd 14) sc in each sc around—54

Rnd 15) Sc in FLO of next 3 sc, inc in FLO of next 6 sc, sc in FLO of next 3 sc, 42 sc—60

Rnd 16) [9 sc, inc] 6 times—66

Rnd 17) – Rnd 19) sc in each sc around—66

Rnd 20) [1 sc, dec] 6 times, 48 sc—60

Rnd 21) [8 sc, dec] 6 times—54

Rnd 22) [7 sc, dec] 6 times—48

Rnd 23) [6 sc, dec] 6 times—42

Make a sl st in the next sc and then fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head. Make sure the nose gets firmly stuffed so that it puffs outwards.

Body

Use Yellow.

Chain 9.

Rnd 1) Work down ch: 7 sc, 4 sc in last ch; Work up other side: 7 sc, 4 sc in last ch—22

Rnd 2) 7 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, 7 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc—30

Rnd 3) 7 sc, [1 sc, inc] 4 times, 7 sc, [1 sc, inc] 4 times—38

Rnd 4) 7 sc, [inc, 2 sc] 4 times, 7 sc, [inc, 2 sc] 4 times—46

Rnd 5) 7 sc, [3 sc, inc] 4 times, 7 sc, [3 sc, inc] 4 times—54

Rnd 6) 7 sc, [inc, 4 sc] 4 times, 7 sc, [inc, 4 sc] 4 times—62

Rnd 7) Sc in each sc around—62

Rnd 8) – Rnd 14) Sc in each sc around—62

Rnd 15) [29 sc, dec] 2 times—60

Rnd 16) sc in each sc around—60

Rnd 17) [8 sc, dec] 6 times—54

Rnd 18 – Rnd 20) sc in each sc around—54

Rnd 21) [7 sc. Dec] 6 times—48

Rnd 22 – Rnd 24) sc in each sc around—48

Rnd 25) [14 sc, dec] 3 times—45

Rnd 26) sc in each sc around—45

Rnd 27) [13 sc, dec] 3 times—42

Make a sl st in the next sc and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body.

Ear (make 2)

Use Black and Yellow. Start with Black.

Rnd 1) 4 sc in magic ring—4

Rnd 2) [1 sc, inc] 2 times—6

Rnd 3) [1 sc, inc] 3 times—9

Rnd 4) [2 sc, inc] 3 times—12

Rnd 5) [3 sc, inc] 3 times—15

Rnd 6) sc in each sc around—15

Change color to Yellow.

Rnd 7) sl st in BLO of each sc around—15

Rnd 8) work entire rnd in BLO: [4 sc, inc] 3 times—18

Rnd 9) sc in each sc around—18

Rnd 10) sc in each sc around—18

Rnd 11) [4 sc, dec] 3 times—15

Rnd 12 – Rnd 15) sc in each sc around—15

Make a sl st in the next sc and then fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the ear.

Cheek (make 2)

Use Red.

Rnd 1) 6 sc in magic ring—6

Rnd 2) inc in each sc around—12

Rnd 3) [1 sc, inc] 6 times—18

Make a sl st in the next sc and then fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Arm (make 2)

Use Yellow.

Rnd 1) 6 sc in magic ring—6

Rnd 2) inc in each sc around—12

Rnd 3) [3 sc, inc] 3 times—15

Rnd 4 – Rnd 8) sc in each sc around—15

Rnd 9) 14 sc, inc—16

Rnd 10 – Rnd 12) sc in each sc around—16

Lightly stuff the arm. Chain 1. Press opening flat and insert hook through sts on both sides. Make a row of sc’s across to close.

Foot (make 2)

Use Yellow.

Rnd 1) 6 sc in magic ring—6

Rnd 2) inc in each sc around—12

Rnd 3) sc in each sc around—12

Rnd 4 – Rnd 10) sc in each sc around—12

Do not stuff the foot. Chain 1. Press opening flat and insert hook through sts on both sides. Make a row of sc’s across to close.

Back Stripe (make 2)

Use Brown.

Chain 16

Row 1) hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 12 dc, hdc in last ch—14

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail

Use Yellow and Brown. Start with Brown.

Rnd 1) 6 sc in magic ring—6

Rnd 2) [1 sc, inc] 3 times—9

Rnd 3 - Rnd 6) sc in each sc around—9

Change color to Yellow.

Rnd 7) sc in each sc around—9

Rnd 8) ch 7, work down the ch: 6 sc; sc in each sc around, work up the other side of the chain: sc in each ch st, place your stitch marker in the last st—21

images a, b, & c.

Rnd 9) sc in each sc around—21

Rnd 10) inc, 20 sc—22

Rnd 11) sc in each sc around—22

Rnd 12) sc in each sc around—22

Rnd 13) 6 sc, skip the next 10 sts, insert hook into the other side of the round and make a sc to cut the round in half, sc to the end of the rnd—12

Rnd 14 – Rnd 17) sc in each sc around—12

Rnd 18) 1 sc, ch 8, work down the ch: 7 sc, sc in each sc around, work up the other side of the chain: sc in each ch st, place your stitch marker in the last st—26