Introduction: Crochet Pikachu Toy
Hello! This instructable is for a crochet pikachu toy. For those of you who do not know, Pikachu is a very popular Pokemon among young kids and teens. This is a written pattern only, but I will try to be very clear on my instructions. This pattern is originally from 53 stitches, i do not own this pattern.
This pattern is for beginners/novices at crocheting.
Abbreviations for this pattern:
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
dec- single crochet decrease
inc- single crochet increase
ss- slip stitch
MR- magic ring
here is the link for the original pattern https://53stitches.com/pikachu/
Supplies
The supplies your will need: Yellow, Dark brown and Black worsted weight yarn. (I use red heart super saver). Red felt, Scissors, Stuffing (i use 100% polyester poly-fil). A size H/5.00mm crochet hook, a tapestry/yarn needle, Hot glue gun, 12 mm safety eyes and some patience.
Step 1: The Head
The first step is making the head.
R1. (in Yellow) MR 6 sc (6) (the parentheses indicate how many stitches should be in each round, at the end of each round, slip stitch in to the top of the first sc)
R2. ( inc )* repeat 6 times (12)
R3. ( inc, sc )* repeat 6 times (18)
R4. ( inc, sc 2 ) repeat 6 times (24)
R5. ( inc, sc 3 ) repeat 6 times (30)
R6. ( inc, sc 4 ) repeat 6 times (36)
R7-10. sc 36 (36)
R11. ( inc, sc 5 ) repeat 6 times (42)
R12-13. sc 42 (42)
R14. ( dec, sc 5 ) repeat 6 times (36)
R15. ( dec, sc 4 ) repeat 6 times (30)
R16. ( dec, sc 3 ) repeat 6 times (24)
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing later on.
Insert your safety eyes in between rows 11 and 12, about 7 stitches apart
Please note that there should be a large open hole when you finish off
Step 2: The Body
The next step is making the body. The process of making all of the parts are very similar
R1. (in Yellow) MR 6 (6) (remember to slip stitch at the top of each row)
R2. ( inc ) repeat 6 times (12)
R3. ( inc, sc ) repeat 6 times (18)
R4. ( inc, sc 2 ) repeat 6 times(24)
R5. ( inc, sc 3 ) repeat 6 times (30)
R6-8. sc 30 (30)
R9. ( dec, sc 3 ) repeat 6 times (24)
R10-12. sc 24 (24)
Finish off
Step 3: The Legs
The next step is making the legs, you need to make two of them
R1. (in Yellow) MR 6 (6)
R2. ( inc, sc ) repeat 3 times (9)
R3-6. sc 9 (9)
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing
Step 4: The Arms
The next step is making the arms, you need to make 2 of them
R1. (in Yellow) MR 6 (6)
R2. ( inc, sc 2 ) repeat 2 times (8)
R3-4. sc 8 (8)
R5. dec, sc 6, (7)
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Step 5: The Ears
The next step is making the ears, you need to make 2 of them
R1. (in Black) MR 5 (5)
R2. inc, sc 4 (6)
R3. inc, sc 5 (7)
R4. inc, sc 6 (8)
R5. (in Yellow) inc, sc 7 (9)
R6-8. sc 9 (9)
R9. dec, sc 7 (8)
R10-11. sc 8 (8)
finish off leaving a long tail for sewing
Step 6: The Tail
The next step is making the tail, this step is a little tricky.
R1. (in Yellow) ch 7 (7)
R2. turn, sc 12 (6 on either side of chain) (12)
R3-4. sc 12 (12)
R5. sc 3, skip 6, sc 3 (6)
R6. sc 6, ch 4 (10)
R7. sc 1, skip 4, sc 5 (6)
R8. (in Brown) sc 6 (6)
R9. sc 6 (6)
finish off leaving a long tail for sewing
Step 7: Stuffing
For this step, stuff all of your limbs firmly with poly fil
Step 8: Assembly
For this step, pin all of your limbs accordingly (please see above picture) then take your tapestry needle and sew them together in this order
Legs to body
Arms to body
Tail to body
Head to body
Ears to head
You dont have to follow this order specifically, but I find it to be the easiest.
Tie off all of your yarn ends and hide the tails inside the body.
Step 9: Cheek Circles
For this step, you need to cut out 2 red circles from the felt. these will be used as cheeks. I dont measure the size of the circles, so use your best judgement.
After you cut these out, hot glue, fabric glue, or sew them on to the cheeks of the toy.
Step 10: Back Lines
Finally, using your tapestry needle, embroider two lines in dark brown yarn across the back of the body, just above the tail.
You are now finished with your Pikachu :)