Make Your Own Adorable Crochet Pikachu & Raichu Plushie
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Sewing on the Face
- Centering the Mouth
- Attaching the Safety Eyes
- Marking and Embroidering the Cheeks
- Crocheting the Hands
- Pattern for Pikachu
- Pattern for Right Shoe
- Stuffing and Closing the Arms
- Attaching the Arms to the Body
- Crocheting the Body
- Pattern for Pikachu
- Pattern for Right Shoe
- Stuffing and Closing the Body
- Crocheting the Legs
- Pattern for Pikachu
- Pattern for Right Shoe
- Stuffing and Closing the Legs
- Attaching the Legs to the Body
- Crocheting the Tail
- Pattern for Pikachu
- Pattern for Right Shoe
- Stuffing and Closing the Tail
- Attaching the Tail to the Body
- Finishing Touches
- Conclusion
Sewing on the Face
To bring your Pikachu or Right Shoe amigurumi to life, you'll need to sew on the face and attach the eyes. Start by sewing on the mouth in a W shape. This can be a bit tricky, so you can temporarily add some stuffing to help push out the cheeks and make it easier to center the mouth between them. Embroider the W shape by going down one row, over one stitch, up one row, and over one stitch. Then, go back down to create the second side of the W. Once the mouth is complete, tie a knot in the yarn tails to secure them.
Next, decide where you want the safety eyes to go and attach them. It's important to be satisfied with the placement before attaching the backs, as they are difficult to remove once secured. Take your time to find the perfect position for the eyes.
After the eyes, it's time to mark and embroider the cheeks. You can use a marker or a similar-colored yarn to mark the desired position of the cheeks. Draw a small circle about the size of a U.S. quarter where the cheeks puff out. Thread your yarn through a needle and use a chain stitch to outline the circle. The chain stitch is a useful embroidery stitch that creates a clean and defined outline. Once the outline is complete, fill in the circle with yellow or red yarn, spiraling from the outer edge to the center.
Crocheting the Hands
The pattern for the hands is the same for both Pikachu and Right Shoe, with a color change in the case of Right Shoe. If you're making Pikachu, start with yellow yarn. If you're making Right Shoe, start with dark brown yarn and switch to burnt orange halfway through.
Begin by making a magic ring and single crocheting five stitches into it. Increase to ten stitches by making two single crochets in each stitch. Then, work three rounds of single crochets, maintaining ten stitches for each round. For Right Shoe, switch to burnt orange yarn after the third round of single crochets. Continue with seven more rounds of single crochets, keeping the stitch count at ten stitches per round. At the end, slip stitch and chain one to finish off the hand.
Stuff the hand lightly using the yarn tail, being careful not to overstuff. The hand should lay flat when attached to the body. Repeat the process to make a second hand.
Stuffing and Closing the Arms
Before attaching the arms to the body, it's important to stuff and close them properly. Gently stuff the arms, making sure not to overstuff them. They should be firm but still flexible.
To close the arms, use a whip stitch or a mattress stitch to sew the open end of the arms closed. Make sure the stitches are tight and secure.
Attaching the Arms to the Body
To attach the arms to the body, position them where desired and use a yarn needle to sew them on securely. Take your time to ensure they are properly aligned and centered. Use a whip stitch or a mattress stitch to attach the arms, making sure the stitches are tight and hidden.
Repeat the process to attach the second arm.
Crocheting the Body
The pattern for the body differs slightly for Pikachu and Right Shoe. The body is crocheted in continuous rounds, starting with the base and gradually increasing to create the body shape.
For Pikachu, start with yellow yarn and make a magic ring. Single crochet six stitches into the ring, then use the stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. Increase by making two single crochets in each stitch for a total of twelve stitches in the next round. In the following rounds, single crochet one stitch in each stitch, maintaining the stitch count at twelve stitches per round. Continue working in continuous rounds until the body reaches the desired length.
For Right Shoe, start with dark brown yarn and follow the same steps as Pikachu. However, after the fourth round of single crochets, switch to burnt orange yarn and continue the pattern as before. This color change creates a two-tone effect for Right Shoe's body.
Stuffing and Closing the Body
After the body is complete, stuff it firmly but not excessively. Ensure that the stuffing is evenly distributed and there are no lumps or gaps.
To close the body, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle and weave it through the stitches of the last round, pulling tight to close the opening. Secure the yarn with a knot and weave in the loose end.
Crocheting the Legs
The pattern for the legs is similar to the arms, with variations for Pikachu and Right Shoe. Start with the designated color yarn for each character and follow the instructions below.
For Pikachu's legs, start with yellow yarn and make a magic ring. Single crochet six stitches into the ring, then increase to twelve stitches in the next round by making two single crochets in each stitch. Continue working in continuous rounds, single crocheting one stitch in each stitch, until the leg reaches the desired length.
For Right Shoe's legs, start with dark brown yarn and follow the same steps as Pikachu. However, after the third round of single crochets, switch to burnt orange yarn and continue the pattern as before.
Stuffing and Closing the Legs
Lightly stuff the legs, being careful not to overstuff. They should be firm but flexible.
To close the legs, use a whip stitch or a mattress stitch to sew the open ends closed. Make sure the stitches are tight and secure.
Attaching the Legs to the Body
Position the legs where desired and use a yarn needle to sew them securely to the body. Take your time to ensure they are properly aligned and centered. Use a whip stitch or a mattress stitch to attach the legs, making sure the stitches are tight and hidden.
Repeat the process to attach the second leg.
Crocheting the Tail
The pattern for the tail is slightly different for Pikachu and Right Shoe to match their respective character designs.
For Pikachu's tail, start with yellow yarn and make a magic ring. Single crochet four stitches into the ring, then increase to eight stitches in the next round by making two single crochets in each stitch. Continue working in continuous rounds, single crocheting one stitch in each stitch, until the tail reaches the desired length.
For Right Shoe's tail, start with dark brown yarn and follow the same steps as Pikachu. However, after the third round of single crochets, switch to burnt orange yarn and continue the pattern as before.
Stuffing and Closing the Tail
Lightly stuff the tail, ensuring it is evenly filled.
To close the tail, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle and weave it through the stitches of the last round, pulling tight to close the opening. Secure the yarn with a knot and weave in the loose end.
Attaching the Tail to the Body
Position the tail where desired on the back of the body and use a yarn needle to sew it securely. Take your time to ensure it is properly aligned. Use a whip stitch or a mattress stitch to attach the tail, making sure the stitches are tight and hidden.
Finishing Touches
Once all the components are securely attached, you can add any final details you like, such as a mouth or whiskers, using embroidery techniques. Use yarn or embroidery thread that matches the desired color and follow the same principles as sewing on the face.
To give your amigurumi a polished look, weave in any loose yarn ends and trim them neatly.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully created your own amigurumi Pikachu or Right Shoe. These adorable crochet characters are sure to bring joy and charm to anyone who sees them. Remember to have fun and don't be afraid to add your own creative touches along the way. Enjoy your new creations or share them with your loved ones as delightful handmade gifts.
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