How to Crochet Chubby Pikachu Amigurumi for Kids
If Pikachu is also your main in the Pikachu series, we have brought an amigurumi project for you. Learn how to crochet a chubby and cutest Pikachu amigurumi with beautiful kawaii details. This Pikachu amigurumi is easy for even beginners, thanks to the tutorial from Eny’s crochet. This pumpkin doll can be used as a desk buddy and is even huggable for little ones.
So, if you are interested in crocheting this Pikachu for yourself, continue reading this post till the end. It is worth crocheting!
About the Designer: The designer of this funny minion amigurumi is @Eny’scrochet – you will love her ability to always add a unique twist on the amigurumi themes especially animals and objects without losing the porfessionalism and details. Her crochet big acorn amigurumi, elephant amigurumi, bunny amigurumi and cat cactus are my favorite examples to name a few.
Note: In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Easy Crochet Pikachu Plush Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. You will need the basic amigurumi stitches like the single crochet, slip stitches, increase and decrease, plus working with the glue is also needed. The pattern is written in the US instructions. Color changes are also needed for the ears. The easiest embroidery is needed.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 23 minutes only. (perfect if you are looking for a chubby amigurumi that can be customized to crochet different other amigurumi themes, like the cat will also look cute with a little customization.)
Personalization Tips: You can also crochet this amigurumi Pikachu using the plush yarn to crochet a large or small plushie that will be much more huggable and softer.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Needed
Check the list of crochet materials and tools that the tutor recommended for crocheting this Pikachu plush amigurumi:
- 4ply soft yarn
- Size 2mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- 7mm eyes
- Stuffing
- Glue gun
The best yarn for crocheting a Pikachu is yellow acrylic yarn or a blended soft cotton yarn, as it provides the right balance of durability, vibrancy, and ease of handling. Acrylic yarn, especially in weight categories like DK (double knit) or 4ply, offers excellent stitch definition, allowing you to achieve precise features like Pikachu’s ears, tail, and facial details. Cotton blends, on the other hand, are soft to the touch and work well for plushies, offering a smooth finish and a firmer shape.
Techniques Used
Learn the following crochet stitches and techniques that may help crochet this large crochet Pikachu plushie, along with the quick guides for each to understand the pattern:
- (sl st) Slip Stitch: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through the stitch and current loop on the hook.
- (sc) Single Crochet: Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- (rnd) Round: A complete circuit of stitches typically worked in a circular pattern.
- (inc/2sc inc) Increase: Work two single crochet stitches in the same stitch.
- (dec/2sctog) Decrease: Work two stitches together to form one combined stitch.
- (Mr) Magic Ring/Magic Circle: Create an adjustable loop to start crocheting in the round.
- (FLO) Front Loop Only: Work stitches into the front loop of each stitch only.
- (BLO) Back Loop Only: Work stitches into the back loop of each stitch only.
