#422 | Amigurumi Togepi (1/2) | Crochet Pokémon Amigurumi | Free Pattern | Amiguworld
Table of Contents
Introduction
This tutorial will guide you through the process of crocheting an amigurumi Togepi, a cute Pokémon character. Using the free pattern provided by AmiguWorld, you will learn to create the body, ears, and legs in this first part of the series. Gather your materials and get ready to dive into the world of crochet!
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
Before you begin crocheting, make sure you have the following supplies on hand:
- Yarn (4 ply) in the following colors:
- Yellow
- White
- Blue
- Red
- 4-5 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
Step 2: Understand the Abbreviations
Familiarize yourself with the crochet abbreviations used in this tutorial to make the process smoother:
- R: round
- mr: magic ring
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
- dec: decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st: stitch
- ch: chain
- F.O: finish off
- [ ]: number of stitches at the end of the round/row
- ( ) x 6: repeat the instructions inside the brackets the specified number of times
Step 3: Create the Body of Togepi
Follow these steps to crochet the body:
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Start with a Magic Ring:
- Create a magic ring and make 6 single crochets into the ring.
- Pull the ring tight. You should have 6 stitches.
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Increase Rounds:
- Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12 stitches)
- Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18 stitches)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24 stitches)
- Round 5-10: sc in each stitch (24 stitches for each round)
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Begin Decreasing:
- Round 11: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18 stitches)
- Round 12: (sc, dec) x 6 (12 stitches)
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Stuff the Body:
- Begin stuffing the body with fiberfill as you complete the rounds.
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Finish the Body:
- Round 13: (dec) x 6 (6 stitches)
- F.O and leave a long tail for sewing later.
Step 4: Crochet the Ears
Now, let’s make the ears:
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Magic Ring:
- Create a magic ring and make 5 single crochets into the ring.
- Pull the ring tight.
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Increase:
- Round 2: (inc) x 5 (10 stitches)
- Round 3: (sc, inc) x 5 (15 stitches)
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Finish Ears:
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 5 (20 stitches)
- F.O and leave a long tail for sewing.
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Make a Second Ear:
- Repeat the above steps to create a second ear.
Step 5: Crochet the Legs
Finally, let’s create the legs:
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Magic Ring:
- Create a magic ring and make 6 single crochets into the ring.
- Pull the ring tight.
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Increase:
- Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12 stitches)
- Round 3-4: sc in each stitch (12 stitches for each round)
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Finish Legs:
- Round 5: (dec) x 6 (6 stitches)
- F.O and leave a long tail for sewing.
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Create Two Legs:
- Repeat the above steps to create a second leg.
Conclusion
You have successfully crocheted the body, ears, and legs of the Togepi amigurumi. In the next part of the tutorial, you will learn how to sew everything together and add the finishing touches. Make sure to keep your materials handy and stay tuned for the next steps! Happy crocheting!