Crochet Squirtle Pattern For Pokemon Lovers
Ever wanted to create your own adorable Pokémon? The Crochet Squirtle Pattern is an incredibly fun and charming project! This pattern guides you in making a cute, blue Squirtle with its iconic shell and friendly smile. The finished Squirtle will have large, round eyes, a smooth head, and a beautifully patterned shell. It’s an ideal gift for Pokemon fans or a nostalgic addition to your collection. Bring Squirtle to life, one stitch at a time, and enjoy the creative journey!
How To Crochet Amigurumi Squirtle
Materials:
- Blue yarn
- Beige yarn
- Brown yarn
- White yarn
- Polyfill (stuffing)
- 12mm crochet toy eyes
- Crochet hook (5mm recommended)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Pattern:
Head and Body:
Round 1:
- Create a magic ring and crochet 7 single crochets (sc) into the ring. (Magic Ring Tutorial)
Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch around. (7 increases -> 14 stitches)
Round 3:
- 1 sc in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch, repeat around. (7 increases -> 21 stitches)
Round 4:
- 2 sc, increase, repeat around. (7 increases -> 28 stitches)
Round 5:
- 3 sc, increase, repeat around. (7 increases -> 35 stitches)
Rounds 6-10:
- Single crochet around. (35 stitches per round)
Round 11:
- 8 sc, 6 increases, 2 sc, 4 increases, 2 sc, 6 increases, 7 sc (round end -> 52 stitches)
Round 12:
- Single crochet around. (52 stitches)
Round 13:
- 8 sc, 6 decreases, 2 sc, 4 decreases, 2 sc, 6 decreases, 7 sc (round end -> 38 stitches)
Round 14:
- 3 sc, decrease, repeat 7 times (28 stitches)
Round 15:
- 2 sc, decrease, repeat around. (21 stitches)
Round 16:
- 1 sc, decrease, repeat around. (14 stitches)
- On the last decrease, switch to your beige yarn.
Round 17 (Body):
- Increase in each stitch around. (28 stitches)
Rounds 18-22:
- Single crochet around. (28 stitches per round)
- At this point, the body will be more defined and it’s a good time to add the stuffing.
Round 23:
- 5 sc, increase, repeat around. (35 stitches)
Round 24:
- Single crochet around. (35 stitches)
Round 25:
- 5 sc, decrease, repeat around. (30 stitches)
Round 26:
- 4 sc, decrease, repeat around. (25 stitches)
Round 27:
- 3 sc, decrease, repeat around. (20 stitches)
Round 28:
- Single crochet around. (20 stitches)
Round 29:
- 2 sc, decrease, repeat around. (14 stitches)
Round 30:
- 1 sc, decrease, repeat around. (10 stitches)
Round 31:
- Decrease around. (5 stitches)
Round 32:
- Decrease around. Close the remaining hole tightly.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Arms:
Round 1:
- Create a magic ring and crochet 4 sc into the ring.
Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch around. (8 stitches)
Round 3:
- 1 sc, increase, repeat around. (12 stitches)
Round 4:
- Single crochet around. (12 stitches)
Round 5:
- 1 sc, decrease, repeat around. (8 stitches)
Rounds 6-7:
- Single crochet around. (8 stitches)
Fasten off with a long tail for sewing. Stuff the arms lightly.
Legs:
Round 1:
- Chain 5.
Round 2:
- Single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Sc in the next two stitches, 2 sc in the last stitch. (6 stitches)
- Turn and sc in the next three stitches, 2 sc in the last stitch. (10 stitches)
Round 3:
- Increase in each stitch around. (20 stitches)
Round 4:
- Single crochet around. (20 stitches)
Round 5:
- 1 sc, decrease, repeat around. (15 stitches)
Fasten off with a long tail for sewing. Leave the legs unstuffed.
Tail:
Round 1:
- Create a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3:
- 1 sc, increase, repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 4:
- 2 sc, increase, repeat around. (24 stitches)
Rounds 5-8:
- Single crochet around. (24 stitches per round)
Round 9:
- 6 decreases, 12 sc (30 stitches)
Round 10-21:
- Single crochet around. (18 stitches per round)
Round 22:
- 2 decreases, 10 sc, 2 decreases (14 stitches)
Round 23:
- Single crochet around. (14 stitches)
Finish off stuffing the tail as desired. Adjust stuffing to create the tail’s characteristic curl.
Shell:
Round 1:
- Create a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3:
- 1 sc, increase, repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 4:
- 2 sc, increase, repeat around. (24 stitches)
Round 5:
- 3 sc, increase, repeat around. (30 stitches)
Round 6:
- 4 sc, increase, repeat around. (36 stitches)
Round 7:
- 5 sc, increase, repeat around. (42 stitches)
Optional additional rounds:
- If the shell appears too small, you can continue to increase rounds, but it isn’t necessary.
Final Round:
- Change to white yarn. Single crochet in the front loops only around.
Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Sew the shell to the back of the body.
- Attach the tail to the lower back of the body, close to where the shell meets the body.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, ensuring that the doll can stand.
- Add the toy eyes between rounds 11 and 12 of the head.
- Embroider any additional facial features and other desired details with black yarn.
- Continuously stuff while sewing to achieve the desired shape.
And there you go, your very own crocheted Squirtle!
