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Dive into the world of Pokémon with this adorable Crochet Squirtle Keychain Amigurumi Pattern! Whether you’re a seasoned Trainer or just starting your crochet journey, this guide will help you create your very own miniature Water-type.
Craft Your Own Pocket Monster Friend
This charming Squirtle amigurumi is perfect as a keychain, backpack buddy, or a cute desk companion. Get ready to gather your yarn and crochet your way to a super effective project!
Materials You’ll Need:
- Light blue yarn (Worsted weight for body, head, limbs, tail)
- Yellow yarn (Worsted weight for belly)
- Light brown/Orange yarn (Worsted weight for shell)
- Black embroidery floss or fine yarn (for mouth and shell lines)
- Red embroidery floss or fine yarn (for eyes/cheeks)
- White embroidery floss or fine yarn (for eye highlights)
- Crochet hook (e.g., 2.5mm or 3.0mm, suitable for your yarn weight)
- Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Keychain ring (optional)
Common Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- FO: Fasten off
- st(s): stitch(es)
- (…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
- [N]: Total number of stitches in the round
Pattern Notes:
- This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.
- Stuff firmly as you go.
Head (Light Blue Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
- R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
- R5-8: sc around (4 rounds) [24]
- R9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
- R10: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
- Stuff the head firmly.
- R11: (dec) x 6 [6]
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing to the body.
Body (Light Blue & Yellow Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in MR (with light blue yarn) [6]
- R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
- R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
- R5: sc around [24]
- R6: Change to yellow yarn for the belly. sc around [24]
- R7: sc around [24]
- R8: Change back to light blue yarn. (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
- R9: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
- Stuff the body firmly.
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Shell (Light Brown/Orange Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
- R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
- R5: sc around [24]
- R6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Arms (Make 2, Light Blue Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2-4: sc around (3 rounds) [6]
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Legs (Make 2, Light Blue Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2-5: sc around (4 rounds) [6]
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Tail (Light Blue Yarn):
- Ch 6
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch across. (This will make it curl) [10]
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly & Finishing:
- Attach Head to Body: Sew the head to the body, ensuring it’s centered.
- Attach Shell: Sew the light brown/orange shell piece to the back of the body.
- Attach Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
- Attach Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, ensuring they allow the Squirtle to sit flat (if desired).
- Attach Tail: Sew the tail to the lower back of the body, just above the legs.
- Embroider Face: Using black embroidery floss, embroider the eye outlines. Then, use red floss to fill in the pupils/cheeks as seen in the image, and white floss for small highlights. Embroider a small smile with black floss.
- Embroider Shell Details: Using black embroidery floss, embroider lines onto the yellow belly and the brown shell to mimic Squirtle’s shell pattern.
- Attach Keychain Ring: Securely attach a keychain ring to the top of the head.
Congratulations! You’ve just created your very own adorable Squirtle amigurumi keychain. Enjoy showing off your new Pokémon buddy!