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Get ready to catch ’em all this holiday season with your very own festive Charmander! This charming amigurumi pattern features the beloved Fire-type Pokémon adorned in a cute Santa hat and a cozy striped scarf, complete with his iconic flame tail shaped like a festive star. It’s the perfect project for Pokémon fans and crochet enthusiasts alike, adding a spark of joy to your festive décor or making a unique handmade gift.
Why This Holiday Charmander Will Melt Hearts
This special Christmas Charmander is more than just a toy; it’s a delightful piece of holiday magic. Imagine the smiles it will bring as a stocking stuffer, a unique tree ornament, or a cheerful desk companion. Crocheting this adorable Pokémon allows you to create a personalized, nostalgic gift that combines the warmth of handmade crafts with the beloved world of Pokémon, making it truly unforgettable.
Crochet Pattern: Ignite Your Holiday Spirit with this Adorable Christmas Charmander Amigurumi Pattern
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in Orange (Main Color)
- Worsted weight yarn in Light Beige (Belly)
- Worsted weight yarn in Red (Hat, Scarf, Flame)
- Worsted weight yarn in Green (Scarf)
- Worsted weight yarn in Yellow (Flame Star)
- Worsted weight yarn in White (Hat, Pompom, Eye Glint)
- Worsted weight yarn in Black (Mouth, Eye Outline)
- Worsted weight yarn in Light Blue (Eyes)
- 2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
- 9mm safety eyes (or size appropriate for your Charmander’s head)
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- FO: Fasten Off
- st(s): stitch(es)
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
- hdc: half double crochet
Instructions
Gauge: Not critical for this project, just ensure stitches are tight enough so stuffing doesn’t show through.
Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Charmander (Head & Body – Orange yarn)
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Round 3: (Sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)
- Round 4: (Sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
- Round 5: (Sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)
- Round 6: (Sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)
- Round 7-12: Sc in each st around (36)
- Round 13: (Sc 4, dec) x 6 (30)
- Round 14: (Sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)
- Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10 and 11, about 7-8 sts apart. Start stuffing head.
- Round 15: (Sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
- Round 16: (Sc 1, dec) x 6 (12)
- Round 17: (Sc 1, inc) x 6 (18) (Beginning of body)
- Round 18: (Sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
- Round 19-22: Sc in each st around (24)
- Continue stuffing firmly.
- Round 23: (Sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
- Round 24: (Sc 1, dec) x 6 (12)
- Round 25: Dec x 6 (6)
- FO, weave in tail to close the hole.
Belly Patch (Light Beige yarn)
- Row 1: Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 chs. (5)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Inc, sc 3, inc (7)
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across (7)
- Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 3, dec (5)
- FO, leaving long tail for sewing. Sew onto the front of the body.
Snout (Orange yarn)
- Round 1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain: sc 2, 2 sc in last st (10)
- Round 2: Inc, sc 2, inc x 3, sc 2, inc x 2 (16)
- Round 3: Sc in each st around (16)
- FO, leaving long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew onto the face, just below the eyes. Embroider a small smile with black yarn.
Arms (Make 2 – Orange yarn)
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Round 2: (Sc 1, inc) x 3 (9)
- Round 3-5: Sc in each st around (9)
- Lightly stuff.
- Round 6: (Sc 1, dec) x 3 (6)
- FO, leaving long tail for sewing. Flatten and sew onto the sides of the body between Rnds 17 and 18.
Legs (Make 2 – Orange yarn)
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Round 2: (Sc 1, inc) x 3 (9)
- Round 3-5: Sc in each st around (9)
- Lightly stuff.
- Round 6: (Sc 1, dec) x 3 (6)
- FO, leaving long tail for sewing. Flatten and sew onto the bottom of the body, slightly forward.
Tail (Orange yarn)
- Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
- Round 2: (Sc 1, inc) x 2 (6)
- Round 3: Sc in each st around (6)
- Round 4: (Sc 2, inc) x 2 (8)
- Round 5-6: Sc in each st around (8)
- Round 7: (Sc 3, inc) x 2 (10)
- Round 8-9: Sc in each st around (10)
- Round 10: (Sc 4, inc) x 2 (12)
- Round 11-12: Sc in each st around (12)
- Stuff tail firmly as you go.
- FO, leaving long tail for sewing. Sew to the back of the body.
Tail Flame (Red, Orange, Yellow yarn)
- Main Flame (Red yarn, make 2 identical pieces):
- Row 1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 chs (4)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc 4 (4)
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 2 (3)
- Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 1 (2)
- Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Dec (1)
- FO.
- Inner Flame (Orange yarn, make 2 identical pieces, slightly smaller):
- Row 1: Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 chs (3)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc 3 (3)
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 1 (2)
- Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Dec (1)
- FO.
- Star (Yellow yarn):
- Round 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
- Round 2: (Ch 2, hdc in same st, sl st in next st) x 5. (Creates 5 points)
- FO, leaving long tail.
- Assembly of Flame: Layer an orange flame piece on top of a red flame piece. Use the yellow star to cover the center, sewing it through both flame layers. Repeat for the second set. Join the two assembled flame pieces together by sc around the edges, inserting a tiny bit of stuffing if desired. Sew the completed flame onto the end of the Charmander’s tail.
Santa Hat (Red and White yarn)
- Hat Cone (Red yarn):
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Round 2: Sc in each st around (6)
- Round 3: (Sc 1, inc) x 3 (9)
- Round 4-5: Sc in each st around (9)
- Round 6: (Sc 2, inc) x 3 (12)
- Round 7-8: Sc in each st around (12)
- Round 9: (Sc 3, inc) x 3 (15)
- Round 10-11: Sc in each st around (15)
- Round 12: (Sc 4, inc) x 3 (18)
- Round 13-14: Sc in each st around (18)
- Change to White yarn.
- Brim (White yarn):
- Round 15: Sc in BLO of each st around (18)
- Round 16: Sc in each st around (18)
- FO, leaving long tail for sewing.
- Pompom (White yarn): Make a small pompom using your preferred method (fork, pompom maker, or by wrapping yarn around your fingers). Attach securely to the tip of the hat.
- Sew the hat onto Charmander’s head at a jaunty angle.
Scarf (Red and Green yarn)
- Row 1: With Red yarn, ch 40 (adjust length as needed). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (39).
- Row 2: Change to Green yarn. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across (39).
- Row 3: Change to Red yarn. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across (39).
- Row 4: Change to Green yarn. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across (39).
- FO, weave in ends. Tie around Charmander’s neck.
Finishing Touches:
- Using black yarn, embroider eyebrows above the safety eyes if desired.
- Using white yarn, embroider a small reflection dot on each safety eye for added sparkle.
- Using light blue yarn, embroider a circle around the black pupil of the safety eyes for the characteristic Charmander eye color.