Hello! This instructable is for a crochet pikachu toy. For those of you who do not know, Pikachu is a very popular Pokemon among young kids and teens. This is a written pattern only, but I will try to be very clear on my instructions. This pattern is originally from 53 stitches, i do not own this pattern.

This pattern is for beginners/novices at crocheting.

Abbreviations for this pattern:

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

dec- single crochet decrease

inc- single crochet increase

ss- slip stitch

MR- magic ring

here is the link for the original pattern https://53stitches.com/pikachu/

Supplies

The supplies your will need: Yellow, Dark brown and Black worsted weight yarn. (I use red heart super saver). Red felt, Scissors, Stuffing (i use 100% polyester poly-fil). A size H/5.00mm crochet hook, a tapestry/yarn needle, Hot glue gun, 12 mm safety eyes and some patience.

Step 1: The Head

The first step is making the head.

R1. (in Yellow) MR 6 sc (6) (the parentheses indicate how many stitches should be in each round, at the end of each round, slip stitch in to the top of the first sc)

R2. ( inc )* repeat 6 times (12)

R3. ( inc, sc )* repeat 6 times (18)

R4. ( inc, sc 2 ) repeat 6 times (24)

R5. ( inc, sc 3 ) repeat 6 times (30)

R6. ( inc, sc 4 ) repeat 6 times (36)

R7-10. sc 36 (36)

R11. ( inc, sc 5 ) repeat 6 times (42)

R12-13. sc 42 (42)

R14. ( dec, sc 5 ) repeat 6 times (36)

R15. ( dec, sc 4 ) repeat 6 times (30)

R16. ( dec, sc 3 ) repeat 6 times (24)

Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing later on.

Insert your safety eyes in between rows 11 and 12, about 7 stitches apart

Please note that there should be a large open hole when you finish off

Step 2: The Body

The next step is making the body. The process of making all of the parts are very similar

R1. (in Yellow) MR 6 (6) (remember to slip stitch at the top of each row)

R2. ( inc ) repeat 6 times (12)

R3. ( inc, sc ) repeat 6 times (18)

R4. ( inc, sc 2 ) repeat 6 times(24)

R5. ( inc, sc 3 ) repeat 6 times (30)

R6-8. sc 30 (30)

R9. ( dec, sc 3 ) repeat 6 times (24)

R10-12. sc 24 (24)

Finish off

Step 3: The Legs

The next step is making the legs, you need to make two of them

R1. (in Yellow) MR 6 (6)

R2. ( inc, sc ) repeat 3 times (9)

R3-6. sc 9 (9)

Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing

Step 4: The Arms

The next step is making the arms, you need to make 2 of them

R1. (in Yellow) MR 6 (6)

R2. ( inc, sc 2 ) repeat 2 times (8)

R3-4. sc 8 (8)

R5. dec, sc 6, (7)

Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Step 5: The Ears

The next step is making the ears, you need to make 2 of them

R1. (in Black) MR 5 (5)

R2. inc, sc 4 (6)

R3. inc, sc 5 (7)

R4. inc, sc 6 (8)

R5. (in Yellow) inc, sc 7 (9)

R6-8. sc 9 (9)

R9. dec, sc 7 (8)

R10-11. sc 8 (8)

finish off leaving a long tail for sewing

Step 6: The Tail

The next step is making the tail, this step is a little tricky.

R1. (in Yellow) ch 7 (7)

R2. turn, sc 12 (6 on either side of chain) (12)

R3-4. sc 12 (12)

R5. sc 3, skip 6, sc 3 (6)

R6. sc 6, ch 4 (10)

R7. sc 1, skip 4, sc 5 (6)

R8. (in Brown) sc 6 (6)

R9. sc 6 (6)

finish off leaving a long tail for sewing

Step 7: Stuffing

For this step, stuff all of your limbs firmly with poly fil

Step 8: Assembly

For this step, pin all of your limbs accordingly (please see above picture) then take your tapestry needle and sew them together in this order

Legs to body

Arms to body

Tail to body

Head to body

Ears to head

You dont have to follow this order specifically, but I find it to be the easiest.

Tie off all of your yarn ends and hide the tails inside the body.

Step 9: Cheek Circles

For this step, you need to cut out 2 red circles from the felt. these will be used as cheeks. I dont measure the size of the circles, so use your best judgement.

After you cut these out, hot glue, fabric glue, or sew them on to the cheeks of the toy.