Oh, where do I even start with this utter delight? Stumbled upon this Valentine Pikachu pattern online and, goodness gracious, it melted my heart right away! Isn’t it just the quintessence of adorableness? This isn’t your average Pikachu—no siree! Picture this: the classic, cheeky Pikachu we all adore, but clutching a vivid red heart. Pure. Crochet. Magic. And, let’s be honest, nothing screams “I cherish you!” louder than a handmade pokemon with a heart.
Diving into the pattern, it’s like embarking on a tiny adventure. Pretty straightforward, yet every stitch is packed with intention, almost like whispering sweet nothings into your creation’s ear. The heart, oh, it’s not just any heart. It’s a symbol, a beacon of love, crafted with the utmost care, demanding just a smidge of patience and a dash of finesse.
And once those little black eyes are in place, gazing up at you? Well, let’s just say, if your heart doesn’t do a tiny somersault, check your pulse! Personally? It’s been a while since a project tugged at my heartstrings quite like this one. Whether you’re a seasoned hook-wielder or just dipping your toes in the yarn pool, this Pikachu is a project that whispers—nay, declares—love in every loop and stitch.
Designer: AliWingCrochets
Materials & Tools
- Medium yarn, yellow and black
- Light red yarn
- 14 mm safety eyes
- 3.5 mm and 3.0 mm hooks
- Sewing needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
Abbreviations
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
Mr – magic ring
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Inv – invisible
Head
Rnd 1: 6 Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9-14: sc all around (48)
Insert eyes between rnd 13-14, about 8 sc apart.
Rnd 15: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 16: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 17: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Start stuffing.
Rnd 19: (2 sc, de) x 6 (18)
Rnd 20: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 21: dec x 6 (6)
Rnd 22: Close opening, fasten off.
Body
Rnd 1: Mr 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7-11: sc all around (36)
Rnd 12: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Stuff.
Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 15: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 16: dec x 6 (6)
Rnd 17: Close opening. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms x2
Rnd 1: Mr 4 (4)
Rnd 2: inc x 4 (8)
Rnd 3-5: s all around (8)
Stuff.
Rnd 6: Fold opening and sc across 2 layers
Rnd 7: Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing
Ears x2
(Black yarn)
Rnd 1: Mr 4 (4)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Rnd 5: 9 sc, inc (11)
Rnd 6: 10 sc, inc (12)
Inv color switch to yellow yarn.
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (14)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 2 (16)
Rnd 9: sc all around (16)
Rnd 10: (6 sc, dec) x 2 (14)
Rnd 11: (5 sc, dec) x 2 (12)
Rnd 12: (4 sc, dec) x 2 (10)
Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) x 2 (8)
Stuff, fasten off, leave tail for sewing.
Legs x2
Rnd 1: Mr 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3-5: sc all around (12)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Rnd 7: Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Stuff.
Tail x2
Start with black yarn.
Rnd 1: ch 7
Rnd 2: insert hook 2nd chain from the hook, sc in next 6 ch (6)
Rnd 3: ch 1, turn, 6 sc (6)
Inv color switch to yellow yarn.
Rnd 4-7: ch 1, turn, 3 sc (3)
Rnd 8: ch 1, turn 90 deg, 3 sc (3)
Rnd 9: ch 1, turn, inc, 1 sc, inc (5)
Rnd 10: ch 1, turn, 4 sc, inc (6)
Rnd 11: sc across the row (6)
Rnd 12: fasten off on 1 st piece.
Fasten off, and leave the tail on 2nd piece for sewing to the 1st piece.
Sew 2 pieces together around the edges, using yellow where its yellow and black where its black. Leave some black yarn for sewing the tail to the body.
Heart
(Light red yarn)
Rnd 1: Mr 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4-5: sc all around (18)
Faste off 1st piece, make another piece (round 1-5), do not cut yarn
Rnd 6: crochet pieces together. 9 sc on 2nd piece, join with 1st piece and 18 sc around 1st piece, 9 sc on 2nd piece (36)
Close the hole between the 2 pieces by sewing.
Rnd 7: sc all around (36)
Rnd 8: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 9: sc all around (30)
Rnd 10: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 13: sc all around (18)
Stuff.
Rnd 14: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 15: sc all around (12)
Rnd 16: dec x 6 (6)
Close opening, fasten off.
Assembly
- Sew the ears on the head. The ears are on round 6-7 of head, about 14 stitches apart if counting on round 7.
- Sew the arms, legs and tail on the body.
- The arms are on rounds 13-15 of the body, about 13 stitches apart.
- The legs are on round 7-8 of the body, about 13 stitches apart.
- The tail is on round 708 of the body as well.
- Needle felh the mouth and red blush.
- Hot glue or sew the tip of arms to the heart.