Well, if it isn’t the quirkiest character from “Rick and Morty,” Pickle Rick, transformed into an amigurumi masterpiece! Stumbled upon this little gem on the internet, and, boy, it was like finding a needle in a haystack – a very delightful, pickly needle. Crafting this green dude is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride of stitches and laughs. Let’s dive in, shall we?
First off, whipping up this Pickle Rick requires some basic amigurumi skills – think single crochet, magic ring, and some color changing techniques. No rocket science, I promise. But, oh, the satisfaction of seeing him come to life under your very fingers!
It’s like he’s ready to jump out of the craft basket and straight into one of his zany adventures. The pattern suggests using a variety of green yarns for that iconic, veggie look. And those facial expressions? Priceless. With a bit of embroidery and a twinkle in his button eyes, your Pickle Rick will be as mischievous as the one on TV.
Now, don’t get me started on the finishing touches. It’s all about the details, my crafty friends. Adding those tiny limbs and the super pickle texture will require some patience, true. Yet, the chuckles and sheer joy this little amigurumi villain brings? Worth every minute spent wrestling with yarn and hook.
Designer: Crochet by Mag
Materials & Tools
- Green yarn
- Crochet hook
- Felt (black, gray, white, and red)
- Stuffing
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Marker (optional)
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
BO – booble stitch
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
FO – fasten off
Body
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 8 (32)
Rnd 5-10: sc all (32)
Rnd 11: bo, 30 sc (32)
Rnd 12: sc all (32)
Rnd 13: 20 sc,, bo, 10 sc (32)
Rnd 13-19: sc all (32)
Rnd 20: 15 sc, bo, 15 sc (32)
Rnd 21-24: sc all (32)
Rnd 25: 8 sc, bo, 22 sc (32)
Rnd 26-28: sc all (32)
Rnd 29: 27 sc, bo, 3 sc (32)
Rnd 30: sc all (32)
Rnd 31: (2 sc, dec) x 8 (24)
Stuff.
Rnd 32: (sc, dec) x 8 (16)
Rnd 33: 8 dc (8)
Stuff, fasten off and go through the stitches with the needle to close.
Face
Use felt to make the face. The size will depend on the yarn and hook used.
Black: mouth and nose
Red: tongue
Gray: eyebrow
White: eyes
Use a marker to make the teeth and the black of the eyes, but you can use felt too.
Done!