Free Crochet Pattern: Pikachu Amigurumi

Pokemon Go revived nostalgic feelings in many of us, and it was incredible to see the number of people it brought out to the parks this summer. Sadly, the game isn't so popular anymore, but my love for Pokemon is here to stay! I recently designed this palm-sized Pikachu amigurumi pattern that I'm excited to share.

Finished Measurements: 

Approximately 2¼" x 2¼" x 2¼" (not including ears or tail)

Materials:

• Vanna's Choice Baby Yarn in "Duckie" Yellow (worsted-weight yarn, less than a skein)
• Caron Simply Soft in black and brown (worsted-weight yarn, small amounts)
• G hook (4.00 mm)
• 6 mm safety eyes
• small amount of red felt
• black embroidery thread
• tapestry needle
• polyester filling
• hot glue

Free Crochet Pattern: Owl Amigurumi

I previously made a couple of owl amigurumi as a gift and just got around to putting together the instructions for them. For a more fluid appearance, I really wanted to create the points on the head as one piece, and was inspired by A Morning Cup of Jo Creations and Repeat Crafter Me to press an "incomplete ball" flat at the seam to form a crescent shape. (So clever!) This pattern is pretty quick to whip up and would make for an excellent beginner's project to practice the magic ring and foundation single crochet techniques.

Finished Measurements:
Approximately 3½" tall x 4" wide

Materials:

• F hook (3.75 mm)
• G hook (4.00 mm)
• Worsted-weighted yarn in taupe (about ½ skein Vanna's Choice) and beige (about ¼ skein Vanna's Choice)
• polyester filling
• ½” black shank buttons (or 13 mm safety eyes)
• small amounts of felt for beak and bow
• small amount of thread (to attach bow)
• hot glue
• pink acrylic paint