Crochet Charmander Plushie Pattern

This captivating crochet Charmander plushie pattern is a must-have for any crafting enthusiast or Pokémon fan. It provides a clear, step-by-step guide to creating your own adorable Charmander, perfect for adding a touch of charm to any space. The pattern’s intricate detail ensures a beautiful, professional-looking finish that crocheters of all levels can achieve and be proud of.

Crochet Charmander Plushie

This unique Charmander plushie serves as a wonderful gift, a cherished collectible, or a cute decoration that brings a playful spirit to any room. Its compact size makes it an excellent travel companion or a comforting presence for children. With customizable features, crafters can personalize their Charmander, making each creation truly one-of-a-kind.

Step by Step Pattern

Materials Needed:

Velvet orange yarn
5mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Toy stuffing
Toy eyes (approximate sizing based on the video)
White and pink felt for details
Yarn needle
Polyester thread (optional for securing gaps in crochet)
Scissors

Head and Body:

Start with a magic ring and do 7 single crochet (sc) inside. Place your stitch marker in the last stitch.
Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (14 sc).
Round 3: 1 sc, then increase. Repeat around (21 sc).
Round 4: 2 sc, then increase. Repeat around (28 sc).
Round 5: 3 sc, then increase. Repeat around (35 sc).
Round 6 to 10: Sc in each stitch, for 5 rounds (35 sc).
Round 11: 8 sc, 6 increases, 2 sc, 4 increases, 2 sc, 6 increases, 7 sc (51 sc in total).
Round 12: Sc in each stitch around (51 sc).
Round 13: 8 sc, 6 decreases, 2 sc, 4 decreases, 2 sc, 6 decreases, 7 sc (35 sc in total).
Round 14: 3 sc, decrease. Repeat around (28 sc).
Round 15: 2 sc, decrease. Repeat around (21 sc).
Round 16: 1 sc, decrease. Repeat around (14 sc).
- Do not fasten off because you will continue with the body.
- Now is a good time to stuff the head and place the eyes between rounds 9 and 10 with about 6 stitches between them.

Continuing on Body from the Head:

Round 17: Increase in each stitch around (28 sc).
Round 18: 1 sc, increase. Repeat around (42 sc).
Round 19 to 22: Sc in each stitch for 4 rounds (42 sc).
Round 23: 5 sc, increase. Repeat around (49 sc).
Round 24: Sc in each stitch around (49 sc).
Round 25: 5 sc, decrease. Repeat around (42 sc).
Round 26: 4 sc, decrease. Repeat around (35 sc).
Round 27: 3 sc, decrease. Repeat around (28 sc).
Round 28: Sc in each stitch around (28 sc).
Round 29: 2 sc, decrease. Repeat around (21 sc).
Round 30: 1 sc, decrease. Repeat around (14 sc).
Round 31: Decrease around (7 sc).
Round 32: Continue to decrease; in the final stitch, slip stitch to fasten off, then sew the hole closed. Add stuffing before completely closing.

Arms (Make 2):

Magic ring with 4 sc.
Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (8 sc).
Round 3: 1 sc, increase. Repeat around (12 sc).
Round 4: Sc in each stitch around (12 sc).
Round 5: 1 sc, decrease. Repeat around (8 stitches).
Rounds 6 to 7: Sc in each stitch for 2 rounds. Stuff the arms, flatten the top, and single crochet across both sides to close. Leave a long tail for sewing to the body.

Legs (Make 2):

Chain 5, then work back along the chain: skip the first chain, make 3 sc, and finish with an increase in the last chain.
Work on the other side of the chain: 3 sc and an increase in the end.
Round 3: Increase around for a total of 20 sc.
Round 4: Sc in each stitch around (20 sc).
Round 5: Start decreasing, until you have 10 stitches.
Complete with a slip stitch and leave a tail for sewing to the body.

Tail:

Magic ring with 4 sc.
Round 2 to 14: Follow video instructions for increasing and shaping, ensuring you finish on 14 sc. Sew the tail to the body between rounds 19 to 26.

Flame:

Create the yellow flame by chaining and following the video instructions with careful increases, then sc along the foundation chain to create the flame shape.
Make a red flame slightly larger using the same technique.
Sew or glue the red flame in the center of the yellow flame and attach to the tail’s end.