Chubby Pikachu

Chubby Pikachu Crochet Toy Pattern

What Is Being Made

This is a Chubby Pikachu amigurumi toy designed by Jennifer McDow Kearney. The finished project is a small, stuffed crochet figure of Pikachu that measures approximately 3 inches tall. This adorable character toy is perfect for collectors, gift-giving, or as a fun handmade addition to any space.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The Chubby Pikachu pattern uses spiral crochet construction, meaning rounds are worked continuously without joining at the end of each round. A stitch marker is used to mark the beginning of each round to keep track of where each new round starts. The body is stuffed as you work, which helps create a firm, evenly-filled toy. Other parts of the design are left unstuffed unless the pattern specifically indicates otherwise.

This pattern is written in US crochet terminology, making it accessible to crocheters familiar with American crochet standards. The toy features safety eyes (10 mm size) and a safety nose for facial features, though you may need to adjust the size of these embellishments depending on your finished toy's dimensions.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental amigurumi stitches:

• Single crochet (sc) – the primary stitch for building the body and parts
• Magic ring (mr) – used to start the body with a tight center
• Increase (inc) – used to expand rounds and shape the toy
• Invisible decrease (dec) – used to decrease stitches and create shaping while maintaining a neat appearance
• Chain (ch) – used as needed for the pattern construction

Materials and Yarn

The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn in three colors: yellow, black, and red. However, the designer notes that this pattern is flexible and can be worked with any yarn weight or yarn type. For a special twist, the pattern suggests using eyelash yarn for an especially adorable finished result.

The designer used I Love This yarn for the original sample. You will need an E hook (3.5 mm), though the pattern recommends using whatever hook size is necessary to achieve tight stitches that will securely hold the stuffing inside the toy. Altering your yarn weight or hook size will change the finished dimensions of your Pikachu.

Polyfill stuffing is required to fill the body and create the toy's three-dimensional shape. 10 mm safety eyes are used for the face; you may need to adjust the size based on your finished toy's proportions.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. While it uses basic crochet stitches, working in the round with spiral construction and managing increases and decreases requires some prior crochet experience. The pattern is suitable for crocheters who are comfortable with fundamental stitches and have completed simpler projects.