Crochet Butterfly Amigurumi -Pokemon
Crochet Butterfly Amigurumi – Pokémon is a delightful combination of crafting and nostalgia that brings joy to both crochet enthusiasts and Pokémon fans alike. Crafting your very own adorable Butterfree or Beautifly using the amigurumi technique allows for a personal touch, making each creation unique and special. The intricate details of a crocheted butterfly Pokémon can be a fun challenge for beginners and advanced crafters, resulting in a charming piece that can be displayed or gifted to fellow Pokémon trainers. So, grab your crochet hook and yarn, let your creativity soar, and bring these whimsical creatures to life with a touch of handmade magic. Happy crafting!
LEVEL: Easy Intermediate
CROCHET HOOK: 5.0mm hook
YARN:
Red Heart Super Saver (worsted weight, acrylic yarn)
– Amethyst
– Delft Blue
– Cherry Red
– Black
– Lemon (optional)
NOTIONS:
Polyester Fiberfill
Yarn Needle
Stitch Marker
Scissors
ABBREVIATIONS (American English crochet)
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (sc dec)
st – stitch
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 4.5in / 11 cm tall
BODY
With purple yarn
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring.
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc.
Round 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around – 18 sc.
Round 4-6: Sc in each st around – 18 sc.
Round 7: [Sc2tog, sc in next st] st around – 12 sc.
Round 8: Sc2tog around – 6 sc.
Round 9: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st] around – 8 sc.
Round 10: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around – 12 sc.
Round 11-13: Sc in each st around.
Round 14: Sc2tog around – 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Stuff and sew closed.
LEG (make 2)
With blue yarn
Round 1: 4 sc into magic ring.
Round 2-3: Sc in each st around – 4 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Do not stuff.
ARM (make 2)
With blue yarn
Ch 2, sl st into first ch.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
NOSE
With blue yarn
Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch – 2 sl st.
EYE (make 2)
With red yarn
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring.
Round 2: 2 sc in next st, sl st in next st.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
ANTENNA (make 2)
With black yarn
Round 1: 4 sc into magic ring.
Sl st into first sc. Ch 3, sl st back 2 ch. Sl st to join back to circle.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
WING #1 (make 2)
With white yarn
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring.
Round 2: 2 sc in next st – 12 sc.
Round 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around – 18 sc.
Round 4-7: Sc in each st around- 18 sc.
Do not fasten off, we are going to sew the the top closed. (see photos below)
Row 8: 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 6 st, sl st in next st.
Switch to black yarn. Sc around for a border.
Fasten off, leaving a very super long tail. (The length should be about your arm span width from one arm to the other arm.)
You will now embroider the lines for the wing. Make sure to have the same pattern in front of the wing as well as the back of the wing. When you embroider the other wing, you’ll want to embroider the pattern to look as a mirror image (or reverse image) of the other wing.
WING #2 (make 2)
With white yarn
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring.
Round 2-4: Sc in each st around – 6 sc.
Switch to black yarn. Flatten wing.
With black yarn, sc around for a border.
Fasten off, leaving a super long tail.
Embroider 2 lines in the wings for the front and the back of the wing.
See photo below for reference.
WING ASSEMBLY
Sew the Wing #2 under Wing #1. See photos for reference.
SCARF (optional)
With yellow
Ch 21, sl st back 20 ch.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave in ends.
You can tie around Butterfree’s neck for a cute accessory.
AMIGURUMI ASSEMBLY
1. Sew Eyes to Head. Placement: The bottom of the eyes should match with the same line underneath Round 5. Eyes are placed 2 sts apart. See photos below for reference.
2. Sew Nose 5 Rounds down from Head. Placement should be in the middle and right below the line where the Eyes line up.
3. Sew Legs to bottom of the Body.
4. Sew Arms to Body.
5. Sew Antennas to top of Head.
6. Sew Wings to Back of Body.