Crochet Mimikyu Amigurumi Pattern For Pokemon Fans

Crocheting a Mimikyu Amigurumi means making a small, cuddly version of the Pokémon Mimikyu with yarn and a crochet hook.

First, you create its yellow head and body, shaping them like parts of a doll. Then, you crochet its ears, starting with black, and switch to yellow to make it look just like Mimikyu's.

The tail is made with light brown yarn and looks like a little "L" sticking out. After making all the pieces, you put them together by sewing. You also add cute facial features and details with yarn. This project lets you bring a cute Pokémon to life by looping and stitching yarn step by step.

Crochet Mimikyu Amigurumi Pattern

Materials Needed

• Yellow, black, and a little light brown yarn (3mm recommended)
• Red or very dark pink yarn
• Stuffing material
• 3mm crochet hook

Head

Start with a magic ring of 6 stitches.

1. Close with a slip stitch, chain 1 to elevate the row, and at the same point make a single crochet.
2. Make an increase in each stitch for a total of 12 stitches.
3. 1 single crochet, 1 increase repeat six times for a total of 18 stitches.
4. Crochet a round of 18 single crochets.
5. 5 single crochets, 1 increase repeat three times for a total of 21 stitches.
6. Crochet a round of 21 single crochets.
7. 6 single crochets, 1 increase repeat three times for a total of 24 stitches.
8. Crochet two rounds of 24 single crochets.
9. 3 single crochets, 1 increase repeat six times for a total of 30 stitches.
10. Crochet a round of 30 single crochets.
11. 3 single crochets, 1 decrease repeat six times for a total of 24 stitches.
12. Finish with 12 decreases to reach 12 stitches.
13. Cut the yarn, close, and stuff the head.

Body

Begin with a magic ring of 6 stitches.

1. Increase in each stitch for a total of 12 stitches.
2. 3 single crochets, 1 increase repeat three times for a total of 15 stitches.
3. 4 single crochets, 1 increase repeat three times for a total of 18 stitches.
4. Crochet a round of 18 single crochets.
5. 5 single crochets, 1 increase repeat three times for a total of 21 stitches.
6. Crochet a round of 21 single crochets.
7. 6 single crochets, 1 increase repeat three times for a total of 24 stitches.
8. Crochet a round of 24 single crochets. Raise a chain to lift the fabric, then proceed to make a series of half double crochets, double crochets, and chains around the front loop only to create a decorative edge resembling a little flower or cone shape. Make sure to have eight curves at this edge.

Ears

Start with black yarn, making a magic ring of 3 stitches.

1. Increase in each to have 6 stitches.
2. Crochet a round of 6 single crochets.
3. 2 single crochets, 1 increase repeat twice for a total of 8 stitches.
4. Crochet 4 single crochets for a semi-round, then switch to yellow yarn.
5. With yellow yarn, perform 8 slip stitches through the back stitches, then crochet around hugging the slipped stitches to blend the colors.
6. Continue the pattern with increases to shape the ears accordingly, ensuring you do a half-round to create the Mimikyu's ear shape.

Tail

Start with a chain of 2 stitches in light brown.

1. Follow the pattern, increasing at strategic points to create an inverted "L" shape.
2. Continue rounds as indicated to lengthen and give shape to the tail.

Assembly

• Attach the body to the base, aligning the curves neatly.
• Sew the head on top slightly tilted to impart Mimikyu's characteristic posture.
• Fix the ears in place with pins before sewing, ensuring they face the correct direction.
• Attach the tail at the back, giving it a slight tilt forward.
• Embroider the face on the lower part of the body with black yarn, adding details like the eyes and mouth following Mimikyu's unique expressions. Use red yarn to add cheek details.