Crochet Magikarp Amigurumi
Crochet Magikarp Amigurumi is an incredibly adorable and creative craft that brings the iconic Pokémon to life with yarn and a hook. The process of working on this project is not only fun but also rewarding, as you watch the colorful scales and fin details come together to form a charming little Magikarp. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking to try something new, creating your own Magikarp Amigurumi can be a delightful way to immerse yourself in the world of amigurumi and add a touch of whimsy to your collection. So grab your yarn, crochet hook, and pattern, and let the magic of crochet bring this lovable Pokémon to life in the palm of your hand.
MATERIALS
Yarns – orange (O), white (W), yellow (Y), pink (P)
polyester fibrefill
two 8.0 mm safety eyes
size 8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
inc = single crochet 2 into the same stitch
dec = decrease over next two stitches (single crochet 2 stitches together or use invisible decrease)
EYE (Make 2)
R1 With W, sc 5 in magic ring (5)R2 inc in each st around (10)
Finish with a sl st. Cut a long tail for sewing. Insert safety eyes through the center of the ring.
MOUTH
R1 With P, sc 5 in magic ring (5)R2-13 sc in each st around (5)
Finish with a sl st. Cut a long tail. Bend the piece so that the ends (R1 and R13) meet and sew the ends together to form a ring.
BODY
With O, chain 4.R1 Skip first ch from hook, sc 3, turn to work other side of chain, sc 3 (6)R2 inc in each st around (12)R3 (sc 1, inc) six times (18)R4 (sc 2, inc) six times (24)R5 sc in each st around (24)R6 (sc 3, inc) six times (30)R7-8 sc in each st around (30)R9 In back loops only, sc in each st around (30)R10-13 sc in each st around (30)
Insert eyes into face and sew edges of eye to face so the the edge of the white is beside the back loop ridge.
Sew the mouth onto the face below the eyes.
R14 (sc 3, dec) six times (24)R15 (sc 2, dec) six times (18)
R16 (sc 7, dec) two times (16)R17 (sc 2, dec) four times (12)R18 dec six times (6)
Finish with a sl st. Cut a long tail and sewing the opening shut.
WHISKER (Make 2)
With Y, chain 8.Skip first ch from hook, sl st 7.
Fasten off. Cut a long tail and sew to the sides of the mouth.
FIN (Make 2)
With W, chain 4.R1 Skip first ch, sc 3, ch 1 and turnR2 Skip first ch, sc 2, inc, ch 1 and turnR3 Skip first ch, sc 4, ch 1 and turnR4 Skip first ch, sc 3, inc, with O, ch 1 and turnR5 Skip first ch, sc 5
Fasten off. Cut a long tail for sewing. Sew to the sides of the body.
TAIL FIN
R1 With W, sc 3 in magic ring, ch 1 and turnR2 Skip first ch, inc, inc, inc, ch 1 and turnR3 Skip first ch, (sc 1, inc) three times, with O, ch 1 and turnR4 Skip first ch from hook, sc 9
Fasten off. Cut a long tail and sew to the end of the body.
DORSAL FIN (Make 2)
Piece AR1 With Y, sc 5 in magic ring (5)R2 sc 4, inc (6)
Finish with a sl st. Cut a short tail and weave in.
Piece BR1 With Y, sc 5 in magic ring (5)R2 sc 4, inc (6)R3 sc in each st around (6)
Finish with a sl st. Cut a short tail and weave in.
Piece CR1 With Y, sc 5 in magic ring (5)R2 sc 4, inc (6)
Finish with a sl st. Cut a short tail and weave in.
R3 With Y, sc 3 from A, sc 3 from B, sc 6 from C, sc 3 from B, sc 3 from A (18)
R4 (sc 7, dec) two times (16)
Finish with a sl st. Cut a long tail for sewing. Sew one piece to the top of the body and one piece to the bottom of the body.