Crochet Chubby Pikachu

If you're looking to add a touch of cuteness to your crochet collection, then crafting a chubby Pikachu might just be the perfect project for you! This delightful character from the world of Pokémon can easily be brought to life using your crochet skills and a bit of yarn. With its round body and adorable features, the chubby Pikachu will surely bring a smile to your face as you work on each stitch. Whether you're a beginner or experienced crocheter, this project offers a fun and rewarding way to unleash your creativity and create a cuddly companion inspired by pop culture. So grab your crochet hook, some yellow yarn, and get ready to bring this lovable Pokémon to life with your crafting magic!

Materials

• Yellow, black, and red yarn
• 3.75mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• 6mm plastic safety eyes

Body
With yellow yarn
Ch2
Rnd 1: In the 2nd ch away from the hook, 6sc. (6sts)
Rnd 2: 2sc in every st around (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (sc1, 2sc in the next st) rep around. (18 sts)
Rnd 4,5,and 6: sc in every st around. (18sts)
Rnd 7: (sc 1, dec) rep around. (12 sts)
Add plastic safety eyes and stuff piece firmly. (Instead of inserting the eyes on the side of the body, you will be inserting the plastic eyes on the top of the body as the top of the body will be the face of the Pikachu.)
Rnd 8: (dec) rep around. (6sts)
BO

Ears (make 2)
Staring with black yarn,
Ch 2
Rnd 1: In the 2nd ch away from the hook, 4 sc. (4sts)
Rnd 2: (sc 1, 2sc in the next st) rep around. (6sts)
Switch to yellow yarn
Rnd 3,4, and 5: sc in every st around. (6sts)
BO with long tail for sewing.

Finishing:

Embroider nose and red cheeks onto the Pikachu. Sew the ears on the head. Weave in all ends.