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Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

Meowth Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small Meowth amigurumi with detailed shaping for the head, body, limbs, ears, tail and facial features. It includes complete round-by-round instructions and tips for needle felting the eyes and ear details. The finished toy stands nicely when legs are wired and is about 12cm tall.

Meowth Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn shaping using increases and decreases in double crochet, working around chain ovals, and finishing techniques. The pattern uses Stylecraft Special DK yarn and embroidery floss for fine details.

Why You'll Love This Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures Meowth's quirky personality with simple but effective shaping. I enjoy combining crochet with needle felting to create expressive eyes and ear markings that really bring the character to life. The pattern is compact enough to finish in a weekend yet detailed enough to feel satisfying and special. I also love that you can personalise the look with different yarn colours or add posable wire to the legs.

Meowth Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Meowth Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Meowth Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Meowth Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customise this Meowth pattern by changing colours; try pastel tones for a softer, kawaii version or bold brights for a statement toy.

If you want a larger plush, switch to a bulkier yarn and a larger hook; conversely, use finer yarn and a tiny hook for keychain-sized minis.

I often add wire to the legs and tail to make the figure poseable; wrap the wire ends with yarn or tape before inserting to protect the stuffing.

Try embroidering different facial expressions instead of needle felting for a simpler finish that still looks charming and unique.

Experiment with different eye sizes and placements to change Meowth's personality – closer together for a cute look, wider for a surprised expression.

Make a matching set by adjusting colours to create other Pokemon or companion animals using the same shaping and technique.

Add tiny accessories like a crochet collar, scarf or tiny coin sewn onto the gold plate for extra character and gift appeal.

Use felt or small safety eyes if you prefer not to needle felt; embroider pupils with black floss for a handmade look.

I like to sew seams using matching thread and hide ends inside the stuffing to keep the finish neat and secure for little hands.

To speed up assembly, tack pieces in place with a few temporary stitches before the final sewing; this helps maintain symmetry and reduces shifting while you work.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can make counting increases and decreases difficult; place a marker at the start of each round to maintain accurate stitch counts. ✗ Not stuffing gradually can lead to lumps and misshaped features; stuff a little at a time and shape as you go to get even, smooth curves. ✗ Changing tension mid-piece will create uneven rows and mismatched pieces; try to maintain consistent tension and check gauge against the head or body as you progress. ✗ Sewing pieces without pinning first can result in crooked placement; use pins to position parts and check symmetry before permanently stitching. ✗ Using the wrong hook size for detail work will change proportions and size; use the recommended 2mm and 1.25mm hooks for main body and whisker/embroidery details respectively.

Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own handmade Meowth amigurumi with this friendly, detailed crochet pattern. You'll enjoy clear step-by-step rounds for the head, body, limbs and tail, plus tips for needle felting the facial details. Perfect as a gift or collectible for Pokemon fans, this pattern blends simple shaping with charming details to bring Meowth to life.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special DK (Double Knit) - Stone (main colour) approximately 30g
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK (Double Knit) - Gold (accent) approximately 15g
  • 03
    Gold embroidery floss - Anchor colour no. 1037 (for gold plate and accents) small amount
  • 04
    Stone coloured embroidery floss - DMC colour no. 842 (for whiskers/details) small amount
  • 05
    Fibres in Black and White for needle felting the eyes and additional felt details
  • 06
    Polyester toy filling - small amount (whole toy uses approx 45 grams of total materials)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 1.25mm
  • 03
    Polyester stuffing (toy filling)
  • 04
    Wire (approx. 25cm long) to stiffen legs (optional)
  • 05
    Pins to place pieces before sewing together
  • 06
    Darning needle / yarn needle for sewing
  • 07
    Stitch markers (or scrap yarn as markers)
  • 08
    Scissors
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    Needle felting tool (optional) for eyes and ear colouring
  • 10
    Embroidery needle and thread for details

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— Yarn & Hook :

Info :

2mm & 1.25mm hooks. Stylecraft Special DK in Stone and Gold. Gold embroidery floss – I used Anchor colour no. 1037. Stone coloured embroidery floss – I used DMC colour no. 842. Polyester toy filling. Wire (approx. 25cm long). Pins to place pieces before sewing together. Darning needle. Stitch markers (I prefer using scrap yarn as 'stitch markers'). Fibres in Black, White and a colour similar to Stylecraft Gold for needle felting. Needle felting tool.

— Size :

Info :

Meowth is approximately 12cm tall, and 7cm in width, and approximately 9cm from front to back including the tail. Weight: 45grams (this includes all materials used to make Meowth).

— Stitches & Abbreviations :

Infos :

ch chain. dc double crochet. sl st slip stitch. st/sts stitch/es. inc increase; dc 2 in one st. dec decrease; insert hook in the front loop of the next two sts, yarn over, pull through both loops, y.o. and pull through remaining two loops -> one dc placed into two sts. y.o. yarn over. ws wrong side. rs right side.

— Assembly & Needle Felting :

Info :

Assemble in the same order the pattern is written. Pin all the pieces in place before sewing to make sure it looks right. Once all the pieces were pinned in place, the eyes were made using black and white fibre and a needle felt pen tool. Same method used to create black and gold pattern on the ears, and the mouth and teeth. Needle felting instructions are not included; try alternative methods if preferred.

— Head :

Round 1 :

ch4 – we will be working around the chains to make an oval shape. inc in second ch from hook, inc in the next two chains. Continue to the other side of the chains: inc in the back of the three chains (12)

Round 2 :

R2: inc, dc 3, inc x 3, dc 3, inc x 2 (18)

Round 3 :

R3: inc x 2, dc 6, inc x 3, dc 6, inc (24)

Round 4 :

R4: (dc, inc) x 2, dc 6, (dc, inc) x 3, dc 6, dc, inc (30)

Round 5 :

R5: (dc 2, inc) x 2, dc 6, (dc 2, inc) x 3, dc 6, dc 2, inc (36)

Round 6 :

R6: (dc 3, inc) x 2, dc 6, (dc 3, inc) x 3, dc 6, dc 3, inc (42)

Round 7 :

R7: dc 42

Round 8 :

R8: (dc 4, inc) x 2, dc 6, (dc 4, inc) x 3, dc 6, dc 4, inc (48)

Round 9 :

R9: dc 48

Round 10 :

R10: (dc 5, inc) x 2, dc 6, (dc 5, inc) x 3, dc 6, dc 5, inc (54)

Round 11-13 :

R11-13: dc 54

Round 14 :

R14: (dc 5, dec) x 2, dc 6, (dc 5, dec) x 3, dc 6, dc 5, dec (48)

Round 15 :

R15: dc 48

Round 16 :

R16: (dc 4, dec) x 2, dc 6, (dc 4, dec) x 3, dc 6, dc 4, dec (42)

Info :

Start stuffing the head

Round 17 :

R17: (dc 3, dec) x 2, dc 6, (dc 3, dec) x 3, dc 6, dc 3, dec (36)

Round 18 :

R18: (dc 2, dec) x 2, dc 6, (dc 2, dec) x 3, dc 6, dc 2, dec (30)

Round 19 :

R19: (dc, dec) x 2, dc 6, (dc, dec) x 3, dc 6, dc, dec (24)

Round 20 :

R20: dec x 2, dc 6, dec x 3, dc 6, dec (18)

Info :

If you need to stuff the body some more, now’s the time to add the bit of stuffing.

Round 21 :

R21: dec x 2, dc 3, dec x 3, dc 3, dec (12)

Round 22 :

R22: dec x 6 (6) Fasten off and sew in loose end.

— Body :

Info :

Yarn: Stone

Round 1 :

Round 1: dc 4 in Magic Ring (4)

Round 2 :

R2: inc in all sts around (8)

Round 3 :

R3: (inc x 2, dc 2) x 2 (12)

Round 4 :

R4: (dc, inc x 3, dc 2) x 2 (18)

Round 5 :

R5: (dc 2, inc x 3, dc 4) x 2 (24)

Round 6-11 :

R6-11: dc 24

Round 12 :

R12: (dc 4, dec) x 4 (20)

Round 13-14 :

R13-14: dc 20

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto head. Stuff with fibre fill.

— Ears :

Info :

Yarn: Stone

Round 1 :

Round 1: dc 6 in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

R2: dc 6

Round 3 :

R3: inc in all sts around (12)

Round 4-5 :

R4-5: dc 12

Round 6 :

R6: (dc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 7-8 :

R7-8: dc 18

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto head. Stuff lightly with fibre fill.

— Arms :

Info :

Yarn: Stone. Make 2

Round 1 :

Round 1: dc 6 in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

R2: inc in all sts around (12)

Round 3 :

R3: dec x 6 (6)

Round 4-14 :

R4-14: dc 6

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto body.

— Fingers :

Info :

Yarn: Stone. Make 6 (3 for each hand)

Round 1 :

Round 1: dc 5 in Magic Ring (5)

Round 2 :

R2: dc 5

Info :

sl st in first dc. Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the fingers onto hands. Sew one finger to the bottom of the arm, and one finger on either side of this.

— Legs & Feet :

Info :

Yarn: Gold & Stone. Make 2. Starting with Gold, ch4 - we will be working around the chains to make an oval shape.

Round 1 :

Round 1: inc in the second ch from hook, dc and inc in the next two chs. Repeat (inc, dc, inc) on the other side of the chains (10)

Round 2 :

R2: (inc, dc 4) x 2 (12)

Round 3 :

R3: dc 12

Round 4 :

R4: (dec, dc 4) x 2 (10)

Round 5 :

R5: dc 10

Round 6 :

R6: (dec, dc 3) x 2 (8)

Round 7 :

R7: dc 8

Info :

Change colour to Stone

Round 8-10 :

R8-10: dc 8

Info :

For the next section we will be working in rows to create the heal – no need to fasten off, just continue as follows:

Row 11 (rs) :

Row 11 (rs): dc 1, turn

Row 12 (ws) :

Row 12 (ws): ch1, dc 4, turn

Row 13 (rs) :

Row 13 (rs): ch1, dc 4, – we are now working in rounds again so keep going without turning: dec in side of row and next dc from previous round, dc 2, dec in next dc and side of next row

Round 14 :

Round 14: (dc 2, dec) x 2 (6)

Round 15-16 :

R15-16: dc 6

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the pieces onto body. I used a wire to make the legs a bit sturdier and for Meowth to be able to stand on its own.

— Tail :

Info :

Yarn: Gold & Stone. Starting with Gold

Round 1 :

Round 1: dc 6 in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

R2: (inc, dc 2) x 2 (8)

Round 3-29 :

R3-29: dc 8

Info :

Change colour to Stone

Round 30-41 :

R30-41: dc 8

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto body. Roll the Gold part of the tail together into a swirl, and leave the Stone part straight.

— Gold Plate :

Info :

Using Gold embroidery floss - I used Anchor colour no. 1037 – ch 6, and working around these chains continue:

Round 1 :

Round 1: (inc, dc 3, inc) x 2 (14)

Round 2 :

R2: (inc, dc 5, inc) x 2 (18)

Round 3 :

R3: (inc x 2, dc 5, inc x 2) x 2 (26)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto Meowth's face.

— Whiskers :

Info :

Make 6. Using stone coloured embroidery floss and your 1.25mm hook, ch 12 (or your desired length)

Round 1 :

Sl st in second ch from hook and in the remaining ten sts.

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto face. I preferred the look from using embroidery floss but you can also use the same yarn. Note that they will look a bit thicker if you do so.

— Finishing :

Infos :

Thank you & enjoy! Assemble pieces in order, pinning before sewing. Needle felt eyes and ear markings if using felting method. Sew gold plate and whiskers in place. Weave in all ends and adjust stuffing as needed.

Assembly Instructions

  • Assemble in the same order the pattern is written; place head on top of body and sew securely using a yarn needle through the rounds where the body and head meet.
  • Pin arms in place on either side of the body before sewing, then use a whipstitch or mattress stitch to attach, ensuring both arms sit at the same height for symmetry.
  • Sew legs to the bottom of the body, inserting optional wire into each leg first if you want Meowth to stand; position feet evenly and stitch firmly.
  • Attach ears to the top sides of the head and sew the gold plate to the centre of the forehead. Use needle felting or embroidery for the white and black eye details, then sew the whiskers in place.
  • Pin tail into position at the back of the body and sew through the base securely; roll the gold section into a swirl as instructed and arrange the stone section straight before fastening off.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round to help maintain accurate stitch counts and avoid losing your place.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and shape as you go; overstuffing can distort the amigurumi while understuffing will leave it floppy.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to check alignment and avoid crooked features.
  • 💡If you want Meowth to stand, insert wire into the legs before attaching and ensure the wire ends are wrapped and secured.
  • 💡Needle felting is optional for eyes and ear details; test on a scrap piece first if you are new to felting.

This Meowth amigurumi pattern blends crochet shaping with fun needle felting details to create a playful, characterful toy. Perfect as a collectible or a handmade gift, the finished piece stands about 12cm tall and is full of personality. Enjoy the process and make it your own with colour swaps and small custom details! 🐱🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12 cm tall, 7 cm wide, and about 9 cm front-to-back using the recommended yarn and hooks.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights, but this will change the final size and stitch tension; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect a different finished measurement.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of double crochet, increases, decreases and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how much time is spent on needle felting and finishing details.