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Umbreon Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

Umbreon Plushie 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 Umbreon Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a standing Umbreon plushie using worsted weight yarn and simple amigurumi shaping. You will crochet the body, head/neck, four legs, ears and tail, then add felt markings and sew the parts together. The instructions include shaping tips and placement notes to help you achieve a neat finish.

Umbreon Plushie Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses single crochet rounds, increases and decreases for shaping, plus color changes for the ear and tail bands. Felt scraps are used for the eyes and yellow rings for accurate details.

Why You'll Love This Umbreon Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a classic Pokemon character to life with simple techniques and thoughtful shaping. I enjoy the way the neck shaping creates a natural neckline and how the felt rings add that iconic Umbreon look. The pattern balances straightforward rounds with thoughtful assembly so you can focus on finishing touches. Sewing the pieces together and adding the felt details is always the most satisfying part for me.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing colors; use pastel yarns for a soft, whimsical Umbreon or bold neons for a playful twist.

You can make a mini keychain version by using fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook for a tiny, portable Umbreon.

I often add embroidered details instead of felt for a more durable finish when making toys for small children.

To make a larger, cuddlier plushie try bulky yarn and a larger hook, adjusting stuffing levels to keep the shape flattering.

I sometimes add wire to the tail or ears to make them poseable; insert the wire carefully and cover ends to prevent poking.

Try sewing on tiny beads instead of felt for eyes if you want a glossier finish (ensure beads are safe for the intended recipient).

Mix yarn textures for interesting effects — a fuzzy yarn for the body with smooth yarn for markings creates contrast and character.

If you want a standing pose with more stability, add a small flat base inside the feet or insert a coin in the foot sole before finishing.

I also make matching minis like a Pichu or Eevee using similar techniques to create a collectible set for display.

Experiment with facial expressions by varying eye placement and felt shapes — subtle changes can give your Umbreon a completely different personality.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts during increases and decreases causes uneven shaping; count stitches at the end of every round to maintain the correct stitch total. ✗ Waiting to stuff until the end can lead to awkward shaping and lumps; begin stuffing at the recommended rounds and stuff gradually to shape smoothly. ✗ Not pinning parts before sewing can result in misaligned limbs or head; always pin and check placement before you stitch pieces permanently. ✗ Cutting felt shapes too large will overwhelm the plushie; trace and trim small ovals for the rings and test placement before final sewing. ✗ Changing colors without securing tails can cause slipping or gaps; carry the tail along and secure it in the first few stitches when changing yarns.

Umbreon Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own Umbreon plushie with this friendly amigurumi pattern. The pattern walks you through crocheting the body, head, legs, ears and tail, plus assembly and felt details. You will enjoy shaping and finishing the character to give it personality. Perfect as a gift, décor, or a playful handmade companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Umbreon Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    WW (worsted weight) yarn - Black (primary color), amount as needed
  • 02
    WW (worsted weight) yarn - Yellow (accent color for rings and bands), amount as needed
  • 03
    Yellow felt scraps - cut 5 ovals and inner rings for markings
  • 04
    Red felt scraps - for eye shapes
  • 05
    Black felt scraps - for pupils and eye details
  • 06
    White felt scraps - for small catch lights

— Tools Required

  • 01
    G Hook (US G)
  • 02
    Fiberfill (polyester stuffing)
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing pieces and weaving in ends
  • 04
    Scissors (for yarn and felt)
  • 05
    Felt scraps in yellow, red, white and black
  • 06
    Pins for positioning parts before sewing

Progress Tracker

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— Body :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each sc around (12)

Round 3 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18)

Round 4 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24)

Round 5 :

sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30)

Round 6 :

sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36)

Rounds 7-12 :

sc in each sc around (36)

Round 13 :

sc in next 10 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (33)

Rounds 14-15 :

sc in each sc around (33)

Round 16 :

sc in next 9 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (30)

Rounds 17-20 :

sc in each sc around (30)

Info :

This is a fairly good place to begin stuffing and shaping if you haven't already. Stuff fairly firmly while also shaping the body. Continue stuffing and shaping as you progress.

Round 21 :

sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (33)

Round 22 :

sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36)

Rounds 23-25 :

sc in each sc around (36)

Round 26 :

sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (30)

Round 27 :

sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (24)

Round 28 :

sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (18)

Round 29 :

sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)

Round 30 :

dec over next 2 sc around (6)

Info :

F/O. Add any stuffing needed to finish the shaping and weave the tail thread through the final round, pull gently to close up the small opening. Secure and weave in the tail yarn.

— Head/Neck :

Round 1 :

8 sc in magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each sc around (16)

Round 3 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24)

Round 4 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (32)

Rounds 5-6 :

sc in each sc around (32)

Round 7 :

sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in remaining 15 sc (33)

Round 8 :

sc in each sc around (33)

Round 9 :

sc in next 16 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 16 sc (35)

Round 10 :

sc in next 17 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 17 sc (36)

Round 11 :

sc in next 14 sc, *dec over next 2 sc*, repeat * * 3 more times, sc in remaining 14 sc (32)

Round 12 :

sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (24)

Round 13 :

repeat rnd 12 (18)

Round 14 :

sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc (20)

Round 15 :

sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc (22)

Round 16 :

sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc (24)

Info :

Stuff head firmly while shaping, pay particular attention to the 'nose' area. The head should be pinned to the upper portion of the body (roughly rnds 24-30) with nose area facing forward (the two 'points' of the neck shaping create the cape that create the gentle curve of the neckline.) See photos to help with placement.

— Front Legs :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc (8)

Round 3 :

sc in each sc around (8)

Round 4 :

dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next sc, dec over last 2 sc (8)

Round 5 :

repeat Rnd 4 (8)

Info :

Begin stuffing at this point, foot and leg should be stuffed moderately firm, without overstuffing. You'll want a little bit of play in the leg to position the feet as you prefer. Continue stuffing as you progress.

Rounds 6-8 :

sc in each sc around (8)

Round 9 :

sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc (10)

Round 10 :

sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc (12)

Rounds 11-12 :

sc in each sc around (12)

Info :

Do not fasten off at this point, continue with shoulder and either right or left leg instructions.

Row 13 :

sc in next 6 sc, leave remaining sc unworked, ch 1 and turn (6) (Right leg)

Row 14 :

sc in each sc across, ch 1 and turn (6)

Row 15 :

sc in next 4 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1 and turn (5)

Row 16 :

sc in next 3 sc, dec over last 2 sc (4)

Info :

F/O for Right leg shoulder.

Info :

Left Leg: Turn work so that the 'inside' of the leg (wrong side of work) is facing you. Complete rows 13 through 16 as described for right leg. F/O.

— Back Legs :

Rounds 1-5 :

Same as for front leg

Rounds 6-7 :

sc in each sc around (8)

Info :

Begin stuffing at this point, foot and leg should be stuffed moderately firm, without overstuffing. You'll want a little bit of play in the leg to position the feet as you prefer. Continue stuffing as you progress.

Round 8 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)

Round 9 :

sc in each sc around (12)

Round 10 :

Repeat rnd 8 (18)

Rounds 11-12 :

sc in each sc around (18)

Info :

Do not fast off, continue with 'cape/shoulder' for either right or left leg.

Row 1 :

Sc 9, leave remaining sc unworked, ch1 and turn (9) (Right Leg)

Row 2 :

sc in next 7 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn (8)

Row 3 :

sc in next 6 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn (7)

Row 4 :

sc in next 5 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn (6)

Row 5 :

sc in next 4 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn (5)

Row 6 :

sc in next 3 sc, dec over last 2 sc (4)

Info :

F/O. Left Leg: Turn work so inside of leg (wrong side of work) is facing you. Continue with shoulder as described for Right Leg.

— EARS (make 2) :

Info :

Begin with black:

Round 1 :

3 sc in magic ring (3)

Round 2 :

sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (4)

Round 3 :

sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc (6)

Round 4 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (9)

Round 5 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)

Round 6 :

sc in each sc around, change to yellow yarn in last sc of round, drop black to back of work but do not fasten off

Rounds 7-9 :

sc in each sc around, change back to black yarn in last sc of round 9, cut yellow leaving a tail of several inches, (carry tail along with work for the first several stitches of the next round to secure it) (12)

Info :

Begin stuffing at this point, ears should be stuffed fairly firmly. Continue to stuff as you progress.

Rounds 10-12 :

sc in each sc around (12)

Round 13 :

sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (9)

Round 14 :

sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (6)

Info :

F/O. Add any stuffing needed to finished out the shape of the ear.

— Tail :

Info :

Begin with black:

Round 1 :

3 sc in magic ring (3)

Round 2 :

sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (4)

Round 3 :

sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc (6)

Round 4 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (9)

Round 5 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)

Round 6 :

sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (15)

Rounds 7-8 :

sc in each sc around, change to yellow yarn in last sc of round (15)

Info :

Begin stuffing at this point, tail should be stuffed fairly firmly. Continue to stuff as you progress.

Rounds 9-11 :

sc in each sc around, change to black in last sc of round 11, f/o yellow yarn (15)

Rounds 12-14 :

sc in each sc around (15)

Round 15 :

sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)

Round 16 :

sc in each sc around (12)

Round 17 :

sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (9)

Round 18 :

sc in each sc around (9)

Round 19 :

sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (6)

Round 20 :

sc in each sc around (6)

Info :

F/O. Add any stuffing needed to finalize the shaping and weave in tail.

— Final Assembly :

Infos :

I highly recommend that you pin all parts together before you begin to sew them, to make certain all parts are as you like and in the position you prefer.

Infos :

Head is sewn to body as shown, take your time and pin the head on first, making sure that the neck is adequately stuffed, and that the 'nape' of the neck is positioned so as to create the curve of the neck. (See the pictures to help you position the head)

Infos :

For the yellow markings, cut 5 oval shapes from yellow felt, then cut out the center of each to make the 'rings'. Pin one of them to the head, between the ears and slightly to the front. The other four are each sewn onto the 'shoulders' of the leg pieces. You can do this before you sew the legs to the body, but I would recommend that you first pin the legs in the positions you want on the body, and then pin the markings to the legs as you prefer them, then unpin the legs and sew on the markings (or you can wait to add the markings after sewing on the legs.)

Infos :

When sewing the legs on, you will probably want to add a little stuffing under each 'shoulder'. Not much stuffing is generally required here, just enough to give a very slight 'roundness' to the shoulder/hip area - and make a smooth transition from leg to 'body'.

Infos :

Ears and tail are positioned and sewn on as shown.

Infos :

Eyes are cut from red and black felt scraps, in shapes as shown. Catch lights are very small pieces of white felt.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin all parts together before sewing to ensure placement and symmetry, then sew each piece securely using a yarn needle.
  • Sew the head to the body with the neck area well stuffed and positioned so the 'nape' creates a gentle curve; pin in place before stitching.
  • Cut 5 yellow felt ovals and cut out their centers to create rings; pin one between the ears on the head and the other four to the shoulders of the legs, then sew in place.
  • When attaching legs, add a little stuffing under each shoulder for a smooth transition and slight roundness, then sew the legs firmly to the body.
  • Position and sew ears and tail to the body as shown in the photos, ensuring ears are firmly stuffed and symmetrical.
  • Cut eyes from red and black felt and add tiny white felt catch lights; glue or hand-stitch felt pieces securely in place.

Important Notes

  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to check position and symmetry for best results.
  • 💡Begin stuffing early and proceed gradually to shape the head, body and limbs uniformly without lumps.
  • 💡Carry and secure color change tails when switching yarns in ears and tail to avoid loose ends showing.
  • 💡When sewing legs on, add a small amount of stuffing under each shoulder for a smooth shoulder-to-body transition.

This Umbreon Plushie pattern brings a beloved Pokemon character to life with charming details and felt markings. The project blends simple amigurumi shaping with careful assembly to create a lasting handmade companion. Perfect for gifting, collecting, or displaying — happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi will be roughly the size of a small plushie depending on your yarn tension and hook; using worsted weight yarn and a G hook yields a toy approximately 7-9 inches long.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but your finished size will change; adjust your hook size accordingly and be mindful of stuffing amounts and felt detail proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in the round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours over a couple of sessions, depending on experience and finishing details such as felt markings and assembly.