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Meowth Pokemon Amigurumi Pattern

Meowth Pokemon Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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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 Pokemon Amigurumi Pattern

This Meowth pattern captures the beloved Pokemon's distinctive features with incredible detail. From his cream-colored body to his signature golden forehead medallion, every element has been carefully designed to bring this iconic character to life. The pattern uses UK English terminology and includes techniques for creating an oval-shaped head, articulated limbs with individual fingers, and the characteristic curled tail that makes Meowth instantly recognizable.

Meowth Pokemon Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

What makes this pattern special is the attention to authentic Pokemon details, including needle felting techniques for the eyes and facial features. The finished amigurumi stands proudly at 12cm tall and weighs just 45 grams, making it the perfect size for display or cuddles.

Why You'll Love This Meowth Pokemon Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern brings together classic amigurumi techniques with Pokemon authenticity! The way the oval head construction creates Meowth's distinctive face shape is brilliant, and I'm particularly fond of how the individual finger details make him look ready to use his signature moves. The needle felting elements add such professional polish - when you see those expressive eyes come to life, you'll feel like you've truly captured Meowth's mischievous personality in yarn form!

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

Switch Things Up

I absolutely love how versatile this Meowth pattern can be! While the original calls for needle felting, I've experimented with embroidered facial features using black and white thread, which gives him a completely different but equally charming expression. I've also tried making a larger version using worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook - he turned out almost twice the size and makes an incredible display piece!

What really excites me about this pattern is how you can play with the color variations. I once made an Alolan Meowth version using gray yarn instead of cream, and it was stunning. You could even create a shiny version using metallic gold yarn for extra sparkle. The modular construction means you can experiment with different stuffing techniques too - I sometimes use plastic pellets in the base to give him extra weight and stability.

I love encouraging other crocheters to add their own personal touches. Some of my favorites I've seen include adding tiny wire armatures to make the arms poseable, or creating miniature accessories like Team Rocket items. The pattern's solid foundation gives you so much room to be creative while still maintaining that unmistakable Meowth charm that makes him instantly recognizable!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

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Meowth Pokemon Amigurumi Pattern

Bring your favorite feline Pokemon to life with this adorable Meowth amigurumi pattern! This detailed guide will help you create a charming 12cm tall Meowth complete with his signature golden oval on his forehead, expressive needle-felted eyes, and iconic curled tail. Perfect for Pokemon fans and collectors who want to add this mischievous Team Rocket member to their handmade collection. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for creating all body parts, from the oval-shaped head to the detailed fingers and distinctive gold-tipped feet.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Meowth Pokemon Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Stylecraft Special DK yarn in Stone (cream/beige) color for main body
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK yarn in Gold color for feet, tail tip, and forehead medallion
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    Gold embroidery floss (Anchor colour no. 1037) for forehead plate details
  • 04
    Stone colored embroidery floss (DMC colour no. 842) for whiskers
  • 05
    Black, White, and Gold colored fibres for needle felting eyes and ear details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2mm crochet hook
  • 02
    1.25mm crochet hook
  • 03
    Polyester toy filling
  • 04
    Wire (approximately 25cm long)
  • 05
    Pins for positioning pieces before sewing
  • 06
    Darning needle
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    Stitch markers or scrap yarn
  • 08
    Needle felting tool
  • 09
    Scissors

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— HEAD :

Setup :

Yarn: Stone, ch4 – we will be working around the chains to make an oval shape

Round 1 :

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 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

dc 42

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

dc 48

Round 10 :

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

Round 11-13 :

dc 54

Round 14 :

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

Round 15 :

dc 48

Round 16 :

(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 :

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

Round 18 :

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

Round 19 :

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

Round 20 :

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 :

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

Round 22 :

dec x 6 (6), Fasten off and sew in loose end

— BODY :

Setup :

Yarn: Stone

Round 1 :

dc 4 in Magic Ring (4)

Round 2 :

inc in all sts around (8)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6-11 :

dc 24

Round 12 :

(dc 4, dec) x 4 (20)

Round 13-14 :

dc 20

Info :

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

— EARS :

Setup :

Yarn: Stone, Make 2

Round 1 :

dc 6 in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

dc 6

Round 3 :

inc in all sts around (12)

Round 4-5 :

dc 12

Round 6 :

(dc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 7-8 :

dc 18

Info :

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

— ARMS :

Setup :

Yarn: Stone, Make 2

Round 1 :

dc 6 in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc in all sts around (12)

Round 3 :

dec x 6 (6)

Round 4-14 :

dc 6

Info :

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

— FINGERS :

Setup :

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

Round 1 :

dc 5 in Magic Ring (5)

Round 2 :

dc 5, sl st in first dc

Info :

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 :

Setup :

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

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 :

(inc, dc 4) x 2 (12)

Round 3 :

dc 12

Round 4 :

(dec, dc 4) x 2 (10)

Round 5 :

dc 10

Round 6 :

(dec, dc 3) x 2 (8)

Round 7 :

dc 8

Info :

Change colour to Stone

Round 8-10 :

dc 8

Info :

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

Row 11 (rs) :

dc 1, turn

Row 12 (ws) :

ch1, dc 4, turn

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 :

(dc 2, dec) x 2 (6)

Round 15-16 :

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 :

Setup :

Yarn: Gold & Stone, Starting with Gold

Round 1 :

dc 6 in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc, dc 2) x 2 (8)

Round 3-29 :

dc 8

Info :

Change colour to Stone

Round 30-41 :

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 :

Setup :

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

Round 1 :

(inc, dc 3, inc) x 2 (14)

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

(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 :

Setup :

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

Row 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

Assembly Instructions

  • Assemble pieces in the same order the pattern is written, using a photo of Meowth as reference for best positioning
  • Pin all pieces in place before sewing to ensure correct placement and proportions
  • Attach the body to the head securely, ensuring the body sits properly beneath the oval head shape
  • Sew arms to the sides of the body at appropriate height for natural arm positioning
  • Attach legs to the bottom of the body, inserting wire for stability if desired for standing display
  • Sew the curled tail to the back of the body, with the gold tip curled into the characteristic Meowth swirl shape
  • Position and attach the gold forehead plate to the center of the face area above where the eyes will be placed

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers or scrap yarn to keep track of rounds, especially during the complex oval head shaping
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not too tightly to maintain the proper head and body proportions
  • 💡Save needle felting for last after all pieces are assembled to ensure proper eye and ear detail placement
  • 💡Take care when working the oval foundation chain for both head and feet to achieve the correct elongated shapes
  • 💡Pin all pieces thoroughly before final sewing as repositioning becomes difficult once attached

This delightful Meowth pattern brings the beloved Team Rocket Pokemon to life with incredible attention to detail! From his signature oval forehead coin to his mischievous expression, every stitch captures Meowth's unique personality. The pattern combines traditional amigurumi techniques with special needle felting details for professional-looking results. Whether you're a Pokemon collector or just love creating adorable characters, this 12cm tall Meowth will steal your heart just like he tries to steal everything else! 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🐱✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but keep in mind that using different yarn weights will change the finished size. If you use worsted weight yarn with a larger hook, your Meowth will be bigger than the stated 12cm. Always maintain a tight gauge so stuffing doesn't show through.

Do I need needle felting experience for this pattern?

While needle felting creates the most authentic look for the eyes and ear details, you can substitute with embroidered features or safety eyes if you prefer. The pattern notes that needle felting instructions aren't included as it's optional.

Is the wire reinforcement in the legs necessary?

The wire isn't mandatory but highly recommended if you want your Meowth to stand independently. Without wire, he'll still be adorable but may need support for standing poses.

Can beginners attempt this pattern?

This is rated as intermediate due to the oval shaping techniques and multiple color changes. Beginners should be comfortable with magic rings, increases, decreases, and basic construction before attempting.

How do I achieve the perfect oval head shape?

The key is in the foundation chain and following the increase pattern precisely. Work around the chain foundation as directed, and use stitch markers to keep track of your increases for the distinctive elongated head shape.